West Plains Police Department

Arrests

October 28

Jeffery W Keller, 62, failure to appear, illegal burning

Shana Lynn Collins, 39, failure to appear (six counts), possess drug paraphernalia

Dustin Lawrence Collins, 43, failure to appear

Jennifer Shriver, 49, burglary – second degree

Joshua Allen Brown, 49, domestic assault – second degree

Charles E Myers, 48, failure to appear

October 29

Tiffany Dawn Dusenbury, 39, protective custody

October 31

Paul A Vincent, 36, violation of order of protection for adult - 1st offense 

November 2

Dean Lynn Lutz, 28, driving with alcohol or drug intoxication - persistent offender 

Daniel James Johnson, 40, protective custody

 

Calls for Service

October 28

Officer Austin Deshazo arrested one individual on an outstanding warrant.

Officer Ivie Powell responded to Aid Avenue in reference to a wellbeing check. He contacted the individual by phone and they related they were fine. 

Officer Dobbs took a report of property damage. A juvenile referral and probable cause statement will be forwarded to the Howell County Juvenile Office.

Officer Powell arrested one individual on an outstanding warrant.

Officer Conner Burnes received a report of a juvenile with nicotine products. This case will be sent to the Juvenile Office. 

Officer Deshazo responded to a business on Lanton Road for a report of a domestic incident. He arrested one individual for assault.

Officer Powell arrested on individual on Porter Wagoner Blvd on an outstanding warrant.

Officer Robert Shell responded to a call of a possible burglary on Christopher Street. He arrested one subject. Charges will be forwarded to the Howell County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review. 

Officer Shell responded to an auto accident with a vehicle leaving the scene near US Highway 63 and Preacher Roe Blvd.

Officer Jerry Mingus arrested one individual for an outstanding warrant.

October 29

While conducting business security checks, officers located an open door on Preacher Roe Blvd. They found no signs of foul play.

Officer Deshazo received notice of a potential domestic violence incident that occurred on October 28th. Investigation revealed a juvenile suspect. They placed the juvenile on 96 hour mental evaluation hold and this case will be referred to the Howell County Juvenile Division for review. 

The HSI-Springfield (MO) and the Springfield Police Department served a residential search warrant on E. McDaniel Street in Springfield concerning the sexual exploitation of children. They took one person into custody on unrelated charges. Additional charges are pending the completion of digital forensic examinations on seized devices. 

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force and the Springfield Police Department served a residential search warrant on W. Hovey Street in Springfield concerning the sexual exploitation of children. Charges are pending the completion of digital forensics for seized items. 

Officer Brent Keepes responded to the area of Joe Jones for an individual walking in the roadway and screaming. They found the individual intoxicated and placed them on a 12 hour protective custody hold.

Cpl. Thomas Manning spoke to an individual regarding a trespassing issue.

Cpl. Manning responded to McFarland Dr. for a requested wellbeing check. Officers located a deceased male and completed a death investigation. 

Officer Kerley took a report of a lost or stolen purse from an individual at Walmart.

October 30

Officer Gill responded to Jackson Street for a disturbance in progress. Investigation determined an individual assaulted by another. Charges are being forwarded to the Howell County Prosecutor's Office for review.

Officer Deshazo took a report of a burglary from a vehicle while parked at a business. This case is considered open pending positive identification of a suspect. 

October 31

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force received two Cyber Tip Reports, indicating that Discord, Inc. discovered online message exchanges concerning the enticement of children for sexual acts. The child victim(s) are believed to reside in the Mountain Grove area. 

Cpl. Brandon Stephens arrested one individual on an active warrant out of Ozark County.

Officer Kerley spoke to an individual reporting an altered check. This case will be forwarded to the West Plains Detective Division for assistance in identifying a possible suspect.

Officer Kerley responded to Porter Wagoner to investigate a disturbance. He arrested and transported and individual to the West Plains City Jail for a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. 

November 1

Officer Daiman Meyer responded to Seventh Street and spoke to an intoxicated individual. Investigation determined the individual touched a subject in a sexual manner. They placed the individual under arrest and transferred them to Ozarks Healthcare for further treatment. This case will be closed due to an uncooperative victim. 

Cpl. Stephens responded to Lanton Road for a report of a juvenile bitten by a dog running at large. They located owner of the dog issued multiple citations for animal violations. They also placed the dog on a ten-day quarantine at the Animal Control Facility. 

Officer Nathaniel Siegrist responded to Johnson St for a property damage report. 

Officer Mingus responded to Kentucky Ave. for a report of stealing. Investigation revealed multiple items taken and officers obtained video footage of the possible suspect. This case remains open for further investigation. 

Officer Kerley arrested one individual from Broadway for an outstanding warrant.

Officer Siegrist responded to Crestwood for a verbal disturbance.

November 2

Officer Deshazo responded to the area of East Maple Street and Hill Street for a report of an accident where the suspect left the scene. Officers later identified a suspect. The report will be considered inactive pending lab results. 

Officer Siegrist responded to East Davis for a disturbance. They placed one individual into protective custody.

Officer Siegrist responded to Mid South Auto Sales for a report of stealing. This case will be open pending further investigation. 

November 3

Officer Deshazo responded to Walnut Street for a report of a stolen vehicle. Investigation discovered a stolen vehicle recovered in another jurisdiction. The report shall be considered open pending further investigation. 

Cpl. Manning took a report from Lynn St of harassment. 

Officer Shell responded to Grace Ave for a report of a disturbance. 

Officer Mingus received a report from Sixth Street regarding a domestic incident.

Cpl. Manning responded to Gibson St. in reference to a suspect pulling a firearm on a juvenile. The victim did not wish to pursue charges at this time.

Officer Mingus took a report from Amy St regarding the broken window in a vehicle.