Adam Redmon

A man wanted in St. Charles was among two New Bloomfield residents arrested Thursday.

Callaway County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a wanted person investigation at 4:53 a.m. at residence in the area of County Road 4031 near Holts Summit.

During the investigation, deputies searched a residence and apprehended Adam Redmon, 29. A warrant had been issued for Redmon's arrest in St. Charles County for felony possession of a controlled substance. Redmon was also wanted in Jefferson City for stealing.

Redmon was transported to the Callaway County Jail and later transferred to the custody of St. Charles County authorities.

Separately, a deputy proactively patrolling County Road 304 at 6:21 p.m. conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle registration violation. A vehicle passenger was identified as Elizabeth Smith, 17. Smith was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, controlled substances (pills) and a firearm, according to the arrest report.

Smith was arrested and transported to the Callaway County Jail for two counts of felony possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of a firearm. Smith was later released on a summons pending a court appearance.