West Plains Police Department

Arrests

February 12

Randy G. Hayes, 61, driving while revoked or suspended

February 14

Jeremiah Joshua Johns, 38, domestic assault – third degree

Christopher Dean Richardson, 34, possess drug paraphernalia

February 15

Thomas Roy Flanagan, 52, failure to appear

February 16

James C. Dulin, 43, 48-hour commit

Michael Bradly Gillham, 27, burglary - second degree

February 17

Christopher Dean Richardson, 34, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid 

February 18

Zachary Russ Mayberry, 31, failure to appear

Ashley Dawn Hackworth, 42, failure to appear

 

Calls for Service

February 12

Officer Austin Deshazo responded to South Arkansas Street for a report of a domestic assault. Officers had an individual involved transported to a facility located in West Plains.

Officer Whitley Clark responded to McFarland for a report of domestic assault. This case is being referred to the Howell County Juvenile Office. 

Officer Jacob Brixey received a report from Rent-a-Center of stealing. He identified a suspect, and charges will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office. 

Officer Jerry Mingus spoke with an individual in reference to a social media post of a statement and image threatening to the West Plains High School. The case will be given to the detective unit of the West Plains PD for further investigation. 

Officer Mingus responded to Amyx for a disturbance. He contacted the parties at the residence and advised them to separate for the night. 

February 13

Officer Brad Jones responded to a residence on Armstrong regarding a dog running loose and acting aggressive. Interviews with the caller advised a dog belonging to the neighbor came into the yard growling and acting aggressive. He located the owner a short time later and issued them summons for the dog running loose. 

The Thayer Police Department requested digital forensic extractions conducted on three cellular devices as part of an ongoing investigation within their jurisdiction. Each forensic extraction will be documented separately.  Officers conducted the process, and the devices and forensic reports will be provided to the case agent. 

Officer Clark received a report of domestic violence on Deer Valley Drive. This case is open for further investigation. 

Officer Connor Burnes received two reports of a juvenile problem. He found both juveniles in possession of nicotine products. These cases will be sent to the Juvenile Office. 

While Cpl. Thomas Manning conducted neighborhood patrol, he observed a subject walking. During a safety check, the individual consented to a search of their person and officers located narcotics.

February 14

Officers responded to Amy Street for a report of an open door of a residence. Officers secured the house and contacted the owner. 

Officer Burnes received a report of a juvenile problem. He found the juvenile possessed a nicotine vape product. The case will be sent to the Juvenile Office. 

Cpl. Manning responded to Simpson regarding a domestic disturbance. Officers collected statements from one subject but did not locate the other. Later while conducting a search warrant at a different residence officers collected a statement from the other party.

Officer Brent Keepes responded to Cricket Wireless in response to a reported physical altercation. Investigation resulted in one subject taken into custody for charges of domestic assault.

The West Plains Police Department, with assistance from the Howell County Sheriff's Office, served a narcotics-related search warrant on Maple Street. Drug paraphernalia related to the distribution of illegal narcotics suspected methamphetamine and other illegal controlled substances were located and seized at the residence. Officers also seized US currency indicative of the illegal sales of narcotics. They arrested three suspects: one on an active arrest warrant out of Howell County, one has pending charges of drug trafficking and maintaining a nuisance, and one has pending charges of possession of drug paraphernalia. 

February 15

Officer Meyer responded to Maple Street for a report of a disturbance. Both parties separated for the night. 

Officer Martin responded to Maple Street for a domestic disturbance. Investigation learned an assault took place. They arrested one subject and placed her on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. 

The Wright County Sheriff's Department requested a digital forensic extraction be conducted on a device as part of an on-going investigation within their jurisdiction. Officers completed the request, and the device and forensic report were provided to the case agent. 

Cpl. Micah McKemie investigated a report of a city owned vehicle involved in a motor vehicle crash on Nichols Drive. The other party involved refused to cooperate. 

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force received a Cyber Tip Report from the National Center of Missing & Exploited Children, indicating that a juvenile child had been contacted on a social media platform requested images, and then sent a sexually explicit image to the child. The investigation is on-going. 

Officer Siegrist investigated a report of a vehicle crash where one vehicle left the scene of the accident.

Officer Keepes receives a report of property damage. Investigation found a domestic assault occurred between spouses. 

Officer Siegrist investigated a report on Jackson in reference to an individual not breathing. This case is still under investigation. 

Cpl. Stuart responded to Wal-Mart Supercenter in reference to a theft in progress. This case is under investigation. 

February 16

Officer Siegrist investigated a report of a disturbance.

February 17

Officer Miller responded to Ozarks Healthcare ER for a report of an assault. This case will be forwarded to the prosecuting attorney.

Officer Siegrist responded to Walker in reference to a suicidal individual. Officers had the individual transported to Ozarks Healthcare for a 96-hour mental evaluation. 

Officer Shell received a report from Hubert Redburn of a domestic.

February 18

Officer Mingus responded to Independence Ave for a to check the wellbeing of an individual. He located a missing adult and returned them to family.

Officers responded to Aldridge Ave. for a domestic. Charges will be forwarded to the West Plains Municipal Courthouse. 

Officer Shell received a request to check the wellbeing of an individual. They placed the individual on a 96-hour hold.