West Plains Police Department

Arrests

April 1

Zeith Airen McKinney, 20, failure to appear

Hunter Jacob Hulsey, 18, failure to yield

April 2

Katherine La Ree Gunter, 44, failure to appear

Theresa Jean Mesa, 55, failure to appear

Miera Paris Thomas, 30, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia - amphetamine or methamphetamine 

Kristina Danielle Killion, 28, failure to appear

April 3

Tarjinder Singh, 60, domestic assault – third degree

Trevor Asher Harris, 25, stealing - $750 or more

April 4

Anthony Lee Pharrow, Sr, 64, violation of order of protection for adult - first offense 

 

Calls for Service

April 1

Officer Austin Deshazo responded to Webster Street for a report of a court order violation. He discovered a respondent had violated the order. This case will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review.

Officer Ivie Powell assisted the Howell County Children’s Division with an investigation of alleged sexual abuse, verbal abuse, and threats. Investigation learned all matters occurred in Arkansas.  

Officer Jacob Miller responded to Current Inc. for a report of stealing. This case will be handed over to the detective division. 

Officer Jerry Mingus took a report of misdemeanor stealing from Sesson St.

Officer Jacob Brixey conducted a traffic stop on Porter Wagoner and Cass. During the traffic stop, he arrested the driver for an active warrant out of the City of West Plains. He also arrested a passenger during the traffic stop, and both were transported to the West Plains Jail. 

Officer Mingus took a report of a juvenile receiving threatening messages from another juvenile.

Officer Brixey responded to Pennsylvania Avenue to a report of a disturbance. He identified a suspect, and officers located them a few blocks away, arresting them and placing them on a 24-hour hold. A probable cause statement will be forwarded to the Howell Municipal Prosecutor's Office.  

April 2

Officer Martin responded to Kody Drive for a domestic assault. No charges will be sought due to an uncooperative victim. 

Officer Martin responded to Chuck Lane for a reported auto theft. The investigation is ongoing. 

Officer Deshazo responded to US Highway 63 for a report of lost or stolen property. Investigation discovered property lost or stolen from a vehicle. The report shall be considered open pending the property being located. 

Officer Connor Burnes responded for an agency assist involving the Missouri Department of Social Services. They requested help with a child abuse and/or neglect investigation. This case is still under investigation. 

Officer Powell responded to State Route K in reference to an unresponsive male with CPR in progress. They later pronounced the subject deceased and notified the next of kin.

Officer Deshazo responded to Aid Avenue for a report of stealing. The report shall be considered closed due to lack of evidence and no suspect identification.  

Officers conducted warrant services at the Conoco gas station where they located an individual and took them into custody on active warrants. 

Cpl. Thomas Manning responded to Southview Assisted Living in regards to a domestic. After speaking to the parties involved, he learned one subject had and active warrant from Oregon County. 

While patrolling the area of Trish Knight, Officer Brent Keepes observed a subject known to have active warrants. They took them into custody on a warrant out of Mountain View. 

Officers conducted warrant services at the Aldi grocery store where they located a subject with active warrants. 

Cpl. Manning conducted a traffic stop and the occupants located inside that vehicle to be in constructive possession of a schedule narcotic and drug paraphernalia. Officers arrested both subjects and placed them on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. 

Officer Brixey responded to State Route K to a report of an adult protection order actively violated by the respondent. A probable cause statement will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office. 

April 3

Sgt. Joshua Wichowski responded to a residence on South Curry Street for a report of a domestic disturbance in progress. 

Officer Barrett took a report of a hit and run accident on Hubert Redford Lane.

Officer Jacob Beadell spoke with an individual reporting a domestic assault. Officers contacted the aggressor and made an arrest while EMS checked the victim’s injuries.

Cpl. Manning responded to a domestic in progress on Dana. Officers were unable to locate anyone in the area and were advised the domestic went mobile. Officers then located the vehicle and arrested the male party after investigation. 

April 4

Officer Powell arrested a subject with warrants from Howell and Wright Counties.

Officer Siegrist took a report of a runaway juvenile and later found the juvenile.

Officer Brixey responded to People's Park for a report of a court order violation. Investigation found a subject violated 2 orders of protection and, while being arrested, resisted arrest against officers. A probable cause statement will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office. 

Officer Beadell responded to Maple Street for a reported court order violation. After interviews he found the suspect had left the scene. This case will be forwarded to the prosecutor's office. 

April 5

Officer Daiman Meyer responded to Debra Street for a report of a medical emergency. Investigation found the individual passed away due to natural causes. This case is closed due to no foul play suspected. 

Cpl. Wesley Stuart responded to W. Maple Street for a report of a domestic disturbance. Investigation determined that an order of protection had been violated during the incident. A probable cause statement will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office seeking charges.

Cpl. Stephens responded to the probation and parole office to arrest a subject on an active warrant. He confirmed the warrant out of Wright County and placed the subject under arrest.

Officer Beadell responded to Kentucky Avenue for a report of an assault. He gathered interviews and evidence. This case will be forwarded to the prosecutor's office. 

Officer Keepes spoke to an individual regarding a possible custody agreement violation.

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

Officer Mingus took a report of stealing regarding clothing items taken from a facility.

April 6

While on patrol an individual flagged down Cpl. Manning and reported a possible domestic disturbance. Investigation led to the arrest of a subject. 

Officer Siegrist responded to a report on Court Square for a hit and run accident. 

April 7

Officer Meyer conducted a traffic stop on Independence Street. Investigation found the driver did not have a valid driver's license. The K-9 unit on duty conducted a free air sniff of the vehicle had a positive K-9 alert. A search discovered contraband. They transported the driver to the West Plains Police Department Jail. 

Officer Barrett responded to McDonald’s on Porter Wagoner Blvd for a report of an intoxicated subject yelling. Officers located the subject later and placed them on a 12 protective hold. 

Cpl. Manning responded to a shoplifting call on Kentucky. Investigation identified a suspect identified and arrested them.

Officer Siegrist received a call on West Main in reference to trespassing. Investigation learned two individuals had overdosed on narcotics and received medical attention. Officers seized narcotics and drug paraphernalia.

Cpl. McKemie arrested a subject on Porter Wagoner Blvd for an active arrest warrant. The subject also possessed suspected controlled substances. Charges will be awaiting pending lab results.   

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

Cpl. Manning conducted a security check on a business and located a subject known to possess narcotics who attempted to hide a backpack before admitting to having contraband. Officers arrested the subject and charges are pending.