Williamsburg man arrested on felony

Joey Laswell
Joey Laswell

A Williamsburg man was charged Saturday with the felony offense of failure to register as a sex offender/third or more offense.

Deputies arrested Joey Laswell, 48, of Williamsburg, as a result of a criminal investigation conducted by the Callaway County Sheriff's Office.

After his arrest, Laswell transported to the Callaway County Jail. He posted a $4,500 bond set by the court.

Laswell was convicted in a 1998 accusation of second degree child molestation.

Residents are reminded they can anonymously report criminal activity to Crimestopper's at 573-592-2474 or online at www.callawaysheriff.org.