West Plains Police Department
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December 4
Parker David Moffis, 24, failure to appear
Nathaniel Layne Griese, 22, failure to appear
December 6
John Lloyd Gaffey, 46, failure to appear
Steven Wayne Holt, 58, domestic assault
December 7
Randy Gene Hayes, 60, stealing
December 8
Tasha Denay Williams, 29, failure to appear
Jason Thomas Vanatter, 53, failure to maintain financial responsibility, license required
December 9
Richard Lee Quinn, 19, failure to appear three counts
December 10
Joseph Lee Beard, 39, failure to appear two counts
Jared Lee Simpson, 26, failure to appear three counts
December 11
Rickey Lynn McCutcheon, 62, possess drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia
Calls for Service
December 4
Officers responded to Preacher Roe Blvd. to assist with a wounded deer that had been struck by a vehicle.
Officers responded to a verbal disturbance on Lanton. No charges will be filed, and the case is closed.
An officer responded to Olive Street for a dog running at large. An individual received a citation.
Officers responded to Main Street for a dumpster fire. Officers were able to extinguish the fire, and the investigation remains open.
December 5
Officers responded to the Square for graffiti on a building.
Officers took a report of stealing on Washington.
An individual received a summons to court for allowing their dog to run at large resulting in the death of a chicken.
Sgt. Reid took a report of stealing.
Officers responded to Trish Knight Street for a report of graffiti on vehicles.
Sgt. Reid responded to Walmart in reference to an individual making threats.
December 6
Officers responded and made an arrest after a report of domestic assault on E Main.
Officers were called to Creamery Road for a possible disturbance. No activity could be located, and the matter is considered closed.
Officers responded to a business on Porter Wagoner in reference to a suspicious person. After investigation, a report will be filed with the Municipal Prosecutor for shoplifting.
December 7
Officers investigated a juvenile in possession of a THC vaping product.
Officers took a report of property damage on West First Street.
Charges are being sought on an individual after officers responded to a report of domestic assault on Simpson Street.
Officers responded to Leyda Street for a report of an out-of-control juvenile. Charges are being sought for assault.
A report of a runaway juvenile was taken from Grove Street. The case has been submitted to the Howell County Juvenile Office.
December 8
Officers took a report of property damage that occurred on Wildwood. This case is under investigation.
Officers took a report of theft that occurred on Porter Wagoner Blvd.
December 9
Officers took a complaint from an individual regarding a neighbor’s roosters. The owner of the roosters will be issued a summons for peace disturbance.
A business on Court Square reported an individual for theft. The case will be transferred to the Detective Division.
Officers responded to Saint Louis for a death investigation. The matter is considered closed.
Officers were dispatched to Olden for a juvenile in possession of a THC vaping product. The case is under investigation.
Charges are being sought for a theft that occurred on Preacher Roe Blvd.
December 10
Cpl. Stuart took a report of property damage. Charges are being sought.
Officers took a report of stealing and filed it with the Howell County Prosecutor.
Officers responded to Holiday Lane in reference to an assault on a juvenile.
Officers assisted South Howell Ambulance with an emotionally upset individual.
December 11
Officers took a report of stealing on Preacher Roe Blvd. They issued a summons and the individual released from the scene.