A West Plains man is facing multiple felony charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a stolen firearm, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia, according to a probable cause statement filed in Howell County.
Police say Robert Lynn Halfacre was stopped on March 13, 2026, for an inoperable driver’s side brake light and a license plate that did not match the vehicle. During the stop, Halfacre reportedly informed officers he had a weapon and handed over a .22LR revolver, which officers later learned had been reported stolen out of Cabool.
A probable cause search of the vehicle uncovered a plastic baggie containing 1.6 grams of crystallized rocks that tested positive for methamphetamine, along with another baggie containing 0.5 grams of methamphetamine. Officers also reported finding a glass smoking device, a digital scale that tested positive for methamphetamine residue, several small baggies, and five used syringes.
Halfacre was taken into custody on a 24‑hour hold. Prosecutors have charged him with Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Possessing a Weapon and a Felony Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance. His bond is $25,000.
