West Plains Police Department

Arrests

September 12

Eligah James Talbert, 23, assault

Zoey Lee Paige Hensley, 20, failure to appear

Julie Mae Willard, 55, fail to obey lawful order, resisting arrest

September 13

Ricky W. Brewer, 46, failure to appear (two counts), possess drug paraphernalia

September 14

MacKenzie L. Kesling, 32, failure to appear

September 15

Sheldon Lee Stokes, 30, 48-hour court ordered commit

David Tyler Kerley, 28, failure to appear

September 17

Angela M. Douglas, 40, consumption of alcoholic beverage while driving, driving while intoxicated, operate vehicle in careless and imprudent manner

 

Calls for Service

September 11

Officer Connor Burnes took a report of vandalism. This case is under investigation.

Officer Burnes took a report of a juvenile found to have a nicotine vape product. This case will be forwarded to the Juvenile Court. 

Officer Jerry Mingus spoke with an individual regarding stealing by using a debit card they were not authorized to use.

Officer Martin responded to Simpson Street for a report of a domestic disturbance. Investigation found the incident to be a verbal argument. Neither party wished to pursue charges. 

Officer Ivie Powell took a report of shoplifting from a business on Kentucky Avenue. He identified the suspect, and a report will be forwarded to West Plains Municipal Prosecutor. 

September 12

Officer Robert Shell took a report of trespassing. He contacted the suspect and issued a trespass warning.

Officer Burnes took a report of a juvenile found to have a nicotine vape product. This case will be forwarded to the Juvenile Court. 

Officer Brent Keepes responded to Butler Park for an assault. He arrested one subject. He received video evidence of the fight and further investigation will be completed.

Sgt. Colter Reid responded to Jackson Street for a report of a verbal altercation. A juvenile referral will be forwarded in reference to the matter.

Officer Keepes took a report of a stolen motorcycle.

Officer Mingus responded to Debra Dr for a report of an assault. Investigation found several juveniles involved causing minor injuries. The case is being referred to the juvenile office. 

September 13

While on routine patrol Sgt. Joshua Wichowski he conducted a vehicle stop. Investigation found several juveniles inside the vehicle run away from home. Ultimately three juveniles were recovered and returned to parental guardians without incident. 

Officer Heuchelin received a call of a domestic disturbance on Burke Ave. The couple separated for the night.

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force received a Cyber Tip Report from the National Center of Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), indicating that Google LLC observed files depicting child sexual abuse material on their servers. The investigation is on-going. 

Officer Whitley Clark took a report of truancy regarding a juvenile. A juvenile referral for truancy and out of control juvenile will be forwarded to the Juvenile Office. 

Officer Robert Shell received a call for an out-of-control juvenile. Officers contacted a juvenile, detained them and transported to the Howell County Juvenile Office.

Sgt. Reid contacted an individual reporting an incident of sexual misconduct that occurred at Georgia White Walking Park. The case remains open pending contact with the possible suspect. 

Officers received a report of a domestic situation in a vehicle on Independence Drive. Investigation found the occupants had a domestic assault occur outside the city limits of West Plains. They called the Howell County Sheriff’s Department for further investigation.

Officer Keepes responded to the area of Missouri Avenue for an individual that left the Samaritan Outreach and made suicidal threats. They place the subject on a 96-hour mental evaluation hold.

September 14

Officer Powell responded to Jackson Street in reference to a juvenile assaulting a parent. He observed the suspect acting out of control and attempting to cause damage to the residence. He took the juvenile into custody and transported to them the Juvenile Office.

Officer Meyer responded to Kentucky Ave for a stealing report. He later issued a suspect citation to court. 

Cpl. Trent Kinder took a report of a protection order violation. Charges will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor for review.

Officer Clark received a report of a juvenile in possession of a nicotine vape. A juvenile referral and probable cause statement will be forwarded to the Howell County Juvenile Office.

Officer Meyer responded to Ginger Street for a report of stealing. The victim believes they know the suspect personally. This case is open and active pending a formal interview with the suspect. 

Officer Stephens took a report of a possible violation of a protection order. Charges will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney.

Officer Keepes responded to Debra Drive for a possible domestic disturbance. Due to an uncooperative victim, charges will not be sought.

September 15

Officer Burnes received a report of a juvenile in possession of alcohol. A report will be forwarded to the juvenile office.

The Douglas County Sheriff Department requested a forensic digital extraction be conducted on a cellular device as part of an on-going investigation within their jurisdiction. Officers completed the process and provided the case agent the device and forensic report. 

Officer Burnes responded to a report of trespassing. The suspect ran on foot from the scene and later located. This case will be forwarded to the Juvenile Court. 

Cpl. Stuart responded to Missouri Avenue for a report of a domestic disturbance. The involved parties willingly separated, and no charges are being sought.

September 16

Officer Deshazo responded to Lambe Avenue for a report of a deceased individual. Investigation conducted surrounding the death determined no foul play. The case is closed.

Officer Deshazo responded to Saint Louis Street for a report of a private property accident. He discovered property damage had occurred due to an auto accident on private property. The case is closed due to the victim not wishing to pursue charges. 

Officer Meyer took a report of burglary on Holiday Lane. The case is closed due to a lack of evidence.

Officer Siegrist responded to State Route K for an assault. The case is considered closed.

Officer Siegrist responded to West Maple in reference to an unresponsive individual. This case is still under investigation. 

September 17

Officer Mingus received a report of an assault on Locust. An individual reported a suspect entered their home and pushed them causing them to fall.

Officer Siegrist responded to Crestwood for a report of a disturbance. The case will be referred to the West Plain Municipal Prosecutor.