West Plains Police Department

Arrests

March 18

Norman Dale Vanwinkle, 36, armed criminal action, domestic assault – third degree

Alyssia Ann Smith, 34, driving while revoked or suspended

March 19

Heather Sue Boswell, 36, fail to obey lawful order, resisting arrest

Heather Nicole Southerland, 31, operate vehicle with no valid license

March 20

Stacey Ann Richardson41, possess drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid

Jessica Lynn Metty, 44, failure to appear (two counts), possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid

March 21

Amanda Mashell Mahan, 41, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid

Jamie-Tommy Alfred Green, 31, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid

March 22

Casey Adam Ledbetter, 35, driving while intoxicated – second or subsequent offense

Daustin Coy Luck, 26, trespass – second degree, violation of order of protection for adult - first offense 

Tabatha Michelle Bean, 40, failure to appear

March 23

Justin Albert Coffman, 43, delivery of controlled substance except 35g/less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid – to 17 years & two years younger, operate vehicle on highway without a valid license - second offense

 

Calls for Service

March 17

Officer Gill responded to Debra Drive for a report of a domestic altercation. Officers met with three juveniles and the parent, and conducted an investigation. A report will be forwarded to the Juvenile Office for review.

Officer Jesse Martin responded to Joe Jones Boulevard near the Missouri Conservation Department for a report of a vehicle stuck in the ditch after being run off the road by another vehicle.

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force received a Cyber Tip Report from the National Center of Missing & Exploited Children, indicating that CashApp (Block, Inc.) discovered instance(s) of the sale of self-produced child pornography using a peer-to-peer program. The suspect or purchaser is believed to reside in Howell County. The investigation is ongoing. 

Officer Nathaniel Siegrist took a report of a protection order violation. A probable cause statement will be completed and forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office. 

Officer Brent Keepes arrested an individual on an outstanding warrant. 

March 18

Officer Keepes responded to a residence on Meadow Drive for a domestic in progress. Investigation determined a subject assaulted another and caused the domestic victim pain and injury.  Officers placed the subject under lawful arrest and on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges through the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force received a report that a minor female child, had reportedly self-produced child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and posted files to a social media platform. The investigation is ongoing. 

Cpl. Micah McKemie arrested an individual for outstanding full U.S. extradition warrants.  

March 19

Officer Jacob Beadell arrested an individual on outstanding warrants after investigating a report of trespassing.

The Howell County Sheriff's Office requested digital forensic analysis be conducted on multiple cellular devices, as part of ongoing investigations within their jurisdiction. They conducted the process, and the devices and forensic reports will be provided to the case agents. 

March 20

Sgt. Joshua Wichowski arrested an individual on an outstanding warrant.

Officer Ivie Powell responded to a report of possible trespassing at the discovery of an open residence door. He cleared the residence and secured the door.

Officer Robert Shell responded to Kentucky Ave. for a report of stealing not in progress. Charges will be forwarded to the West Plains Municipal Courthouse for review.

Officer Keepes conducted a security check on a vehicle at Conoco on Porter Wagoner Blvd in regard to suspected narcotics activity. Investigation determined the driver and passenger had active arrest warrants. The driver attempted to flee in the vehicle before being apprehended. Officers found both subjects in possession of controlled substances. Both individuals will be on 24 hour holds pending formal charges for numerous charges related to the investigation. 

March 21

Officer Daiman Meyer conducted a traffic stop on US Highway 63. The Howell County Sheriff's Department K-9 unit conducted a free-air sniff of the vehicle and alerted to the odor of narcotics. Officers completed a search and located narcotics. They arrested the driver and passenger for the offense. This case will be to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office for review. 

Officer Meyer arrested an individual on an outstanding warrant.

Officer Deshazo responded to South U.S. Highway 63 for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed the subject acted in self defense.

Officer Meyer responded to Preacher Roe Blvd for a report of stealing. Charges will be forwarded to the Howell County prosecutor's Office for review. 

March 22

Officer Shell responded to Worley Dr for a report of a court order violation. He placed a subject on a 24-hour pending formal charges. Charges will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's office for review. 

Officer Siegrist located a stolen vehicle on Porter Wagoner. Officers placed an individual under arrest, and had the vehicle towed from the scene. They notified the owner of the vehicle information and the location of it.

Officers responded to the West Plains Police Department in reference to an Agency Assist with the Howell County Sheriff's Office. Upon arriving, officers obtained a valid breath sample via Intox DMT for the sheriff's office.  

March 23

Officer Barrett took a report of property damage regarding a slashed tire.

Officer Barrett responded to Nevada Ave for a report of a missing adult. 

Officer Shell conducted a traffic stop near Walnut Street. During the stop, he discovered illegal substances. Charges will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office for review. 

Officer Siegrist responded to Kentucky in reference to an assault. A probable cause statement will be forwarded to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutor’s Office.