Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

06/26/2026 1038 DUSTIN SCOTT SHIPMAN

413 1/2 E Hickory St

NEOSHO, MO 64850

WM 59

208 WEST COLER 0.00

1 DWI - AGGRAVATED

06/26/2026 26001207

1839 MARY ANN ALSOP

WF 42

915 CARDWELL ST 0.00

Homeless

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE

06/26/2026 1655 KOU SHENG XIONG

879 Mill Street

STARK CITY, MO 64866

AF 32

208 W COLER ST 0.00

1 STEALING-$25,000 OR MORE

06/27/2026 0030 ALEX COLTON MCDOWELL

6614 Old Highway 71

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WM 35

6641 OLD HIGHWAY 71 0.00

1 `DWI

06/27/2026 26001212

0500 CHELSEA RENEE BURLESON

WF 35

I 44 RAMP/HIGHWAY 43 0.00

704 S Main St Apt C

JASPER, MO 64755

1 `DWI

06/27/2026 1501 TREEMAN KENYON WESLEY

2401 East 32nd 10-12

J0PLIN, MO 64804

BM 45

208 W COLER ST 0.00

1 DELIVERY OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE EXCEPT 35 GRAMS OR LESS OF

2 RESISTING ARREST/DETENTION/STOP BY FLEEING - CREATING A SUBS

3 JASPER CO SO CARTAHGE-AGGRAVATED FLEEING

06/27/2026 1501 TRISTAN LYNAE AUCH

318 N Pearl Ave

JOPLIN, MO 64801

WF 29

208 W COLER ST 0.00

1 DELIVERY OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE EXCEPT 35 GRAMS OR LESS OF

2 UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON - SUBSECTION 11 - POSSESS WEAPON AND

06/27/2026 1501 BESIKI TKEMALADZE

1270 E 19th St, 3L

BROOKLYN, NY 11230

WM 34

208 W COLOR STREET 10,000.00

1 KIDNAPPING - 2ND DEGREE

2 ASSAULT- 4TH DEGREE - PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (1), (5)

3 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT - 2ND DEGREE

4 IMMIGRATION DETAINER

06/27/2026 26001214

2357 DENNIS ALLEN REYNOLDS

WM 56

5936 WALLEYE RD 0.00

4532 Walleye Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64873

1 BURGLARY - 2ND DEGREE

3 VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION ADULT-1ST OFFENSE

2 VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION ADULT - 2ND OFFENSE 

Jasper County Marriage Licenses

Claire Elizabeth Jones, 22, Joplin, and Savannah Marie Bakken, 23, Joplin

Juan C. Barrios-Martinez, 29, Carthage, and Jakeline Odilia Lucas Garcia, 29, Carthage

Christian Allen Arivett, 27, Lamar, and Alison Nicole Denver, 27, Lamar

Julian Isaac High, 24, Joplin, and McKinley Noel Hendley, 19, Joplin

Gerald Beckman Painter, 59, Neck City, and Jaime Joan Parkes, 60, Purcell

Paul Eric Ngom Both, 27, Joplin, and Taylor Ashley Zimmerman, 21, Joplin

Eric Justin Thornburg, 34, Webb City, and Whitney Marie Howerton, 25, Webb City

Colton Wayne Wilkins, 31, Joplin, and Jeffrey Scott Aitkens, 21, Joplin

Donnie Lee Boyce-Brown, 28, Commerce, Oklahoma, and Adrienne Paige Myers, 28, Joplin

Colten Blaze Ho-Gland, 20, Sarcoxie, and Aubrey Elaine Vogel, 26, Sarcoxie

Charles Jason Silvers, 53,  Joplin, and Misty Dawn Bailey, 46, Joplin

Daniel Joseph Mendez, 30, Joplin, and Kimberly Lula King, 24, Joplin

Dan Joseph Flanagan, 29, Diamond, and Megahn Deborah Scheppy, 27, Diamond

Jacob Wayne Hope, 41, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Jennifer Megan Boyes, 39, Collinsville, Oklahoma

