West Plains Police Department

Arrests

March 11

Cecil Eugene Stephens, 57, 48-hour court ordered commit

Linsey Marie Brege, 25, failure to appear (two counts)

March 12

Alfonzo Jorge, 34, forgery, operate vehicle with no valid license, operate vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility

March 13

Michael E Scranlin, 46, failure to obey lawful order, trespassing

Jenifer Leigh Webb, 28, endanger welfare of child involving drugs - first degree – second or subsequent offense, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid, trafficking drugs or attempt- 1st degree

March 14

Cyon T Patterson, 41, failure to appear (two counts)

Keith Geringer, 30, failure to appear

March 17

Stormy River Donaldson, 28, license required 

Victor Allen Dunn, 35, failure to appear

Crystal Dawn Shelton, 48, failure to appear

Brianna Kay Walters, 27, court ordered commit

Angela Lavone Crews, 42, stealing

Georgia A Wilson, 64, delivery of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synth cannabinoid, resisting/interfering with arrest for a felony 

March 18

Herschell James Payne, Jr, 43, 48-hour court ordered commit

James Alan Nichols, 32, license required

Jeremiah Jason Chambers, Jr, 42, disorderly conduct, fail to obey lawful order, resisting arrest, 

Quincy Lee Collins, 27, domestic assault - second degree 

March 19

Linsey Marie Brege, 25, failure to appear

Adam Joseph Kirkendoll, 37, failure to appear

March 20

Donna Michelle Ledbetter, 51, domestic assault – third degree

Georgia Ann Wilson, 64, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid 

March 23

Sage Macky Letterman, 24, driving while intoxicated – persistent offender

Amanda Forest, 45, stealing

Kimberly Amanda Cross, 43, stealing

Colby Lee Crossley, 32, failure to appear (two counts)

March 24

William Henry Hodges, 39, driving while revoked/suspended - second or third offense 

Andrea Jean Loomis, 34, agency assist

March 26

Tyler Vincent Winters, 23, domestic assault – third degree

March 27

Linsey M Brege, failure to appear (five counts)

Johnny Raymond Diaz, 42, 24-hour hold

Michael John Tischauser, III, 25, failure to appear

March 29

Billy Moore, 63, trespass to railroad property 

Mildred Michaele Boucher, 53, assault – third degree

March 30

Trayon Marquis Grant, 21, failure to appear

Michael J Lewis, Jr, 47, failure to appear

Justin Scott O’Banion, 31, domestic assault – third degree

Melody Ann Lane, 28, assault, driving while intoxicated or under the influence, fail to obey lawful order, resisting arrest 

 

Calls for Service

March 11

Officer Jacob Miller responded to Washington Avenue for found property. He returned the property to the owner.

Officer Miller took a report of a court ordered violation from Webster Ave.

Officer Jerry Mingus took a report of a court ordered violation from Webster Ave.

March 12

Officer Miller responded to Webster Avenue for a court order violation. This case is being referred to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. 

Officer Brent Keepes responded to Lanton Rd for an investigation on false license plates. The false license plates were seized.

Officer Jacob Brixey conducted a traffic stop on Grace Avenue. Investigation discovered a counterfeit license plate. They took the driver to the West Plains Jail and placed on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. A probable cause statement will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office. 

Officer Jacob Beadell responded to Broadway for a report of a disturbance. EMS transported the victim and officers detained the suspect.

March 13

The West Plains Police Department obtained a narcotics related search warrant for a residence on Burke Avenue. Investigation discovered a subject leave the residence in a vehicle believed allegedly distributing illegal narcotics. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Preacher Roe Boulevard on the suspect vehicle and K9 Tito alerted to the presence of illicit substances and drug paraphernalia. Officers located approximately 4 ounces of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia related to the distribution of controlled substances. Officers then executed the search warrant of the residence where they located more suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Officers took one subject into custody on pending charges.

Officer Daiman Meyer responded to US Highway 160 for a report of a business alarm. He found no signs of foul play.

March 14

Officer Meyer conducted a traffic stop on US Highway 63. During a consent search of the vehicle, he located controlled substances. This case is open and inactive pending lab results. 

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

Officer Beadell responded for a wellness check in the area of Olive Street. He interviewed the parents of the subject, and the reporting party then reported the incident to the Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline. 

Officer Beadell took a report of property damage on Burke Ave.

March 15

Cpl. Wesley Stuart responded to Tractor Supply for a report of an audible alarm. No signs of foul play were observed.

Officer Barrett spoke to an individual regarding a court order violation. This case will be referred to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. 

Cpl. Trent Kinder responded to Washington Avenue for the report of a domestic situation. Investigation discovered that a couple had a verbal argument and no injuries occurred in the incident. 

