West Plains Police Department

Arrests

September 2

Kyla Gail Roberson, 20, failure to appear in Texas County

September 3

Michael Jay Lewis, Jr, 48, failure to appear (two counts)

September 4

Carroll Lea Gaddis, 67, failure to appear

September 5

David Leslie Ramey, 50, driving while suspended or revoked

 

Calls for Service

September 10

Officer Tyler Gill responded to Gibson Street for a juvenile issue. His investigation found a juvenile assaulted their caretakers. 

Officer Dawson Beavers investigated damaged jail property.

Officer Brent Keepes responded to St. Louis and Olden regarding a juvenile assaulting staff members. They transported the juvenile to the hospital for mental evaluation. Charges will be sought.

Officer Tyler Franks took a report of a failed child custody exchange. A report will be forwarded to the prosecuting attorney’s office for charges.

Officer Tyler Gill responded to an assault on Jefferson Avenue. His investigation determined a juvenile assaulted his care takers. A report and this case will be forwarded to the Howell County Juvenile Office for review.

Cpl. Wesley Stuart responded to the area of College and Session for a report of an overdose. Officers located a subject and transported them to Ozarks Healthcare for treatment.

Officer Caleb Kerley responded to Lanton Road for a report of a domestic altercation.

September 2

Officer Brandon Vernon received a request to check an abandoned building on Sixth Street. He found an open door and cleared the building.

Officer Ivie Powell investigated a report of a domestic altercation on Burke Avenue. He found a verbal argument took place and no charges will be sought.

Officer Jesse Martin responded to West Plains Resaw for a report of property damage.

Officer Dobbs responded to Kentucky Avenue for a report of stolen property.

Officer Nathaniel Siegrist responded to Dollar General on Bill Verdon Blvd for a report of trespassing. This case is under investigation.

September 3

Officer Martin took a report from RJPA Properties regarding property damage at a building located on Bratton Avenue.

Officer Chris Barrett took a report on E Olden Street for a court order violation.

West Plains Police Department Officers assisted the Howell County Sheriff's Office with the apprehension of a fleeing subject with a warrant from the Howell County Courthouse. They apprehended the suspect and processed them accordingly.

Cpl. Micah McKemie investigated a domestic violence incident on 6th Street. During the investigation, he discovered a boyfriend recklessly closed a drawer, which his girlfriends thumb inside.

September 4

Officer Jacob Beadell responded to Seminole for a report of tampering. This case will be referred to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

Officer Barrett took a report of identity theft.

Officer Conner Burnes assisted the Department of Social Services in a child abuse and neglect investigation. During the investigation they learned the case took place outside of the City of West Plains. The Department of Social Services contacted the Howell County Sheriff’s Office to further investigate the case.

Deputy Vernon responded to a suspicious person on Allen St. He identified the subject who had an active warrant from Howell County.

September 5

Officer Kerley responded to the area of Thornburgh in regard to a juvenile problem. They transported the juvenile to the hospital for treatment.

Officer Powell responded to the area of Porter Wagoner for an individual walking and claiming to be suicidal. EMS transported them to the hospital for a 96 hour hold pending a mental evaluation.

Officer Tombley began an investigation into a report of property damage. 

Officer Shell responded to West Sixth Street for a property damage report.

September 6

Officer Vernon investigated a report of an individual slashing a tire at Southern Hills. The victim did not wish to pursue charges.

Officer Siegrist responded to Washington for a domestic altercation. A probable cause statement will be completed and forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

Sgt. Colter Reid responded to West Main Street in reference to a report of a domestic altercation. Both parties separated and charges will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office.

September 7

Officer Meyer responded to a business for a report of stolen property. His investigation resulted in recovering the property and returning it to the property owner. This case is closed due to an uncooperative victim.

Officer Kerley responded to a report of a domestic disturbance with an investigation finding numerous intoxicated juveniles on Thayer Ave. He found six juveniles in possession of alcohol by consumption. This case will be sent to the Juvenile Office for review.

Officer Gill responded to Casey's General Store on Preacher Roe Boulevard for a report of stealing.

Officer Gill responded to Davidson Drive for a report of a possible domestic altercation. He spoke with individuals claiming they were harassed and threatened by an individual in the area of E. Olden. A report will be filed to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office for review.

Officer Tombley responded to the area of Pierce St. for the report of a stolen firearm. The suspect was seen fleeing on foot, and law enforcement attempted to locate the individual. The case is still under investigation, and images of the suspect have been uploaded to the West Plains Police Department's Facebook page in an attempt to identify the primary suspect.

Officer Barrett responded to a business on East 1st Street for a report of property damage. The owner of the business stated a subject ran by the business and threw a fist size rock through a window on the north side of the business breaking the double glass window.

Officer Barrett spoke with a business owner on East Olden Street reporting damage to a vehicle parked on the property.

Officer Barrett responded to Allen Street for a report of stealing items from storage sheds.

Officer Beadell responded to Maple for a report of a suspicious subject on the property. EMS treated the victim for injuries. This case will be closed due to the lack of criminal elements.