MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
A Division Of The
Department of Public Safety

Division of Drug and Crime Control - P.O. Box 568, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102

Press Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Bradley R. Germann
573-526-6122
11/15/2024
November 15, 2024

EMPHASIS: Piedmont, MO, Man Arrested For Various Charges Involving Juvenile Victim

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Wesley K. Shatley, 29, of Piedmont, MO. Shatley was arrested on November 15, 2024, for Furnishing Pornographic Materials to a Minor, Harassment, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Sexual Misconduct Involving a Child. The arrest was made following an investigation by members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the investigation.

On November 12, 2024, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control was requested to assist the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office with an alleged sexual offense, involving a 15-year-old juvenile victim. Evidence obtained during the investigation revealed Shatley electronically sent pornographic images to the juvenile victim and attempted to arrange a meeting with the juvenile at a residence. A Probable Cause Affidavit seeking an Arrest Warrant was forwarded to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

On November 14, 2024, the Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney formally charged Shatley with one (1) count Furnishing Pornographic Material to a Minor, one (1) count of Harassment - First Degree, one (1) count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child - First Degree, and one (1) count Sexual Misconduct Involving a Child. Shatley was arrested and is currently being held in the Wayne County Jail, without bond.

The above charges are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of these charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

The Division of Drug and Crime Control encourages individuals to promptly report to the Patrol or local law enforcement anyone who attempts to engage in unwanted, inappropriate, or sexualized communications with children.

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