West Plains Police Department

Arrests

April 30

Edward Lynn Poole, 53, license required

Jordan Kimbrough, 39, driving while revoked or suspended

May 1

Donald Paul Melugin, 23, failure to appear

Caleb Micah Bair, 24, failure to appear

Darrell Lee Tyree, 37, failure to appear

Bradley Lewis Johnson, 52, failure to appear

Ethan Jacob Newell, 33, failure to appear

Kathy Ann Graves, 63, failure to appear (two counts)

April Lynn Miller, 49, failure to appear

Justin Eugene Barton, 50, failure to appear (two counts)

Ronald Eugene Wilson, 66, failure to appear

Robert Wayne Jamison, 55, failure to appear

Victoria Rose Kathlee Long, 26, failure to appear (two counts)

Dawn M Dionne, 63, failure to appear

Jeffery Wayne Johnson, 47, failure to appear (two counts)

May 2

Lori Lynn Cox, 51, license required, speeding in a construction zone

Mary Ann Watson, 36, driving while revoked or suspended – second or third offense

May 3

Dylan Dalton, 28, domestic assault – fourth degree

Kelly Gene Hollis, 48, failure to appear

May 4

Vernon Harold Briggs, 29, domestic assault – second degree

Dixie Janette Reddish, 52, stealing $750 or more

 

Calls for Service

April 28

While conducting security checks on local businesses, Officer Conner Burnes located an open door. He cleared and secured the building.

Officer Gill took a report of trespassing and littering on Worchester St.

Officer Gill responded to Davison St for a stealing report.

The Ava Police Department requested a digital forensic extraction conducted on a cellular device as part of an ongoing investigation within their jurisdiction. Officers completed the process and provided the case agent with the device and forensic report.

Officer Ivie Powell spoke with an individual reporting in a previous time frame, and unknown person scammed their elderly parent out of funds.

Officer Gill took a report of an assault and closed the case due to a lack of a victim. 

Officer Powell spoke to an individual reporting a possible violation of an order of protection. This matter will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor for review.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office requested digital forensic examinations conducted on three devices concerning an on-going investigation within their jurisdiction. Officers completed the processes and provided a report and the devices to the case agent.

Officer Nathaniel Siegrist responded to Broadway for a report of a disturbance. This case will be open pending further investigation.

April 29

Officer Kerley arrested an individual on an outstanding warrant.

Animal Control Officer Brad Jones responded to Seventh Street for a report of an aggressive dog. Investigation found a neighbor had reported the dog running at large and aggressive. The case will remain open until officers can speak to the animal owner.

Officer Seigrist responded to Seminole for a report of a burglary. 

Officer Brent Keepes responded to West Sixth Street for a domestic altercation between a parent and adult child. The parties separated and no charges will be sought.

Officer Keepes conducted a requested wellbeing check on Holiday Lane and found the individual deceased. 

Cpl. Micah McKemie responded to West Main St for a report of stealing. Investigation led to the arrest of one individual.

April 30

Sgt. Brandon Romans arrested an individual on four outstanding warrants.

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force, HSI-Springfield (MO), and the Greene County Sheriff's Office, executed a residential search warrant concerning the sexual exploitation of children, on South Cheyenne Street in Strafford. Officers seized items capable of storing digital media as evidence. Charges will be pending the completion of forensic analysis.

Officer Keepes spoke with an individual reporting theft of money from their vehicle.

Officer Keepes responded to East Maple Street for a verbal domestic. Investigation found no physical altercation occurred.

Sgt. Joshua Wichowski responded to a residence on Missouri Avenue for a report of a suspicious person with altered mental status. Investigation determined the individual struggling from an apparent mental health episode related to poly-drug use. They transported the individual to the emergency room and placed on a 96-hour hold for treatment.

May 1

Officer Daiman Meyer responded to Lincoln Avenue to speak to a suicidal individual. Officers located the individual and assisted them in receiving further treatment.

Cpl. Stuart responded to Ridgeway for a report of harassment.

Officers Shell and Meyers arrested an individual in Pomona for an outstanding warrant.

While conducting a city-wide warrant round up, Cpl. Stephens responded to State Route E and arrested an individual. 

Officer Barrett responded to McFarland Ave for a report of harassment. 

Cpl. McKemie responded to State Route ZZ and arrested an individual on an outstanding warrant.

Cpl. McKemie arrested an individual at the West Plains Police Department on an outstanding warrant and transferred them to the court.

While conducting a city-wide warrant round up, Cpl. Stephens responded to County Road 7440 and arrested an individual before transporting them to court.

Cpl. McKemie arrested an individual on County Road 8060 for an outstanding warrant. 

Cpl. McKemie arrested an individual on State Route 17 for an outstanding warrant.

While conducting a city-wide warrant round up, Cpl. Stephens responded to County Road 7630 and arrested an individual before transporting them to court.

Officer DeShazo responded to County Road 2010 and arrested an individual on an outstanding warrant.

Officer Meyer arrested an individual from a residence on Dana Street and transported them to court.

Officer Dobbs responded to Fourth Street for an altercation. 

Officer Keepes responded to Lanton Road for a report of a missing juvenile.

May 2

The West Plains Police Department Drone Team provided aerial support to the Texas County Sheriff’s Office during the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Texas County. The team provide aerial overwatch to enhance scene safety and situational awareness for officers during the operation. 

Officer DeShazo responded to the area of Aid Avenue for a report of an unresponsive person. They found the individual deceased.

Officer DeShazo responded to Olden Street to speak to a juvenile reporting abuse. Officers forwarded the report to the Division of Social Services who stated they will work with Howell County Sheriff’s Office.

May 3

Sgt. Wichowski conducted a routine check of James Monroe Memorial Buck Park. Investigation located an adult male with a female juvenile runaway. This incident remains under investigation.

Officer Barrett responded to Missouri Avenue for a report of an assault. He spoke to a parent complaining that their adult child assaulted them. Officers arrested the subject and placed them on a 24-hour hold pending charges. 

Officer Beadell responded to Seventh Street for a domestic altercation. He found the suspect gone from the area and he could not locate them. This case will be referred to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Officer Siegrist took a report of stealing on Independence Drive. 

May 4

Officer Kerley responded to Ozarks Healthcare in regard to an assault to an elderly woman. Investigation revealed a male physically assaulted his mother, causing severe injuries. Officers located the suspect and arrested them, transporting them to the West Plains City Jail to be placed on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. This case will be referred to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review.

Officer Gill took a report of property damage from Grace Avenue. 

Officer Siegrist took a report of property damage. This case will be open pending further investigation.

Officer Shell responded to Preacher Roe Blvd. for a report of stealing. He arrested one subject and transported them to the West plains Jail. They later transported the individual to OZH for a mental health crisis. Charges will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review.

Officer Mingus responded to Eighth Street for a small dumpster fire.