Howell County Sheriff’s Office

Arrests

September 16

Tracy Laynette McCartney, 52, stealing (four counts)

September 17

Edward Lynne Poole, 52, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of

marijuana/synth cannabinoid

Brent Eric Coulsell, 51, sentenced to DOC

Edward Kennedy II, 45, 24-hour hold, burglary – second degree, probation violation, stealing $750 or more

Dottie Ann Estabrook, 42, hold for DOC

September 19

Bobbi Jo Bryson, 32, 24-hour hold pending charges, burglary – first degree

Jack Andrew Samuel Martin, 32, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of

marijuana/synth cannabinoid

Robert Lavar Mason, 26, writ

Christopher William Swanson, 31, 48-hour commit

Dayton A Terrill-Austin, 27, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of

marijuana/synth cannabinoid

Gretchen Gertrude Twisselman, 31, 24-hour hold for possession, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid, failure to appear – misdemeanor (three counts)

Julie M Nickels, 47, driving while intoxicated, leaving scene of accident - property damage, writ from DOC

Donald Bryan Newberry, 51, 10-day commit

Toni R Sites, 38, passing bad check – misdemeanor

James Michael Meese, 38, fugitive from out state – felony, probation detainer, resisting arrest by fleeing

September 20

Alexandra Joann Nelson, 33, commit 48 hours

Jesse W Gunter, 26, driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked or suspended

Mercury Cam Miller, 30, commit 24 hours

Jessica Marie Kenslow, 40, 30-day commit

William M Sanders, 39, armed criminal action, kidnapping – second degree (two counts), unlawful use of weapon

Joshua M Tilson, 43, P&P detainer, tampering with motor vehicle – first degree

Shaun Alan Jackson, 41, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of

marijuana/synth cannabinoid

September 22

Vataliy Pavlovich Gantyuk, 23, commit 48 hours

Luther P Merriman, 36, failure to appear – felony

Gabriel Ashton Carton, 34, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of

marijuana/synth cannabinoid

George Tyler Strait Jenkins, 22, domestic assault – second degree

Kristina Danielle Killion, 28, driving while revoked

September 23

Cody Gage Tyler Smotherman, 34, failure to appear – felony 

September 24

Hershell Meshell, 59, probation violation

Dayton Andre Terrill-Austin, 27, 24-hour hold

Frank L Roberts, 61, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid

September 25

Justin Glen Stepp, 34, driving while revoked

Brandon Sanchez, 30, failure to appear – felony (two counts)

September 26

Samuel Allen Meador, 37, dist/del/manf/produce or attempt to or possess w/intent to

dist/del/manf/produce a control, probation violation

Jon Dalton Watson, 32, failure to appear – misdemeanor, failure to appear – felony 

Jeffrey Wade Keller, 62, failure to appear – felony, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid

September 27

Alexandra Joann Nelson, 53, 48-hour commit

Michelle Redman, 31, failure to appear – felony 

Everett Neal Moss, 22, involuntary manslaughter - first degree 

Jon Jacob Little, 36, driving while revoked, failure to appear – felony, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid

September 28

Brandon Cole Schroeder, 29, 24-hour hold

James Grant Fish, 39, harassment – first degree

September 29

Vitaliy Paul Gantyuk, 23, 48-hour commit

Wesley Brent Kenyon, driving while revoked or suspended, failure to appear – misdemeanor, probation violation, resisting arrest for a felony

 

Calls for Service

September 16

Deputy First Class Tessa Jens responded to a business on U.S. Highway 63 in reference to a stolen trailer. At this time the suspect's identity is unknown.

Deputy First Class Jens responded to a residence on County Road 3330 with Children's Division to assist with an investigation. The Children's Division advised that they would be closing the case as the allegations were unfounded.

Corporal Jacob Hamby spoke with an individual regarding a complaint of harassment through text messaging.

Deputy Jordon Collins spoke with an individual regarding a possible violation of a court order. 

Deputy J. Collins responded to a residence located on State Route K to investigate a report of a disturbance.

Deputy Avery Stolba responded to County Road 9640 in reference to property damage.

September 17

Corporal Hamby received a call for a robbery and kidnapping that took place in the area of County Road 1300 and County Road 1770. Charges will be sent to the Howell County Prosecutor for review once a suspect is identified. Body camera footage will be available if needed.

Corporal Hamby spoke to an individual reporting harassment. 

Deputy J. Collins responded to County Road 8240 to assist Children’s Division with an investigation of child abuse. Investigation found no evidence of child abuse. This case will be closed.

