West Plains Police Department

Arrests

August 24

Aaron Lane White, 33, failure to appear (two counts)

August 25

John Andrew Pehanich, 57, 24-hour hold

August 26

Anthony Ray Ortega, 21, domestic assault - third degree

August 27

Rickey Shawn Bridges, 28, failure to appear (two counts)

Richard Lee Quinn, Jr, 23, domestic assault - third degree, property damage - second degree, stealing – misdemeanor

August 29

Dalton James McDaniel, 26, failure to appear

August 30

Devin William Wood, 29, speeding 46-50 over, driving while license suspended or revoked, driving while intoxicated – prior offender

David Clay Strunk, failure to appear (five counts)

August 31

Lauren Michelle Tyler, 43, failure to appear (two counts)

Alicia Dawn Sweany, 33, failure to appear

Kendall Reed Denton, 30, failure to appear for Ozark County

James Ariel Quiroz, 44, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid

September 1

James Alan Nichols, 35, failure to appear

September 2

Kip Duane Collins, 57, domestic assault - third degree

Cheryl S Youngs, 50, failure to appear

Michael Allen Doolittle, 26, assault - third degree - special victim (two counts), driving while intoxicated – habitual offender

September 4

Branden Sanchez, 31, failure to appear (three counts)

James Thomas Beckring, 23, stealing motor vehicle

September 5

Destiny Jane Wilson, 29, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid

September 6

Christina Rose Williams, 38, domestic assault - third degree

 

Calls for Service

August 24

Sgt. Joshua Wichowski spoke with an individual in the lobby of the department for a report of leaving the scene of a crash-related incident.

Officer Chris Barrett spoke with an individual in the lobby for a report of stealing on Preacher Roe Blvd. The individual reported that while in a business, someone stole their cell phone and debit card. They later located the cell phone and returned it to the owner.

Officer Katie Sandgren spoke to an individual regarding child abuse and neglect.

Officer Sandgren responded to Walmart in reference to a reported shoplifting incident.

August 25

Sgt. Brandon Stephens discovered two juveniles walking in the roadway on St. Rt. K. He contacted the parents and returned the juveniles to their custody. This matter will be forwarded to the Juvenile Authorities at the request of the parents.

Officer Dobbs responded to Main Street for a report of harassment and false reporting. Charges will be sent to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutors Office.

Officer Brent Keepes spoke with an individual regarding stealing due to a spam call.

August 26

Officer Nathaniel Siegrist responded to Kiwanis Wayhaven Park in reference to property damage.

Animal Control Officer Brad Jones took a report of a possible abandoned dog. He located the owner and they took possession of the animal. 

Officer Dobbs spoke to an individual in the department lobby for a report of check kiting. West Plains Bank and Trust Company employee reported that a previous account holder wrote multiple checks without sufficient funds, resulting in a negative account balance. Charges will be sent to the Howell County Prosecutors Office.

Officer Wartanby responded to a report of property damage on Third St. This case will remain open pending further investigation.

Officer Brandon Vernon responded to the area of Bill Virdon for a wellbeing check on a subject. While speaking with the individual, he learned the individual had a warrant out of Douglas County.

Officer Wartnaby responded to a domestic altercation. After an investigation they arrested a subject and placed them on a 24-hour hold. This incident has been forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Office.

August 27

West Plains Police Department assisted Howell County Deputies with the investigation of an individual who suffered from a gunshot wound. The information gathered by West Plains Officers will be provided to Howell County Detectives.

Officer Joseph Tombley conducted a traffic stop on US Hwy 63 and during the investigation arrested the driver on outstanding warrants. 

Officer Siegrist responded to a report of a domestic altercation. He placed an individual under arrest on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. A probable cause statement will be completed and forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor’s Office.

Officer Jacob Beadell responded to McFarland Ave for a report of an auto accident. This case will remain open pending further information.

Det. John Hughston conducted a covert narcotics investigation. As a result of the investigation, illegal narcotics were purchased. This investigation is ongoing.

August 28

Officer Tombley responded to the area of Missouri Avenue for a reported domestic altercation. Following an investigation, officers were unable to establish that a criminal offense had occurred due to conflicting statements and a lack of corroborating evidence.

Officer Barrett responded to Session Street for a report of a domestic altercation.

Officer Barrett responded to McFarland Drive for a report of a private property accident with one vehicle leaving the scene of the accident.

Cpl. Ivie Powell responded to Kentucky Avenue referencing threats to students of the West Plains R-7 School District. A probable cause statement will be completed and forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor’s Office.

Officer Barrett responded to Ozarks Healthcare for a report of a dog bite that occurred on Lincoln Avenue.

Officer Daiman Meyer conducted a pedestrian stop on Porter Wagoner Blvd. He learned the individual had an active arrest warrant.

August 29

Officer Dawson Beavers responded to Preacher Roe Boulevard regarding a reported assault. He conducted an investigation and determined a subject had been assaulted, resulting in apparent injuries. The victim advised they did not wish to receive medical attention and did not wish to pursue criminal charges. 

Officer Tombley responded to a residence on Jackson Street regarding a 911 hang-up call and made contact with an individual experiencing a mental health crisis. EMS transported the individual to Ozarks Healthcare for further evaluation and treatment.

