West Plains Police Department

Arrests

November 10

Billy Wayman Pectol, Jr., 45, failure to appear (one count)

Felicia Dawn Hodo, 40, stealing/larceny/theft

November 11

Jonthon Walker Overton, 41, equipment violation, operate vehicle on highway without valid or no license

Lori Lyn Cox, 51, failure to appear (three counts)

Wesley Brent Kenyon, 32, domestic assault-third degree

November 12

Marcus John Owens, 55, driving while revoked suspended

November 13

Lindsay Leechelle McCall, 38, failure to appear (one count)

Zachary Joseph Costellanos, 22, domestic assault-first degree-serious physical injury

November 14

Nathaniel Michael Woodruff, 19, failure to appear (two counts)

Joseph Edward Garza, 22, driving while intoxicated, leaving scene of accident, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijauna/synth cannabinoid

November 15

Darbi Erin Hahn, 58, domestic assault-third degree

David Allen Lapekes, 36, failure to appear (one count)

 

Calls for Service

November 10

Officer Gill responded to a residence on Bartley Avenue, West Plains, Missouri for a report of a suicidal female. Upon arrival officers made contact with the individual and she was transported to Ozark's Healthcare without incident.

Officer Ivie Powell responded to the 1100 block of Kentucky Avenue for a report of a male yelling and disturbing people. The male was arrested for an active arrest warrant issued through the West Plains Municipal Courts. The male was transported to the West Plains Jail.

Cpl. Trent Kinder took a report for Truancy issues. A Probable Cause Statement has been forwarded to the Prosecutor for review.

At approximately 13:06 hours, West Plains Police responded to the area of Independence Square for a person leaving the scene of an accident. An initial investigation has been completed, and the suspect has not yet been identified. The case remains pending further information.

Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Worley Drive, regarding a shoplifting incident. After an investigation it was discovered approximately $308.69 worth of merchandise was stolen from the location. One of the suspects was placed into custody. This case will be reffered to the West Plains Prosecutors' Office. A report was made for documentation purposes.

November 11

Officer Gill conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle at the intersection of U.S. Highway 63 and Broadway, West Plains, Howell County, Missouri. During the stop a passenger was identified with an active warrant out of Howell County Sheriff's Office. That individual was taken into custody and transferred to the Howell County Sheriff's Office without incident.

Officer Gill responded to Walmart Supercenter in West Plains for a report of stealing. A report has been filed with the West Plains Prosecutor's Office at this time.

Officer Jesse Martin spoke with an individual in the West Plains Police Department lobby, located at 1912 Holiday Lane, West Plains, for a report of a stolen boat. A report was taken.

Officers responded to the 800 block of Lanton to serve a West Plains Municipal warrant. The Female was identified and placed under arrest and transported to the West Plains Jail, where she bonded on the warrant.

Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Missouri Avenue, in response to a report of a suspicious subject. After an investigation it was discovered a male subject cut himself multiple times on the left forearm leaving minor lacerations. This subject was transported to the hospital for treatment. This case is closed. A report was made for documentation purposes.

Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Lanton Road in reference to a reported domestic assault. Upon investigation, it was determined that two roommates has been involved in a physical altercation. One roommate sustained injuries, and the other was taken into custody. This case will be referred to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office for review.

Officer Daiman Meyer conducted a traffic stop on US Highway 63. During the traffic stop, it was learned that the driver was operating the vehicle while intoxicated. The driver was arrested and processed accordingly. This case has been referred to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutor's Office for review.

November 12

Officers responded to the 1500 block of Webster for a report of theft. A report was taken and is under investigation.

Officers responded to the 1300 block of Southern Hills for a report of a male who stole an item from the store. This case is open and still under investigation.

A traffic top was conducted on Broadway Street. During the traffic stop in question, the driver was learned to be operating the vehicle without a valid driver's license. The driver was arrested and processed accordingly. This case has been referred to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutor's Office for review.

November 13

Cpl. Wesley Stuart were dispatched to the 500 block of Porter Wagoner for a reported domestic assault. A Probable Cause Statement has been forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney seeking charges for the incident.

