Howell County Sheriff's Office

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๐‘บ๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’Š๐’‡๐’‡๐’”' ๐’‚๐’“๐’† ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’๐’๐’…๐’†๐’”๐’• ๐‘ท๐’“๐’๐’‡๐’†๐’”๐’”๐’Š๐’๐’๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ณ๐’‚๐’˜ ๐‘ฌ๐’๐’‡๐’๐’“๐’„๐’†๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’• ๐‘บ๐’†๐’“๐’—๐’Š๐’„๐’† ๐’Š๐’ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ผ๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’†๐’… ๐‘บ๐’•๐’‚๐’•๐’†๐’” ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐’‚ ๐’๐’†๐’ˆ๐’‚๐’„๐’š ๐’…๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’ƒ๐’‚๐’„๐’Œ ๐’•๐’ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’.

๐‘จ๐’” ๐’‚ ๐‘ณ๐’‚๐’˜ ๐‘ฌ๐’๐’‡๐’๐’“๐’„๐’†๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’• ๐’๐’“๐’ˆ๐’‚๐’๐’Š๐’›๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’, ๐’˜๐’† ๐’‘๐’“๐’๐’—๐’Š๐’…๐’† ๐’„๐’๐’Ž๐’Ž๐’–๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’š ๐’‘๐’๐’๐’Š๐’„๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’Š๐’ ๐’‚ ๐’ˆ๐’†๐’๐’ˆ๐’“๐’‚๐’‘๐’‰๐’Š๐’„๐’‚๐’ ๐’‚๐’“๐’†๐’‚ ๐’๐’‡ 928 ๐’”๐’’๐’–๐’‚๐’“๐’† ๐’Ž๐’Š๐’๐’†๐’” ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐’๐’๐’† ๐‘บ๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’Š๐’‡๐’‡โ€™๐’” ๐‘ถ๐’‡๐’‡๐’Š๐’„๐’† ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐’•๐’˜๐’ ๐‘บ๐’–๐’ƒ๐’”๐’•๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’๐’” ๐’”๐’†๐’“๐’—๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’‚ ๐’‘๐’๐’‘๐’–๐’๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ ๐’๐’‡ 40,631 ๐’„๐’Š๐’•๐’Š๐’›๐’†๐’๐’”.
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๐“๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐š๐œ๐ž๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐ฉ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’/๐Ÿ• ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐š ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐จ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ. ๐ˆ๐Ÿ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ก๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐š๐ง ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ฒ, ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐ž ๐๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ๐Ÿ.

A Special Day at the Howell County Sheriffโ€™s OfficeThe Howell County Sheriffโ€™s Office is incredibly grateful for the inv...
09/29/2026

A Special Day at the Howell County Sheriffโ€™s Office

The Howell County Sheriffโ€™s Office is incredibly grateful for the involvement and support of our community. We are blessed to have representatives from several local churches and religious organizations who faithfully visit our inmates, offering encouragement, hope, and the message of the Gospel.

When these dedicated members of our community learned that several inmates had expressed a desire to be baptized, they came together to make it possible.

Today, five men were baptized at the Howell County Sheriffโ€™s Office.
What a powerful reminder that faith, hope, and second chances can reach people wherever they are. We are thankful for the churches, pastors, ministers, volunteers, and community members who give their time and hearts to serve others.

Please join us in celebrating these five men as they took this meaningful step in their faith journey. We are grateful to everyone who helped make today possible.

Please join us in welcoming Deputy Andrew Edwards to the Howell County Sheriffโ€™s Office!Deputy Edwards previously served...
09/29/2026

Please join us in welcoming Deputy Andrew Edwards to the Howell County Sheriffโ€™s Office!

Deputy Edwards previously served in Texas County and was sworn in today by the Honorable Judge Steven Privette.

Welcome to the team, Deputy Edwards!

**PRISON TRANSPORT**Two offenders were transported to prison on Wednesday 09-23-2026, with both going to the Fulton Rece...
09/29/2026

**PRISON TRANSPORT**
Two offenders were transported to prison on Wednesday 09-23-2026, with both going to the Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center.

Jason Emmel for a parole return due to revocation.

Gregory Riley SENTENCE: 7 Years MDOC for probation revocation for Dist/Del/Manf/Produce Or Attempt To Or Possess W/Intent To Dist/Del/Manf/Produce A Controlled Substance (Felony B)

Howell County Sheriffโ€™s Office Crisis Intervention Specialist Cody Voyles recently attended a week-long Crisis Negotiati...
09/29/2026

Howell County Sheriffโ€™s Office Crisis Intervention Specialist Cody Voyles recently attended a week-long Crisis Negotiation Course to strengthen his skills in communication, de-escalation, and responding to people in crisis.

Crisis negotiation training focuses on listening, building rapport, recognizing signs of distress, and using communication to slow down a rapidly changing situation. These skills can help responders connect with someone in crisis, gather information, and work toward a safer resolution.

Continuing this training strengthens our ability to respond to challenging calls throughout Howell County.

We would like to give a special thank you to the Veterans Intervention Team in West Plains (VIT), who sponsored his training.

๐Ÿšจ Jury Duty Scam AlertScammers are calling residents in Howell County today and claiming they will be arrested for missi...
09/28/2026

๐Ÿšจ Jury Duty Scam Alert

Scammers are calling residents in Howell County today and claiming they will be arrested for missing jury duty. Some scammers are using the name of Captain Rick Fox to make the call sound legitimate. Captain Fox does work here at the Howell County Sheriff's Office, but he is not making these calls. Also, the courts will not call to threaten arrest for missing jury duty.