Tanner Robert Smith, 28, Pittsburg, Kansas, and Margo Renee Moody, 25, Pittsburg,  Kansas

Marshall Steven Groves, 28, Carthage, and Emily Faith Joyce, 29, Carthage

Riley Tomas Colon, 30, Carl Junction, and Hannah Michelle Higginbotham, 28, Carl Junction

Caleb Dean Ewan, 25, Mound Valley, Kansas, and Robi Annamarie Ball, 25, Mound Valley, Kansas

Jeremy Alan Carder, 36, Joplin, and Sara Ann Pierson, 37, Joplin

Andrew Thomas Davis, 26, Neosho, and Lexie Merari Thornburg, 24, Neosho

Lee Shane Bagwell, 48, Coffeyville, Kansas, and Lindsey Rae Bain, 37, Elkland 

City of Joplin opens first suspension bridge

(From the City of Joplin)

After years of visioning, planning and building, the City of Joplin’s first suspension bridge and newest pedestrian trail have officially opened to the community.

The Tin Cup Bridge and Tin Cup Trail were celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, June 26. In addition to City officials and representatives from the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and Joplin Family YMCA, the bridge and trail were celebrated by their new sponsors: Leggett & Platt and Freeman Health System. 

The new pedestrian bridge is the first of its kind in the Joplin area. At 115 feet in length, it consists of more than 1,200 feet of cable and is designed to move slightly with wind, weight and pedestrian movement. As a suspension bridge, support for the structure comes from above rather than below.

“Thriving communities offer amenities that are good for the health of their residents, such as well-maintained trails and parks,” said Nick Edwards, city manager. “The Tin Cup Bridge is distinct – it brings an artistic concept to life in a functional way. The Department of Public Works and Department of Parks and Recreation have done a remarkable job on this project.” 

The vision for a suspension bridge in south Joplin – where scenic trails, parks, creeks and Wildcat Glades have created a nature corridor – was a creative addition to the City’s evolving Active Transportation Plan and corresponding Master Trail Plan, which have led to nearly 18 miles of pedestrian-friendly trails across the city.

The City’s long-term vision is to have a trail system that takes pedestrians all the way from Grand Falls in south Joplin to the Frisco Trail that begins in north Joplin and leads through Webb City and beyond. The next piece of the Master Trail Plan is to build a trail and overlook viewing area at Grand Falls. That project is expected to begin later this year and to be completed in 2027.

While initial approval for the Tin Cup Trail project was granted in 2012 with additional funds approved in 2022 through the Parks & Stormwater Sales Tax Initiative, it took time for the City to develop plans, identify full funding, secure easements and hire partners. Through federal American Rescue Plan Act funds granted to the City along with Use Tax dollars, the bridge – a crucial piece for the connection of the trail across Tin Cup Creek - was added to the project.

The first step for the project was for the City to acquire private land adjacent to Tin Cup Creek. An 18-acre parcel of land was donated by the Kanan Family Trust. To create access to the trail and future bridge, the City worked with the Joplin Family YMCA to establish land easement. As part of that agreement, the YMCA was able to secure naming rights to the City’s new trail and bridge. The bridge is officially known as “Tin Cup Bridge, sponsored by Leggett & Platt,” and the trail is known as “Tin Cup Trail, sponsored by Freeman Health System.”

While the bridge is unique in its architecture and composition, its construction required materials that were not easy to come by. Steel cable manufacturers in the U.S. required a very long lead time, which led contractors to eventually source the cable from Switzerland.

With everything finally in place, construction began in early 2026. The total cost of the trail and bridge project was nearly $4.7 million. The trail was designed both internally and with partner Allgeier Martin, and was constructed by Hartman & Company, Inc. The bridge was constructed by Elements Construction Concepts.

At the grand opening, Joplin Mayor Rob O’Brian thanked the numerous partners who worked together to make the project happen. 

“There are many places of pride throughout Joplin and reasons for families to get outside,” he said. “The Tin Cup Bridge is a marvel, and the trail is a beautiful addition to this part of the city. We are very proud of how these organizations and businesses worked together to make it possible for the citizens of Joplin.”

