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Two Suspects Charged in $150,000 St. Joseph Casino Theft

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 6:19 AM

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has recovered more than $150,000 stolen from the St. Jo Frontier Casino and arrested two local suspects. Investigators tracked the suspects’ vehicle traveling east on U.S. Highway 36 and successfully apprehended 42-year-old Charles Blaisdell and 21-year-old Heaven Roberts in Macon County. Both individuals are now being held on a $150,000…

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has recovered more than $150,000 stolen from the St. Jo Frontier Casino and arrested two local suspects. Investigators tracked the suspects’ vehicle traveling east on U.S. Highway 36 and successfully apprehended 42-year-old Charles Blaisdell and 21-year-old Heaven Roberts in Macon County. Both individuals are now being held on a $150,000 bond and face felony charges for receiving stolen property.

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