Officer Barrett responded to N US Highway 63 for a report of property damage. Interviews with an employee found a vehicle drove away from a gas pump with the gas nozzle still in the vehicle, breaking the handle off the gas pump. 

Officer Chris Siegrist responded to Webster in reference to a protection order violation. A probable cause statement will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor’s Office. 

March 16

Officer Siegrist took a report from Walker in reference to trespassing. 

March 17

Officer Martin responded to Terra Street for a report of a runaway juvenile. He located the juvenile and returned them home.

Cpl. Stuart observed a large structure fire located on Washington Street. Two residences and one vehicle were a total loss as a result with another vehicle sustaining minor damage.

Officer Austin Deshazo responded to a residence on Webster Street for a court order violation. Investigation discovered a violation occurred. A report will be reviewed by the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. 

Officer Shell took a report of a court order violation.

Cpl. Manning contacted a male known to them to sell narcotics asked to search the subject and located a glass pipe on the male subject. They released the subject pending formal charges. 

Officer Mingus responded to Holiday for a report of harassment. The victim stated social media posts were demeaning to her.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle for a traffic violation. Investigation of the driver found controlled substance in plain view of officers, and they took the driver into custody pending formal charges.  

March 18

Officer Martin took a missing person report and later located the individual in Baxter County Hospital.

Officer Whitley Clark responded to Jackson Street for a report of harassment. A probable cause statement and juvenile referral will be forwarded to the Howell County Juvenile Office.

Officer Miller responded to Division Drive for property damage. This case will be referred to the Howell County Juvenile Office. 

Officer Deshazo took a report of assault. After interviewing the victim, a report will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review. 

Officer Deshazo responded to Walker Street for a report of a domestic in progress. Investigation found the suspect had departed the residence and an assault had occurred. Officers later located 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. 

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force, HSI-Springfield (MO), Douglas County Sheriff's Department, and the Ava Police Department served a residential search warrant on Posey Street in Ava concerning the sexual exploitation of children. Several items capable of storing digital media were seized as evidence and officers placed one subject in custody pending formal charges. 

Officer Beadell responded to a reported disturbance. While attempting to arrest one of the subjects, they began resisting arrest. They apprehended the subject and placed them into custody.

Officer Beadell took a report of stealing. The case is under investigation.

Officer Beadell responded to responded to Paula Drive for a check well-being call. They transported the subject to Ozarks Healthcare. 

March 19

Dt. Sgt. Aaron Galiher took a report that someone had contacted an individual’s employer and attempted to change the bank where their direct deposit went. The investigation is ongoing. 

Officer Clark took a report of a juvenile in possession of a nicotine vape. This case will be forwarded to the Howell County Juvenile Office. 

Officer Beadell responded to Hubert Redburn for a reported domestic assault not in progress. Interviews with the reporting parties ensured the victim received medical assistance. Other officers located the suspect for interview.

March 20

Officer Martin responded to West Maple for a reported disturbance in progress. Investigation learned a domestic assault occurred. They placed a subject on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. 

Officer Barrett took a report of attempted identity theft.

Officer Beadell responded to a report of property damage on Division Drive. He photographed the damage and the reporting party provided the suspect's identification and a confession. Charges will be sought through the Howell County Juvenile Office. 

Officer Brixey conducted a traffic stop on Porter Wagoner and 1st. A Howell County Deputy deployed K-9 Officer Sagan who conducted a free air sniff around the vehicle. K-9 Sagan gave a positive alert on the vehicle for the odor of narcotics. Suspected controlled substances were located within the vehicle and officers arrested the suspect. A probable cause statement will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office. 

Officer Brixey responded to North Howell Avenue about a possible sexual assault in progress involving a firearm. Upon arrival on scene officers placed a male subject into custody. Investigation determined the reporting party made a false report. This investigation is ongoing. 

March 21

Officer Martin responded to Taco Bell, Southern Hills, for a reported alarm. They found no signs of forced entry or tampering. 

Sgt. Romans responded to a residence on Walker Street on report of a domestic disturbance. Interviews found a couple in a former romantic relationship had a verbal altercation and damaged some property. There are no charges as of report time. One individual left for the night.

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force received a Cyber Tip Report from the National Center of Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), that Google LLC observed a video depicting child sexual abuse material on a subscriber's YouTube account. The investigation is on-going.  

Officer Deshazo took a report of threats. Investigation discovered children had possibly been placed in danger. 

Officer Deshazo responded to the area of North Howell Avenue for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a building. Investigation discovered the driver of the vehicle had an altered mental status and they transported them to OZH to be seen and then placed on a 96-hour mental evaluation hold. 

Officer Barrett took a report of a previous domestic assault. This report will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutors office for review. 

Officer Kerley took a report of a verbal domestic.

