Arson among charges levied against Hatton man

Larry Threlkeld
Larry Threlkeld

HATTON, Mo. - A Hatton man was arrested and charged Friday with multiple felony counts after a lengthy Callaway County Sheriff's Office investigation.

Larry Threlkeld, 45, was charged with the following felony offenses:

  • Two counts second-degree burglary,
  • Second-degree arson,
  • Stealing a motor vehicle,
  • Two counts of stealing a firearm,
  • Two counts unlawful possession of a firearm,
  • Unlawful use of a weapon,
  • And possession of a controlled substance.

Threlkeld was also charged with two misdemeanors: stealing and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

These charges are the result of an investigation in December for motor vehicle theft, burglary and arson in connection with a residential structure fire in the Calwood area. The investigation lead to the execution of a search warrant conducted Sept. 1 at a residence on County Road 254 near Hatton.

During the search warrant execution, Threlkeld, already a convicted felon, was found to be in possession of firearms, stolen property and narcotics.

He is being held on a $30,000 bond.

The Missouri Fire Marshal's Office assisted with the investigations. The investigation is ongoing and further charges could be forthcoming.