West Plains, MO. – The Howell County Sheriff’s Office announced yesterday the transport of five prisoners. The report can be read below.
On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, the Howell County Sheriff’s Office will transport five (5) offenders to the Missouri Department of Corrections (MDOC) following court proceedings and sentencing.
Four (4) male offenders were transported to the Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center, while one (1) female offender was transported to the Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Vandalia, Missouri.
Case Number: 25AL-CR01241-01 Count 1: Assault 1st Degree or Attempt – Serious Physical Injury or Special Victim (Class A Felony)
Sentenced to 20 years in MDOC.
Count 10: Aggravated Fleeing a Stop or Detention – Causes Physical Injury (Class B Felony) Sentenced to 10 years in MDOC. Sentences are to run concurrently.
Case Number: 25AL-CR00740-01
Charge: Failure to Register as a Sex Offender Pursuant to Sections 589.400–589.425 (Class E Felony).Sentence: 3 years in MDOC, concurrent with the sentence currently being served in a Clay County case. Status: Writ return to MDOC.
Case Number: 25AL-CR00285-01 Charge: DWI – Physical Injury (Class E Felony). Disposition: Probation revoked. Sentence: 3 years in MDOC.
Case Number: 25AL-CR01214-01Charge: Burglary 1st Degree (Class B Felony).Sentence: 8 years in MDOC, concurrent with any other sentences.
Case Number: 25AL-CR00892-01Charge: DWI – Physical Injury (Class E Felony).Sentence: 3 years in MDOC.
Court Recommendation: Placement in the 120-Day Program pursuant to RSMo § 559.115.
The Howell County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to carrying out court-ordered responsibilities and ensuring the safe and secure transportation of offenders to state correctional facilities.