Officer Brixey responded to Preacher Roe

Officer Brixey responded to investigate the report of a missing adult. Officers did not locate the adult and they entered them as missing. The case is under further investigation. 

March 22

Officer Connor Burnes took a report of threats from one juvenile to another. This case is still under investigation. 

Officer Mingus took a report of a violation of a court order. 

March 23

Officer Shell responded to Southern Hills for a call of stealing. Two suspects were located and arrested and later released with summons.

Officer Siegrist took a report of stealing.

March 24

Cpl. Stuart responded to Porter Wagoner in reference to an intentional overdose. They transported the subject to Ozarks Healthcare for treatment. 

March 25

Officer Deshazo responded to Lincoln Avenue for a report of a court order violation. Investigation discovered no violation took place.

Officer Burnes took a report of a juvenile in possession of nicotine products. This case will be sent to the Juvenile Office.  

Officer Beadell assisted another officer with a motor vehicle crash on US Highway 63. Investigation found the driver to be intoxicated and performed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. He then arrested the driver and transported them to the West Plains Jail, where they were issued citations, fingerprinted, booked, and released.

March 26

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force received a Cyber Tip Report from the National Center of Missing & Exploited Children, as reported by Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. after discovering files depicting child sexual abuse material on their servers. The suspect is identified as residing in the Wright County, MO area. 

Officer Keepes responded to Myrtle St. regarding a physical domestic altercation. Investigation learned a couple in a relationship had a physical altercation. They took on subject into custody and placed on a 24-hour hold pending charges. 

The West Plains Police Department obtained a narcotics-related search warrant for a hotel room located on Imperial Drive. Officers executed the search warrant of the residence, where more suspected methamphetamine, suspected fentanyl, multiple different kinds of controlled substances, and drug paraphernalia were located. They took one subject into custody for a felony arrest warrant out of Oregon County. Two other subjects were also placed under arrest who are all pending charges.

March 27

Officer Powell spoke with the victim of a theft. The victim relayed an employee of went to a job sight they were working at, gathered the tools of the victim and left the area. A probable cause statement will be completed and forwarded to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutor. 

Officer Burnes took a report of a juvenile in possession of nicotine products. This case will be sent to the Juvenile Office. 

Cpl. McKemie arrested a male subject on Aid Avenue for unlawfully entering a victim's home, caused an unwanted touch to the victim, and ate the victim's food without permission. Charges are being sought. 

Officer Keepes responded to Mulligan’s Package for shoplifting. The case will be further investigated for more information. Charges will be sought. 

Officer Beadell took a report of a possible violation of a court order.

Officer Brixey responded to Preacher Roe Blvd regarding a disturbance. The suspect physically resisted officers and they arrested them transporting the subject to the West Plains Jail and placed on a 24-Hour Hold pending formal charges. A probable cause statement will be forwarded to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutor. 

Officer Barrett responded to County Road 6070 for a wellbeing check. He did not locate the individual.

March 28

Officer Burnes took a report of a juvenile in possession of nicotine products. This case will be sent to the Juvenile Office.  

Officer Siegrist took a report of stealing from Southern Hills Shopping Center.

Officer Burnes took a report of a juvenile in possession of nicotine products. This case will be sent to the Juvenile Office. 

Officer Keepes issued a summons to a subject on Sixth St for stealing.

March 29

Officer Meyer responded to Walker Street for a report of a disturbance. Investigation learned the suspect damaged the victim's property. The victim did not wish to pursue legal action for the damage, this case should be considered closed. 

Officer Powell spoke with the victim of a theft. The victim stated someone stole their Swarovski binoculars from an unlocked vehicle.

Officer Powell took a report on Preacher Roe in reference to property damage. The victim stated an unknown person started a fire under the front awning which caused damage to the wall. At the time of this report, this matter remains open.  

Officer Mingus responded to Kentucky Ave. for a report of reckless driving. Investigation learned an individual attempted to get a family member to the hospital an investigation will be conducted into the death of the family member.

Officer Mingus took a report of a court order violation. Charges will be filed.

Officer Clark responded to Webster Avenue for a report of a court order violation. A probable cause statement will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor’s Office seeking charges.

Officer Mingus responded to East Maple in response to a report of assault. After interviews and investigation officers determined that a physical altercation occurred between two individuals. They took on individual into custody and charges will be sought. 

March 30

Cpl. Stuart responded to Worcester Avenue for a report of a fight in progress where the suspects fled the area. Investigation of an assault and a stolen phone were reported. This case is still under investigation. 

Officer Siegrist took a report of verbal domestic incident.

Officer Siegrist responded to Hubert Redburn in reference to a physical domestic assault. Officers placed an individual under lawful arrest and will be held on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges.