Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

02/04/2026 1550 BRANDON PAUL FERGUSON

175 College Street

STARK CITY, MO 64866

WM 26

208 W COLER ST 500.00

1 `DWI

02/04/2026 26000224

2005 ANDREW GUYMON BECKHAM

WM 42

117 W GARBER ST 0.00

132 W Neosho St

GRANBY, MO 64844

1 TRESPASSING 1ST DEGREE

2 RESISTING OR INTERFERING WITH ARREST/DETENTION/STOP

02/04/2026 26000226

2306 EDUARDO RUBIO-AGUILAR

UM 32

298 W 32ND ST/OAK RIDGE DR 0.00

Homeless

JOPLIN, MO

1 `DWI

02/04/2026 0852 BEN CHARLES JR SITTON

23017 Lawrence 2234

AURORA, MO 65605

WM 45

799 CLARENCE ST/S 8TH ST 0.00

1 BURGLARY - 2ND DEGREE

02/04/2026 1606 TONY ROBIN BOYER

15105 Bluebird Dr

SENECA, MO 64865

WM 70

12989 HIGHWAY K/CROW RD 0.00

1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 2ND OR 3RD OFFENSE 

Highway Patrol Arrests February 3-5

Christopher T. Martin, 54, Bolivar, Bourbon County, Kansas felony warrant for possession of a controlled substance, speeding

Tamera L. Goetzinger, 58, Monett, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on the right half of the roadway resulting in a crash

Jason P. Gilbert, 50, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Joshua D. Blakey, 52, Rogersville, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, no front plate, speeding

Elijah C. Raczak, 31, Hootentown, felony driving while suspended, no insurance

Grace M. Hyden, 18, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, no headlights, no taillights, no license plate light, no registration, open title, failed to display certificate of inspection, failed to affix plates

Erik G. Romsa, 45, Omaha, Nebraska, driving while intoxicated involving a crash, no valid plates, no insurance, careless and imprudent driving, drove wrong direction on a divided highway

Jeanne R. McNeil, 71, Fair Grove, driving while intoxicated (drugs)

Samuel J. Hoover, 43, Des Moines, Iowa, felony possession of a controlled substance- marijuana, felony distribution of a controlled substance

Angel A. Sandlin, 28, Lakeport, California, driving while intoxicated, speeding 

Agenda posted for Joplin Redevelopment Corporation Board meeting

 

Joplin's Momentum Bike Park chosen as venue for UCI Pump Track Qualifier

(From the City of Joplin)

What do Sydney, Australia; Valence, France; Sheffield, England; Yantai City, China; and Joplin, Missouri have in common?

They’re communities, particularly cycling communities, selected to host 2026 UCI Pump Track Qualifier events. Joplin’s Momentum Bike Park will be the site for an international Pump Track event in its inaugural season.

Announced recently as one of 23 locations around the globe, Joplin is one of only four U.S. communities to host a 2026 Velosolutions/UCI Pump Track Qualifier event, August 15/16, 2026.

The 2026 Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships will take place on October 16 and 17 in Beijing’s Mentougou District, China. The event will mark the end of a season of 23 qualifying events organized in 19 countries.

Pump track is fast-paced and requires riders to navigate rollers, berms, and jumps without pedaling. Competitors race head-to-head in knockout rounds for the win.

“This is wonderful news for Joplin and the surrounding community,” said Patrick Tuttle, Director of VisitJoplin. “We’re proud of our new bike park, and know it offers exciting opportunities for area riders, but having this type of qualifier in our first year of opening will create a lot of energy and focus from the cycling communities. It’s an excellent way to introduce the park and Joplin to these groups.”

City staff have already begun planning and pulling in key stakeholders for this type of event in Joplin. Watch for more information about this exciting and new sport coming to Joplin.

Newsmakers program features FosterAdopt Connect in Joplin

(From KGCS)

Child welfare systems are generally overloaded, and a local agency is working to fill gaps in services with a goal of keeping kids out of foster care and supporting families along the way. That agency is FosterAdopt Connect and its new leadership, fundraisers and mission are the focus of the next Newsmakers program.

Kevin Sidenstricker is the new branch director for FosterAdopt Connect in Joplin. He discusses prevention programs that offer in-home support and parenting education to stabilize families facing hardship. He also shares about the Community Connections YouThrive program that helps current and former foster youth with the struggles of adulthood such as healthcare, employment, transportation and legal advocacy. Linn Hanshaw, Kinship Navigation specialist discusses supports for family members caring for children of relatives or friends. Plus, a video update of a kinship success story.

Newsmakers is airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. beginning February 8 on KGCS-TV and will air at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, February 14 on KOAM-TV. It is also posted on the station’s YouTube channel: KGCS – Missouri Southern State University.

KGCS-TV programming can be seen on channel 21 and is also available on regional cable television systems such as Sparklight, Mediacom and Optimum Internet. The station operates as a service of the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University.                                  

Connect2Culture schedules three February performances

(From Connect2Culture)

Connect2Culture’s (C2C) February performances feature a Carthage native and renowned saxophonist, a beloved local pianist, and an adaptation of a classic Sherlock Holmes story.

“February is the perfect time to fall in love with Connect2Culture!” says Emily Frankoski, Executive Director of C2C. “This month, we’ll be presenting soulful jazz from a Carthage native, timeless American classics and love songs from an area pianist, and a suspenseful whodunit from a prominent New York theatre company.”

