Howell County Sheriff’s Office

Arrests

November 13

Brittany Nicole Long, 30, failure to appear – felony

Gary James Ballew, 52, failure to appear – felony, parole violation

November 14

Kelby Wade Massey, 21, driving while intoxicated

Cayla Jo Dobson, 37, parole violation

Eligah James Talbert, 23, domestic assault – second degree

November 15

Riley Edward Ledbetter, 55, failure to register as sex offender, federal probation violation

Winter Marie Poch, 39, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of

marijuana/synth cannabinoid

November 16

Jason Robert Smith, 52, failure to appear – infraction (two counts)

November 17

Benjamin Michael Decker, 20, domestic assault – third degree

Tanner Alan Wethington, 18, failure to appear – felony

Samuel James Deathrage, 21, failure to appear – felony (two counts)

Thomas Gerald Clinton, 55, armed criminal action, robbery – first degree, unlawful use of weapon 

Turhan Edward Norwick, 28, 24-hour hold pending charges

Keith Michael Rinker, 30, 48-hour commit

Marty Ray Brooks, 39, 48-hour commit

Tristan Evan Vanwinkle, 31, 48-hour commit

November 18

Robert Paul Besse, Sr, 46, 48-hour commit

November 19

Donald Edward Grasse, 65, 24-hour hold pending charges

 

Calls for Service

November 13

While driving on highway 63, Deputy Talon Millard, an animal struck his vehicle, resulting in having the vehicle towed from the roadway.

November 14

Major Jason McDaniel received a call to respond to an in-progress disturbance at a residence on County Road 3450. Investigation determined no physical contact between the two parties. He advised both parties of judicial remedies and of the twelve-hour rule.

Deputy First Class Jared Hummel received a report of threats made through text message. No charges have been filed at this time.

Cpl. Nicholas Bruno took a report of a stolen battery and license plates from a vehicle left sitting on the roadside.

Deputy First Class Hummel conducted a traffic stop that resulted in an arrest for possession of a controlled substance, unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

November 15

Deputy T. Millard responded to a call of a stolen firearm from a residence on Private Road 1511 in Pomona. This report will be forwarded to investigations for review. No charges have been filed at this time.

Lt. Torey Thompson assisted US Federal Probation and Parole Officers with a compliance check on a

registered sex offender. This resulted in the offender’s arrest and the seizure of several electronic devices believed to contain incriminating evidence such as child pornography. The case remains under investigation.

Deputy Austin L. Ryan investigated a report of a vehicle accident occurring on private property. 

Deputy Kyle Parrish responded to a residence on County Road 6370 for a report of a disturbance. Investigation determined the disturbance to be verbal only and one party left the scene. No charges are pending.

Deputy First Class Travis Weaver took a report of a theft.

November 16

Deputy First Class Weaver responded to the area of County Road 1330 in Pomona for the report of an attempted theft. He located the suspect and trespassed them from the property. The owner of the property did not want to pursue charges for the theft.

November 17

Deputy Timothy Gordon responded to a residence near West Plains, for a report of an ongoing physical domestic. He contacted the parties involved with one accusing another of pushing their head into a door during an argument. The accused refused to cooperate or provide any detailed information about the incident. Officers arrested the subject and transported them to the jail facility. 

Deputy Hamby took a report of a previous weapons offense. The case is under investigation.

Deputy Jordon Collins responded to a residence on Private Road 1934 to investigate a report of an assault. He placed the suspect under arrest and transported to the Howell County Jail and placed them on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges.

November 18

Deputy James Wardrip attempted a traffic stop with a motorcycle on West Abe Taylor St in West Plains MO. The vehicle failed to respond to the patrol vehicle. He issued the suspect four citations to court. 

Deputy Gordon, K9 Deputy First Class Weaver, Deputy Wardrip, and Deputy Jens responded to an area off of County Road 2280 near Pomona for a report of a missing adult individual.