A vehicle was located on Walnut Street. The vehicle was learned to be occupied by an individual who had an active arrest warrant. The individual was arrested and processed accordingly. This case is closed.

Sgt. Joshua Wichowski responded to a residence in the 300 block Higby Street, West Plains, Missouri, 65575 for a report of a suicidal male subject. The male was later located and was transported to the Ozark's Healthcare Emergency Room and placed on a ninety-six hour hold for treatment.

SRO Conner Burnes were called for a drug offence located in the 600 block of Olden, West Plains Mo. It was reported that a juvenile was in possession of a marijuana vape device. This case will be sent to the Howell County Juvenile Office for review and prosecution.

Officer Chris Barrett were dispatched to the West Plains Police Department for a report of property damage that occurred in the 1700 block of Wayhaven Drive. Upon arrival of Officer Barrett, he poke with a female who stated that someone had damaged one of the vehicles at the business.

Officer Brent Keepes responded to Hazel Street for warrant service. A female was taken into custody on an active warrant without incident.

Officer Jesse Martin responded to Murphy USA located at 1309 Southern Hills, West Plains, Missouri for a report of an altercation between a male and female. this case is open for further investigation.

Sgt. Colter Reid responded to US Highway 63, just north of Broadway Street, in West Plains, Missouri, in reference to a report of an injured deer in the roadway. Sgt. Reid located the deer and dispatched the deer using his department issued patrol rifle.

November 14

Officer Chris Barrett were dispatched to a residence on Radar Drive for a report of a dog bite. Upon arrival, Officer

made contact with female stated that her son was bitten by a dog at her residence.

Officer Jerry Mingus was dispatched to the 1900 block of Holiday for an Assault not in Progress. It was learned that an assault had taken place between two males while inside a vehicle.

Officer Dobbs responded to KC's Sport Bistro located at 409 Washington Avenue, West Plains, Missouri for a report of someone trying to use a fake I.D. to purchase alcohol. A probable cause statement is being forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutors seeking charges for Misrepresentation of Age by Minor to Obtain Liquor, Attempt to Purchase or Possession of Liquor by Minor, and Forgery. This case is closed, pending formal charges.

Officer R. Shell was dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on Monks St., West Plains, MO. 65775. with a report of a driver attempting to leave the scene and possibly under the influence. A male subject was contacted and a report was taken. The male subject was arrested and transported to the West Plains Jail for fingerprinting and booking. The male subject was placed on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. Charges will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review.

Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of W 1st for a Verbal Domestic. It was learned upon arrival of the scene that a physical altercation took place between two males inside the residence. Neither party wish to pursue charges on the matter.

Officer Daiman Meyer were dispatched to the 600 block of First Street for a report of a domestic disturbance. An investigation was completed and an individual was arrested and processed accordingly. This case has been referred to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office for review.

November 15

Officer Kerley was dispatched to the 800 block of Saint Louis, West Plains, Missouri, regarding an alarm. Upon further investigation, two unknown individuals had made forced entry into a convenience store and had stolen items and caused property damage. This case will be forwarded to the West Plains Detective Division for assistance in identifying possible suspects. Therefore, this case is active and open pending further investigation.

Officer Gill responded to the 2100 block of Hubert Redburn for a report of a disturbance in progress. Upon arrival, officers interviewed all parties involved and a suspect was taken into custody. A report has been filed and charges have been forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office for view.

Officer R. Shell was dispatched to the West Plains Police Department lobby for a report of stealing not in progress. A male victim was contacted and a report was taken.

Officer Daiman Meyer responded to 1912 Holiday Lane for a report of suspicious circumstances. It was learned that an individual had brandished a firearm in a threatening manner while operating a vehicle within the city limits of West Plains. An investigation was conducted and a possible suspect has been identified. This case is open and active pending further information.

November 16

West Plains Police took a report of court order violation, an investigation was conducted, and charges have been submitted to the prosecutors office for further review.

Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Aid avenue, regarding a suicidal subject. After an investigation it was discovered a female hade made threats of self harm. The female subject was transported to the hospital for treatment. This case is closed. A report was made for documentation purposes.