All performances in the 2025-2026 season will be held at C2C’s home theater—the 419-seat Beshore Performance Hall—or its outdoor amphitheater—the 1000-person Leggett & Platt Green—at the Cornell Complex (212 W 7th St).

Javon Jackson Quartet
Thu, Feb. 12, 2026 | 7pm
C2C Venue: Beshore Performance Hall, Cornell Complex
Ticket Prices: $40–$45
Genre: Jazz • Cultural Heritage

Missouri native Javon Jackson, a former member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, is celebrated for his soulful, expressive saxophone sound and innovative approach to jazz. A prolific recording artist, he has performed with legends like Elvin Jones and Christian McBride and composed scores for projects such as Alfred Hitchcock’s The Lodger. Jackson’s recent work, including The Gospel According to Nikki Giovanni, highlights his ability to blend tradition with bold, contemporary ideas. He currently directs the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz Studies at the University of Hartford.

An American Love Song with Glenda Austin

Sat, Feb. 14, 2026 | 4pm
C2C Venue: Beshore Performance Hall, Cornell Complex
Ticket Prices: $15–$20
Genre: Patriotic • Piano

Dust off your red, white, and blue and add an extra touch of red for Valentine’s Day. Join Glenda and friends for a once-in-a-lifetime musical tribute honoring America’s 250th birthday. This performance celebrates the sounds of our nation, from stirring spirituals and cherished hymns to patriotic favorites, timeless folk tunes, lively ragtime, New Orleans jazz, and hits from decades past. And no American celebration is complete without a little romance, so we’re also honoring Valentine’s Day with classic love songs. Whether you’re nostalgic or just love great music, this is one tribute you won’t want to miss!

Aquila Theatre in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles

Thu, Feb. 26, 2026 | 7pm
C2C Venue: Beshore Performance Hall, Cornell Complex
Ticket Prices: $50–$55
Genre: Drama • Literary Adaptation

Aquila Theatre, one of the foremost producers of classical theater in the United States, ventures onto the fog-shrouded moors of England in this inventive, suspenseful adaptation of The Hound of the Baskervilles. With comedy, mystery, and dynamic staging, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson unravel a supernatural legend in a “play within a play” setting—joined by the ever-resourceful Mrs. Hudson and eccentric actor Sir Anthony Knee-Cap. Known for their bold, innovative productions, Aquila Theatre invites audiences to step into a world of intrigue and laughter, where solving the case might just require the audience’s help.

A full list of performances; an explanation of each series (Curtains Up Series, Cornell Series, and Ignite Series) and season tickets; artist bios, photos, and links; and more can be found in the official press kit: https://connect2culture.box.com/v/c2c-performances-25-26. The public is encouraged to visit https://connect2culture.org/our-season to learn more about each artist in C2C’s 2025-2026 season.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

02/03/2026 26000214

0212 KAYLA MARIE HAYES

WF 35

6855 HIGHWAY 43 0.00

6855 Hwy 43

JOPLIN, MO 64801

1 OWNER/POSSESSOR`S DOG BITES PERSON/DOMESTIC ANIMAL 2ND/SUBSE

02/03/2026 0900 REDWAN MOHAMED

IBRAHIM

1825 Plymouth Avenue North

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411

BM 31

300 DENVER 1,500.00

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

02/03/2026 1330 CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL

PRESTON

6614 Old Highway 71

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

BM 45

123 E MAIN ST 0.00

1 COURT COMMITTAL

02/03/2026 1800 ALEXANDER JAMES

MUSGRAVE

6350 Spurgeon Rd, LOT 51

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WM 31

208 W COLER ST 5,000.00

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 2ND DEGREE

02/03/2026 1445 JACOBY MADISON

SAMMONS

305 N Monroe Ave

JOPLIN, MO

WM 29

NC-B COURT 0.00

1 ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE - SPECIAL VICTIM

02/03/2026 26000217

1509 FARRIS CHARLES BELL III

WM 54

215 W HUTCHINGS ST 0.00

215 W Hutchings St

FAIRVIEW, MO 64842

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

02/03/2026 1943 ROGER ROBERT SMITH

2102 S Maryland Ave

JOPLIN, MO 64801

WM 37

208 W COLER ST 10,000.00

02/03/2026 1943 ROGER ROBERT SMITH

2102 S Maryland Ave

JOPLIN, MO 64801

WM 37

208 W COLER ST 10,000.00

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE

02/03/2026 1945 DRE`SHUN D`ANGELO

BANKS

1340 Sarah Place

RIPLEY, TN 38063

BM 22

208 W COLER ST 10,000.00

1 TRAFFICKING DRUGS OR ATTEMPT- 1ST DEGREE

02/03/2026 2245 AMADIYAH MALYNN

HAMES

2617 Oak Ridge Ext

NEOSHO, MO 64850

BF 26

577 E CHURCH ST 5,000.00

1 DELIVERY OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE EXCEPT 35 GRAMS OR LESS OF

2 TRAFFICKING DRUGS - 2ND DEGREE

3 JASPER CO-TRAFFIC DRUGS 2ND

02/03/2026 2353 RAYMA SUE COLE

350 W McKinley St

GRANBY, MO 64844

WF 39

107 N MAIN 0.00

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE