Welfare Check Leads to Arrest of Wanted Subject Following Struggle and Foot Pursuit

On July 7, 2025, at approximately 12:32 p.m., Deputy Austin L. Ryan with the Howell County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to conduct a welfare check on two individuals observed inside a parked vehicle at the Hitchin’ Post in Caulfield. The routine call quickly escalated when one of the individuals was confirmed to have an active arrest warrant and attempted to flee, leading to a physical struggle and subsequent arrest.

 

Upon arrival at 12067 State Route 101, Deputy Ryan observed a silver Lexus SUV with two occupants, later identified as Angelia Marsh (driver) and Landon Marsh (passenger). Angelia explained they were experiencing vehicle issues and had been waiting for assistance. Out of concern for the high temperatures, Deputy Ryan offered to transport them to a nearby air-conditioned location.

 

During the encounter, Deputy Ryan recognized Marsh from prior interactions and requested a warrant check. Dispatch confirmed that Marsh had an active warrant for Probation Violation out of Springfield, Missouri. When approached for identification, Marsh falsely identified himself as another individual and became visibly nervous. Deputy Ryan also observed what appeared to be a rifle between Marsh’s legs, partially concealed.

 

After confirming Marsh’s identity through photo comparison, Deputy Ryan attempted to detain him. Marsh resisted, leading to a physical altercation in the parking lot. During the struggle, Marsh attempted to flee, resulting in a brief foot pursuit. Deputy Ryan deployed his department-issued Taser after multiple warnings, successfully subduing Marsh. He was then taken into custody.

 

Following the arrest, Deputy Ryan located five unspent .22 caliber rounds in Marsh’s pocket and retrieved a Marlin .22 caliber rifle loaded with 14 rounds and one spent cartridge from the vehicle. Dispatch later confirmed Marsh is a convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms.

 

EMS responded to the scene to evaluate Marsh for injuries sustained during the taser deployment, including an abrasion to his forehead. Marsh refused medical transport and was released to law enforcement custody.

 

Landon Marsh is currently in custody on an active arrest warrant and now faces additional charges, including Resisting or Interfering with Arrest for a Felony (Class E Felony) and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Class C Felony). Bond for these new charges has been set at $100,000.00.

 

At the time of this incident, Marsh was already out on bond for previous charges stemming from a SWAT callout on April 24, 2025. Deputies were attempting to arrest Marsh on multiple outstanding warrants, including Failure to Appear on charges of Assault in the 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action, Assault in the 3rd Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.