West Plains Police Department

Arrests

April 22

Kelby Dean Hutsler, 54, failure to appear

April 23

Latisha Myshel Waldorf, 35, failure to appear (three counts)

Brittany Nicole Long, 31, operate vehicle with no valid license, possess drug paraphernalia, trespassing

Austin Ross Jacobs, 22, failure to appear (two counts)

Patrick John Bouthillier, 60, disorderly conduct

Brent Eric Coulsell, 51, stealing/larceny/theft

Mildred Mchaele Boucher, 53, trespassing

Harley Danielle Raelyn Kerley, 30, domestic assault – third degree

Ronnie Lee Drumright, 32, failure to appear

Angela Lavone Crews, 42, failure to appear

Trevor Asher Harris, 25, failure to appear

April 24

Beth Renee Fienshold, 31, failure to appear

Caley Harvey, 26, domestic assault – third degree

April 26

Donald James Counts, 65, driving while intoxicated – persistent offender

April 27

Damian Paul Henry, 24, unlawful use of weapons

Dakota James McKee, 22, staling – first degree, first offense, unlawful use of weapon – exhibiting 

April 28

Michael Doughty, 37, failure to appear

Fabian Warren Thomlison, 53, failure to appear

Christian Heath Brinkley, 23, failure to appear

Shana Joy Blackall, 37, failure to appear

 

Calls for Service

April 22

Officer Austin Deshazo responded to the railroad crossing at the intersection of County Road 8240 and Bratton Avenue, for a report of stealing. This report shall be considered open pending further investigation. 

Det. Joel Lovelance responded to Washington Avenue for a report of a possible domestic violence incident. 

Officer Ivie Powell responded to W. Main in reference to an unresponsive subject. Investigation determined the subject to be deceased. This matter remains under investigation currently. 

Officer Deshazo received notice of a theft that occurred near Court Square. The incident shall be considered open pending further investigation. 

Officer Powell spoke with the victim of vandalism reporting his ex-girlfriend and a friend of hers graffitied his vehicle. This matter is still under investigation. 

Officers responded to Burke Ave in reference to a terroristic threat made towards a school. The subjects assaulted officers, and they arrested three. The investigation will continue with the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and the formal charges of assault will be pursued by the West Plains Police Department. 

Officer Jerry Mingus took a report of stealing from a construction site.

Officer Mingus took a report of a court order violation.

Officer Robert Shell issued summons for a domestic incident.

April 23

Officer Whitley Clark took a report from Meadow Drive of a runaway juvenile. This case is open.

Officer Connor Burnes received a request to aid the Missouri Department of Social Services in a child abuse or neglect investigation. Investigation found the incident took place outside the city limits. The Howell County Sheriff’s Office will be contacted by the Missouri Department of Social Services to continue the investigation. 

Officer Jacob Beadell investigated a report of a stolen firearm from Washington Avenue. The case will be considered inactive pending further information. 

Officer Shell responded to Myrtle for a report of a disturbance. They arrested one subject, and charges will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. 

Cpl. Thomas Manning conducted a traffic stop on Third St. A positive K-9 alert found the driver in possession of drug paraphernalia.

Officer Beadell took a report of an assault although the victim refused to cooperate. 

Officers arrested seven individuals on outstanding warrants. 

April 24

Officer Deshazo took a report of stealing.

Sgt. Reid spoke to a juvenile and their legal guardian regarding the other parent allowing the juvenile to use marijuana. He reported the matter to the Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline.

Officer Brent Keepes responded to Casey’s General Store on Broadway in response to a report of the theft of a wallet. Officers identified the suspect and later located them and placed them under arrest.

Officer Beadell investigated a domestic disturbance on 7th Street. This case will be forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.   

April 25

Officer Barrett responded to Ozarks Healthcare for a report of an agency assist. He collected evidence for the Springfield Police Department and placed it into temporary evidence. 

April 26

Sgt. Joshua Wichowski responded to Skillet's Restaurant on Porter Wagoner Blvd for a report of an unknown subject screaming and running in through the backdoor of the business. Investigation determined the subject made an unlawful entry into the business and assaulted a staff member. They later determined the subject to be in medical distress and under the influence of a controlled substance. None of the victims wished to pursue charges in regards to the incident. They transported the subject to the Ozark's Healthcare Emergency Room.

Officer Clark responded to Ozark Street for a report of tampering with an electric meter and stealing of services. This case is open for further investigation.  

Officer Beadell investigated a motor vehicle crash where one driver left the scene.

Officer Beadell investigated a property damage report. He attempted to contact the suspect and later in the day, arrested them. 

Officer Mingus responded to Shuttee for a court order violation. 

April 27

Officer Meyer responded to Main Street for a report of a disturbance. Investigation learned a subject displayed a firearm in a threatening manner. He located the subject and arrested for them, placing them on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. This case will be referred to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office for review. 

Cpl. Stuart responded to Preacher Roe for a report of an individual following a female and making threats with a gun. Investigation found the suspect had fled but officers later located and placed them under arrest. A Probable Cause Statement will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office seeking charges.

Officer Deshazo responded to Lanton Road for a report of property damage. A report shall be considered open pending further investigation.  

April 28

Cpl. Stephens conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on 2nd St. The stop resulted in the arrest of the male driver for minor in possession of alcohol by consumption. 

Officer Shell responded to the public basketball courts near Broadway Ave. for an assault.

