West Plains Police Department

Arrests

December 19

Mark Bachmann, 54, failure to display state license plate, failure to maintain financial responsibility, and driving while revoked

December 20

Stephen Eugene Orr, 51, failure to appear

December 25

Bobby A Flygare, 36, assault-third degree

December 26

Cooper Alan Lee Clayton, 20, failure to appear and trespassing

December 29

Donnell Charles Cason, 28, domestic assault first degree 

Misty Lucas, 40, failure to appear

December 31

Ethan Tyler Bishop, 20, failure to appear and possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana

 

Calls for Service

December 19

Detective Joe Neuschwander assisted another police department with forensic extractions conducted on two cell phones from an investigation. 

Officer Keepes responded to Jackson Street for a disturbance involving juveniles. 

Officer Stephens took a report from an employee at a business on Porter Wagoner Blvd of theft. The case is under investigation.

December 20

Detective Neuschwander assisted Wright County Sheriff’s Department with digital forensics on a cellular device. 

December 21

Corporal Thomas Manning responded to First Street for a report of a hit and run accident. Photos and a report were forwarded to the Detectives Division.

Officer Connor Burnes responded to Parkway Shopping Center for a non-injury vehicle accident.

Corporal Micah McKemie conducted an auto accident investigation at the intersection of Garfield Avenue and Thornburgh Streets. He issues citations. 

Detective Neuschwander assisted Ozark County Sheriff’s Department with digital forensics conducted on a cellular device. 

Corporal McKemie took a report of a disturbance that took place on Webster Avenue. He identified a suspect and issued a citation.

Officer Keepes responded to a business for a report of stealing. A report will be forwarded to the Juvenile Office for possession of liquor by minor.

December 22

Detective Neuschwander assisted Mountain Grove Police Department with requested digital forensics on several devices. The investigation is on-going.

Corporal Manning responded to Lincoln Avenue for a report of a vehicle striking a residence. 

Corporal McKemie responded to a residence on Maple Street in reference to a domestic assault. A juvenile voluntarily went to the hospital for a mental evaluation.

Corporal McKemie responded to North Howell Avenue for a report of an assault. The aggressor agreed to transportation to the hospital for mental evaluation.

December 23

Officer Ivie Powell responded to Mitchell Road in reference to a physical domestic in progress. They arrested the male subject and formal charges are pending.

Corporal McKemie responded to a loud alarm near the college. They discovered that a main line had broken and called the appropriate authority. 

Corporal McKemie responded to Ginger Drive for a disturbance. He found two people in a relationship in a verbal dispute. One party left for the night.

December 24

Officer Barrett responded to Goodhard Drive for a report of an unresponsive person. Medical staff pronounced the subject deceased. No foul play is suspected.

Officer Joel Lovelace responded to Walmart for a report of shoplifting. He issued a citation regarding the incident.

Officer Heuchelin conducted a traffic stop on Eight Street. A K-9 located drug paraphernalia after a search. Off. Heuchelin took the driver into custody.

December 26

Officer Stephens responded to a business on Preacher Roe Blvd for a report of shoplifting. He issued a citation to the suspect. Another person not involved with the shoplifting had warrants out of West Plains Police and Off. Stephens took him into custody.

Officer Keepes responded to State Route K for a report of domestic assault. After investigation officers found they had been called to the residence previously for the same. Charges have been sent to the Howell County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration.

December 27

Officer Lovelace responded to Saint Louis Street for a report of a counterfeit bill. Charges were sent to the Howell County Prosecutor’s Office.

Officer Martin responded to Jennifer Place for a report of a runaway juvenile. He located and returned the juvenile to the parents.

Officer Keepes responded to a business for an alarm. Officers discovered an unsecured door and cleared the building. 

December 28

Sergeant Brandon Romans took a report of damage to a vehicle. The investigation is open.

Officer Martin responded to Preacher Roe Blvd for a report of counterfeit currency. When he confronted the suspect, they fled the scene. 

Officer Jacob Brixey responded to Fifth Street for a possible suicidal person. South Howell EMS transported the subject for mental evaluation. 

Officer Martin responded to Bartley Street for a report of stealing. The report will be forwarded to investigators. 

December 29

Officer Barrett responded to a business on Missouri Avenue for property damage to a fence.

Officer Barrett also responded to another business on Missouri Avenue for property damage to a vehicle. That case is being forwarded to the Detective Division. 

Officer Barrett responded to Lincoln Avenue for a domestic assault. During investigation he learned of a serious injury by physical assault. He arrested the suspect and formal charges are sought. 

Officer Whitley Clark responded to Ozarks Healthcare in regards to a sexual assault. The case is under investigation. 

Officer Stephens responded to a business on Preacher Roe Blvd for a theft. An adult and a juvenile were both arrested for stealing. 

Officer Keepes forwarded a report of theft from a residence on State Route K to the Detective Division.   

Officer Lovelace took a report on Lincoln Avenue for sexual assault. The case is under investigation. 

December 30

Corporal McKemie responded to Burke Avenue for a disturbance. He transported one individual to the hospital for mental evaluation.

Corporal Wesley Stuart responded to a business on Washington Avenue for a report of assault and property damage. He identified a suspect. The investigation is ongoing, and charges will be sought. 

December 31

Officer Chris Siegrist responded to Opal Avenue in reference to a verbal domestic. A report will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor’s Office.

Officer Martin completed a report regarding stealing from Preacher Roe Blvd. He identified a suspect and charges are being sought for stealing and trespassing.

Officer Martin responded to Curry Street for a possible assault. Charges are being sought. 

Officer Heuchelin received a report of stealing on Broadway. A report will be sent to the Juvenile Division for possible charges of possession by a minor and stealing.

Officer Stephens responded to Lanton Road for a report of a subject injuring himself. They transported the person to the hospital for mental evaluation. 

Corporal Stuart responded to a business on US 63 that had struck the building and fled the scene. The case is under investigation. 

January 1

Sergeant Joshua Wichowski responded to a residence on Jackson Street regarding a person having suicidal thoughts. He placed the person on a 96 hour hold for mental evaluation. 

Officer Lovelace took a report on Holiday Lane for a stolen firearm. The case is under investigation.

Officer Heuchelin responded to Porter Wagoner for a report of stealing. The case is forwarded to the Detective Division.