West Plains Police Department

Arrests

April 8

Jamie Carl Dulin, 44, court order commit

Nichole A Wilburn, 34, possess drug paraphernalia

April 9

Melissa Dawn Hunt, 58, fugitive from out of state – felony

Jason Paul Emmel, 42, careless and reckless driving, driving while intoxicated, assault – fourth degree special victim, driving while revoked or suspended

April 10

Jamie Carl Dulin, 44, protective custody

April 11

Jamie Carl Dulin, 44, court ordered commit

Justin Edward Fletcher, 40, domestic assault – fourth degree

Kenneth Ray Barton, 61, failure to appear (two counts)

April 13

Doug L Collins, 43, failure to appear

Christopher Dean Richardson, 35, driving while revoked or suspended second or third offense

 

Calls for Service

April 8

Cpl. Wesley Stuart responded to a residence on Webster Street for a report of a sexual assault. Investigation determined a male suspect allegedly sexually assaulted a female individual. Officers conducted a search warrant at the residence and seized evidentiary items. This incident remains active and open pending further investigation. 

While on patrol, Officer Robert Shell observed an individual known to have active warrants. The individual fled from police officers who later located and arrested them.

Officer Brixey took a report of stealing items from a vehicle. The incident is under investigation.

While on routine patrol, Officer Brixey observed a couple together. One individual had a court order of protection against the other who ran from officers and threw drug paraphernalia items as they ran. Officers located the items and charges are pending.

Officer Jerry Mingus responded to Lincoln Ave for a report of suspicious activity. Investigation found a verbal argument occurred. The parties separated.

April 9

Officer Jacob Miller responded to Parkway Shopping Center for a report of stealing. No charges will be filed for this incident.

Officer Ivie Powell received a report of a runway juvenile. He entered the juvenile into the system as a runaway.

Officer Austin Deshazo responded to Jefferson Avenue for a report of an open door. He cleared the residence and documented the incident.

Officer Brixey responded to 6th Street regarding a domestic disturbance. Officers arrested the suspect and transported them to the West Plains Jail to place the suspect a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. A probable cause statement will be forwarded to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutor.

Officer Connor Burnes received a report of two juveniles in possession of nicotine products. This case will be sent to the Juvenile Office.  

Officer Brent Keepes responded to Lincoln in reference to a verbal domestic. Investigation determined the incident to be a verbal domestic and parties separated for 12 hours. 

April 10

Sgt. Joshua Wichowski responded to a residence on Grace Avenue in reference to a fight in progress between subjects in the front yard of the residence. Investigation determined both individuals to be very intoxicated and were unable to provide specific information regarding the incident. 

Officer Burnes received a request to assist the Missouri Department of Social Services regarding a child abuse or neglect investigation reporting the juvenile had received drugs from a parent. The crime took place outside of the city limits.

Officer Jacob Beadell responded to a report of the theft of a motor vehicle on Kody Street. During the investigation, the victim advised that they would no longer like the investigation to continue. The case will be closed.

Cpl. Thomas Manning conducted a pedestrian check at Broadway and Garfield. During the check officers located a subject known to have active warrants. They arrested the subject and located a controlled substance on their person with drug paraphernalia.

Officers conducted a pedestrian check at St. Louis and East 3rd. During the check Cpl. Manning located a subject known to have active warrants Officers arrested the subject and located a controlled substance on their person.

Officer Keepes responded to a domestic disturbance call on Burgoyne Street. Investigation learned a physical domestic occurred between spouses. Charges will be sought on one individual.

Cpl. Manning responded to Kentucky for a report of an individual breaking into a truck and stealing items. Charges will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutors Office. 

April 11

Officer Martin responded to Johnson Street for a report of an assault. Investigation learned an assault did take place and officers later arrested a suspect placing them on a twenty four hour hold pending formal charges through the West Plain Municipal Prosecuting Attorney's Office. 

Sergeant Wichowski responded to a residence on West Leyda Street for a report of a domestic altercation at the residence. Investigation determined an individual at the residence reported an assault by a subject at the residence. A probable cause statement will be forwarded to the West Plains Municipal Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review. 

Officer Powell spoke to an individual reporting missing funds from their bank account. This matter remains under investigation.

Officer Barrett spoke to an individual reporting possible identity theft.

Officer Beadell investigated a stealing incident at the Southern Hills Shopping Center. This case will be forwarded to the prosecutor's office. 

Officer Siegrist spoke to an individual reporting possible identity theft. 

Officers contacted a subject experiencing a mental health crisis. Officers were able to use de-escalation tactics to calm the individual then transported them to Ozarks Healthcare. 

Officer Brixey responded to 6th Street in reference to an accidental overdose. Investigation learned one individual overdosed on narcotics and received transportation to Ozarks Healthcare. 

Officer Beadell responded to Porter Wagoner for a report of a domestic assault. He interviewed the victim and photographed the injuries. This case will be referred to the prosecutor's office. 

Officer Siegrist took a report of a domestic incident on West Cass.

April 12

Officer Miller assisted on a medical call on Hubert Redburn and seized items of drug paraphernalia.

Officer Burnes received a report of a juvenile in possession of nicotine products. This report will be referred to the juvenile office.

Officer Keepes responded to Missouri Avenue in response to reports of an ex-parte violation. Investigation found a subject caused property damage and violated an order of protection. Charges are being sought. 

Officer Beadell investigated a stealing that occurred on Aid Avenue. He interviewed the victim and attempted to contact the suspect. This case will be open pending further investigation. 

Officer Beadell investigated a report of a verbal disturbance on Oaks Street.

Officer Beadell responded to Halstead Street for a disturbance. This case should be considered closed due to no crime committed. 

April 13

Sgt. Wichowski responded to Sesson Street for a report of an unwanted guest. Investigation determined a subject had an active warrant. 

Officer Miller responded to West 6th Street for a domestic incident. No charges will be filed and this case is closed. 

Officer Deshazo received notification of a building located on Lincoln Avenue on fire. Investigation discovered possible arson. Officers identified a possible suspect but did not locate them. A report shall be considered open pending further investigation. 

Cpl. Stephens responded to a vacant residence on Gleghorn for a suspicious juvenile. The call resulted in the arrest of the juvenile for burglary and property damage. This report will be forwarded to the juvenile authorities. 

Officer Barrett arrested a subject on West Sixth Street for domestic assault. At the West Plains Jail for a 12 hour protective hold, officers discovered narcotics hidden on the male’s body. 

Officer Siegrist took a report of stealing. This case will be forwarded to the Investigations Division for further investigation. 

Officer Mingus responded to Shuttee for a court order violation against a juvenile. 

April 14

Officer Meyer responded to Trish Knight Street for a report of a disturbance. Both subjects did not wish to pursue legal action. This case should be considered closed. 

Officer Miller received a report of stealing. This case is inactive pending further information.