Officer Dobbs responded to Lanton Road in reference to a report of dogs running at large. He issued an individual 4 citations. This case will be forwarded to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutors Office.

Officer Brent Keepes responded to Locust St for an individual urinating in the parking lot. They took the individual into custody.

Officer Vernon conducted a traffic stop on Broadway and arrested the driver for an outstanding warrant.

August 30

Officer Tyler Franks responded to the old Ranch House parking lot regarding a previous assault. His investigation determined an altercation occurred between an adult and a juvenile. This case will be forwarded to the juvenile office for review.

Officer Beadell responded to a residence on Webster for a report of stealing. Upon arrival, officers interviewed the victim and another party. They identified the suspects and the stealing incident on a security camera. This case will be referred to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Officer Kerley responded to Missouri Ave regarding a private property auto accident involving a vehicle leaving the scene. Contact will be made with the victim in regard to pursuing charges.

August 31

Officer Tombley responded to a business on Preacher Roe Boulevard regarding an individual experiencing a mental health crisis. Following an investigation and medical evaluation by EMS, they transported the individual to Ozarks Healthcare for further mental health evaluation.

Officer Wartanby responded to a report of theft at Walmart. After an investigation this incident will be forwarded to the Municipal Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Sgt. Wichowski responded to the Howell County Courthouse for a report of a subject with active warrants issued through the West Plains Municipal Courts currently present within the courthouse.

Sgt. Wichowski responded to 5th Street for a reporting party who called 911 emergency services with an unknown issue. He later spoke with a subject with suicidal ideation who attempted to grab his sidearm from its holster. After a brief struggle, he secured the individual and later transported them to the Ozark's Healthcare Emergency Room and placed on a 96-hour hold for mental evaluation.

Officer Sandgren conducted a traffic stop at Minnesota and Webster and arrested the driver for an outstanding warrant.

Officer Meyer conducted a traffic stop on State Route CC. During the traffic stop, the investigation found the driver in possession of a controlled substance. This case will be referred to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office for review.

Officer Meyer responded to Rita Place for an altercation. An investigation found a verbal argument took place and both parties separated. 

September 1

Officer Gill responded to Harlin Drive for a report of a domestic altercation in progress. Officers on scene identified the parties involved and a report will be sent to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office for review.

September 2

Officer Dobbs responded to 2nd Street for a report of a domestic altercation. Dispatch received a 911 call from an individual reporting they were awakened by a subject hitting them. An investigation led to the arrest of a subject. A probable cause statement will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor’s Office.

Officer Gill responded to Harlin Drive for an individual with an active warrant. 

Officer Vernon responded to Thayer Ave for a report of an altercation involving two individuals.

September 3

Cpl. Powell spoke with a manager of a local business regarding a subject charging items to an account that does not belong to them This matter remains under investigation.

Cpl. Powell received information of emails sent to a City of West Plains employee causing emotional distress to the victim. This case is still under investigation at this time.

Officer Vernon responded to Walmart for a report of stealing.

September 4

Sgt. Wichowski responded to a homeless encampment located on private property in the area of Mitchell Street. He spoke with the owner of the private property who indicated they wished for individuals to be trespassed from the area. The owner also signed a Letter of Enforcement allowing officers with the West Plains Police Department to enforce trespassing related issues on his behalf. They spoke with a single occupant of the encampment who was cited for trespassing. Formal charges will be pending through the West Plains Municipal Courts.

Officer Meyer arrested an individual on an outstanding warrant.

Officer Kerley responded to Porter Wagoner regarding a reported auto theft. His investigation found an individual’s vehicle stolen by her ex-boyfriend who then attempted to strike her with the vehicle. They arrested the subject and transported them to the West Plains City Jail to be placed on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges.

Officer Vernon took a report of a possible court order violation.

Officer Meyer responded to Porter Wagoner Blvd. for a report of an assault. An investigation identified a suspect. This case will be referred to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutor's Office for review.

September 5

Officer Beavers spoke with a subject on US Highway 63. During an investigation they found the subject in possession of a controlled substance. They placed the subject under arrest, and a probable cause statement will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor.

Officer Barrett took a report of a leaving the scene accident on Lincoln Avenue. 

Officer Wartanby responded to a report of a stolen motorbike. This incident will remain open pending further investigation.

Officer Keepes responded to Jackson Street to speak with an individual regarding possible child abuse that occurred several months prior. Charges will be sought.

Officer Vernon responded to Trish Knight for a report of assault. They arrested an individual for the offense.

Officer Tombley conducted a traffic stop near US Highway 63 and Lanton Road. During the investigation he seized suspected marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and vape products.

September 6

Officer Tombley conducted a traffic stop on Highway 63 and arrested the driver for driving while intoxicated. 

Officer Wartanby responded to a report of an assault on Crestwood. The investigation determined the reporting party to be the primary aggressor. They arrested the subject and placed them on 24-hour hold. This incident will be forwarded to the county prosecuting office.

Officer Kerley responded to Woodland for an assault. The investigation found the victim assaulted and threatened by the suspect who then left the scene. They located the suspect and placed them under arrest and transported them to the West Plains City Jail.