West Plains Police Department

Arrests

October 15

Alfred Frank Sweatt, 78, failure to appear

October 16

Dustin Taylor Wilbanks, 31, failure to appear (three counts)

Kourtlin Eliese Wester, 24, failure to appear

October 18

Jessica Marie Collins, 34, hold for Howell County Sheriff’s Office

Jayden Elijah Reese, hold for Howell County Sheriff’s Office: possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synth cannabinoid

Thomas D Sloniker, 55, failure to appear (two counts)

October 19

Shawna Marie Vanwinkle, 55, failure to appear (three counts)

Jessie Thomas Crowl, 26, domestic assault - second degree, property damage - first degree

October 22

Kevin Len Antrim, Jr, 41, failure to appear

John Patrick McGee, 41, court order commitment

Dakota Wayne Bradshaw, 30, domestic assault - second degree

October 25

Carlos Gutierrez Castro, 31, domestic assault - second degree

 

Calls for Service

October 12

Officer Nathaniel Siegrist responded to Walmart Supercenter for a stealing report. They located the individual and transported them to West Plains Jail. This case will be referred to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutor’s Office.

Officer Katie Sandgren received a call regarding property damage on Johnson St.

October 13

School Resource Officer Cpl. Trent Kinder took a report of allegations of a parent allowing thier child to miss an excessive amount of school. Charges in this incident will be sent to the County Prosecutor for review.

Officer Brent Keepes responded to a residence on Tiffany for a report of a domestic altercation. After an investigation the couple separated for the night, and the victim did not wish to seek charges.

Officer Brandon Vernon responded to Monks for a report of an open 911 line. Officers determined a medical emergency occurred, and EMS transported the individual to the hospital.

October 14

Officer Daiman Meyer conducted a pedestrian safety check on Preacher Roe Blvd and arrested the individual on outstanding warrants.

Sgt. Brandon Stephens responded to the area of 63 and Bill Virdon for a report of an injured deer in the roadway. He located the deer in the roadway injured and unable to walk and dispatched the animal before removing it from the roadway.

Cpl. Ivie Powell assisted with a vehicle accident with one driver leaving the scene.

October 15

Officer Siegrist arrested an individual with an outstanding warrant.

Officer Siegrist responded to Parkway in reference to an assault report.

Cpl. Conner Burnes took a report of a stolen vehicle. This case will remain under investigation.

Officer Siegrist responded to Hull for a domestic altercation. All parties separated. 

Officer Shell responded to Butler for a report of trespassing. They transported one individual to OZH and placed them on a 96-hour mental health evaluation.

Cpl. Burnes arrested an individual on outstanding warrants. 

Officer Meyer responded to Ridgewood Drive to assist with a medical call. They learned the individual deceased of natural causes.

Officer Meyer conducted a traffic stop on Southern Hills Drive and arrested the driver for outstanding warrants.

October 16

Officer Joseph Tombley responded to a report of a domestic altercation. Their investigation determined both parties’ statements conflicted and found no further evidence of assault. The parties separated and this incident will be closed due to conflicting statements and lack of victim cooperation.

Officer Sandgren responded to Holiday Ln. to speak with an individual regarding a reported theft. This case will be referred to the West Plains Detective Division for further investigation.

Officer Wartanby took a report of a missing person. The reporting party believed the person may be traveling to Mountain Grove. They contacted the Texas County Sheriff's Office and passed on the information. This incident will remain open pending further investigation.

Cpl. Powell responded to E. 3rd Street regarding property damage. 

Officer Sandgren spoke with an employee of City of West Plains Utilities reporting an individual stealing electricity to supply power to his residence. He will request formal charges through the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office regarding the unauthorized electricity usage and associated equipment damage.

Officer Shell conducted a warrant service on Davidson Ave.

October 17

Officer Dobbs responded to the Howell County Sheriff’s Office to assist the Missouri State Highway Patrol with a possible vehicle crash report that occurred outside city limits. No charges will be sought through the West Plains Police Department at this time due to the conflicting statements and the lack of sufficient evidence. The Missouri State Highway Patrol will handle the investigation and any applicable accident report regarding the alleged incident that occurred outside West Plains city limits.

Officer Wartanby responded to a report of stealing. His investigation found no crime had been committed and the issue was a civil matter. 

Officer Wartanby took a report of stolen property. This incident will remain open pending further information.

Cpl. Powell spoke with the victim of a private property hit and run accident on Gibson Avenue.

October 18

Officer Beavers responded Leyda regarding a domestic disturbance. After an investigation officers discovered that a couple had a verbal argument while inside of her residence. The parties separated.

Sgt. Stephens conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Porter Wagoner for multiple traffic violations. His investigation learned the occupants were also currently wanted for questioning in a recent shooting that had occurred in Howell County. All occupants of the vehicle were arrested at the request of the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and charges are currently being forwarded. 

