West Plains Police Department

Arrests

September 23

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

September 24

Andrew James Cole, 37, driving while intoxicated, speeding 20-25 over, failure to maintain financial responsibility

September 25

Kenneth Madison Brege, 25, driving while intoxicated

Misty Lea Hanson, 49, domestic assault - first degree - serious physical injury 

September 26

Jimmy Coy Haag, 56, disorderly conduct, fail to obey lawful order

Victor Dunn, 35, burglary – second degree

September 29

Amanda Jane Forrest, 45, failure to appear (two counts)

David Murdy, 36, failure to appear (two counts)

 

Calls for Service

September 23

Officer Dobbs responded to FCC Behavior Health on Division Drive for a report of property damage. A juvenile referral and probable cause statement will be forwarded to the Howell County Juvenile Office.

Officer Dobbs responded to Division Drive for a report of two runaway juveniles. Officers were unable to locate the juveniles. 

Cpl. Thomas Manning responded to Fourth Street in reference to a sexual assault. Officers conducted the initial investigation and then turned it over to West Plains Detectives Division for further criminal charges. 

While on routine patrol, Cpl. Manning observed an individual riding a bike in the dark with no lights. Officers conducted a security check and after receiving consent to search, found the individual in possession of controlled substances.

September 24

Officer Jacob Beadell received notice of an individual overdosing. Investigation found the subject had consumed a large amount of medications deliberately. They transported them to a hospital in West Plains for a mental health evaluation. 

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force received a CyberTip Report from the National Center of Missing & Exploited Children, indicating that a gaming chat message application observed files depicting child sexual abuse material being distributed on their platform. The suspect is suspected to reside in the Howell County area. 

Officer Austin Deshazo responded to Kentucky Avenue for a report of a verbal domestic altercation. Investigation discovered a subject with a 96-hour hold order, and they transported them to the OZH Emergency Department.

Officer Robert Shell arrested one individual on an outstanding warrant.

Officer Brent Keepes conducted a traffic stop at St. Louis and Myrtle and arrested two subjects for drug paraphernalia found in the vehicle.

September 25

Officer Ivie Powell responded to Joe Jones Blvd in reference to an overdose. Investigation found a subject who was semi-conscious and lethargic. Officers had the subject transported to Ozark Health Care for medical treatment and a mental evaluation. 

Officer Kerley took a report of an assault. The case will remain open pending further investigation.

Officer Keepes responded to Ozark’s Healthcare to investigate a report of a possible stabbing. Investigation and interviews found a physical domestic altercation occurred at a residence on Sixth Street resulting in the male cut with a knife by his wife. Officers took the wife into custody and placed on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges.

Officer Keepes responded to Casey’s General Store on Gibson Street for a report of shoplifting. Investigation identified a suspect. On September 26 officers located the suspect and took them into custody on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. The subject resisted the arrest, and officers successfully took them into custody.

September 26

While on routine patrol, Sgt. Joshua Wichowski observed a passenger car parked in the parking lot of Hometown Diner on U.S. Hwy 63. Investigation found a suspect in possession of a suspected controlled substance. Formal charges are pending through the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office after lab results return.

Cpl. Brandon Stephens responded to the Probation and Parole Office for a warrant service. He took one individual into custody.

Lt. Kyle Ellison responded to a residence on Bartley St for the report of a suicidal subject armed with a firearm. Officers arrived on scene and contacted the subject in question and determined them not to be armed. The subject voluntarily sought psychiatric treatment, and no charges will be filed.  

Officer Keepes responded to the West Plains R-7 Schools Zizzer Pride Academy for a juvenile problem. Interviews found no crime committed.

September 27

Officer Beadell responded to a restaurant for a report of a suicidal male with a knife. Officers found the male did not have a knife on his person. EMS transported the male to the hospital.

September 28

Officer Dobbs received a report of harassment. This case is open pending further information.   

Officer Daiman Meyer took a report of a disturbance on Shuttee St.

Officer Nathaniel Siegrist responded to Jefferson in reference to a child crime. He reported the incident to Children's Division.

Officer Siegrist took a report in reference to stealing. This case will be open pending further investigation. 

Officer Shell arrested one individual on outstanding warrants. Resisting arrest charges will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review. 

Officer Gill responded to Preacher Roe for a vehicle leaving the scene of an accident. Officers viewed video camera footage of the accident.

September 29

Officer Beadell responded to the hospital in West Plains for a reported sexual assault. This case is under investigation and will be forwarded to the detective division. 

Officer Barrett responded to Myrtle St for a report of a domestic situation. He found a couple involved in a verbal argument.

Officer Shell responded to a request to assist another agency for a burglary in progress on State Route JJ.