Arrest made in catalytic converter thefts

On April 28, Investigators with the West Plains Police Department arrested Dustin Jewell of West Plains for numerous catalytic converter thefts over several months. A search warrant was served at Jewell’s residence, and several items of stolen property were located.

Jewell faces three counts of stealing catalytic converters, one count of first-degree property damage, and one count of stealing a motor vehicle. Jewell is being held in the Howell County Jail on a $15,000 bond. Additional charges for Jewell are expected.