West Plains Police Department

Arrests

October 9

Brent Eric Coulsell, 50, stealing, tampering-property damage

October 11

David Allen Hensley, 30, failure to appear

Sydney Erin Bingham, 26, assault, fail to obey lawful order, failure to appear, resisting arrest (two counts)

Everett W Lamplugh, 38, license required, possession of drug paraphernalia

October 12

Dillon Leedale Stokes, 26, court ordered commitment 

October 13

Tyler Justin Murphy, 36, terrorist threat-1st degree

James Alton Reeder, 35, terrorist threat-1st degree

Eligah James Talbert, 23, protective custody, resisting arrest

 

Calls for Service

October 9

Officer Ivie Powell spoke with an individual regarding a custody issue. This matter will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor's office. 

Officer Robert Shell took a report of property damage. Charges will be forwarded to the Howell County Juvenile Officer. 

Officer Shell responded to Walnut Ave, for a call of stealing not in progress. He contacted the victim and took a report.

Officer Shell responded to to 6th St. for a call of a domestic in progress. He contacted two subjects and took a report.

Officer Connor Burnes responded for a hit and run on Hoglen. The reporting party pointed out damage to a fence and A/C unit. This case will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutors Office.   

Officer Jacob Brixey took a report from Johnson Street for property damage to a meter box. He transported the suspect to the West Plains Jail and later released them with citations. 

Officer Brixey responded to Nicholes Drive for a verbal domestic. The parties separated and the case is considered closed. 

October 10

Cpl. Micah McKemie took a report of a suspicious incident at a local bank. The case is closed due to no criminal offense occurring. 

Officer Austin Deshazo responded to Bartley Street for a report of a suicidal person. They transported the individual to OZH for evaluation.  

Officer Whitley Clark took a report in regards to a juvenile in possession of a nicotine vape. A juvenile referral and probable cause statement has been forwarded to the Howell County Juvenile Office.

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force, HSI-Springfield (MO), and the Stone County Sheriff Department executed a residential search warrant concerning the sexual exploitation of children, on State Highway 413 in Galena. Charges are pending the completion of digital forensics. 

Officer Brent Keepes spoke with an individual regarding stolen medication. Further investigation is being conducted. 

Officer Keepes responded to Casey’s for a trespassing issue. 

October 11

Officer Shell responded to Kentucky Avenue for a report of a possible domestic assault in progress. He contacted two subjects and took a report.

Cpl McKemie responded to Minnesota Avenue in reference to a possible domestic violence disturbance. Investigation determined a verbal dispute occurred between two people in a romantic relationship. 

Officer Clark took a report in regard to 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 Keepes spoke with an individual regarding a court order violation. Charges are being sought. 

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force, HSI-Springfield (MO), and the Barry County Sheriff Department executed a residential search warrant concerning the sexual exploitation of children on State Highway C in Cassville. Officers seized several items capable of storing digital media as evidence and took one suspect taken into custody pending formal charges. 

Officer Brixey responded to Columbus Street to a report of stealing. He took a report for stealing that occurred on Davis Drive. The case is considered inactive at this time, pending new information becomes available. 

October 12

Officer Daiman Meyer responded to Casey's General Store, for a call of a trespassing. During the encounter with the subject they refused to obey orders and officers ultimately arrested them. This case will be referred to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutor's Office for review.

Officer Meyer took a report on Westway Drive of property damage. Investigation learned the suspect’s identity. The suspect wished to pursue legal action. This case is open and active pending a formal interview with the suspect. 

Officer Burnes took a report of a juvenile with a THC vape product. This case is still under investigation. 

Officer Burnes took a report of a juvenile with a vapor product. This case will be forwarded to the Juvenile Office. 

Officer Keepes responded to N College Street regarding property damage. Investigation learned about a damaged concrete foundation on a construction site. Due to the lack of evidence this case is closed until further evidence is found.

Cpl. Wesley Stuart rook a report of a runaway juvenile. 

October 13

Sgt. Joshua Wichowski responded to the area of Cherry and Worcester Street for a report of multiple gunshots in the area. He located a single shell casing in the roadway. This incident remains under active investigation. 

Cpl. Thomas Manning responded to a possible bomb threat. He located a subject took them into custody pending formal charges.

Officer Burnes took a report of a juvenile with a vapor product. This case will be forwarded to the Juvenile Office.  

Officer Chris Siegrist responded to Broadway (City of West Plains Aquatic Park) in reference to an intoxicated shirtless male attempting to fight people. Officers placed the individual on a 12-hour hold for protective custody and issued citations for multiple charges. 

Cpl. Stephens received a report that a subject posted threats on Facebook towards Ozarks Health Care employees resulting in the lock down of the facility. Members of the Oregon County Sheriff's Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the suspect’s residence in Oregon County where he was taken into custody without incident. The suspect will be held on a 24 hour hold pending formal charges for terrorist threats.

October 14

Officers responded to Main Street and spoke to an individual concerned they may have located human remains. Officers collected evidence for testing and sent to the state crime lab. This case is pending further information at this time.  

Officer Shell responded to an animal bite on Webster Ave. Charges will be forwarded to the West Plains Municipal Court.