West Plains Police Department

Arrests

December 2

Jill Rosemarea Donica, 46, domestic assault – fourth degree

December 3

Dakota Earl Hanson, 21, domestic assault – third degree

December 4

David Thomas Myers, 43, trespassing

December 8

Jacob Dale Britt, 23, license required

Derrick D Humphry, 44, license required

 

Calls for Service

December 2

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force received a Cyber Tip Report (CTR) from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), indicating that Snapchat observed oline enticement of a child for sexual acts on their platform by one of their users. The investigation is on-going. 

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force received a Cyber Tip Report from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), indicating that MediaLab/Kik observed suspected child pornography being distributed on their platform by one of their users. The investigation is on-going.

Cpl. Brandon Stephens responded to Parkway Shopping Center for an individual refusing to submit for a judge ordered mental evaluation. Officers and EMS used force to secure and sedate the individual after transportation. 

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force received Cyber Tip (CTR) 202637620 from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) created the CT on November 22 after a user reported an extortion attempt. Officers received the victim information in a separate cyber tip and concluded the investigation.

Officer Brandon Keepes responded to Lanton Road to speak with an individual regarding an assault that occurred on Davidson Street. Investigation resulted in the arrest of one subject for assaulting her boyfriend and another person.

Officer Shell responded to a call of an assault at Ozark Healthcare Emergency room. Charges will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review.

Cpl. Micah McKemie investigated a stolen ATV from State Route K. The case is open pending further investigation.

December 3

Officer Gill responded to the Hampton Inn parking lot for a report of harassment. 

Officer Jacob Beadell spoke to an individual regarding a possible domestic violence situation. Officers detained the suspect for questioning. Due to the totality of the circumstances, they arrested the suspect and placed them on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges.  

December 4

Officer Austin Deshazo responded to Missouri Avenue for a report of an individual inside a vacant residence refusing to leave. This report will be forwarded to the West Plains Municipal Courts for review. 

Officer Chris Barrett responded to a medical building located on Kentucky Avenue for a report of peace disturbance. Officers spoke with an employee stating an individual made threats to staff. They trespassed the individual from the business. 

Officer Keepes responded to Texas Street for a possible overdose. Investigation found an intoxicated and alert individual. 

Officer Conner Burnes responded to a report of an out-of-control juvenile. The juvenile threatened to assault four subjects and began approaching one with clenched fists. Officers took the juvenile into custody without incident and later released them to an adult responsible for their care.

Officer Kerley received a call of a loose dog on Bartley St. They issued the owner a citation.

Officer Kerley responded to a disturbance call on Gibson. Investigation revealed an individual wanted to press charges for an assault. This case will be referred to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review.  

December 5

Officer Daiman Meyer arrested a subject in a closed business on an outstanding warrant.

Cpl. Wesley Stuart responded to a dispute on Harms St. The parties willingly separated, and no charges will issue in this matter. 

Officer Barrett responded to Jackson Street for a report of a runaway juvenile. Officers spoke with an individual stating her juvenile grandson ran away. After locating the juvenile, he made suicidal statements. Law enforcement transported the subject to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.

Sgt. Romans received a call reporting unlawful entry into a building located on E. Third Street. Property owners reported damage to the property and some stolen items. The investigation will be ongoing. 

Officer Ivie Powell received a report regarding three individuals entering a bank and cashing fraudulent checks in excess of $1,000.00 each. This matter remains under investigation. 

Cpl. Stephens took a report of a scam involving DoorDash and an individual’s account hacked with money stolen. 

Officer Barrett investigated a two-vehicle private property accident with one vehicle leaving the scene.

Officer Powell responded to Jon Street in reference to a verbal domestic. Investigation found the caller advised they arrived with friends to the residence to get personal property and the resident refused to let them take a firearm. The resident advised they were uncomfortable with strangers in the home and didn’t want them there. No charges are pending, and this matter is closed. 

Cpl. Brandon Stephens assisted probation and parole with arresting a subject on a probation violation. They will be held for 24 hours pending charges.

Officer Siegrist responded to Jon Street for a report of harassment. He arrested an individual on an outstanding warrant. 

The West Plains Police Department Special Response Team (SRT) responded in reference to a mutual aid request from the Oregon County Sheriff's Office for a residence on AA Highway, Alton, where a suspect had felony warrants had barricaded themselves inside of the residence. SRT assisted Howell County SWAT until being relieved by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D SWAT. 

While on routine patrol on Porter Wagoner Blvd Officer Kerley observed a motor vehicle crash into an electric pole. Investigation found the driver intoxicated. This case will be referred to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review. 

Sgt. Wichowski took a report at Ozarks Healthcare of an assault that occurred previously. The investigation remains active and under further investigation. 

December 6

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force received three Cyber Tip Reports from the National Center of Missing & Exploited Children, indicating that Google LLC, Snap, Inc. and TikTok had observed files depicting child pornography on their servers. The suspect is believed to reside in rural Howell County. The investigation is ongoing. 

Cpl. Stephens conducted a traffic stop and arrested one for outstanding warrants.

Officer Jerry Mingus spoke to a juvenile reporting another juvenile assaulted them after exiting the school bus.

Officer Kerley responded to Bill Virdon for a juvenile problem. He found a juvenile wishing to harm themselves. The subject was transported to the hospital for a mental evaluation.

Sgt. Reid spoke to an individual reporting a violation of a child custody court order. A probable cause statement will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office. 

December 7

Cpl. Stevens responded to a business on Broadway in reference to shoplifting. He identified the suspect, and charges will be forwarded to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutor's Office. 

Cpl. Stevens responded to a business on Worley Drive in reference to shoplifting. He identified the suspect, and charges will be forwarded to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutor's Office. 

Officer Siegrist responded to Webster St to a domestic assault. Investigation learned a verbal altercation took place and both parties agreed to separate for the evening. 

December 8

Cpl. Stephens responded to Lanton Road in reference to a dog biting a juvenile. The owners of the dog received citations for ordinance violations in reference to the dog and the juvenile received medical treatment for injuries received from being bitten.

Officer Shell took a report of a stolen firearm. 

Officer Siegrist responded to W. First in reference to a verbal domestic. All parties agreed to stay separated.