West Plains, MO. – The Howell County Sheriff’s Office has reported on an arrest that took place on July 3rd which led to an arrest for fleeing and driving while intoxicated.
The statement that was released about this arrest can be read below.
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In the early morning hours of July 3, 2025, a suspect was taken into custody following a pursuit initiated after the driver failed to yield during an attempted traffic stop on State Route 14.
At approximately 2:30 a.m., Deputy Kory M. Taylor of the Howell County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle operating in a careless and imprudent manner. The driver failed to stop, accelerated away, and led the deputy on a brief pursuit reaching speeds of up to 90 miles per hour.
The suspect, later identified as Jerry Croney, brought the vehicle to a stop on County Road 4410. Upon contact, Deputy Taylor detected signs of intoxication, including the odor of alcohol and the presence of multiple containers of American Honey whiskey inside the vehicle. Croney admitted to consuming alcohol earlier in the day and subsequently consented to a blood test after failing to complete a breath test roadside.
Croney was transported to Ozarks Healthcare for a blood draw and later booked at the Howell County Adult Detention Center. During the booking process, Croney became increasingly uncooperative and began threatening law enforcement officers.
Jerry Croney was booked at the Howell County Jail and released on a $10,000 bond. He was charged with Felony D Aggravated Fleeing a stop or detention and the Class B Misdemeanor of Driving while Intoxicated.
Sheriff Matt Roberts reminds the public:
“Our deputies work diligently to remove impaired drivers from the roadways to ensure public safety. We will continue to take swift action against those who choose to endanger others through reckless and unlawful behavior.”
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