Burglary suspects waive preliminary hearing

Three accused burglars waived their preliminary hearings Thursday and their cases were ordered to continue. Dana L. Sheldrake, 28; her husband Stephen D. Sheldrake II, 24; and his uncle William D. Porter, 43, were each charged with felony burglary for looting a Cape Girardeau County home. The trio were arrested July 10 when a sheriff's deputy responded to a call of trespassing at 9469 Route W near Fruitland. The defendants were accused of stealing various items from the property, including 13 vehicles, a firearm, antiques and jewelry, according to the sheriff's department. Several of the stolen goods were later traded at a Cape Girardeau pawn store for cash. The two men were being held in lieu of a $50,000 bond, and Dana Sheldrake was being held in lieu of a $30,000 bond. Following their hearing Thursday, the three were scheduled to appear before Circuit Court Judge Benjamin Lewis Aug. 14.