Howell County Sheriff's Office
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Arrests
May 5
Matthew Warren Collins, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of
marijuana/synth cannabinoid, probation violation
Phillip Waid Dimarco, 28, 24-hour hold pending charges
Colton Lamar Harvey, 26, domestic assault – third degree
Jennifer Elaine Shriver, 49, stealing – misdemeanor
Christopher T Bean, 44, driving while intoxicated, endanger welfare of child - create substantial risk – first degree - first offense - no sexual conduct (three counts), operated a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner-involving an accident
May 6
Darin Christopher Atkins, 23, driving while revoked or suspended
Daniel Ray Young, 33, stealing $2500 or more
Johnny Lee Dixon, endangering welfare of child - create substantial risk - first degree – first offense - no sexual conduct (two counts), endanger welfare of child - creating substantial risk - first degree -second/subsequent - no sexual conduct, property damage - second degree, stealing - motor vehicle/watercraft/aircraft
May 7
Phillip Waid Dimarco, 28, domestic assault – third degree, violation of order of protection for adult - 1st offense
Robin Phillis Truelove, 43, domestic assault – third degree
Queshon Leron Davis, 26, writ
Jennifer Lynn Wenstad, 38, passing bad check – misdemeanor
Bobby Joe McKee, 48, unlawful possession of a firearm - dangerous felon, unlawful use of weapon – exhibiting
Ethan Joel Echternacht, 19, failure to appear
Elizabeth Jane Poole, 39, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of
marijuana/synth cannabinoid, probation detainer, stealing motor vehicle
Amanda May Fine, 37, delivery of 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid
Randy Lee Hale III, 20, assault - 3rd degree - special victim, burglary - 1st degree, endanger welfare of child - create substantial risk - 1st deg - 1st off - no sex conduct, resisting/interfering with arrest for a felony
May 8
Joshua Thomas Mansfield, 33, domestic assault – third degree
May 9
Christopher William Swanson, 32, 48-hour commit
Carl Douglas Moshier, 52, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of
marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid
Susan Raye Rickert, 47, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of
marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid
May 10
Rebecca Esmeralda McGeathy, 35, assault (four counts), disorderly conduct, driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest, driving with no valid license
Angela Lynn Valiente Fairbanks, 46, driving while revoked or suspended
Porsha Leneece Smith-Ford, 36, armed criminal action, discharge/shoot firearm at or from mv/ at person/another mv/bldg/habitable structure- person
May 11
Billy Wayne Pectol, Jr, 45, trespass – second degree
John Michael Hawkins, 59, driving while revoked or suspended
James Antwion Simpson, 46, driving while revoked or suspended
Calls for Service
May 5
Operation Relentless Pursuit and Troop G Task Force Officers assisted the Reynolds County Sheriff's Office and South Central Drug Task Force with the service of a search and arrest warrant in Lesterville. They located the suspect at the residence.
Deputy Nicholas Barslow took a report of harassment and threats.
Cadet Tyler West and Cadet Brenton Fine were involved in a motor vehicle accident involving a Howell County Sheriff’s Office vehicle in Springfield. Springfield Police Department refused to complete an accident report on the incident.
Deputy Tyler Ryan responded to County Road 3350 in Willow Springs for a domestic altercation. They placed one subject on a 24-hour hold. Formal charges will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office.
May 6
Deputy Crownover a bailiff at the Howell County courthouse, observed an attempt to introduce contraband to an inmate in custody from a civilian outside the courthouse during a transport of the inmate to court and interjected stopping the contraband from being introduced to the
inmate.
Lt. Jason Long received a tip regarding the location of fugitive Elizabeth Poole in the Branson area. He contacted Troop D, Taney County fugitive task force officer Detective Isaac Johnston for assistance in locating Ms. Poole. They located the subject and took her into custody without incident.
Deputy Leekota Amore, while serving as the School Resource Officer at the Zizzer Pride Academy, received information of an incident concerning one student striking another
student with a closed fist. No charges will be sought.
Corporal Travis Weaver responded to the area of State Route AB in West Plains for the report of someone shooting at a horse. His investigation located evidence at the scene. This case will be ongoing.
Corporal Weaver responded to the area of US Highway West 160 in West Plains for the report of a runaway juvenile. He located the juveniles and returned them to their home.
May 7
Deputy Hunter Ward responded to alleged threats and harassment on County Road 5900 in Willow Springs. He placed a subject on a 24-hour hold and transported them to the Howell County Adult Detention Center. This case will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor’s Office.
Deputy Trenton Roberts responded to Co Rd 6980 in Pottersville for a dog bite. He informed the owners to isolate the animal for 10 days.
Deputy T. Ryan conducted a warrant service in Willow Springs. An additional charge will
be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office.
May 8
Deputy Blaise Dudding responded to a possible theft on County Road 8240. This case will be closed at this time due to insufficient evidence.
Deputy Michael Pauly received a call of a fight on US Highway 160 West Plains. Both parties refused to file a report.
May 9
Deputy Avery Stolba received notice of a death on County Road 2010, West Plains.
Deputy Pauly received a call to meet DFS investigator at the Lanton Store for an interview with a child.
Deputy Pauly received a call of a disturbance on US Highway 60, Brandsville. He took a report of property damage.
May 10
Deputy Pauly received a call of an assault. He spoke to the victim on Cedar Steet in West Plains.
May 11
Corporal Weaver responded to the area of County Road 1770 in West Plains for the report of a dog being abandoned on the roadway by its owner. He arrested the dog’s owner and released them with a citation to court.
