West Plains Police Department

Arrests

July 3

Christopher D Barton, 38, protective custody, stealing

July 4

Michael J Lewis, Jr, 46, failure to appear (three counts)

Diane Norris, 43, assault- fourth degree (three counts) domestic assault - second degree, resisting/interfering with arrest for a felony 

July 5

Curtis Quillan, 44, failure to appear

Katherine La Ree Gunter, 43, driving while revoked or suspended

Russell Allan Killion, 29, armed criminal action, domestic assault – first degree with serious physical injury

Laura Ellen Brackett, 21, armed criminal action, domestic assault – first degree

Kristina Danielle Killion, 27, armed criminal action, domestic assault – first degree with serious physical injury

July 6

Jarvies Wilson, 42, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful use of weapon - possess weapon and a felony controlled substance 

July 8

Jennifer Sue Truman, disorderly conduct, fail to obey lawful order, resisting arrest 

July 9

Blake Auston Lox, 37, failure to appear (eight counts)

Paul Michael Parker, 44, license required

Samuel Deatheridge, possess drug paraphernalia, armed criminal action, assault - first degree or attempt 

Eric E Childers, 62, failure to appear 

Everett Eweing Collins, 19, armed criminal action, assault - first degree or attempt, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid 

 

Calls for Service

July 3

Officer Martin responded to South Thayer Avenue for a report of a domestic situation. Investigation found the suspect to be in violation of a protection order. Officers arrested the subject without incident.

Officer Connor Burnes responded to a report of a hit-and-run accident located on Preacher Roe Blvd. This case is still under investigation.  

Officer Jacob Brixey responded to Parkway Shopping Center for a report of stealing. After taking a report, he located the suspected and arrested them for stealing. 

Officer Joel Lovelace responded to Ozark Healthcare for a report of a dog bite. The dogs were later located and placed on a ten-day quarantine at the West Plains Animal Care and Control Facility. 

July 4

Officer Austin Deshazo responded to Joe Jones Blvd for a report of a domestic assault. Investigation found a physical altercation with no injuries. Neither party wished to pursue charges.

Howell County Sheriff's Office requested the assistance of Cpl. Micah McKemie’s K9 partner during a traffic stop on County Road 6540. The K9 provided a positive alert for narcotics. Officers found suspected narcotics.

Officers responded to a domestic violence case on State Route K. One person sought medical attention. Officers arrested a suspect and placed them on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. This case will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutors Office.  

Officer Deshazo took a report of property damage at a business on West Cass Street.

Officer Robert Shell responded to a report of an assault. He took a juvenile into custody and transported them to Howell County Juvenile Office.

Officer Deshazo took a report of stealing from Seventh Street.

Officer Brent Keepes responded to Ajax Storage for a report of a disturbance. Investigation found two suspects that assaulted an individual and hit them with a vehicle. Officers identified all suspects and took them into custody on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. 

Officers responded to 10Box Grocery Store in reference to a report of stealing. Officers identified a suspect and a probable cause statement for stealing will be forwarded to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutor’s Office. 

Cpl. McKemie took a report of properly damage from Westwood Drive.

Animal Control Officer Brad Jones spoke to a subject on Rhonda Drive regarding two dogs that entered her yard and killed her rabbits. The matter is under investigation.

July 6

Officer Deshazo received a report of domestic assault. Neither party wished to pursue charges. 

Officer Shell spoke to an individual regarding harassment. Charges will be sought. 

Officer Keepes took a report of felony stealing from a bank account. This case will be referred to the West Plains Detective Division. 

Officers responded for a trespasser on Kentucky Ave. The reporting party wanted the subject removed from the property. After the officers spoke with the subject, they made concerning statements. The subject voluntarily went to the emergency room for treatment.

Officers responded for a sex crime on Preacher Roe Blvd. The reporting party stated the suspect exposed themselves in their vehicle. This case is still under investigation.

Officer Whitley Clark took a report of an individual who was being blackmailed with the threat of sharing inappropriate photos. The case is under investigation.

July 7

ACO Jones responded to Jackson Street for a report of dogs that had killed chickens. He located the owner of the dogs, and a report will be forwarded to the prosecuting attorney.

Officer Miller took a report of stealing. The case is under investigation.

Officer Miller responded to Butler for harassment. EMS transported the subject to OZH for 96-hour mental evaluation.  

July 8

Officer Martin responded to Summit Street for a report of a person causing themselves harm. He contacted the individual, who had sustained minor scratches. The individual wished to travel with EMS to the hospital. 

Officer Shell responded to a suspicious person on Grace Avenue. They trespassed a person from the property.

Officer Lovelace took a report of interference with child custody. A report will be sent to the prosecuting attorney.

Officer Siegrist issued a citation to an individual for trespassing.

Officer Siegrist responded to West Main in reference to a suicidal subject. They transported the individual to Ozarks Healthcare and placed on a 96-hour mental evaluation. 

Officer Miller took a report of rape. This case is under investigation.

Officer Heuchelin responded to Missouri Ave in front of Subway for an individual in the roadway blocking traffic. Officers placed the individual on a 24-hour old pending formal charges for disorderly conduct and failure to obey a lawful order. 

Officer Mingus responded to a possible fentanyl overdose. EMS transported the individual to Ozark Healthcare.

Officer Clark responded to Crestwood Circle for a report of a runaway juvenile. He later located the juvenile and returned them home. A report will be forwarded to the juvenile office.

ACO Jones took a report of a dog bite. The individual reported another dog attacked hers while out on a walk. He contacted the owner and issued them a citation for animal at large.

Officer Shell responded to Summit Ave for a report of peace disturbance. He issued an individual a citation.

Officer Shell took a report of stealing. An individual reported another took their cell phone. Officers filed charges with the Prosecuting Attorney's Office for stealing/ larceny/ theft. 

Officer Brixey responded along with other officers to Walker Street to a report of an individual displaying a firearm in a threatening manner. They conducted a traffic stop, and the individuals involved with the firearm were arrested. Officers later served a search warrant on the individual’s residence on Amyx. During the investigation, they arrested two individuals and placed them on 24-hour holds pending formal charges. Charges will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutors Office. 

Officer Siegrist took reports of damage to electrical boxes. 

Officer Mingus took a report from an individual stating someone had assaulted them and caused damage to their vehicle.