Howell County Sheriff’s Office
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Arrests
January 27
Cesar Espericueta Burgara, 49, ICE detainer, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid
Alison Nicole Lalumondiere, 39, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of
marijuana/synth cannabinoid (two counts), writ
Matthew Warren Collins, 39, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of
marijuana/synth cannabinoid
Jennifer Leigh Kennedy, 44, 48 hour commit
January 28
Jason Matthew Wanagel, 38, writ
January 29
Dustin Taylor Wilbanks, 30, 24-hour hold pending charges
David Wayne Fare, 55, 72-hour commit
Lauren Michelle Tyler, 42, 24-hour hold
January 30
John Andrew Pehanich, 56, stealing motor vehicle
Donna Michelle Ledbetter, 52, domestic assault – second degree
Efrem Ardrell Cameron, 45, failure to appear (two counts)
Christopher Thomas Wallace, 53, failure to appear: failure to affix plates, failure to equip rear license light, failure to register vehicle, operate vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility, resisting arrest
January 31
Dustin Levi Collins, 34, probation and parole warrant
Joseph Anthony Locastro, 64, 24-hour hold pending charges
John Daniel Kerr, 58, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid, stealing – firearm
Amanda Sue Roark, 39, 48-hour commit
Wendy Bapst Akins, 51, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid
Jackie Lee Bruffett, 44, domestic assault – second degree
Dalton Coy Houck, 32, failure to appear for Mountain View: domestic assault – second degree, driving while intoxicated
February 1
Chelsea Jane McAdam, 40, failure to appear for Willow Springs Municipal: traffic offense exceeding posted speed limit
Justin Jerome Bond, 46, 12-hour hold
February 2
Sarina Lynn Pierce, 45, failure to appear for Wright County: exceeded posted speed limit
Calls for Service
January 26
Deputy Dylan Cook took a report of stealing.
January 27
Deputy Nicholas Barslow responded a stealing report in the area of U.S. Highway 160, Caulfield. This case will be submitted to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
Deputy Avery Stolba spoke with Ozarks Pet Rescue regarding an animal neglect case at an address on County Road 8230, West Plains. This is an ongoing investigation.
January 28
Deputy Chancey Hambelton executed a search warrant on County Road 4350, Pomona. Officers arrested both parties and a report will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney for further review.
Deputy Kyle Holloway took a report of stealing by scam from an individual in Moody. This case is considered pending.
Corporal Timothy Gordon responded to a residence in the Mountain View area for a verbal domestic situation called in by a third party. He spoke with the parties involved and completed an investigation into the incident.
January 29
Deputy Holloway responded to an abandoned vehicle located on County Road 6470 in West Plains. He had the vehicle towed.
Deputy Holloway took a report of a stolen animal in West Plains. This investigation is still ongoing.
January 30
Deputies investigated a report of damage to a mailbox likely caused by a firearm.
Sergeant Seth Smith took a report of harassment.
Deputy Holloway took a report of a protection order violation occurring in West Plains.
Deputy Vice overheard radio traffic from Willow Springs PD stating a vehicle failed to stop for officers. They apprehended the suspect, took them into custody, and placed them on a 24-hour hold pending charges.
January 31
Deputy Holloway conducted a wellbeing check in Willow Springs which resulted in a hotline report being made to the Missouri Children's Division. The case will be referred to the Missouri Children's Division Prevention Unit.
