Jefferson County, MO – On August 6, 2025 an arrest warrant was issued for a Roberto M. Inso, age 50, of Festus, MO. Inso, is facing multiple criminal charges, including unlawful possession of a weapon, stealing, and drug paraphernalia possession, following a traffic stop on April 3, 2025 on Gravois Road at State Road MM.

Inso is charged with the Class D felony of unlawful possession of a weapon, specifically for possessing a sawed-off shotgun with a barrel under 18 inches found in his vehicle. According to court documents, Inso knowingly possessed the weapon on the specified date within Jefferson County, an offense punishable by imprisonment if convicted.

Additionally, Inso is charged with stealing, also a Class D felony, for allegedly taking an iPhone 15 Pro valued at $1400. The phone, owned by a confidential victim, was reportedly taken without consent on April 3, 2025 from a gas station bathroom. The iPhone 15 pro was located in the center console of Inso’s vehicle during the traffic stop on April 3.

Further charges include unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Inso is accused of possessing a glass pipe, commonly used for drug consumption, with the intent to ingest a controlled substance. This charge is classified as a Class D misdemeanor.

In addition to the felony and misdemeanor charges, Inso faces several infractions related to vehicle registration. These include failure to register a motor vehicle and failure to maintain financial responsibility. The defendant allegedly operated an unregistered motor vehicle on Gravois Road near State Road MM, and failed to show proof of insurance as required by law. Both offenses are punishable as Class B misdemeanors.

Inso is also charged with possessing a license plate issued to another. Authorities allege he was in possession of a motor vehicle license plate that had been issued to someone else, an infraction punishable upon conviction.

According to the Jefferson County Prosecutor’s Office, in addition to these new charges, Inso is labeled a persistent offender, having a history of prior convictions. His criminal record includes a 2004 conviction for failure to register a motor vehicle, a 2024 conviction for property damage, and multiple 2025 convictions for stealing and assault. The defendant’s prior criminal history could influence the potential penalties he faces if convicted of the current charges.

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