West Plains Police Department

Arrests

November 13

Amanda Nicole Ribaudo, 35, stealing

Cheryl Sue Youngs, 47, failure to appear (two counts), license required, stealing

Eligah James Talbert, 23, domestic assault – second degree

November 15

Shon A Erks, 34, fail to obey lawful order, failed to stop for flashing red signal at stop line, failure to maintain financial responsibility, resisting arrest

November 16

Zoey Lee Paige Hensley, 20, possess drug paraphernalia

Thomas Gerald Clinton, 55, armed criminal action, kidnapping-first degree, robbery-first degree, unlawful use of weapon

November 17

Brent Eric Coulsell, 50, protective custody, domestic assault – third degree

Mildred Michaele Boucher, 53, protective custody, domestic assault – third degree

November 18

Timothy Alexander Sanchez, 22, stealing – felony 

 

Calls for Service

November 13

Officer Jacob Brixey took a report of stealing. He identified a suspect. A probable cause statement will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutors Office for charges.

Officer Brixey took a report of stealing by fraud. The case is considered closed.

Officer Ivie Powell responded to Worley Drive in reference to a theft report. He made contact with the suspect outside the store and later arrested them for the theft. He issued the suspect citations for stealing and trespassed them from the property.

Officer Austin Deshazo responded to U.S. Highway 63 for a report of stealing. Officers arrested the suspect and placed them on a 24 hour hold pending formal charges. This case will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review.

Officer Brent Keepes responded to Jefferson Street regarding a verbal domestic incident. After interviewing both parties, they separated for the night. No charges will issue.

Officer Daiman Meyer responded to Third Street for a report of a domestic violence incident. Investigation learned a subject struck their grandmother, causing an injury. Officers arrested the subject and placed them pending formal charges. This case will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office for review.  

November 14

Officer Meyer conducted a business check at Savor's Bar and Grille. While completing the check two subjects were located with multiple types of drug paraphernalia. He arrested one person for outstanding warrant and issued them a citation for the paraphernalia. This case will be referred to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutor's Office for review. 

Officer Deshazo responded to Jackson Street for a report of a verbal domestic disturbance. Officers diffused the situation, and both parties confirmed the dispute was verbal only. After viewing the living circumstances of the residence, officers were concerned about the children residing in unsafe conditions. Police conducted a hotline call.

Officer Deshazo took a report of harassment. A report will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review. 

Officer Heuchelin received a report from Kentucky Ave of stealing. The case is still under investigation. 

November 15

While conducting normal patrol activities, an officer located an open storage unit at Roo's Self Storage. They found no apparent criminal intent.

Officer Whitley Clark responded to Jackson Street in regard to juvenile truancy and 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 Clark received a report from Jackson Street in regard to harassment. A juvenile referral and probable cause statement will be forwarded to the Howell County Juvenile Office.

Officer Connor Burnes received a report of a juvenile with a nicotine product. This case will be sent to the Juvenile Office. 

Officer Keepes spoke with an individual regarding a missing person. This case will remain under active investigation. Efforts will continue to locate the person.

During the course of a traffic stop the driver refused to provide identification and also failed to obey lawful orders on multiple occasions. They arrested the subject and transported them to the West Plains Police Department Jail pending formal charges.

November 16

Sgt. Wichowski took a report of felony property damage on West Leyda Street. This investigation remains active and ongoing. 

Officer Powell responded to Southern Hills in reference to a theft report. The reporting party advised a subject entered the store and put on a pair of shoes and left the store without paying. Officers identified the suspect, and a probable cause statement will be forwarded to the prosecutor. 

Officer Powell received a report from Kentucky Avenue for a possible domestic issue. Investigation learned one subject struck another on the back of the head. The victim did not wish to pursue charges.

Officers responded to an auto theft on Porter Wagoner Boulevard. They took one individual into custody for robbery in the first degree, kidnapping in the first degree, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action. Both were transported separately to the West Plains Police Department and are currently being held with pending formal charges. This case will be referred to the Howell County Prosecutors Office.

Officer Chris Siegrist took a report of a minor receiving pornographic material. This case is open and will be forwarded to the Investigations Division. 

Officer Siegrist responded to Davidson St. in reference to stealing. This case is still open pending further investigation. 

Sgt. Wichowski spoke to an individual regarding a possible violation of a protection order. A report will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for the named suspect. 

November 17

While on routine patrol, Officer Meyer observed a couple walking in the parking lot of Mudbuster's Carwash. One subject advised they had a controlled substance in their possession. A search of the other discovered possession of a controlled substance. This case is open and inactive pending lab results. 

Officer Clark received a report of child abuse. This case is being investigated further by the Division of Social Services and Law Enforcement. 

Officers responded to Ozarks Heath Care for the report of gunshot victim in the emergency room. Officers learned that the victim had an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Due to the incident occurring on State Route 17, they contacted the Howell County Sheriff’s Office to continue the investigation.

Officer Keepes received a report of a distraught individual at the police department. He learned a physical domestic altercation occurred between individuals under the influence of intoxicants. domestic altercation had occurred between a male and female who both were under the influence of intoxicants. With the assistance of Howell County Sheriff Department, they took both individuals into custody and placed them on a 12-hour hold. Charges are being sought. 

Sgt. Wichowski responded to a residence on Locust Street for a report of an intentional overdose. Officers placed a subject on a 96-hour hold for mental evaluation in regards to the incident. 

Officer Mingus assisted a couple with a verbal altercation. They separated for the night and did not wish to pursue charges.

Officer Keepes took a report of an on-going peace disturbance issue on Aldridge Street. 

November 18

Officer Siegrist responded to Walnut St. in reference to a burglary. This case is still under investigation. 

Officer Siegrist received a report on E. State Route K in reference to a verbal disturbance. Both parties separated for the night.

Officer Shell responded to the Walmart Supercenter for a report of stealing. Investigation determined an individual at the business attempted to steal a felony amount of merchandise. Officers placed the individual on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. 

November 19

Officer Barrett responded to Jackson Street for a report of a physical domestic in the street. One individual reported another assaulted them. 

Officer Shell received a report of a physical domestic near Second St. and Lincoln Ave. Charges will be referred to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. 

While on routine patrol near Lincoln Ave., officers observed fires under two bridges in the area. They notified West Plains Fire Department, and the fires were extinguished.