Joplin Family YMCA CEO Jeremy Bumgarden said the organization is also proud to have the bridge and trail right next door.

“A huge part of our mission is promoting healthy living, and the trail is the perfect place to get outside and stay active,” he said. “We are grateful for the generous sponsors of the bridge and trail.”

The Tin Cup Bridge and Tin Cup Trail are now open to the public.

For more information on the project, contact Cassie Faucett at 417-624-0820 ext. 1204.

Intersection of 20th Street and Central City Road in Joplin to close

(From the City of Joplin)

Beginning Monday, July 6, the intersection of 20th Street and Central City Road will close for construction of a new roundabout. This intersection will remain closed to through traffic for approximately two months.

Local access to homes will be maintained throughout this time. Soft closures will be placed at Malang Road to the west, 32nd Street to the south, Junge Boulevard to the north, and Country Club/Black Cat Road to the east. 

To avoid this closure, traffic will need to utilize 32nd Street, Malang Road, West Junge Boulevard, and Schifferdecker Avenue. Those accessing West 20th Street between Central City Road and Country Club Drive will be required to access from the east at Country Club Drive. 

Citizens should be aware that work will continue on 20th Street for the full extent of the project as this capital improvement project progresses to widen approximately two miles of West 20th Street from two lanes to three lanes from Schifferdecker Avenue to Central City Road. The project includes intersection improvements at both Country Club Drive and Central City Road, adding curbs and gutters, as well as a shared-use path for pedestrians and cyclists along the entire route. 

Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc., is the contractor for this $9.8 million project. Funding is through the Capital Improvement Sales Tax initiative passed in 2014 and renewed by voters in 2024, and is partially funded through the City, Jasper County, ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act), and Joplin Special Road District.

Northbound Route 59 off ramp at westbound 1-44 to be closed

(From MoDOT)

Off Ramp CLOSED on NB Route 59 at WB I-44 in Jasper Co. June 29

Where: Northbound Missouri Route 59-to-westbound I-44 off ramp at Fidelity in Jasper County

When: 10 p.m., Monday, June 29 to 2 a.m., Tuesday, June 30

What: Contractor crews repairing guardrail

Traffic Impacts

Northbound Missouri Route 59-to-westbound I-44 off ramp CLOSED

Traffic control signs will alert drivers approaching the work zone

No signed detour

Drivers urged to find alternate routes

Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or construction delays could alter the work schedule.

7th Street to be closed between Florida and Range Line

(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 66 (7th Street) CLOSED at Night in Joplin for Drainage Work July 6

Where: Missouri Route 66 (7th Street) between Loop 49 (Range Line Road) and Florida Avenue in Joplin

When: 8 p.m., Monday, July 6 through 6 a.m., Tuesday, July 7

What: Contractor crews will install stormwater drainage at Ozark Street

Traffic Impacts

All lanes of Route 66 (7th Street) CLOSED during nighttime hours

No signed detour

Drivers urged to find alternate routes

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone

Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.

This work is part of a project to make improvements along the Route 66 (7th Street) corridor in Joplin between Jasper County Route P (Schifferdecker Avenue) and Loop 49 (Range Line Road). More information can be found by going to the project website.

Project Information

Prime Contractor: D&E Plumbing & Heating LLC, Nixa
Construction Cost: $61.6 million
Contract Completion Date: December 1, 2028

 

Highway Patrol Arrests June 28-29

Kyle J. Gautreau, 57, Paulina, Louisiana, driving while intoxicated

Kenneth W. Taft, 18, Seligman, driving while intoxicated (drugs), possession of drug paraphernalia, failed to have two lighted headlights, failed to signal

Clayton G. Barker, 62, El Dorado Springs, felony driving while intoxicated-chronic offender, speeding, no seat belt

Ernesto O. Calderson Ramirez, 26, Grandview, no valid license, no insurance, failed to display valid plates

Ethan J. Rowe, 19, Anderson, driving while intoxicated