West Plains Police Department

Arrests

January 27

Penny Lynn Powell, 55, property damage – first degree

January 29

Michael Doughty, 38, failure to appear

Jennifer Nicole Steed, 47, domestic assault – third degree

January 30

Austin Kelly, 28, driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest

January 31

Richard Thomas Crabtree, 55, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid 

Wesley James Floyd Hanger, 24, driving while revoked

Dalton James Howard, 19, failure to appear

Jennifer Belle Delorenzo, 47, failure to appear (two counts)

Amanda Callens, 39,  possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid 

February 1

Tanner Cook, 23, license required

February 2

Talisa Elaine Deshazo, 35, domestic assault – third degree

Jessica Ann Carey, 48, stealing, trespassing

 

Calls for Service

January 27

Officer Jesse Martin responded to FCC Behavioral Health, located at 3411 Division Drive, West Plains, for a report of property damage. 

Officer Ivie Powell spoke to an individual reporting a violation of a court order. A probable cause statement will be completed and forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor. 

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

Cpl. Micah McKemie responded to Lanton Road in reference to a report of a party locating deceased puppies. They closed the report due to lack of evidence.

Cpl. McKemie arrested an individual on an outstanding warrant.

Officer Brent Keepes responded to the Wash Board Laundromat for a report of property damage. He took one individual into custody and placed them on a 24 hour hold for property damage. 

January 28

Cpl. Wesley Stuart conducted security checks on local businesses and found an open door. Officers cleared the building and found no signs of foul play.

Officer Ivie Powell responded to S. Thayer Avenue in reference to a verbal domestic. Investigation found a verbal argument occurred although one individual voiced concerns of the other leaving bruises on a child. This matter will remain open for further investigation.  

Officer Austin Deshazo took a report of identity theft. This case will be forwarded to the detective division for further investigation. 

Officer Powell responded to Preacher Roe in reference to a subject in a vehicle possibly under the influence of drugs or intoxicated. Investigation observed the subject inhaling air duster. A probable cause statement will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor. 

January 29

Officer Martin responded to Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet for a report of a stolen vehicle.

Officer Barrett arrested an individual on an outstanding warrant.

Officer Powell spoke with a victim of an assault stating their partner attacked them during a mental health crisis. A probable cause statement will be completed and forwarded to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutor.

Officer Keepes conducted a requested wellbeing check. He found the individual deceased.

Sgt. Colter Reid investigated a report of a domestic assault. He arrested an individual. A probable cause statement will be submitted to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office. 

Officer Jacob Beadell responded to Newton Ave for a report of harassment. Due to jurisdictional issues, another department will attempt to interview the suspect. This case will remain open pending further information. 

January 30

Officer Powell took a report of a lost or stolen watch left at the civic center. He found the watch and returned it to the owner.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office requested digital forensic conducted on two cellular devices as part of an ongoing investigation within their jurisdiction. Detectives completed the process and the devices and forensic reports will be provided to the case agent.

Officer Keepes conducted a requested wellbeing check and found an individual deceased. Investigation found the individual died of natural causes.

Officer Shell arrested an individual for driving while intoxicated.

January 31

Animal Control Officer Brad Jones responded to Galloway Park in regards to pigs in a cage left in the parking lot. He located a cage containing two guinea pigs. He collected the animals and transported them to the animal care and control office. 

Officer Burnes responded to Jackson Street to speak with a juvenile subject. The subject later disclosed child endangerment, harassment, and assault allegations. He contacted the Department of Social Services and this case is still under investigation. 

Officer Deshazo conducted a death investigation on a deceased person found on Worcester Avenue. The individual died from natural causes.

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force received a Cyber Tip Report (CTR) from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), as reported by Amazon.com, Inc. observed a file depicting child sexual abuse material on their Amazon Photos platform. The suspect is believed to reside in the Howell County area.

Cpl. Stephens took a report of theft from vehicles. This case is still under investigation. 

Cpl. Stephens observed an individual with active warrants outside a residence on Walnut Street. A subject with the individual fled the scene. Officers apprehended both subjects with assistance from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Cpl. Stephens arrested two individuals with outstanding warrants.

Officer Shell and Sgt. Reid responded to a request a wellbeing check near Preacher Roe Blvd. They contacted a subject later arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Charges will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review.  

Sgt. Reid took a report of a court order violation involving a child custody order. A probable cause statement will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor’s Office for review. 

February 1

Officer Daiman Meyer conducted a traffic stop on Preacher Roe Blvd. He arrested the driver for driving while intoxicated.

Officer Meyer conducted a traffic stop on Joe Jones Blvd. He arrested the driver for driving while intoxicated.

Officer Kerley responded to Hubert Redburn for a domestic disturbance. He found a partner made threats to their spouse and no physical altercation took place.

Officer Barrett took a report of a stolen license plate.

Officer Deshazo responded to the area of the West Plains Civic Center for a report of a disturbance. A report will be referred to the West Plains Municipal Courts for review. 

February 2

Officer Meyer conducted a traffic stop on Missouri Avenue and arrested the driver for driving while intoxicated.

Officer Deshazo responded to West Main Street for a report of stealing. The report will be considered open. 

Officer Siegrist conducted a requested wellbeing check on Eighth Street. Investigation found the individual deceased. 

Officer Shell responded to Columbus for a report of a burglary.

Officer Siegrist responded to Cherry Street in reference to a physical domestic assault. Officers placed an individual under arrest for a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. A probable cause statement will be completed and forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor’s Office. 

Cpl. Stuart responded to Tanglewood Place for a report of a possibly deceased person. Investigation found the individual died of natural causes.