Burglary, Domestic Assault, and Fleeing add up to a lengthy sentence - Robertsville, MO

Описание: 🚨 Suspect Flees Deputies After Two Violent Break‑Ins — Franklin County, Missouri (May 17–18, 2024)

Franklin County Sheriff's Office deputies were searching for Joshua Stepp after two back‑to‑back violent incidents involving the same victim. According to the felony complaint, Stepp forced his way into a residence on Highway AK on May 17, where he struck and choked the victim—someone he was previously in a relationship with.

The next day, May 18, Stepp returned to the same home, broke down the back door, and continued threatening the victim—this time breaking down a closet door while she hid inside.

When deputies spotted him shortly afterwards and attempted to detain him, Stepp fled. As speeds increased among highway traffic, the pursuit was called off. Stepp drove off the highway and was not found that day.

A warrant was issued for his arrest. He was found two days later and charged with multiple felonies, including two counts of Burglary 1st Degree, Domestic Assault, and Felony Resisting Arrest by Fleeing, along with Driving While Revoked. He was held without bond until his sentencing 10 months later.

Charges Filed:
🚔 Burglary 1st Degree (Two Counts — Class B Felony)
🚔 Domestic Assault 3rd Degree (Class E Felony)
🚔 Resisting Arrest by Fleeing — Creating Substantial Risk (Class E Felony)
🚔 Domestic Assault 4th Degree (Class A Misdemeanor)
🚔 Driving While Revoked (Class D Misdemeanor)

Key Details:
📍 Franklin County, Missouri
📅 May 17–18, 2024
💥 Two unlawful entries into the same residence
👮 Victim present during both incidents
🚨 High‑risk vehicle flight from deputies
🛑 Driving while revoked during the pursuit

Sentencing details at end of video.

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0:00 Intro
4:20 Turning on St. Mary's Rd.
7:05 Highway AT and I-44
8:22 Disengage

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Mugshots obtained from Missouri Department of Corrections Offender Search
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