Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

10/30/2026 0930 DAKOTA JAMES COCHRAN

8934 Raccoon Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64844

WM 39

15999 REINDEER DR/OAK RD 1,063.00

1 NPD FTA- STEALING /LARCENY/ THEFT 215.320

4 JASPER CO FTA NO VALID LICENSE

2 GPD FTA- STEALING/ LARCENY/ THEFT

3 PROBATION VIOLATION

10/30/2026 1755 KEMPER MICHAEL JOHNSON

1200 S Sixth St East

LOUISBURG, KS 66053

WM 20

208 W COLOR ST 0.00

1 `DWI

10/31/2026 1640 BRAYDEN RAY HAILEY

415 N High St

NEOSHO, MO 64850

WM 28

208 W COLER ST 225.00

1 GPD EXCEED THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT- 6-10 MPH 320.050

2 GPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED/REVOKED

10/31/2026 26002193

2230 PEYTIENCE MIKALA DYANE

WF 26

12699 KAWEZZE LN/GATEWAY DR 1,500.00

TARRANT

12633 Kawezze Ln

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

1 ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE

11/01/2026 26002194

0123 LANEITA LORHEA GANNON

WF 40

8483 HIGHWAY 59/HIGHWAY MM 132.00

6824 Falcon Rd

NEOSHO, MO 64850

1 TANEY COUNTY FAILURE TO REGISTER VEHICLE

11/01/2026 0039 MIKE P LIMON

8010 Zuni Rd, 114

ALBUQUERQUE, NM 67108

WM 63

5105 I 44 EB 0.00

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

11/01/2026 26002194

0123 TIFFANY MICHELLE ROBERTS

WF 35

8483 HIGHWAY 59/HIGHWAY MM 2,500.00

938 Cardwell St

STELLA, MO 64867

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

2 UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

11/01/2026 0039 DOROTHY ANN JARAMILLO

507 Atlantic Ave Sw

ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102

WF 63

I 44 RAMP/ 0.00

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

11/01/2026 1100 ANGELINA ELIZABETH

MACK

3416 Ruby Way

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WF 24

0.00

1 ASSAULT 1ST DEGREE OR ATTEMPT

2 ARMED CRIMINAL ACTION

4 UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON- SUBSECTION 4- EXHIBITING

3 ARMED CRIMINAL ACTION

11/01/2026 2000 EBONY NICOLE WILLIAMS

10947 Reindeer Dr

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64844

WF 28

585 W VALLEY ST/GRANBY

MINERS RD

225.00

1 EXCEEDED POSTED SPEED LIMIT (11-15 MPH OVER)

11/01/2026 2130 KYLE JAMES JONES

6416 Freeburg Dr

NEWTON COUNTY 64801

WM 30

6416 HIGHWAY NN 0.00

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 4TH DEGREE - 1ST OR 2ND OFFENSE

11/01/2026 2223 SAHMEAH MICHELE LYNN

WARREN

97 Rainbow Dr

BELTON, MO 64012

BF 42

15679 KODIAK RD 500.00

1 HARRISONVILLE FAIL TO REGISTER MOTOR VEHICLE 390.090 

Monett pedestrian struck by car, injured

A 29-year-old Monett man was injured in a car-pedestrian accident 5:48 p.m. today on East Daniel Drive a half-mile west of Mount Vernon.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu driven by a 21-year-old Mount Vernon man struck the pedestrian in the roadway.

The pedestrian was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests October 31-November 2

Charles C. Goldberg, 66, Branson, felony possession of a controlled substance- oxycodone, driving while intoxicated

Lewis D. Burgess, 28, Sutherland, United Kingdom, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Logan M. Powell, 48, Willard, felony possession of a controlled substance- cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while intoxicated, no valid motorcycle license

Catherine Y. Zinke, 35, Fort Smith, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated-prior offender, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, no insurance, no valid license

Tila J. Burke, 22, Galena, driving while intoxicated, following too closely

Nathan J. Koop, 45, Willard, felony unlawful possession of a firearm (two counts)

James M. Kamau, 50, St. John, Florida, no valid license

Billy J. Love, 33, Springfield, no valid license

Christopher M. Conner, 20, Verona, driving while intoxicated

Patrick D. McKenzie, 34, Kimberling City, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Zoey D. Shahan, 18, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, minor visibly intoxicated, speeding

Micah B. Owonubi, 19, Clever, driving while intoxicated, failed to activate headlights after dark

Byron Z. Williams, 34, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Elijah J. White, 22, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Jason R. Pierce, 46, Springfield, felony driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving

Citiara R. Comfort-Johnson, 22, Cassville, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Lal T. Tha, 19, Exeter, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident

Richard D. Reavis, 57, Crane, felony driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway causing an accident, no seat belt

Jacob A. Hunt, 29, Sparta, no valid license, no insurance, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident, no seat belt, Christian County misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on driving while revoked/suspended, failed to register motor vehicle and no valid license

John B. Dunn, 58, Stockton, felony driving while revoked, Polk County felony warrant for failure to appear on burglary, Bolivar Police Department misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on driving while revoked, Stockton Police Department misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on registration violation

 

Highway Patrol Troop D announces promotions

(From Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D)

Captain Dale O. Jinkens, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, is pleased to announce the following promotions effective November 1, 2026.

