10/09/2026
October 9, 2026

EMPHASIS: Bonne Terre Man Arrested/Charged With Stalking And Harassment

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Phillip L. Jaster, 30, Bonne Terre, MO, for Stalking - 1st Degree - Law Enforcement and Harassment - 1st Degree. This arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by DDCC criminal investigators.

On October 8, 2026, DDCC began investigating threats against law enforcement personnel that were made via a social media account associated with Jaster. Investigators followed up on investigative leads and developed information corroborating the allegations. DDCC investigators continued their investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the posts and obtained probable cause for arrest.

DDCC investigators completed a probable cause statement documenting their findings and sent it to the St. Francois Prosecutors Office for review and consideration of formal charges. Subsequently, a warrant was issued for Jaster’s arrest.

Later the same day, at approximately 11:15 p.m., law enforcement personnel located Jaster in Desloge, MO, and he was taken into custody without incident. Jaster was transported to the St. Francois County Jail where he is being held on $200,000.00 bond.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact Troop E Headquarters at 573-840-9500.

The charges for which the above individual was arrested are mere accusations and 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.

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