Howell County Sheriff’s Department

Arrests

September 25

Joseph Harold Harrington, 45, driving while revoked or suspended

September 26

Quincy Lee Collins, 27, driving while revoked or suspended

Edward Leon Kennedy, 44, probation violation

Christopher T. Bean, 43, endanger welfare of child - create substantial risk - 1st deg - 1st off - no sex conduct 

Whitney Nicole Stein, 34, 24-hour commit

Charles Wayne Perkins, 49, 24-hour pending charges

September 27

Casey Von Kinsey, 31, driving while intoxicated

Eric V. Letterman, 51, failure to appear – felony

Bo Bradley Kenslow, 35, non-support - arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments due under support order 

September 28

Isaac Leim Luck, 24, failure to appear – felony

Billy Joe Greer, 43, stealing – motor vehicle

Adam Rodriguez, 40, statutory sodomy/attempted stat sodomy - deviate sexual intercourse - person less than 14 (three counts)

Ryan Dale Pettitt, 27, writ from DOC

Shane Skyler Coe, 27, writ from DOC

Odie Ray Belt, 33, writ from DOC

September 29

Johnny Mike Nelson, 28, assault – third degree, terrorist threat – second degree, writ

Shana Lynn Collins, 38, failure to appear – felony

Amanda Sue Roark, 37, driving while revoked or suspended

September 30

Keegan Matthew Todd, 19, driving while intoxicated

Christopher Dylan Cray, 21, driving while intoxicated

October 1

Jason Edward Southerland, 38, failure to appear – felony (two counts) fugitive from out state - felony 

William Joel Collins, 31, 24 hour hold

October 2

Cody Duane Kenaga, 22, no valid license, possession of drug paraphernalia, trespass

 

Calls for Service

September 25

A Children's Division Investigator requested assistance with a hotline investigation their office received. The report alleged a child received an injury from a parent. Deputy Dylan Webb attempted to contact the family with no success. Follow up will be conducted and the investigation continues. 

Deputy Melanie Roam received a report of an agency assist on County Road 5310, Willow Springs for possible child abuse.

Deputy Robert Malone responded to Private Road 6350 for a peace disturbance call. 

Deputy Webb responded to to a residence off County Road 5120 for a death investigation. After investigating the scene and speaking with family, the death is suspected to be from natural causes. Deputy Coroner Michael Pauly responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. 

September 26

Deputy County Coroner Pauly received a call of death on Old Highway 60 near MODOT in Willow Springs.

Corporal Nicholas Bruno responded to a residence on County Road 8800 in reference to property damage. 

Deputy First Class Jared Hummel responded to a call on Hynes St. in reference to a motor vehicle theft that took place on County Road 2690. He took one subject into custody and placed on a twenty-four hold for tampering with a motor vehicle. 

September 27

Deputy Matt Foster received a call, in reference to 15 missing juveniles that had not returned to Echo Bluff State Park. Working with the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Missouri Department of conservation he learned the children were on a hiking trip and missing for several hours. Deputy Foster deployed a thermal drone and within 12 minutes located all 15 juveniles sitting on a gravel bar. Two Missouri Department of Conservation employees with Deputy Foster navigated the woods towards the children. They released all 15 juveniles to their parents. 

Corporal Nicholas Bruno responded to Ozarks Health Care in reference to threats. Further investigation continues. 

September 28

Deputy Jacob Hamby received a call regarding identity theft. This incident is closed. 

Corporal Seth Smith received a call of a stolen vehicle on County Road 1540, West Plains. He recovered the vehicle, and all information will be forwarded to the entering agency.

Deputy Hamby responded to Private Road 6350, West Plains to meet with Children's Division for an evaluation of a juvenile and the residence. 

September 29

Deputy Tessa Jens contacted a subject at a residence on State Route JJ in reference to a Court Order Violation. She placed one subject under arrest for a violation of a court order. A report will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor for further review. 

Deputy Timothy Gordon took a report from an individual regarding a violation of their court-ordered Child Custody Agreement. 

September 30

Deputy Austin Ryan responded to Conley's Quick Stop #2 in Pomona for a report of a gas drive off. This case is still under further investigation. 

Corporal Smith received a call regarding theft of a firearm on County Road 2010, West Plains. This incident is under investigation. 

October 1

Deputy Dakota Millard received a call regarding property damage to a mailbox. 

Corporal Smith received a call of a suicidal subject at a residence on State Route 17. Deputies secured a firearm away from the subject and later transported them to Ozarks Healthcare for treatment. 

Deputy James Wardrip responded to a report of stealing at a business on County Road 6070, West Plains. This incident is closed, and a report will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office pending formal charges. This suspect is being held on a 24-hour hold in Howell County Jail.