Trooper Caleb J. Blue has been promoted to the rank of corporal and designated assistant zone supervisor of Zone 14, serving Barry County. Blue was appointed to the Patrol on January 8, 2018, as a member of the 105th Recruit Class. After graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop H, Zone 1. Corporal Blue later transferred to Troop D, Zone 11, serving Jasper County.

Trooper G. Tyler Hackett has been promoted to the rank of corporal and designated assistant zone supervisor of Zone 4, serving Stone and Taney counties. Hackett was appointed to the Patrol on January 2, 2014, as a member of the 98th Recruit Class. After graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop I, Zone 4. In May 2016, Corporal Hackett transferred to Troop D, Zone 2, serving Greene County.

Trooper Austin M. James has been promoted to the rank of corporal and designated assistant zone supervisor of Zone 16, serving Dallas and Hickory counties. James was appointed to the Patrol on July 1, 2015, as a member of the 101st Recruit Class. After graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop D, Zone 10, serving Webster County.

Trooper Adam W. Poulson has been promoted to the rank of corporal and will remain in Zone 18 as a commercial vehicle enforcement trooper (CVET). Poulson was appointed to the Patrol on October 20, 2002, as a member of the 80th Recruit Class. After graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop C, Zone 11. Corporal Poulson transferred to Troop D, Zone 6, serving Lawrence and Dade counties, in April 2006. He was assigned as a CVET on July 28, 2024.

Trooper Justin K. Marlin has been promoted to the rank of corporal and will remain in Zone 20, North Marine zone. Marlin was appointed to the Patrol on January 4, 2016, as a member of the 102nd Recruit Class. After graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop A, Zone 16. Corporal Marlin later transferred to Troop D, Zone 20.

Trooper Adam S. Rice has been promoted to the rank of corporal and will remain in Zone 20, North Marine zone. Rice was appointed to the Patrol on January 8, 2006, as a member of the 85th Recruit Class. After graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop H, Zone 1. Corporal Rice transferred to Troop D in 2012. Cpl. Rice was assigned to the North Marine Zone in 2017.

 

Newton County Marriage Licenses

 Sidney Franklin Davis, 72, Diamond, and Lynn Diane Hayworth, 70, Diamond

Austin Dale Garrett, 23, Miami, Oklahoma, and Lillian Earlene Alexander, 23, Miami, Oklahoma

Matthew William Bowen, 48, Neosho, and Teana Marie Nelson, 40, Neosho

Billy Allen Tillery, 23, Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Kennedy Elise McClure, 23, Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Cameron Eric Stotts, 34, Neosho, and Sara Doneen Pope, 34, Neosho

Bridgette Etrina Ioanis, 25, Granby, and Megan Elizabeth Ramey, 21, Granby

Weldon Grant Halladay, 28, Goodman, and Cassidy Lanae Hutton, 28, Neosho

David Dean Wilson, 64, Seneca, and Teresa Deelyn Wilson, 60, Seneca

Aidan James Morehead, 23, Neosho, and Raegan Ashleigh Snider, 24, Neosho

Colten Ray Davis, 25, Big Cabin, Oklahoma, and Dakota Carson Crandell, 19, Big Cabin, Oklahoma

Kyle David Harris, 33, Neosho, and Ashley Rose Crabb, 24, Neosho

Jimmie Dale Wright, Sr., 73, Neosho, and Janet Marie Wright, 74, Neosho

Michael James Paul Olsen, 34, Seneca, and Ashley Marie Cummings, 35, Seneca

Braden Colt Little, 32, Neosho, and Janaya Nicole Toney, 33, Goodman

Jean Marie Lasiter, 51, Fairland, Oklahoma, and Brianna Nicole Bopp, 36, Fairland, Oklahoma

MSSU Football defeats Pittsburg State 23-13 in annual Miners Bowl

(From Missouri Southern Athletics)

JOPLIN, Mo. - Missouri Southern football used a dominant fourth-quarter performance, highlighted by a 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by David Bethune, to defeat rival Pittsburg State, 23-13, Saturday afternoon at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.

With the victory, Missouri Southern reclaimed the Miners' Bowl Trophy from rival Pittsburg State for the first time since Nov. 16, 2013, when the Lions earned a 35-21 victory in Pittsburg, Kansas.

The win also marked Southern's first victory over the Gorillas in Joplin since Sept. 18, 1993, when MSSU claimed a 20-3 win.

The Lions (3-6, 2-5 MIAA) scored 14 points in the fourth quarter to pull away from the Gorillas (3-6, 3-4 MIAA), earning their second consecutive victory.