Officers arrested two subjects on outstanding warrants.West Plains Police Department

 

Arrests

April 22

Kelby Dean Hutsler, 54, failure to appear

April 23

Latisha Myshel Waldorf, 35, failure to appear (three counts)

Brittany Nicole Long, 31, operate vehicle with no valid license, possess drug paraphernalia, trespassing

Austin Ross Jacobs, 22, failure to appear (two counts)

Patrick John Bouthillier, 60, disorderly conduct

Brent Eric Coulsell, 51, stealing/larceny/theft

Mildred Mchaele Boucher, 53, trespassing

Harley Danielle Raelyn Kerley, 30, domestic assault – third degree

Ronnie Lee Drumright, 32, failure to appear

Angela Lavone Crews, 42, failure to appear

Trevor Asher Harris, 25, failure to appear

April 24

Beth Renee Fienshold, 31, failure to appear

Caley Harvey, 26, domestic assault – third degree

April 26

Donald James Counts, 65, driving while intoxicated – persistent offender

April 27

Damian Paul Henry, 24, unlawful use of weapons

Dakota James McKee, 22, staling – first degree, first offense, unlawful use of weapon – exhibiting 

April 28

Michael Doughty, 37, failure to appear

Fabian Warren Thomlison, 53, failure to appear

Christian Heath Brinkley, 23, failure to appear

Shana Joy Blackall, 37, failure to appear

 

Calls for Service

April 22

Officer Austin Deshazo responded to the railroad crossing at the intersection of County Road 8240 and Bratton Avenue, for a report of stealing. This report shall be considered open pending further investigation. 

Det. Joel Lovelance responded to Washington Avenue for a report of a possible domestic violence incident. 

Officer Ivie Powell responded to W. Main in reference to an unresponsive subject. Investigation determined the subject to be deceased. This matter remains under investigation currently. 

Officer Deshazo received notice of a theft that occurred near Court Square. The incident shall be considered open pending further investigation. 

Officer Powell spoke with the victim of vandalism reporting his ex-girlfriend and a friend of hers graffitied his vehicle. This matter is still under investigation. 

Officers responded to Burke Ave in reference to a terroristic threat made towards a school. The subjects assaulted officers, and they arrested three. The investigation will continue with the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and the formal charges of assault will be pursued by the West Plains Police Department. 

Officer Jerry Mingus took a report of stealing from a construction site.

Officer Mingus took a report of a court order violation.

Officer Robert Shell issued summons for a domestic incident.

April 23

Officer Whitley Clark took a report from Meadow Drive of a runaway juvenile. This case is open.

Officer Connor Burnes received a request to aid the Missouri Department of Social Services in a child abuse or neglect investigation. Investigation found the incident took place outside the city limits. The Howell County Sheriff’s Office will be contacted by the Missouri Department of Social Services to continue the investigation. 

Officer Jacob Beadell investigated a report of a stolen firearm from Washington Avenue. The case will be considered inactive pending further information. 

Officer Shell responded to Myrtle for a report of a disturbance. They arrested one subject, and charges will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. 

Cpl. Thomas Manning conducted a traffic stop on Third St. A positive K-9 alert found the driver in possession of drug paraphernalia.

Officer Beadell took a report of an assault although the victim refused to cooperate. 

Officers arrested seven individuals on outstanding warrants. 

April 24

Officer Deshazo took a report of stealing.

Sgt. Reid spoke to a juvenile and their legal guardian regarding the other parent allowing the juvenile to use marijuana. He reported the matter to the Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline.

Officer Brent Keepes responded to Casey’s General Store on Broadway in response to a report of the theft of a wallet. Officers identified the suspect and later located them and placed them under arrest.

Officer Beadell investigated a domestic disturbance on 7th Street. This case will be forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.   

April 25

Officer Barrett responded to Ozarks Healthcare for a report of an agency assist. He collected evidence for the Springfield Police Department and placed it into temporary evidence. 

April 26

Sgt. Joshua Wichowski responded to Skillet's Restaurant on Porter Wagoner Blvd for a report of an unknown subject screaming and running in through the backdoor of the business. Investigation determined the subject made an unlawful entry into the business and assaulted a staff member. They later determined the subject to be in medical distress and under the influence of a controlled substance. None of the victims wished to pursue charges in regards to the incident. They transported the subject to the Ozark's Healthcare Emergency Room.

Officer Clark responded to Ozark Street for a report of tampering with an electric meter and stealing of services. This case is open for further investigation.  

Officer Beadell investigated a motor vehicle crash where one driver left the scene.

Officer Beadell investigated a property damage report. He attempted to contact the suspect and later in the day, arrested them. 

Officer Mingus responded to Shuttee for a court order violation. 

April 27

Officer Meyer responded to Main Street for a report of a disturbance. Investigation learned a subject displayed a firearm in a threatening manner. He located the subject and arrested for them, placing them on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. This case will be referred to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office for review. 

Cpl. Stuart responded to Preacher Roe for a report of an individual following a female and making threats with a gun. Investigation found the suspect had fled but officers later located and placed them under arrest. A Probable Cause Statement will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office seeking charges.

Officer Deshazo responded to Lanton Road for a report of property damage. A report shall be considered open pending further investigation.  

April 28

Cpl. Stephens conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on 2nd St. The stop resulted in the arrest of the male driver for minor in possession of alcohol by consumption. 

Officer Shell responded to the public basketball courts near Broadway Ave. for an assault.

Officers arrested two subjects on outstanding warrants.