Arrests Made In Stolen Gas Case

The Maries County Sheriff’s Department has made an arrest in the theft of hundreds of gallons of gas from the Western District County Road Shed located at Highway 133 and 42. 31 year old Jessica Barnhart of Dixon was arrested for felony property damage, stealing motor fuel and trespassing. Sheriff’s deputies have also issued warrants for 22 year old Kyle Hurst and 31 year old Jeremy Rector. Police are still looking for the two suspects. Authorities say the news media and Facebook played a key role in identifying the suspects in a surveillance video.