On April 28, 2023, investigators with West Plains Police Department arrested Dustin Jewell of West Plains for numerous catalytic converter thefts over several months. A search warrant was served at Jewell’s residence, and several items of stolen property were located.
Jewell faces three counts of stealing catalytic converters, one count of 1st-degree property damage, and one count of stealing a motor vehicle. Jewell Is being held in Howell County Jail on a $15,000 bond. Additional charges for Jewell are expected, according to authorities.
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