Howell County Sheriff’s Office

Arrests
November 20
Eric Damon Smith, 46, property damage - first degree
November 21
Carol Jean Jones, 60, tampering with motor vehicle - first degree (two counts)
Ronald Jeffrey Murray, 54, driving while intoxicated
November 22
Ryan Dale Pettitt, 28, property damage - first degree
November 24
Jasmine Mist Mesa, 36, damage to jail/jail property
Robert Paul Besse, Sr, 46, court ordered commit
Anthony Wayne Charles Grogan, 40, 48-hour commit
Daniel Albert Moerschel, 45, fail to appear - misdemeanor
Keith Michael Rinker, 30, 48-hour commit
Tristan Evan Vanwinkle, 31, 48-hour commit
November 25
Tyler Vincent Winters, 23, domestic assault - third degree
November 26
Scotty Lee Cowens, 43, 24-hour hold pending charges

Calls for Service
November 20
Deputy Lisboa received a call for service in Willow Springs for a death investigation.
Deputy First Class Jared Hummel received a report of a domestic and property damage on County Road 8240. He arrested one subject domestic assault in the fourth degree and property damage.
Deputy Brandon Meacham responded to a suicidal juvenile in Willow Springs. A report of domestic assault third degree will be filed with the Juvenile Office.
November 21
Deputy Meacham took a report of stealing. A report will be forwarded to Howell County Investigators.
November 22
Deputy Robert Malone received a call of a disturbance that took place on Kenny Ave., West Plains. No criminal charges will be filed at this time.
Deputy Meacham responded to the Howell County Sheriff's office to meet with a Children's Division Agent. A report will be held on file. No actions will be taken at this time.
Deputy Meacham spoke to an individual regarding a child custody report. A report will be sent to the Prosecutors Office, pending charges.
November 23
Corporal Seth Smith received a call to respond to State Route 14 and Forest Service Road 795 for a vehicle related to a missing person. He found a subject with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound deceased in the vehicle. This incident is closed.
November 24
Deputy Dakota Millard conducted a traffic stop on Independence Dr. in West Plains. As a result of the traffic stop, he arrested the driver for possession of a controlled substance.
November 26
Deputy D. Millard responded to County Road 4730 for a report of a sex offense between two juveniles. He spoke with several individuals involved. This case is pending investigation.