Carthage man cited for DWI after driving off embankment into Dry Fork River with 3 and 4-year-olds in car

A Carthage man was cited for driving while intoxicated after three people were injured in a one-vehicle accident 9 p.m. Sunday on County Road 120 four miles north of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2010 Hyundai Accent driven by Dakota D. Crews, 26, Carthage, ran off the right side of the roadway, down an embankment and overturned into Dry Fork River.

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Crews and two passengers, a 3-year-old boy and a 4-year-old boy, were treated for minor injuries at Mercy Joplin.

The Patrol report indicates the driver and both passengers were wearing safety devices.

 

Carthage woman injured in 3-vehicle accident on 96

A Carthage woman was injured in a three-vehicle accident 2:55 p.m. today on MO 96 eight-tenths of a mile east of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2004 Dodge 1500 driven by Steven D. Holder, 48, LaRussell, and a 2018 Ford Focus driven by Addison M. Nichols, 19, Carthage, were slowing for a vehicle ahead that was making a left turn when a 2007 Toyota Camry driven by Michael Y. Rodas-Gomez, 26, Carthage, struck the rear of the Nichols vehicle, which struck the Holder vehicle.

Nichols was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Carthage.

 

Stark City man dead after car-motorcycle collision on 86

(Note: The post originally incorrectly stated that the motorcycle pulled in front of the car. My apologies for the error.)

A Stark City man was killed in a two-vehicle accident 3:53 p.m. today on MO 86 two miles south of Granby.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Melissa K. Rodriguez, 48, Mount Vernon, attempted to make a left turn in front of a 2009 Suzuki Boulevard motorcycle driven by James R Stuart, 71, Stark City, and struck the motorcycle.

Newton County Coroner Jerry Deems pronounced Stuart dead at the scene.

The fatality was the 88th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D. 

Highway Patrol Arrests October 13-14

Seth H. Stovall, 29, Springfield, felony tampering with a motor vehicle

Daniel L. Caddick, 39, Monett, possession of drug paraphernalia (methamphetamine)

Dakota D. Crews, 26, Carthage, driving while intoxicated

Gloria F. Thompson, 51, Elkins, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated, lane violation, consumed alcoholic beverage while driving

Brandon M. Hargrave, 24, Springfield, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident, failed to maintain financial responsibility

 

Joplin City Council schedules Council in the Park events

(From the City of Joplin)

Do you have questions or concerns about how your municipal government works? Want a chance to meet your council members? Have an idea you’d like them to consider?

Please join us for Council in the Park. This is not a formal meeting of the council, there is no agenda, and no items will be voted on. Up to three council members will be present at each of these Council in the Park events over the next year, to avoid having a quorum of council present, as no official city business will be decided during these events.

The first one will be held at Ewert Park on Monday, October 14, from 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Mark your calendar for 2025.

Monday, October 14, 2024: Ewert Park

Monday, January 13, 2025: Joplin History & Mineral Museum

Monday, April 15, 2025: Joplin Athletic Complex

Monday, July 14, 2025: Cunningham Park

These events provide Council members a chance to meet and engage with the public to answer questions, listen to ideas, and address concerns. We’re eager to hear from you!

Highway Patrol Arrests October 12-13

Cecilio Hernandez Velasco, 24, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, lane violation, no driver's license, no insurance

Muriel N. Minner, 27, Walnut Grove, driving while intoxicated

Sarah E. Tomblin, 61, Taneyville, felony possession of a controlled substance- opioids, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, felony possession of drug paraphernalia

Dean L. Young, 52, Taneyville, felony driving while intoxicated, felony driving while revoked

Deaundre R. Wilson, 39, Kansas City, protection order violation

Anderson A. Perez Rios, 23, Clive, Iowa, speeding, no driver's license

Angel R. Alvarez-Velazquez, 34, Marshfield, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of road

 

Newton County Commission Schedule

 

Monday, October 14, 2024

Office closed in observance of Columbus Day.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

8:00 am Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive,and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff, as well as Citizens seeking information.

9:00 am Officeholder Meeting

1:00 pm AAA- Area Agency on Aging, Joplin

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

8:00 am Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff, as well as Citizens seeking information.

11:00 am Higginbotham HR Meeting

2:00 pm EFT - Environmental Taskforce Meeting, Joplin

Thursday, October 17, 2024

8:00 am Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff, as well as Citizens seeking information.

8:30 am Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Neosho

9:30 am Higginbotham HR Services Meeting online

10:00 am Meeting with State Rep. Dirk Deaton re: proposed landfill in Granby

10:30 am Newton County Business Meeting

Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 10-10-24, 1:30pm (RSMo 610.020)