A former Jefferson County man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges for alleged burglary, stealing and property damage in the county. The incidents occurred between June through August, court records show.
The Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged Cameron Shinkle, 35, of Cuba with 19 felonies and six misdemeanors since August. As of Nov. 14, he also was facing felony charges in Franklin and St. Louis counties and was being held in the Franklin County Jail, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Shinkle, who had lived in Arnold and De Soto, was arrested Aug. 1 in south St. Louis County after he allegedly burglarized a dialysis center. At that time, the Sheriff’s Office reported he was a suspect in at least 17 cases in Jefferson County, and authorities believed he may have victimized more residents.
The Sheriff’s Office asks anyone who may have been a victim and had not reported the incident to call detectives at 636-797-5515.
As of Nov. 14, the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office had charged Shinkle with one count of first-degree burglary, a class B felony; seven counts of second-degree burglary, class D felonies; one count of stealing a motor vehicle as a prior offense, a class B felony; five counts of stealing a motor vehicle, class D felonies; two counts of stealing a firearm, class D felonies; one count of stealing over $750, a class D felony; two counts of first-degree property damage, class E felonies; three counts of stealing less than $750, class A misdemeanors; one count of second-degree property damage, a class B misdemeanor; and two counts of stealing less than $150, class D misdemeanors, according to court records.
The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office most recently charged Shinkle on Oct. 30 for stealing a motor vehicle. That incident occurred on July 6, when Shinkle allegedly stole a 2023 CF Moto U Force 1000 side-by-side parked in a carport at a home in the 1900 block of Harter Farms in High Ridge, the probable-cause statement in the case said
On Oct. 22, Shinkle was charged with felony burglary, stealing and property damage, along with misdemeanor stealing, for incidents reported on July 10. He allegedly broke into a vacant trailer, causing an estimated $1,625 worth of damage, stole a motorcycle and iced tea drinks from a home and stole a 2008 Kawasaki and 1985 Honda ATC 200X from a barn at another home that day, according to the probable-cause statements.
Shinkle was charged on Oct. 15 with felony burglary, stealing and property damage, as well as misdemeanor stealing and property damage, for incidents on July 31 and Aug. 1. On July 31, Shinkle allegedly damaged a four-wheeler by tampering with its ignition, causing $54.74 in damage, and the next day, he allegedly threw a rock through a garage window and stole a 2008 Yamaha Grizzly 700, a three-ton hydraulic floor jack and a cooler, the report said.
On Sept. 17, Shinkle was charged with felony burglary and stealing and misdemeanor stealing for three other incidents on July 31. According to the probable-cause statements, he allegedly stole license plates from a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado from one home, a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and a trailer with a lawnmower and other lawn equipment on it from another home and a cell phone and two guns from another home.
On Sept. 5, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Shinkle with felony burglary and stealing, as well as misdemeanor stealing for incidents on June 6, after Shinkle allegedly broke into a garage and stole a 2022 Polaris side-by-side worth approximately $32,000 and tools worth approximately $2,600. Before the garage burglary, he allegedly entered a home and stole a key fob that was worth approximately $150, the report said.
Shinkle was first charged in Jefferson County on Aug. 6 for felony burglary. According to the probable-cause statement in that case, Shinkle allegedly entered a home through an unlocked door and stole a security camera.
A class B felony carries a penalty of five to 15 years in prison. Class D felonies are punishable by up to seven years in prison, and class E felonies carry a penalty of up to four years in prison.
Class A misdemeanors are punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. Class B misdemeanors carry a penalty of up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000, and class D misdemeanors are punishable by a fine of up to $500.