West Plains Police Department

 Arrests

October 28

Thomas James Collins, 28, driving while revoked or suspended

Brian Christopher Duarte, 53, driving while revoked or suspended

October 29

Michael Allen Seley, Jr, 51, driving while revoked or suspended

October 30

Tonya M Miller, 51, burglary – second degree

November 2

Michael Edward John Scranlin, 48, trespassing

Calls for Service

October 27

Officer Ivie Powell spoke with the victim of an assault. The victim did not have any visible marks and refused medical treatment. The victim advised he did want to pursue charges for the assault. This incident is still under investigation.

Officer Joseph Tombley began investigating a possible crime involving a tracking device on a vehicle in the area of 7th Street. The investigation is still ongoing at this time, and a primary suspect has not yet been identified.

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force received a Cyber Tip Report from the National Center of Missing & Exploited Children, indicating that Facebook observed an incident of enticement of a child for sexual acts.

Officer Dawson Beavers responded to Allen St regarding a fourth-degree assault. His investigation discovered two individuals were involved in a verbal altercation and one of the individuals threatened to physically assault another. This case is closed due to the victim declining to press charges.

Officer Nathaniel Siegrist responded to Jackson St in reference to a protection order violation. A probable cause statement will be completed and forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor’s Office.

5110 responded to Broadway Ave. regarding a shoplifting incident. An investigation discovered an individual stole $16.99 worth of merchandise from the business. Due to the suspect being unidentifiable, this case will be closed.

October 28

Officer Beavers responded to Division Drive in reference to an assault. An investigation discovered one juvenile assaulted another. This case will be referred to the Howell County Juvenile Office.

October 29

Officer Powell responded to Kentucky Avenue for a report of a person yelling and screaming. They transported the individual to OZH and placed on a 96-hour hold for a mental evaluation.

Officer Brandon Vernon responded to Court Square for a report of property damage. The investigation discovered an unknown individual spray-painted on a mural on the side of a building. This case is open pending camera footage from the area to identify a suspect.

Officer Jesse Martin took a report of a theft on Rita Ave.

Officer Vernon investigated a report of property damage to a vehicle while parked at Parkway Shopping Center.

Officer Beavers responded to Debra Drive to assist Child Services. An investigation discovered during a disciplinary session a mother left multiple bruises on her child. This case will remain open pending further investigation.

Officer Beavers responded to Webster Street for a reported burglary. An investigation discovered a subject entered a private residence and stole approximately $200. This case is open pending further investigation.

Officer Beavers took a report of identity theft. At this time, the case will be closed due to the inability to identify a suspect.

October 30

Officer Conner Burnes responded to information about a suicidal juvenile. EMS transported the juvenile to the hospital for treatment.

598 Animal Control Officer Brad Jones responded to Kay Drive for a report of dogs running at large and killing an individual’s chickens. He located the owner of the dogs and issued citations.

Officer Vernon responded to Locust St for a report of a domestic altercation. The victim did not wish to pursue charges.

Officer Dobbs responded to the area of Worchester and Pierce for a report of four aggressive dogs running around in the area. Officers received multiple calls on the dogs being aggressive towards individuals and attempting to bite them. They located the dog owner and issued them citations.

Officer Burnes received information of a juvenile in possession of a vaping device. This incident is closed and there are no criminal charges.

Officer R. Shell responded to Ozark Healthcare for a report of a patient breaking a security door and trying to escape the facility. They transported the subject to the Howell County Jail for a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. Charges will be forwarded to the Howell County prosecuting attorney's Office for review.

October 31

Officer Powell took a report of property damage performed by a juvenile. The matter will be forwarded to the juvenile office.

Officer Tombley responded to a report of stolen property occurring earlier in the week in the area of Nebraska St. The investigation determined suspect given temporary shelter by the victim, allegedly took several personal items, including cash and a debit card. During the investigation, he learned officers had taken the suspect into custody on unrelated burglary charges. They recovered the victim’s missing debit card among the suspect’s belongings during the booking process at the Howell County Sheriff’s Office. Charges will be submitted to the Howell County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

Officer Dobbs responded to Snappy Mart on Saint Louis for property damage report. This case is open, awaiting further information.

Officer Shell responded to Burke Ave for a verbal domestic altercation. Charges will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

November 1

Officer Daiman Meyer arrested a subject for driving under the influence. Charges will be forwarded to the prosecuting attorney.

November 2

Officer Beavers responded to 4th Street regarding a domestic incident. An investigation discovered spouses had a verbal disagreement. This case will be closed.

Officer Beavers responded to Thayer Avenue in reference to a theft incident. An investigation discovered tires stolen off of a vehicle. At this time, there are no identifiable suspects. This case is closed pending further information.

Officer Beavers responded to Terra Street regarding a domestic incident. The investigation discovered two roommates had a verbal argument. This case will be closed.

Officer Beavers took a report of an assault between two juveniles. The case will be referred to the Howell County Juvenile Office.

Officer Jerry Mingus responded to Huburt Redburn for a disturbance. A verbal altercation took place between a mother and her adult son who reside together.

Officer Caleb Kerley responded to Sonic for an unwanted individual. They formally trespassed them and escorted them off the property. Later officers were called back to Sonic due to the same subject yelling and screaming and attempting to fight citizens. They transported the subject to the West Plains City Jail and placed in protective custody due to intoxication.