Officer Wartanby responded to a domestic disturbance on Debra. This incident will remain open pending further investigation.

Cpl. Powell responded to the area of US Highway 63 near Simmons Bank for a report of a deer struck by a vehicle still alive, lying in the ditch. He located the deer and observed it to still be alive and suffering and dispatched it. An individual requesting the animal took it.

Officer Siegrist responded to Preacher Roe in reference to a complaint of careless and reckless driving. An investigation found an involved individual had three active arrest warrants, two of those being from Arkansas. 

Officer Keepes responded to a residence on Renfrow for a report of an assault. Dispatch advised that a third-party caller reported a verbal altercation and stated they heard a male mention a pistol during the argument. Officers found no pistol and neither parties wanted to seek charges.

Officer Keepes spoke with an individual regarding a child custody issue.

Officer Beadell responded to Renfrow for a report of a domestic disturbance. Officers interviewed both the suspect and victim. Due to the lack of any criminal elements, this case will be closed.

October 19

Officer Tyler Gill responded to Division Dr for a report of property damage. This report will be sent to the Juvenile Office for review.

Officer Gill took a report from an individual in the lobby regarding harassment.

Officer Sandgren responded to W. 1st St. regarding a suicidal subject who reportedly stated he had ingested antifreeze. EMS personnel took custody of the individual who willingly went to Ozarks Healthcare (OZH) for a mental health evaluation.

Officer Keepes conducted a traffic stop on Gleghorn and arrested the driver for driving while intoxicated.

Officer Beavers responded to Rita regarding a domestic dispute. An investigation discovered a subject assaulted another and damaged multiple items of property. They arrested the subject and this case will be referred to the Howell County Prosecutors' Office.

October 20

Officer Beavers responded to County Road 1710 regarding a domestic disturbance. An investigation discovered a couple had a verbal dispute. During the dispute the male subject threw multiple items at the female subject. The female subject advised that she did not wish to pursue charges.

Officer Siegrist responded to Gibson in reference to a court order violation. A probable cause statement will be completed and forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor’s Office.

Officer Sandgren spoke with individuals reporting possible violations of a court order of protection.

October 21

Officer Beavers conducted a traffic stop on US Hwy 63 and arrested the driver for driving while intoxicated.

Cpl. Powell responded to the area of St. Louis and Olden reference a motor vehicle collision without injuries and no road blockage with one vehicle leaving the scene. They located the suspect vehicle and identified the driver.

Cpl. Burnes took a report of stealing from Porter Waggoner. 

Officer Vernon conducted a warrant arrest on Gibson.

October 22

Sgt. Wichowski responded to a residence on Walker Street for a report of a physical domestic disturbance. An investigation determined a male suspect strangled a female victim at the residence before leaving the scene. They identified the suspect and formal charges will be pending through the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Sgt. Wichowski conducted a warrant arrest at the West Plains Municipal Court. 

Officer Siegrist completed a court ordered commitment arrest.

Cpl. Powell investigated a report of animal abuse. 

Officer Siegrist responded to OZH Crisis Stabilization Center in reference to assault. They placed and individual under lawful arrest.

Sgt. Wichowski assisted an individual turning themselves in on an arrest warrant and posting bond.

Officer Shell assisted Howell County Sheriff’s Office with an individual and their outstanding arrest warrant.

Cpl. Stuart spoke with two individuals in the lobby of the Department in regard to a complaint of harassment. A Probable Cause Statement will be completed and will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review.

Officer Franks responded to a residence in reference to a domestic altercation. An investigation determined a couple in a romantic relationship had a verbal dispute. No physical altercation occurred and the parties already separated prior to law enforcement arrival. No charges will be sought at this time.

October 23

Officer Wartanby responded to a welfare check in West Plains. During the investigation he determined the subject experienced an altered mental stated and officers applied for a 96 hour hold. They transported the individual to the Ozark Healthcare Facility.

October 24

Officer Sandgren responded to a suicidal subject. EMS subsequently transported the subject to OZH for further evaluation.

October 25

Officer Beavers responded to Preacher Roe Boulevard regarding a report of a suicidal subject. During the investigation, officers discovered the subject deceased inside their residence. They found no apparent evidence of foul play.

Officer Gill responded to Preacher Roe for a stealing report. A report will be referred to the West Plains Municipal Courts for review.

Officer Wartanby took a report of harassment. The reporting party stated an unidentified male made numerous sexual remarks towards them. This incident will remain inactive pending further information.

Officer Kerley responded to a residence on Jackson for a report of a domestic altercation. Further investigation found a male choked a female. They arrested the male and transported them to the West Plains City Jail to be placed on a 24-hour hold. This case will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office for review.

Officer Keepes responded to Rhonda Dr for a deceased individual. The coroner arrived on scene and declared the individual deceased from natural causes.

Officer Vernon responded to a business for a report of trespassing. The individual requested to be taken to the hospital to be seen by a doctor.