A Budweiser Clydesdale mare named Jessica stands with her five-day-old foal named Kid Rock in 2018 at Warm Springs Ranch. A Boonville man has been charged with stealing more than $25,000 from a …
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A Boonville man faces felony charges accusing him of using a fraudulent business license to obtain over $25,000 from the ranch that raises Budweiser’s famous Clydesdales.
James Brothers, 36, is charged with stealing and deceit of $25,000 or more, a class C felony punishable by up to ten years in prison or a fine up to $10,000. He was arrested on Jan. 13 and released on a $2,000 bond, Prosecuting Attorney Eric Phelps said.
Brothers was hired during July 2019 to assist United Way Asphalt & Seal Coating Company to pave and seal the driveway of Warm Springs Ranch on Highway 98 in rural Cooper County, according to court documents.
The asphalt company, owned and run by one man, signed a contract with Warm Springs Ranch to complete the job in June. Before United Way Asphalt & Seal Coating Company finished completing the paperwork for a business license, Brothers filed for an LLC under the same company name.
The company funded the materials, labor and other expenses throughout the four months of labor. The project was completed in October, and Brothers took home a check of $26,300 addressed to the company.
Brothers refused to pay any money to United Way Asphalt & Seal Coating Company, the court documents allege.
The asphalt company filed a complaint with the Cooper County Sheriff’s Department and a warrant was issued for Brothers’ arrest Nov. 21.
When questioned by police, Brothers said he was the sole owner of the company. Additionally, he falsely stated the owner of United Way Asphalt & Seal Coating Company was upset about the money because he was fired at the end of the job, according to court documents.
Brothers is scheduled to appear before Associate Circuit Judge Keith Bail at 1 p.m. Feb. 11, where his preliminary hearing date will be set.
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