West Plains Police Department

Arrests

June 12

Rolanda Michelle Gibbs, 22, fugitive from out of state – felony

June 15

James Lee Ellison, 60, peace disturbance

June 17

Ryan Clark Hall, 28, domestic assault – third degree, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana

Wesley James Floyd Hanger, 23, failure to appear, driving while suspended or revoked

 

Calls for Service

June 12

Officer Chris Siegrist responded to West Maple in reference to a disturbance. 

Officer Whitley Clark received a report of a juvenile in possession of marijuana. This case is considered open for further investigation. 

Officer Connor Burnes responded to Kentucky Ave for a possible sex crime. Investigation found the suspect had sexual contact with two juveniles. This case is still under investigation. 

Officer Joel Lovelace responded to Arkansas Street for a report of a suicidal subject. He placed the subject on a 96 hour hold. While on scene officers received a report of an alleged sexual assault. The investigation regarding the sexual assault is open and under investigation. 

Officer Jerry Mingus responded to Washington Street for a possible domestic in progress. At the residence an individual that stated a juvenile became upset about a miscommunication and locked themselves in the bedroom before breaking a window, climbing out, and leaving on foot. Officers located the juvenile shortly and returned them home. 

June 13

Officer Ivie Powell assisted with a runaway juvenile, who was found in good health.

Officer Jacob Brixey responded to Southern Hills Shopping Center for a report of an assault. The case is open pending further investigation. 

Officer Brixey responded to Sesson Street to a report of a vehicle versus building. 

June 14

Officer Robert Shell took a report of a stolen vehicle.

June 15

Officer Keepes responded to North US Highway 63 regarding stolen items from a vehicle. The case is closed due to victim not wanting further investigation. 

Officer Mingus responded to W Third for a property damage incident. The subject that caused the damage had fled the scene and officers could not locate them.

Officer Austin Deshazo responded to Worcester Street for a report of a domestic violence incident. Investigation found a physical altercation occurred between family members. The case will be referred to the West Plains Municipal Courts for review.

Officer Mingus took a report of a runaway juvenile. The juvenile returned home on their own.

June 16

Officer Powell responded to Preacher Roe in reference to a theft report. The reporting party advised a customer received four new tires on their vehicle and left without paying for them. This matter remains open and under investigation. 

Officer Miller took a report of custody interference. 

Officer Mingus responded to Lincoln for a deceased person. 

Officer Mingus responded to Porter Wagoner for a Disturbance in progress. The reporting party stated her daughter assaulted her. Officers separated the parties. The parties are not seeking charges. 

Officer Martin responded to Lincoln Avenue for a report of property damage. He identified a suspect 

and took photos of the damage. Charges are being sought. 

June 17

Officer Shell received a report of domestic dispute. He located the subject and placed them under arrest for booking.

Officer Lovelace responded to Bartley Street for a report of a runaway juvenile. He later located the juvenile.

Officer Shell took a report of a missing juvenile. He located the juvenile and contacted the juvenile office to conduct an investigation.

Officer Barrett took a report of an item stolen from a yard on First Street.

Officer Barrett responded to the high school for a report of stealing. An individual stated while parked in the lot attending a baseball game, someone broke inside the vehicle searched their purse and removed items. This matter is still under investigation. 

Officer Lovelace took a report of stealing.

Officer Deshazo responded to Olden for a report of a burglary. The case is considered open and under investigation.

June 18

Officer Siegrist responded to Westmont in reference to a runaway juvenile. He placed the juvenile into alternative care. 

Officer Martin took a report on Jan Howard Expressway of an assault. He identified a suspect. The case is under investigation.