West Plain Police Department

Arrests

July 18

Caleb Green Callaway, 33, protective custody

July 19

Shane Skyler Coe, 26, delivery of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synth cannabinoid, driving while revoked/suspended, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia - amphetamine or methamphetamine 

July 20

Donna Michelle Ledbetter, 50, domestic assault - third degree 

Michael James Goodwin, 57, disorderly conduct, lewd and immoral conduct 

July 22

Joshua Andrew Gomez, 39, domestic assault - third degree 

 

Calls for Service

July 17

Officer Ivie Powell, responded to Porter Wagoner in reference to a disturbance. The reporting party advised an unknown person had attempted to open the door. Investigation learned the reporting party had an active arrest warrant out of Howell County for failing to appear on the charge of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident. They were arrested and transported to the Howell County Jail. 

Officer Powell responded to Southern Hills in reference to a theft report. He learned an employee was defrauded out of money belonging to the store. This case will be closed due to jurisdictional requirements and lack of evidence. 

Officer Jerry Mingus received a report of a theft of old coins and a 22-caliber firearm. The coins and firearm were recovered, and a suspect taken into custody and placed on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. A probable cause statement will be submitted to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review. 

Officer Jacob Miller responded to Ridgewood Drive for a report of stealing. This case is still under investigation.

Officer Martin responded to a report of a burglary in progress on Lanton Road. He took a report for documentation purposes as it appears as though the door to the residence blew open and no criminal offense was committed. 

July 18

Officer Joel Lovelace responded to Galloway Park for a report of property damage. The case is closed due to lack of evidence. 

Officer Powell received a report of a theft that occurred on W. Broadway. He identified a suspect and charged them with theft. This matter will be forwarded to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutor. 

Sgt. Brandon Romans responded to the area of Olden and Allen Streets for a report of a young juvenile running down the middle of the roadway. Officers located the juvenile and found the child attempting to run away from home. They returned the child to the family.

Cpl. Micah MeKemie responded to Cass Avenue in reference to a physical altercation between a couple. Both subjects denied anything physical occurring, but the reporting party stated differently. 

Officer Austin Deshazo responded to West Broadway for a report of a hit-and-run accident. Investigation learned a vehicle struck another without giving notice and left the area. The case shall be considered inactive pending further investigation. 

Officer Martin received a report from Amyx Street of a report of harassment. The investigation is ongoing. 

July 19

Officer Deshazo responded to Myrtle Street for a report of individuals fighting. Investigation learned a domestic violence incident occurred. Due to neither party wishing to pursue charges, this case shall be considered closed. 

Officer Deshazo responded to East Main Street for a report of an auto accident. Investigation discovered severe property damage and the driver of the vehicle under the influence of intoxicants. A report will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review. 

Officers spoke with several individuals in reference to possible Abuse of an Elderly Person. A report will be forwarded to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. 

Officer Heuchelin responded to Anne Drive for an assault. A Probable Cause statement will be sent to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office for formal charges. 

Officer Chris Siegrist responded to Walmart in reference to an individual leaving the scene of a vehicle accident. This incident is still under investigation.

July 20

Officer Whitley Clark responded to Crestwood Circle for a report of a domestic assault. Officers found the victim assaulted by another family member. The arrested a suspect and transported them to the West Plains Jail seeking charges for domestic assault in the third degree. 

Officer Robert Shell took a report of harassment.

Officer Deshazo took a report of an interference with child custody agreement. A report will be forwarded to Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review.

Officer Mingus responded to US Highway 63 for a disturbance in progress. Investigation found a subject started a verbal altercation with a juvenile inside the store. The subject then pushed the juvenile into some products causing minor injury to his lower back, before leaving the scene. 

Officer Miller responded to Broadway for an assault. He arrested one suspect and placed them on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges for first degree assault and robbery. 

Officer Mingus responded to Dana for a disturbance. The reporting party stated that they caught a subject on camera attempting to enter the residence. The male subject also exposed himself to a female resident. They placed the subject under arrest and booked them for a 24-hour hold. 

Officer Siegrist received a report from Ozarks Healthcare of an animal bite. He could not locate the animal.

July 21

Officer Mingus responded to Maple for a domestic in progress. The reporting party stated a female subject staying at the residence threw a heavy ashtray which struck him. A verbal altercation occurred, and the female subject left the residence. 

The Howell County Sheriff's Office requested the assistance of Cpl. McKemie for his K9 partner during a traffic stop on State Route K. He deployed the K9 on the vehicle, and the K9 provided a positive alert for narcotics. A vehicle search discovered suspected narcotics.

July 22

Officer Martin responded to Washington Avenue for a report of a domestic in progress. He conducted an investigation and arrested an individual placing them on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges.  

Officer Siegrist took a report from Washington in reference to a verbal disturbance. Due to circumstances that unfolded he placed a juvenile lawful arrest and transported them to the Juvenile Detention Center. 

July 23

Sgt. Reid spoke with a subject regarding property damage. Investigation discovered that a subject possibly threw a rock at another vehicle on US Highway 63, causing damage to the vehicle. The case is open pending further investigation. 

Officer Miller took a report from Lanton Road of a male who is charged with sexual misconduct. This case is being referred to the prosecuting attorney. 

Officer Mingus responded to Gibson for an assault in progress. No charges are being sought by either party at this time.

Officer Mingus received a report from Crestwood Circle of a runaway juvenile. He located the juvenile and returned them home.