Three Joplin residents, including baby, injured in crash into concrete wall

Three Joplin residents were injured in a one-vehicle accident 8:15 a.m. today on I-49 100 feet north of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2003 Ford Expedition driven by a 32-year-old Joplin woman struck a concrete wall after she lost control of the vehicle.

The woman, a 13-year-old boy and a baby boy were treated for minor injuries at Mercy Carthage.

Highway Patrol Arrests May 23-24

Jonah B. Haynes, 24, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, no insurance, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Demontae J. Reese, 32, Kansas City, felony tampering with a motor vehicle, driving while intoxicated, no insurance, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, possession of drug paraphernalia, no seat belt

George V. Johnson, 32, Bolivar, felony driving while intoxicated, speeding, no valid license

Joyce E. Stanley, 75, Topeka, Kansas, driving while intoxicated

Jeremy S. Wasson, 48, Forsyth, speeding, no insurance, failure to obey lawful order, resisting arrest

 

Attempted murder-suicide investigated in McDonald County

 

(From the McDonald County Sheriff's Office)

An attempted murder-suicide is under investigation in McDonald County.

McDonald County Sheriff Robert Evenson says the incident began on Pine Tree Drive in the southeast portion of the county. Shortly before noon, a domestic disturbance was called in and the first deputy had arrived and was approaching the door to make contact when the officer heard gunfire from within the house, prompting the deputy to take cover until another deputy could arrive on scene.

Officials say the residence the deputies were called to is a Pineville address near Powell, north of Pea Ridge, Arkansas—occupied by two people—a husband and wife. 

Sheriff Evenson says the woman of the house was wounded from a gunshot but able to crawl to the door where deputies were able to assist her and enter the house to secure her husband, who suffered a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The injured wife was found to have been shot in the abdomen and was transported by helicopter to a trauma center. Officials say the wife was alert at the time of their arrival and is now expected to make a full recovery.

Officials confirm detectives processed the crime scene and completed their work around 4 p.m. Thursday.

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McDonald County Sheriff's Office warns of jury duty scam

(From the McDonald County Sheriff's Office)

Recently some of our residents have been received telephone calls saying that they have missed jury duty and that they have to pay a certain amount of money to keep from going to jail.

 
If you get one of these calls, hang up on the caller immediately and do not provide any of your personal information or make any payments.

 

 
Also, remember that McDonald County Courts do not accept payment in the form of gift cards.

 
Please never give personal information or payment via telephone to anyone who has called you! If you think it could be a legitimate debt you owe, ask for the person's name, number and extension number, then look up the phone number yourself and call them back, don't rely on your caller ID, as telephone numbers can be spoofed.

Joplin Police Department, Joplin Schools sponsoring Kids Academy

 

CPR training available through Joplin Health Department

(From the Joplin Health Department)

Doctors have stated that administering CPR outside the hospital can save thousands of lives annually, but about half of Americans say they don't know how to do it. To help area residents, CPR training is now available through the Joplin Health Department.

Three CPR classes are offered on a rotating basis each month to help citizens at all skill levels:

Friends and Family® CPR is a great class for new parents, grandparents, babysitters, and others.

AHA HeartCode® BLS Skills Checkoff is the hands-on skills session check-off to complete the certification for HeartCode® BLS.

 
AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED course trains participants to give CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner.

Upcoming classes include:

Heartsaver – May 28, June 4, July 2, or July 23

BLS Checkoff – June 4, June 25, July 16, or July 23

Friends and Family – June 25, July 9, or July 30.

Visit the Health Department page of the City’s website, joplinmo.org, for times and to register. Preregistration and pre-payment are required to attend any of these classes. Citizens can also call the Health Department at 417-623-6122, ext. 1258 for more information.

Portion of Murphy Boulevard closed for weekend

(From the City of Joplin)

Murphy Boulevard from Pool Street to N. Landreth Avenue is closed through Monday evening. This closure ensures a safe environment for attendees of the Silver Sage Renaissance Festival at Landreth Park this weekend.

Detours will take drivers east of the park to go around the park. To avoid congestion, drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes during this time. Festival attendees can access the parking entrance on the east side of the park as well.

The City appreciates your cooperation and patience.