Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Official Twitter account of the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

5-15-24, Herbert Harris found GUILTY of Aslt 1st & ACA. Incident occurred on 11-27-22. Harris was on probation for Rob 1 out of STL CO at the time (19Sl-CR02625-01). APD investigated. 1st Ast. Goodwin tried the case. Sent set 7-24-24 in front of Hon. Stacy. 22JE-CR03741-01

[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

Kevin P. Coplin found GUILTY of Child Molestation 1st. Jury verdict after 9PM last night. Thank you to Herky PD, CAC & all witnesses who courageously testified. APA Shannon O'Neal fought tirelessly during the pendency of this case.
Sentencing 8-6-24 23JE-CR00186-01
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[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

Wishing everyone a merry and safe Holiday Weekend! #pawsecutingattorney #victimadvocatedog #jeffcom

[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

Meet Finn! Finn helps provide emotional support the the victims that come into our office. He has an amazing disposition and has already won the hearts of many victims - and our office! #jeffcomo #victimadvocatedog #pawsecutingattorney

[Jefferson County, MO Sheriff's Office @JeffCoMoSheriff]

***Decoration Damage Suspect Arrested & Charged***
37 y/o Lucas Clayton is charged with allegedly destroying the holiday display at House Springs Park.
We would like to thank @JeffcoMoPA Trisha Stefanski & her office for their quick work to file charges in this case.
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[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

We are looking forward to this training!

[Sheriff Dave Marshak @SheriffMarshak]

We are proud to partner with @HumaneSociety and supported by @StefanskiPA to provide this free training to LE, Judges, Prosecuting Attorneys, Veterinarians, Domestic Violence Counselors, Animal Control, and other stakeholders against animal cruelty. Mandatory for @JeffCoMoSheriff

[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

Witnesses were able to keep sight of Smith's vehicle until law enforcement could stop her. This conviction was not only a product of great police work, but also of caring citizens. 22JE-CR03100-01 #jeffcomo

[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

10-24-23, Holly Smith pled guilty to DWI- Death of Another not a Passenger & Leaving Scene of an Accident - Resulting in Death (Class D). She was sentenced to 15 & 7 yrs. On 5-20-22, Smith struck Meyer's motorcycle while on West Outer Road in Arnold, MO, then fled the scene.

[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

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[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

SENTENCING - Brown received:
Vol. Manslaughter- 10 yrs
ACA x 2- 15 years each concurrent to each other
UUW - 20 yrs concurrent to vol. mans.
ACAs consecutively to vol. mans. & UUW for a total of 35 yrs.
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[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

JURY VERDICT! Maleak Brown was found GUILTY of Voluntary Manslaughter, ACA x2 & Unlawful Use of a Weapon. On 6-15-22, Marcus James was shot by Brown while in his apartment. 1st Ast. Goodwin & APA McCreary tried the case. Sentencing on 10-19-23 in Div 4. 22JE-CR01994-01.

[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

Jury Sentence 7 yrs on Dom. Ast 1, 3 yrs - ACA, & 2 yrs Dom Aslt 2nd. Formal sentencing will be held later.
Thank you to all the 1st Responders who testified including @JeffCoMoSheriff !
It is not lost on us that this was the first trial of Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

Verdict! Susan Flippin has been found GUILTY of Domestic Assault in the First Degree & Armed Criminal Action! The trial is headed into the sentencing phase. Great work by Assistant Prosecutors Michele Whitehead & Tiffany Baker! 22JE-CR01888-01

[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

Verdict! Susan Flippin has been found GUILTY of Domestic Assault in the First Degree & Armed Criminal Action! The trial is headed into the sentencing phase. Great work by Assistant Prosecutors Michele Whitehead & Tiffany Baker! 22JE-CR01888-01

[Jefferson County, MO Sheriff's Office @JeffCoMoSheriff]

This #nationalforensicscienceweek, we'd like you to meet Detectives Jamie Simpher, Nick Schuenemann, Lee Morris, Shane Frazier & Sierra Lewis. They do an outstanding job with a highly technical job. Their work helps identify the guilty & exonerate the innocent.
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[Jefferson County, MO Sheriff's Office @JeffCoMoSheriff]

A scammer is posing as Sgt. or Deputy Green, saying there's a legal matter that needs to be taken care of. Calls have come from the number 636-517-3470, but the scammer may use others.
Don't give this person any information or pay them over the phone.
Stay vigilant, #JeffCo.

[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

David Zufall, Jr was sentenced to 5 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections today. Assault in the Second Degree has a range of punishment up to seven years in the Department of Corrections. 20JE-CR01459-01

[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

Today - David Paul Zufall, Jr. was found GUILTY of Aslt 2nd. Thank you jurors for your attention & patience. A huge shout out to the witnesses & @JeffCoMoSheriff for their help. 1st Assistant Goodwin did an amazing job advocating for the victim. 20JE-CR01759-01. #jeffcomo

[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

JURY VERDICT! Maleak Brown was found GUILTY of Voluntary Manslaughter, ACA x2 & Unlawful Use of a Weapon. On 6-15-22, Marcus James was shot by Brown while in his apartment. 1st Ast. Goodwin & APA McCreary tried the case. Sentencing on 10-19-23 in Div 4. 22JE-CR01994-01.

[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

Lincoln Simmons GUILTY of abandonment of a corpse 6-27-23. Sentencing will be held on 9-8-23. Hon. Joseph Rathert presided.
Another great investigation @JeffCoMoSheriff & excellent trial skills of APA Thomas Hollingsworth! 21JE-CR03150-01 #jeffcomo

[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

Today - David Paul Zufall, Jr. was found GUILTY of Aslt 2nd. Thank you jurors for your attention & patience. A huge shout out to the witnesses & @JeffCoMoSheriff for their help. 1st Assistant Goodwin did an amazing job advocating for the victim. 20JE-CR01759-01. #jeffcomo

[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

Happy Star Wars Day! #jeffcomo

[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

APAs also perform other tasks such as DOR and treatment courts.
Due to shortages - First Asst Goodwin is handling misc felony as well as murders.
Elected Prosecutor Stefanski is handling a misd caseload & 1/2 traffic.
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[Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office @JeffcoMoPA]

Jeffco PA Office is set up as follows:
• Chief Charging Assistant
• 1st Assistant - murders & assist SVU unit.
• 2 APA- felony SVU crimes
• NARC Attorney
• Non-Support - civil & criminal
• 3 misdemeanor APA - 2 also handle traffic
• 6 attorneys handling felonies.