West Plains Police Department

Arrests

August 1

Cooper Alan Lee Clayton, 21, failure to appear, stealing (two counts), trespassing

Sebastian Kyle Martin, 22, failure to appear (two counts)

August 3

Coty Lee Holloway, 31, resisting arrest

John David Putman, 38, resisting arrest, trespassing

August 4

Fabian Warren Thomlison, 52, license required, possession of drug paraphernalia

Emilee Reann Hicks, 22, license required

August 5

Hannah Jewell Gleason, 27, assault – third degree

August 6

Zachary Le Daily, 31, failure to appear (four counts)

 

Calls for Service

July 31

Officer Barrett took a report of a stolen vehicle. The case remains under investigation.

Officer Jacob Brixey responded to Crestwood Circle to a report of a runaway juvenile. The parents located the juvenile before the arrival of law enforcement. A referral will be sent to the Juvenile Division. 

Howell County deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a motorcycle outside of West Plains. The motorcycle failed to yield and traveled into the city limits of West Plains. West Plains officers assisted in the pursuit of the motorcycle. The motorcycle later crashed near the intersection of Preacher Roe and Harlin, and the suspect fled on foot. Officers and deputies later located the suspect and arrested him. Howell County deputies transported the male to the Howell County Jail and placed him on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. 

Officer Jacob Miller took a report of a fourth-degree assault. The case will be forwarded to the prosecuting attorney.

August 1

Officer Heuchelin invested a report of an individual not breathing. The person passed away from natural causes.

Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force, HSI-Springfield, and the Stone County Sheriff Department executed a residential search warrant concerning the sexual exploitation of children on February Court in Kimberling City. One subject was taken into custody and several items capable of storing digital media were seized as evidence. 

Officer Ivie Powell responded to Preacher Roe in reference to a male subject striking an employee while attempting to steal items. While en route, officers were told the suspect had fled the scene on foot and then returned to the scene where he got in a white passenger car and fled the scene again. Upon arrival to the area, officers observed the suspect vehicle which failed to yield before coming to a stop approximately one-half mile from the scene. The suspect fled from the vehicle on foot and officers caught him approximately one hour later. They found the suspect to have four active arrest warrants issued from the municipal courts of West Plains as well. They transported the suspect to the West Plains Jail to be held on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. 

Officers investigated a domestic assault between male and female subject that occurred on Kody Drive. They issued a citation and referred the case to the West Plains Municipal Courts. 

The Mountain Grove Police Department requested digital forensics be conducted on a cellular device concerning the possession/distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Det. Joe Neuschwander conducted the process, and the forensic report/cellular device were returned to the case agent. 

Officer Connor Burnes responded to a report of the theft of a mailbox on Johnson Ave. The case is under investigation.

August 2

Cpl. Thomas Manning took a report of stealing involving two juveniles. He identified the juveniles, and one is detained with the Juvenile Office pending charges.

Cpl. Trent Kinder took a report of stolen property from Hubert Redburn Dr. The case is ongoing.

Officer Powell responded to Harlin Ridge Plaza in reference to a subject on the hood of a moving vehicle with children inside. They made contact with the male suspect, at which time the suspect refused to comply with officer’s commands and then began running from officers. They took the suspect into custody a short time later and placed on a 24-hour hold. Charges will be forwarded to the Municipal Courts of West Plains.

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force, HSI-Springfield, and the Greene County Sheriff Department, executed a search warrant on East Arlington Drive in Springfield concerning the sexual exploitation of children. Several items capable of storing digital media were seized as evidence. Formal charges are pending the completion of digital forensics.  

August 3

Officer Miller took a report of property damage on Locust Street. The case is ongoing.

Officers in the area of Casey's General Store located on Broadway Street were approached by an individual advising that an employee wanted a customer banned from the premises. They advised the subject to the leave the premises, but they refused to do so and the began to resist arrest. Officers took the individual into custody and placed them on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. 

The Topeka Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit requested the assistance of the West Plains Police Department by attending a forensic interview that will be conducted at the South Central Child Advocacy Center in West Plains.

August 5

Officers responded to Preacher Roe Blvd. for a report of an ongoing assault. Investigation discovered a father had disciplined his child by slapping them in the face. 

Officer Shell took a report of an assault. He later arrested an individual and placed them on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges.

Officer Whitley Clark responded to Zizzer Buggy Bath Laundry on Porter Wagoner Blvd. for a report of an assault between two subjects. The victim declined to press charges.

Cpl. Stuart responded to Bob White Lane for a domestic disturbance. The parties willingly separated and no charges will be sought.

August 6

Officer Martin responded to Hubert Redburn Drive to a report of a domestic disturbance. He took one suspect into custody, who is being held on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. 

Officer Burnes received a report of a loose dog located on Shuttee. The reporting party stated one of the suspect’s dogs got into their trash. This case will be forwarded to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutor’s Office. 

Officer Mingus responded to Jackson for a medical emergency. They requested an officer to assist EMS for a combative patient. EMS transported the individual to OZH.