On 12/31/2020, Officers responded to Ozarks Healthcare for a report of a female who had been assaulted by her boyfriend who was later identified to be 45 year old Darren L. Break of West Plains. During the altercation, the victim told officers a firearm was discharged.
Officers attempted multiple times to make contact with Break at the residence and, due to the nature of the assault and a firearm allegedly being involved, the West Plains/Howell County S.W.A.T. Team was activated. Entry was made to the residence and it was discovered Break was not present.
As of 11:16 AM in 01/01/2021, the whereabouts of Break are unknown. Break is still considered armed and dangerous. We ask community members not to make contact or attempt to apprehend Break.
If anyone has information on his whereabouts, they are urged to contact the West Plains Police Department at 417-256-2244 or at crimetips@westplains.net. Information can be placed anonymously.
The photograph of Break is the most available and is from 2011. Break is believed to have red-ish and gray facial hair and has tattoos on his right and left inner forearms. Photograph was provided by the Oregon County Sheriff’s Office.
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