Special Prosecutor Jacob Shellabarger Announces Decision About Randolph County Sheriff Investigation

No charges will be filed against Randolph County Sheriff Aaron Wilson related to a February 3, incident.

A special prosecutor made the decision yesterday (Tuesday).

The Missouri State Highway Patrol opened an investigation into Wilson at the request of Randolph prosecuting attorney Stephanie Luntsford.

Audrain County prosecuting attorney Jacob Shellabarger was appointed as the special prosecutor in the case.

Shellabarger’s letter to the the Highway Patrol states “After an extensive investigation, review of reports and submitted items, including photos, video and audio, and consideration of Missouri law, I am declining to prosecute criminal charges resulting from this investigation,” Shellabarger wrote. “I consider the investigation of this February 3 incident to be closed.”