Willow Springs Police Department

Citations

February 18

Ashley Tyner, Willow Springs, domestic assault, fourth degree, first or second offense

February 19

Gaige Moss, Mountain Home, Ark., stop sign violation

Louise Pettibone, Bolivar, exceeded posted speed limit by 16 to 19 mph

February 20

Antonio Armbula, Memphis, Tenn., exceeded posted speed limit by 11 to 15 mph

Michael Wilson, West Plains, stop sign violation

Donald Neal, address undisclosed, exceeded posted speed limit by 11 to 15 mph

Susan Foster, Rogersville, stop sign violation

February 21

Donald Jones, Birch Tree, failure to register vehicle, operated motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility 

February 23

Amber Wilson, Cabool, failure to register vehicle

Christopher Marquez, Cabool, no proof of insurance

Nicole Stutzman, Willow Springs, failure to register vehicle

Christopher Jackson, Mountain Grove, failure to register vehicle

Kevin Taylor, Rogersville, stop sign violation and no proof of insurance

February 24

Chelsea Kuhlman, West Plains, operate a vehicle without a valid license

Leonard Beason, Willow Springs, operate a vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility

Janet Longo-Pederson, Willow Springs, failure to register vehicle

 

 

Calls for Service

February 19

A man came into the police station to file a complaint that a younger man came near his home and pulled a knife on him and his son. 

February 21

Officer Paden Turnbull met with an individual who wanted to report some messages he received from another party indicating the party had been assaulted. The reporting individual requested a wellbeing check if the party could be located. 

Sergeant Mike Huffman responded to a request for a wellbeing check. When contact was attempted, the subject was found deceased. 

The department was requested to make contact with a caller regarding a child custody matter. Neither of the parties involved resided within city limits. The caller was referred to Howell County Sheriff’s Office. 

Officer John Thomas responded to a 911 dispatch call regarding a man who had fallen and injured his head and arm. The officer spoke to the man who reported that he fell at a residence on Fourth St. and had walked to Casey’s to call 911. He was transported from the scene by ambulance for medical treatment. 

Officer Thomas responded to a residence on Third St. for a report of a subject with a self-inflicted knife wound. The subject was taken from the scene by an ambulance for medical treatment. 

February 22

Assistant Chief Wes Ellison made contact with a man who had been advised by police that he could not carry a sword in city limits. The man felt this prohibition was in violation of his Second Amendment rights. Asst. Chief Ellison advised him that he could carry his sword so long as it was not displayed in a threatening manner. 

A caller requested to be contacted regarding a complaint about an employee. 

Asst. Chief Ellison responded to a motor vehicle accident. The subject was loading his vehicle and accidentally knocked it out of gear. The vehicle rolled and continued across the street. It struck the neighbor’s vehicle. The subject was injured when the open door struck him. 

Sgt. Huffman responded to an alarm at Westwood Rural Health Clinic. The building was secure. Contact was made with an employee. 

Officer Thomas met with a woman in the parking lot of the police station. She was banging on the door of the station and looked visibly upset. The officer called for an ambulance, but the woman refused medical treatment. She was transported from the scene by a relative. 

February 23

Asst. Chief Ellison investigated an abandoned vehicle on the Highway 60 westbound onramp at Industrial Dr.

Asst. Chief Ellison responded to a business address on East Main St. A woman was sitting outside in violation of an ex parte order. She was not to be within 300 feet of the address. The subject sat in the vehicle while her mother went inside to collect her belongings. 

Officer Thomas responded to a 911 call from a woman who reported that her son received graphic images from a known individual. The individual fled from the scene on foot. Officer Thomas searched the area, but did not locate the subject. Investigation continues. 

Sgt. Huffman checked on a vehicle at Tractor Supply. It was broken down and was waiting to be towed. 

Officer Thomas responded to a 911 call regarding a fight on Fourth St. The officer made contact with a man who had blood on his face and hands. The subject refused both medical care and to press charges. 

February 24

Officer Corey Clark investigated a suspicious vehicle at a commercial address on West Main St. Nothing was amiss and no action was taken. 

Officer Ben Bishop responded to McDonald’s for a report of a man in the lobby who refused to leave after being asked several times. 

Officer Thomas made contact with a man walking near the 400 block of West Main. The man was homeless but refused information about local homeless shelters. The subject had no active warrants and no further action was taken. 

Officer Thomas removed a deer from the eastbound lane of E. Main St.