Callaway County Sheriff’s Department Makes Two Arrests Related to Firearm Offenses
On September 3, 2023, at approximately 1:00 AM, deputies conducted a traffic stop on US Highway 54 near Fulton. During the stop, deputies noticed a Taurus pistol with a 33-round magazine in plain view inside the vehicle. Subsequent investigation revealed that the firearm was fully loaded. The passenger of the vehicle, Dana Ware, was taken into custody and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felon in Possession).
Ware remains in the custody of the Callaway County Jail after a Judge denied bond.
On September 4, 2023, at approximately 1:50 AM, deputies responded to the 5000 block of County Road 123 following a reported disturbance involving a firearm. During the investigation, it was discovered that three firearms had been reported stolen earlier in the night to the Fulton Police Department.
While investigating the disturbance, deputies successfully located two of the three stolen firearms. Brandon Seay was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felon in Possession), Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Exhibiting) and Receiving Stolen Property (Felony). In addition, the Fulton Police Department requested charges against Seay for Burglary 1st and Stealing a Firearm (Felony).
It is important to note that Brandon Seay had previously been found guilty of the following felonies:
- Callaway County Case Number 22CW-CR01688-01 – Tampering with Motor Vehicle 1st
- Callaway County Case Number 23CW-CR00774-01 – Tampering with Motor Vehicle 1st
On May 15, 2023 Seay was sentenced to SIS probation. On August 22, 2023 Seay’s SIS probation was revoked and he was placed on SES probation and ordered into the Callaway County Drug/DWI Court program as part of his rehabilitation process.
More In Callaway County
- Callaway Fire Destroys BarnCallaway Fire Destroys Barn A fire in Callaway County destroyed…… Continue Reading
- City of Fulton Approves ChickensCity of Fulton Approves Chickens Let the Rhode Island Reds…… Continue Reading
- Bond Set in Holts Summit Shooting DeathBond Set in Holts Summit Shooting Death Bond was set…… Continue Reading
- National Weather Confirms Tornado Touched Down in Audrain County On Easter SundayNational Weather Confirms Tornado Touched Down in Audrain County On…… Continue Reading
- Storm Reports From Audrain County, Callaway County and Boone CountyStorm Reports From Audrain County, Callaway County and Boone County…… Continue Reading
- Callaway County Deputies Arrest Burglary Suspect Accused of Stealing Firearms From His NeighborCallaway County Deputies Arrest Burglary Suspect Accused of Stealing Firearms…… Continue Reading
Most Recent News
- Morning Sports 7/17/25Morning Sports 7/17/25 Hayden Ekern and AJ Logan hosted their…… Continue Reading
- Downtown Columbia Streets to be RepavedDowntown Columbia Streets to be Repaved Beginning at 5pm tonight,…… Continue Reading
- Columbia Driver “Parks” in Jefferson CityColumbia Driver “Parks” in Jefferson City A 32-year-old Columbia woman…… Continue Reading
- St. Joseph Man Charged in Abduction of 12-Year-OldSt. Joseph Man Charged in Abduction of 12-Year-Old A 26-year-old…… Continue Reading
- Storms Roll Through Mid-MissouriStorms Roll Through Mid-Missouri A busy night weather wise in…… Continue Reading
- Frye Charged With DWI in Fatality AccidentFrye Charged With DWI in Fatality Accident 22-year-old Joshua Frye…… Continue Reading
- Helton Arrested for Drug TraffickingHelton Arrested for Drug Trafficking An initial court appearance scheduled…… Continue Reading
- Anthem-MU Health Care Disconnect ContinuesAnthem-MU Health Care Disconnect Continues A hearing at the Missouri…… Continue Reading