From the Howell County Sheriff’s Department:
On November 25, 2025, an attempted escape from custody at the Howell County Courthouse resulted in the serious injury of a Howell County Deputy and multiple felony charges for two individuals.
At approximately 11:00 AM, Howell County Deputies were conducting routine inmate movement at the Howell County Courthouse on the square in West Plains. During this process, a white Kia van driven by a female later identified as Shyanna Kristen-Marie Anderson, 28, of Fernley NV, was parked near the Howell County Prisoner Transport van.
Inmate Zachary Joseph Castellanos, 22, of South Lake Tahoe, CA, who was secured in handcuffs and ankle shackles, was being escorted by Lieutenant Paul Bradshaw. Castellanos suddenly moved away from other inmates and fled toward the vehicle. Castellanos entered the van’s sliding door, and Lt. Bradshaw immediately engaged him in an attempt to stop the escape.
Anderson then rapidly backed out of the parking space and fled southbound on Aid Avenue with Lt. Bradshaw still partially inside the vehicle. While inside, Lt. Bradshaw issued repeated commands for Anderson to stop. Anderson eventually came to a stop at the intersection of Aid Avenue and John N. Wiles Drive. When Lt. Bradshaw exited and attempted to remove Castellanos from the van, Anderson accelerated again, throwing a Lt Bradshaw to the pavement. Lt. Bradshaw slid across the asphalt and was partially run over by the fleeing vehicle.
Lieutenant Bradshaw sustained serious physical injuries, including a lacerated finger, significant road rash, and a large contusion to the head. He was transported by ambulance to Cox South Hospital in Springfield for further medical treatment.
Deputy Paden Turnbull located the fleeing van and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver disregarded Deputy Turnbull and fled on U.S Highway 63 at a high rate of speed. Additional Deputies from the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and Officers from the West Plains Police Department joined the chase and pursued Anderson and Castellanos as they fled. The pursuit ended at U.S. Highway 63 and Division Drive when Anderson failed to negotiate a turn and drove the vehicle into a ditch. Both suspects were taken into custody without further incident.
Charges:
As a result of this incident, Zachary Joseph Castellanos has been charged with:
Armed Criminal Action
Assault 1st Degree – Serious Physical Injury or Special Victim
Escape or Attempted Escape from Confinement with a Deadly Weapon or Dangerous Instrument
Kidnapping 1st Degree
Resisting Arrest/Detention by Fleeing – Creating Substantial Risk of Injury or Death
Shyanna Anderson has been charged with:
Assault 1st Degree – Serious Physical Injury or Special Victim
Armed Criminal Action
Escape or Attempted Escape from Confinement with a Deadly Weapon, Dangerous Instrument, or by Holding Hostage
Armed Criminal Action
Escape or Attempted Escape from Confinement with a Deadly Weapon, Dangerous Instrument, or by Holding Hostage
Armed Criminal Action
Aiding Escape of Prisoner by Using a Deadly Weapon or Dangerous Instrument
Armed Criminal Action
Kidnapping 1st Degree
Aggravated Fleeing a Stop or Detention – Causing Physical Injury
Armed Criminal Action
Both Castellanos and Anderson are being held in the Howell County Jail on NO BOND.
Commendations:
I would like to recognize the outstanding actions of several Howell County Deputies during this incident.
Lieutenant Paul Bradshaw is to be commended for his decisive action and commitment to public safety, placing himself in harm’s way to prevent the escape of a dangerous inmate.
Deputy Tyler West and Deputy James Crownover are to be commended for their rapid assessment of the situation and their accurate and timely relay of information, including the suspect vehicle description and license plate number.
Deputy Paden Turnbull is to be commended for his attention to detail in locating the suspect vehicle and initiating the pursuit that ultimately led to the apprehension of both suspects.
Thank you to the West Plains Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri Department of Conservation, West Plains Fire Department, and South Howell County Ambulance for their assistance during the incident.
Thank you to the Missouri State Highway Patrol – Troop D, Christian County Sheriff’s Office, Springfield Police Department, and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge – Springfield for their show of support while Lt. Bradshaw was hospitalized.
Finally, I would like to express my gratitude for the professionalism and dedication shown by all involved, and I ask the community to keep Lieutenant Bradshaw in their thoughts and prayers as he continues to recover from his injuries.
Sheriff Matt Roberts
NOTE: A charge is merely an accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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