The sheriff's office received notice from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) after crew members spotted a person laying in the railroad tracks in a rural area north of Pomona. Members of BNSF and investigators with the sheriff's office located an individual deceased on the tracks. Deputy Coroner Michael Pauly responded to the scene. The investigation into the death is ongoing.

Deputy Austin Ryan observed a subject violating the terms of their probation. 

Deputy First Class Jens spoke with an individual regarding stolen license plates and toll violations from the state of Florida. She advised the individual to report the theft to Florida authorities. 

Deputy Avery Stolba responded to an address on State Route K in West Plains in reference to a verbal domestic.

September 18

Deputy Ward assisted Children's Division on Cynthia Drive in West Plains.

Deputy Ward assisted Children's Division on County Road 2010 in West Plains.

Deputy Tyler Ryan responded to County Road 3770 for a burglary.

Deputy First Class Talon Millard received a call of littering on County Road 6220 near Pottersville. Charges will be filed with the Howell County Prosecutor's Office.

September 19

Deputy Ward spoke with an individual regarding a report of forgery.

Sergeant Seth Smith received a call for service of trespassing at a residence on County Road 8800. The reporting party stated she arrived home and found a male subject sitting in a car behind her house. Investigation led to the arrest of the subject for trespassing and substances believed to be methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Deputy First Class Brandon Meachum responded to a residence on US 160, Caulfield for a death investigation. He found nothing to indicate suspicion in the death.

Deputy First Class Hummel responded to County Road 3780 in reference to a death. No charges are expected to be filed.

Deputy First Class Meacham conducted a traffic stop on Worley Drive, West Plains. During the stop he located illegal substances. A Probable Cause Affidavit will be sent to the Howell County Prosecutors Office.

September 20

Deputy First Class Meacham responded to County Road 4730. Investigation led to a juvenile transported to the hospital and a hotline call to Children’s Services.

September 22

Deputy First Class Jens responded to a residence on County Road 5120 in reference to a domestic disturbance. The victim advised they did not wish to pursue charges.

September 23

Corporal Jacob Hamby received a call in regards to an alleged assault that took place in the area of State Route K in West Plains.

Deputy First Class Jens took a report of harassment. 

Deputy Timothy Gordon spoke to a citizen concerning an incident that happened in the White Ranch area.

Deputy Stolba conducted a requested wellbeing check on an individual on County Road 3780 in Willow Springs.

September 24

Deputy First Class Jens took a report of a possible violation of bond conditions.

Deputy Ryan took a report of stealing. 

Deputy First Class Jens responded to a residence on County Road 6270 with Children's Division in reference to a report of child abuse. Investigation determined the allegations to be unfounded.

September 25

Sergeant S. Smith took a report of a stolen firearm.

Deputy Ryan responded to the area of K Highway in Pottersville in reference to a well-being check on a juvenile. Investigation found the juvenile ran away from home. Later officers returned the juvenile home.

Deputy Stolba responded to an address on County Road 6590 in West Plains in reference to a possible physical domestic involving a juvenile.

September 26

Deputy Ward OSN responded to an alleged theft of a motor vehicle on US Highway 63 in West Plains.  This case will be pending further investigation.

Howell County SWAT assisted the Shannon County Sheriff's Office with a barricaded subject in Birch Tree. After deploying less lethal munitions in the residence the suspected exited the residence still armed with a knife. Additional less-than-lethal weapons were used and the suspect was taken into custody.

Corporal John Thomas spoke with an individual reporting a property damage in Moody. The incident is under investigation at this time.

Corporal Logan Wake spoke to the Willow Springs School in reference to a student sexually touched by two other students while on a school bus. This incident is currently under investigation.

Deputy First Class Millard received a call of a possible assault that occurred on County Road 2010 near West Plains. No charges have been filed at this time and the parties were separated for the night. 

Corporal Bruno responded to a residence on County Road 7630 in reference to a domestic disturbance. No criminal charges will be filed for this incident.

September 27

Deputy Ward received notification of a death investigation on County Road 3680 in Mountain View. This incident is closed.

Deputy Chancey Hambelton responded with the Children's Division who requested assistance near State Route CC West Plains for allegations of sexual abuse. 

September 28

Deputy First Class Meacham responded near State Highway 76, Willow Springs, for a drunk subject. A probable cause statement will be sent to the Prosecutor’s Office for sexual misconduct.

September 29

Deputy First Class Millard received a call via dispatch of a burglary in progress on State Route JJ near West Plains. This case will be considered cleared.