9-2-22 - Travis Whiteeagle, male, 40. Arrested for (1) Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, (2) Possession of Marijuana, (3) Speeding, (4) No Drivers License. Processed and released. 9-2-22 - Hursel Brown, male, 51 of Anchorage, AK. Arrested for (1) Felony Driving While Intoxicated - Alcohol Persistent Offender (2) Careless and Imprudent Driving Resulting in a Crash. Processed and released. 9-2-22 - Samantha Hoyt, 27, female, of Mansfield, MO. Arrested for (1) Driving While Intoxicated, (2) Failure to Drive on the Right Half of the Roadway. Held in Wright County Jail on a 12hr hold. 9-3-22 - Kenneth Atkins, male, 64 of Lesterville, MO. Arrested for (1) Driving While Intoxicated, (2) No Seatbelt. Cited and released. 9-3-22 - Charles White, male, 61 of Gainesville, MO. Arrested on an Ozark County Warrant and driving while revoked. Held in the Ozark County Jail. 9-3-22 - Bo Matney, male, 24 of Mansfield, MO. Arrested for (1) Misdemeanor Stealing, (2) Operating Motor Vehicle Emitti
According to a release from the West Plains Police Department, around 8:17 Thursday morning, authorities were notified of the theft of a truck that occurred
From left to right, Detective Neuschwander, Sergeant Romans, Sergeant Brauer, victim, Lieutenant Bunch, Officer Whitsell (in the back), and Detention Officer
West Plains, Mo. - As Christmas quickly approaches, people will be making plans to travel near or far for their celebrations. The West Plains Police Department would like to share some tips to help everyone traveling have a safe and secure Christmas while they are visiting family and loved ones. Make sure your vehicles are secured and all valuables are either taken out of your vehicle or hidden out of sight. If you are going to be away from your residence, make sure it is secure. Lock all doors, windows, and even the doggy door. For those traveling out of town, ask a neighbor or trusted friend to check on your residence while you're away. The Police Department can also provide extra patrols for your neighborhood. It is also a good practice not to overly advertise when you will be leaving and how long you will be gone on social media. Turn on exterior lights as a deterrent to would-be thieves. As usual, officers will be on patrol twenty-four hours a day, every day. If you would lik