Missouri Southern opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 10-play, 43-yard drive. Behind runs from Allen Mitchell and Narkel LeFlore and completions from Tillman Martin, the Lions moved into field-goal range before Asher Huffman connected on a 39-yard attempt at 8:41 to give MSSU a 3-0 lead.

The Southern defense followed with a strong opening quarter, highlighted by Kason Messenger's 5-yard tackle for loss and 13-yard sack to force a Pittsburg State punt. The Lions added another promising possession, moving into Gorillas territory before Mitchell Cory pinned PSU at its own 14-yard line with a punt. Southern carried its 3-0 advantage into the second quarter.

Pittsburg State found the end zone early in the second quarter, capping a lengthy possession with a 2-yard rushing touchdown to take a 7-3 lead. The Lions' ensuing possession ended with a sack and punt, but the defense came up with a pivotal play when Brody Egglestonintercepted a pass at the Missouri Southern 23-yard line with 4:39 remaining in the half.

The Lions capitalized on the takeaway with a 14-play, 77-yard scoring drive. Key conversions from LeFlore, Jackson Marrs and Martin helped sustain the possession, while Mitchell contributed runs of 16, 5 and 6 yards to move Southern into scoring position.

Martin added a 13-yard run before a Pittsburg State holding penalty set up a 2-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Green with 11 seconds remaining in the half. The extra point attempt was unsuccessful, giving the Lions a 9-7 lead at the break.

Missouri Southern's defense continued to hold firm in the third quarter, keeping the Gorillas off the scoreboard. Peyton McKee and Noah Conner recorded pass breakups on Pittsburg State's opening possession before the Gorillas were forced to punt.

The Lions moved the ball on their ensuing possession behind a third-down conversion by Mitchell and an 8-yard completion from Martin to Green but were unable to extend their lead.

On Pittsburg State's next drive, Nyjahl Vaughn stopped Diego Cearns for a 3-yard loss on third down, and Austin Schmitt missed a 46-yard field-goal attempt. Southern responded with its best offensive drive of the quarter, moving 39 yards behind runs of 8 and 17 yards by LeFlore and a first-down carry by Marrs. However, the possession ended with an interception at the PSU 6-yard line.

The Gorillas connected on a 55-yard pass in the final minute of the quarter, but the Lions' defense kept them out of the end zone to preserve a 9-7 advantage heading into the fourth.

Pittsburg State regained the lead early in the fourth quarter when P.J. Wallace scored on a 1-yard touchdown run, putting the Gorillas ahead 13-9 with 13:02 remaining.
The Lions responded in spectacular fashion on the ensuing kickoff. Bethune fielded the return and raced 91 yards for a touchdown, swinging the momentum back to Missouri Southern. Huffman's extra point gave the Lions a 16-13 advantage.

For Bethune, a redshirt senior from Jefferson City, Missouri, it marked his second kickoff return for a touchdown this season and his second in the past four games.

After Pittsburg State missed a 53-yard field-goal attempt, Missouri Southern put together an eight-play, 64-yard scoring drive to extend its lead. LeFlore broke off a 25-yard run to help move the Lions downfield before Mitchell capped the possession with a 9-yard touchdown run with 5:05 remaining. Huffman's extra point pushed the Southern advantage to 23-13.

The defense then delivered another pivotal stop on the Gorillas' ensuing possession. Pass breakups by Daimond Casseus and Vaughn helped put Pittsburg State in a difficult position before Messenger recorded his second sack of the game on fourth-and-17 at the PSU 48-yard line, forcing a turnover on downs.

Missouri Southern took over and ran out the clock to secure the 23-13 victory and reclaim the Miners' Bowl Trophy.

The Lions finished with 239 yards of total offense, including 194 on the ground.

LeFlore led the rushing attack with 110 yards on 20 carries, while Mitchell added 74 yards on 17 attempts and a touchdown.

Martin completed 7-of-12 passes for 45 yards and a touchdown, connecting with Green for four receptions and 29 yards.

Defensively, Missouri Southern limited Pittsburg State to 264 yards of total offense and just 68 rushing yards on 29 attempts. The Gorillas, who entered the contest averaging more than 200 passing yards per game, were held without a passing touchdown. Bobby Bacon completed 18-of-28 passes for 196 yards and an interception.

Messenger led the Lions with seven tackles and two sacks.

Missouri Southern also controlled the time of possession, holding the ball for 32:57 compared to 27:03 for Pittsburg State.

With the victory, MSSU has matched its win total from the 2025 season. The Lions also recorded their most MIAA victories since 2023, when they finished 5-6 overall and 4-6 in conference play.

Missouri Southern returns to Fred G. Hughes Stadium next Saturday, Nov. 7, to host Central Oklahoma for Senior Day. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT.

Pineville motorcyclist injured in crash caused by deer

A Pineville man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 2:30 a.m. today on Trailwood Road three miles north of Pineville.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2013 Honda Four Trax driven by a 26-year-old Pineville man swerved to avoid a deer crossing the road causing the vehicle to overturn.

The driver was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.