AVA, Mo. — A woman from Ozark is facing a felony charge after allegedly helping a wanted man avoid arrest earlier this month.
According to a probable cause statement filed by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, 32-year-old Gabriele Lynn Henry is charged with hindering prosecution of a felony after reportedly giving a wanted man, identified as Clayton Landrigan, a ride on October 5, 2025.
Deputy Shane Harden stated that he and Deputy Sam Evans were traveling on State Highway U when they saw a Mercury Mountaineer SUV matching the description of a vehicle that had reportedly fled from the Ozark Police Department. The deputies turned around to conduct a traffic stop, and as they got behind the vehicle, the passenger—later identified as Landrigan—allegedly tried to open the passenger door before the driver turned into a nearby driveway.
Once the SUV stopped, Landrigan got out, jumped a fence, and ran across a field, ignoring orders to stop. Deputies deployed tasers twice, but both attempts were unsuccessful. Landrigan fled into the field while Deputy Evans pursued him on foot.
Deputy Harden detained the driver, identified as Henry, at the scene. After advising her of her Miranda rights, deputies transported Henry to the Douglas County Jail. During an inventory search of the vehicle, deputies reported finding a small bag containing white crystalline residue inside a green zipper bag within a black backpack. The residue field-tested positive for methamphetamine, and an identification card belonging to Landrigan was also found in the same bag.
During an interview, Henry reportedly admitted she knew Landrigan had outstanding warrants but agreed to give him a ride to Springfield. She also acknowledged knowing about the backpack found in the vehicle but claimed she did not have access to it.
Henry was placed on a 24-hour investigative hold and later charged with hindering the prosecution of a felony.
Court records show Henry has a prior arrest from 2013 for resisting or interfering with a felony arrest.
Deputies also noted Landrigan’s extensive criminal history, which includes previous arrests for possession and distribution of controlled substances, resisting arrest, theft, and other offenses dating back to 2013.