If you receive a call like this, hang up. Do not send money, share personal information, or follow instructions from the caller. If you are concerned about a jury summons, contact the court directly. You can also call the Howell County Sheriff's Office at 417-256-2544 if you are not sure about a scam.

Please share this warning with family and friends.

On September 27, 2026, deputies with the Howell County Sheriffโ€™s Office and a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper resp...
09/28/2026

On September 27, 2026, deputies with the Howell County Sheriffโ€™s Office and a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper responded to a residence on Post Oak Drive in Willow Springs to arrest Dayton Terril-Austin on outstanding warrants.

Terril-Austin had an active Howell County warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance, as well as an active Missouri Department of Corrections Probation and Parole warrant for Parole Absconder.

Upon arrival, a female exited the residence, turned and spoke to someone inside, and then locked the door behind her. Deputies made numerous announcements and gave Terril-Austin instructions to exit the residence, but he refused to do so.

Due to information that Terril-Austin was in possession of, or had access to, a fi***rm, deputies established a perimeter and requested additional assistance. The Howell County SWAT Team responded and continued efforts to have Terril-Austin exit the residence.

During the incident, SWAT deployed a drone inside the residence, along with a Noise Flash Diversion Device, CS gas, and K9 Flash.

K9 Flash located Terril-Austin inside the residence, where he was found encased in a sleeping bag. After being located, Terril-Austin immediately surrendered to deputies. He was taken into custody and transported to the Howell County Sheriffโ€™s Office without further incident.

Sheriff Matt Roberts said, โ€œI am proud of the way our deputies and SWAT team handled this situation. They showed patience and professionalism throughout the incident and used the resources available to them to bring a potentially dangerous situation to a safe conclusion. I also want to recognize the work of K9 Flash and his handler, Corporal Gordon. Their training and teamwork made a difference in locating this individual and getting him into custody safely.

Additional charges resulting from this incident will be referred to the Howell County Prosecutorโ€™s Office.

Any charge is an allegation. Terril-Austin is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

๐ŸŽƒ Spooktacular Sensory Saturday! ๐Ÿ‘ปJoin Childrenโ€™s Behavioral Services on Saturday, October 24th from 9:00 AMโ€“2:00 PM for...
09/25/2026

๐ŸŽƒ Spooktacular Sensory Saturday! ๐Ÿ‘ป

Join Childrenโ€™s Behavioral Services on Saturday, October 24th from 9:00 AMโ€“2:00 PM for a fun, family-friendly Halloween event! Address 205 East Trish Knight St. STE 201 West Plains

Enjoy sensory activities, family-friendly costumes, Halloween fun, food vendors, and more! ๐Ÿฌ๐ŸŽƒ

Bring the family out for a spooktacular day of fun! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿงก

๐Ÿš— TRAFFIC TIP TUESDAY: Is Your Childโ€™s Car Seat Installed Correctly?Car crashes are a leading cause of death for childre...
09/22/2026

๐Ÿš— TRAFFIC TIP TUESDAY: Is Your Childโ€™s Car Seat Installed Correctly?

Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1โ€“13. A properly installed car seat, booster seat, or seat belt can make a lifesaving difference.

During National Child Passenger Safety Week, September 20โ€“26, 2026, free Car Seat Check Events are being held throughout southeast and south-central Missouri.

Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will:

Check whether your car seat is installed correctly.
Review harness, seat belt, LATCH, and tether use
Check expiration dates and recalls
Discuss second-hand car seat concerns
Help ensure your child is riding safely

Inspections are FREE and generally take about 30 minutes.

Quick safety reminders:

๐Ÿ”น Everyone should buckle up on every trip.
๐Ÿ”น Children under age 13 should ride in the back seat.
๐Ÿ”น Never leave a child alone in a vehicleโ€”even for one minute.
๐Ÿ”น A loose harness or improperly secured seat may not protect your child during a crash.

Help us ensure every child is properly restrained. Find a car seat inspection location near you:

https://www.savemolives.com/mcrs/Child-Passenger-Safety-Seat-Check-Locations
THERE IS ONE TOMORROW IN WEST PLAINS AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
DATE : Sept. 23, 2026 TIME: 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
ADDRESS: 180 Kentucky St., West Plains, MO PHONE: (417) 256-7078

Every ride. Every child. Buckled correctly.

09/17/2026

โš ๏ธ SCAM ALERT- LAW ENFORCEMENT IMPERSONATION โš ๏ธ

We have received multiple calls from concerned citizens about a scam caller who is reportedly posing as Sergeant Travis Weaver with the Howell County Sheriffโ€™s Office.

The scammer is telling people that they have jury duty or another legal responsibility and claiming that there is a problem with their compliance. These claims are not true. The caller may use the threat of arrest, fines, or other legal consequences to pressure the person into taking immediate action or providing money or personal information.

โ—๏ธNEVER provide money, gift cards, banking information, Social Security numbers, or other personal information to the caller.โ—๏ธ

If you receive a suspicious call:

- Hang up and do not engage with the caller.
- Do not call back using a number provided by the caller.
- Contact the Howell County Sheriffโ€™s Office directly via our official phone number at 417-256-2544.
- If you believe you have been targeted or lost money, report the scam to the appropriate authorities.

**Law enforcement will NEVER require you to make immediate payments over the phone to avoid arrest for a supposed jury-duty or legal violation.**

Please share this warning with your family, friends, and neighbors. A simple share could help prevent someone from becoming a victim. ๐Ÿšจ

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