West Plains Police Department

Arrests

September 6

Devin Le’Twon Green, 23, no valid license

September 7

Joseph Eric Turner, Jr., 48, protective custody

David M Colin, 50, resisting arrest

September 8

Michael Henry Rock, 45, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana

Elizabeth Jean Crews, 44, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana

Justin Earl Pritchett, 38, leaving scene of accident

 

Calls for Service

September 4

Officer Keepes responded to Paula Drive for a domestic between mother and daughter. No injuries were observed and no charges will be sought due to uncooperative victims.

September 5

Officer Jacob Brixey took a report of stealing from Porter Wagoner Blvd. The case remains active and open. 

Officers responded to Bartley for a runaway juvenile. They located the subject. This incident will be referred to the Juvenile Office. 

September 6

Sgt. Wichowski responded to Walmart Supercenter for a report of a male and female subject engaged in some form of disturbance. Investigation determined that a male had operated a vehicle in a careless and reckless manner during the incident. He issued the subject a citation.

Sgt. Wichowski responded to a vacant structure in the area of East Main Street for a report of a suspicious subject. Investigation found a subject within the building. He detained the subject for a brief period of time, however the owner of the property could not be reached. 

September 7

Marlboro Township Police Department in New Jersey requested the assistance of the West Plains Police Department in regards to an online theft case. Investigation determined the alleged suspect in the case to also be a victim. Officer Joel Lovelace closed the report and forwarded it back to the Marlboro Township Police Department.

Cpl. Micah McKemie investigated a stealing incident that occurred on Preacher Roe Blvd. He transported the suspect to the jail where they were booked, processed, and released with a citation for stealing. 

Officer Daiman Meyer responded to Summit Street for a report of a possible assault. The victim had minor injuries and wished to pursue legal action against the suspect. A report will be forwarded seeking formal charges. 

Officer Meyer responded to Porter Wagoner Blvd. for a well-being check on a subject. He contacted an intoxicated subject. While placing the subject into custody to complete a 12-hour hold, subject resisted arrest and officers placed on them a 24-hour hold pending formal charges.

September 8

Officer Chris Siegrist took a report of a lost or stolen firearm.

Officer Meyer responded to Missouri Avenue for a report of a domestic violence incident. He contacted the victim who had stated she had an altercation with her boyfriend. He noted visible injuries and the victim wished to pursue legal action. A report seeking formal charges will be forwarded.

September 9

Officer Robert Shell responded to Summit for a call of a disturbance in progress. He contacted two subjects and a report will be referred to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.  

Officer Barrett took a report from a victim stating their partner assaulted them. The case will be closed due to lack of cooperation from the victim.

September 10

Sgt. Reid responded to Ozarks Healthcare in reference to an agency assist for the Oregon County Sheriff’s Office. He obtained a statement from an individual and completed an agency assist report.