Newton County Sheriff's Office searching for missing teen

(From the Newton County Sheriff's Office)

MISSING PERSON

Matthew Kates was last seen in the area of Gateway Drive and Spurgeon Road, south of Joplin. It is unknown what he is wearing. He does wear glasses and possibly had a backpack with him. Was last seen at 10:15PM on 11/18/2024. Possibly in the City of Joplin, MO area.

Updates will be posted as we get them.

We encourage anyone with information to contact our dispatch center at 417-451-8333.

Highway Patrol Arrests November 18-19

Harold R. Currier, 65, Purcell, driving while intoxicated (drugs), failed to drive on right half of roadway resulting in an accident, no insurance

Richard A. Leffingwell, 30, Springfield, felony parole violation- receiving stolen property and drivieng while revoked

Crystal N. Brownlow, 30, Willard, driving while intoxicated, no valid license plates, illegal u-turn

William R. Dowden, 78, Lowry City, felony driving while intoxicated, felony driving while revoked, failed to maintain a single lane

 

Public comment period set for Joplin Area Transportation Improvement Program

(From the City of Joplin)

The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a 7-day public comment period for amendments to the 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). 

The TIP contains transportation and transit projects in the Joplin Metropolitan Area that are partially funded by Federal transportation programs over a four-year period.

 

The proposed TIP amendment contains one (1) project modification and adds two (2) new projects. The amendments are requested by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). The proposed amendments can be viewed on the JATSO website at:

https://www.joplinmo.org/1176/Transportation-Improvement-Program

The public comment period for this amendment begins at 8 a.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2024, and concludes at 12 noon, Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Comments on the amendments can be submitted to Robert Lolley by phone at 417-624-0820 extension 1514 or by e-mail at rlolley@joplinmo.org.

This public notice, public involvement activities, and time established for public review and comments on the TIP and will satisfy the FTA Section 5307 Program of Projects requirements for the Metro Area Public Transit System (MAPS).

Candidates sought for Jasper County Extension Council

(From University of Missouri Extension)

Nominations are being accepted for the January 2025 election of the Jasper County University of Missouri Extension Council members, according to Council Chair Frances O’Kelley.

Council members are elected or appointed to two-year terms and may not serve more than two consecutive terms. Nominees must be at least 18 and must reside in the district from which they are selected. Nominations must be made prior to December 15.

"We want nominees who are interested in education and the progress of our community," O’Kelley said. "The resources of the University of Missouri System and Lincoln University are available to us. We need active council members to help plan educational programs and to work with University of Missouri Extension specialists."

Nominations may be made through the council chairman or the county extension center. Nominees will be contacted to secure their permission to place their names on the January 2025 ballot.

University of Missouri Extension offers educational programs in categories such as agriculture, home economics, business and industry, community development, youth development (4-H) and various continuing education courses, seminars and workshops.

Information or literature about University of Missouri Extension programs is available at the Jasper County extension center located at 302 S. Main, Courthouse Basement, Carthage and on the web site: http://extension.missouri.edu/jasper .

 

Lamar Police Department Weekly Report

(From the Lamar Police Department)

Department numbers for the week of November 4 – November 11

 
Dispatched calls – 196
Reports - 14
Car Stops – 12
DWI – 0
Drug/Paraphernalia Seizure – 0
Total Arrests – 4
Ped/Bike/FIC Cards - 0
Zone, Business & Residential Checks – 190

 
11/4/2024 Officers were dispatched to 500 block of W 11th regarding elder abuse. Suspect was gone when officers arrived.

11/05/2024 One person was arrested for a felony warrant and transported to the Barton County Jail.

 
11/05/2024 Officer took a report of a suspicious person on Oak Street. Suspect was arrested on a warrant for peace disturbance and transported to the Barton County Jail, where he was also issued a summons for resisting arrest.

 
11/10/2024 Officers went to an address in the 1000 block of Maple for trespassing an unwanted person. One person was transported to the Barton County Jail and placed on a 24 hold for domestic assault 4th degree.

11/10/2024 Officer responded to 1000 block of Oak St for report of threats. One party was asked to stay away from the other party for the night.

 
11/10/2024 Officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of E 7th St regarding harassment in progress. One person left the residence for the night.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call 417-682-3546 and speak with Chief Joe Moore.

Highway Patrol Arrests November 16-18

Anastasha C. Outman, 40, Battle Creek, Michigan, driving while intoxicated (drugs), driving while suspended, failed to drive on right half of roadway resulting in an accident

Sean P. Ryan, 55, Noel, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, no valid license, failed to register motor vehicle, no insurance, no seat belt

Thomas D. Burruss, 33, Branson, felony tampering with a motor vehicle (two counts), felony resisting arrest, two Taney County felony warrant for failure to appear on a weapons offense and possession of methamphetamine, three Taney County misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on traffic offenses

Brock R. Bayer, 18, Dunnegan, driving while intoxicated

Moises D. Christiansen, 31, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, failed to stop at flashing red signal, failed to display valid plates, no insurance, no valid license

Dillion W. Daniels, 32, Carthage, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, no seat belt

Highway Patrol Arrests November 14-16

Jamie A. Rush, 50, Quapaw, Oklahoma, driving while intoxicated, failed to maintain right half of roadway

Benjamin J. Jackson, 45, Branson, felony leaving the scene of a crash, driving while intoxicated, no valid license