West Plains Police Department

Arrests

November 25

Miguel Angel Gaona, 28, stealing (two counts)

Dalton J Howard, 19, failure to appear (two counts)

November 26

Daniel Sean Nye, 57, stealing

Dustin G Fisher, 43, stealing

Kevin Dwayne Thomas, 27, possess drug paraphernalia, delivery or possession of a control substance at county jail except with prescription 

November 28

Toby Lee Campbell, 49, failure to appear

James Allen Peterson, Jr, 32, property damage – second degree, violation of order of protection for adult - 1st offense 

November 29

Ashley D McKee, 30, failure to appear

November 30

Paul William Dugan, 20, protective custody, tampering – property damage, minor visibly intoxicated/blood alcohol content more than .02% - second or subsequent offense 

William Austin Cowens, 19, failure to appear

Ashton Keith Wrather, 31, driving while intoxicated

 

Calls for Service

November 25

After responding to Lanton Road for a report of a domestic disturbance, Officer Ivie Powell arrested one subject for outstanding warrants.

Officer Austin Deshazo took a report of a runaway juvenile. The incident will be forwarded to the juvenile office.

Officer Powell spoke with an individual reporting that, while at Wal-Mart, they used the self checkout and obtained money back and left the store, forgetting about the money. The victim advised they returned to the store and found the money gone. This matter remains under investigation. 

Officer Jerry Mingus responded to Porter Wagoner for a disturbance. Two individuals engaged in a verbal altercation when one suspect displayed a box cutter style knife to the other male before fleeing the scene. 

Officer Jacob Beadell responded to the intersection of South Hill and Grove Street for a report of a single-vehicle crash. Investigation found the driver of the vehicle intoxicated.

Officer Jacob Brixey responded to Terra Street for a disturbance. Investigation learned an individual suffered a mental health crisis, and they transported them to OZH for evaluation. 

November 26

Officer Jacob Miller took a report from Myrtle Street of a verbal domestic.

Officer Powell responded to Kentucky Avenue in reference to stealing report. Investigation learned the suspect left the area. Officers located the suspect a short time later and transported them to the West Plains Jail. This matter will be forwarded to the West Plains Prosecutor.

Officer Kerley arrested one individual from Lincoln Avenue on an outstanding warrant.

November 27

Officer Deshazo took a report from Walnut Street of property damage. This incident will be under further investigation.

Officer Kerley responded to a requested wellbeing on Burke Avenue. Investigation found a deceased individual. Officers believe the death is by natural causes.

Cpl. Micah McKemie responded to Westway Drive regarding a child custody problem. One parent refused to follow the court order. Charges will be sought.

November 28

Officer Daiman Meyer arrested one individual on an outstanding warrant.

Officer Chris Barrett trespassed an individual from a business after a report of tampering and property damage.

Officer Kerley responded to Burke Avenue for a report of a burglary. Investigation found an individual violating a court order of protection. Officers arrested an individual and the case will be referred to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review. 

November 29

After investigating a vehicle in a city park after hours, Officer Meyer found the driver intoxicated. 

Officer Dobbs responded to 10Box grocery store for a report of shoplifting. Officers identified one of two individuals on video shoplifting from the store. A probable cause statement will be forwarded to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutors. This case will be open for further investigation to identifying the other suspect. 

Cpl. Brandon Stephens arrested one individual on an outstanding warrant.

Sgt. Colter Reid responded to Kay Drive in reference to a report of an unresponsive individual. Investigation determined the individual deceased. Officers found no foul play involved in the death and the case will be considered closed.

November 30

Officer Gill responded to South Howell Avenue for a report of a verbal domestic. He learned one individual damaged the other’s vehicle considerably. Officers arrested the individual.

Cpl. Stephens arrested one individual on an outstanding warrant.

Officer Robert Shell took a report of a stolen firearm.

Officer Shell arrested one individual on an outstanding warrant.

Officer Shell responded to Ridgewood for a report of aggressive dogs and a possible animal bite. They captured the dogs and transported them to the West Plains Pound for safekeeping.  

Officer Nathaniel Siegrist received a report of a runaway juvenile. He later located the juvenile and returned them to a guardian.

Sgt. Joshua Wichowski responded to Lynn Drive for a report of an individual attempting to overdose on prescription narcotics. They later transported the individual to the Ozark's Healthcare Emergency Room for a ninety-six hour hold for mental evaluation purposes. 

Officer Gill responded West Plains Bank and Trust Company for an alarm call. Investigation found a vehicle crashed into the building and caused significant damage to the structure. Officers determined the driver to be intoxicated and placed them under arrest for a 24-hour hold. Formal charges will be pending through the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.