Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

04/01/2026 0405 BRYAN ELMER BOWDRE
6408 Gateway Dr
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 44
I-44/HIGHWAY 43 RAMP 0.00
1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

04/01/2026 0950 CODY RAY PROFFITT
4408 W 31st St
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 35
405 E. 5TH ST 0.00
1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
2 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

04/01/2026 1215 DAVID CHAD PALMER
405 Raye Dr
DIAMOND, MO 64840
WM 52
915 E COUNTRY ROAD 10,000.00
1 FTA - PROPERTY DAMAGE - 1ST DEGREE - DAMAGE TO MV W/ INTENT
2 FTA - TAMPERING WITH MOTOR VEHICLE - 1ST DEGREE
3 FTA - TRESPASSING 1ST DEGREE
4 JPD - OPERATE VEHICLE WITHOUT MAINTAINING FINANCIAL RESPONSI
5 JPD - LARCENY

04/01/2026 1553 LESLIE NICOLE DEWITT
413 S Ventura Ave
REPUBLIC, MO 65738
WF 32
1199 HASTLETINE RD 531.50
NPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010
1 NPD FAIL TO REGISTER MOTOR VEHICLE 390.090
2 NPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010
3 NPDFAIL TO REGISTER MOTOR VEHICLE 390.090
4 NPD NO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP. 390.140
5 NPD NO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP. 390.140

04/01/2026 1553 LESLIE NICOLE DEWITT
413 S Ventura Ave
REPUBLIC, MO 65738
WF 32
1199 HASTLETINE RD 222.00
6 NPDNO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP. 390.140
7 `OWNER OPERATE MV WITHOUT MAINTAINING FIN. RESPONS.-1ST OFF
8 `OPERATE M/V OWNED BY ANOTHER W/O FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
9 SARCOXIE PD: FTA EXPIRED PLATES
10 SARCOXIE PD FTA: NO INSURANCE
11 SARCOXIE FTA: DWR DWS

04/01/2026 2000 JOSHUA DAVID SEIBERT
202 Bienbille St
BELTON, MO 64012
WM 30
2700 HIGHWAY 59/HIGHWAY 60 250.00
1
1 `EXCEEDED POSTED SPEED LIMIT (6-10 MPH) 

Diamond woman suffers serious injuries in collision on 59

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision 6:21 a.m. today on MO 59, a quarter of a mile south of Fidelity.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2016 Ford Mustang, driven by a 47-year-old Diamond woman,  made a left turn into the pathway of a 2016 Ford Mustang driven by a 19-year-old Granby man.

The Diamond woman was treated for serious injuries and the Granby man for minor injuries at Mercy Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests April 1-2

Kendra L. Norris, 28, Mount Vernon, Cassville Police Department misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on stealing, Monett Police Department misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on stealing, displaying plates of another and no license

Christopher J. Hodge, 54, Edgerton, Independence Police Department felony warrant for dangerous drugs, Clinton County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on speeding

Michael A. Martin, 54, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failed to stop at stop line, failed to signal

Lori B. Hicks, 62, Buffalo, driving while intoxicated

Paige E. Drolla, 35, Bogelusa, Louisiana, no valid license, speeding, no seat belt

Jasper County Marriage Licenses

 Anthony Alan Wofford, 43, Webb City, and Whitney Joann Wilson,  46, Joplin

Martin Dean Riley, Jr., 37, Carterville, and Kelsey Lynn Baxley, 36, Salisbury

Isaac Noah Fry, 28, Carterville, and Chloe Lindsey R. Hensley, 33, Carterville

Isaac John Wallace, 19, Joplin, and Karlee Jo McPhail, 19, Joplin

Eric Wayne Baldwin, 57, Joplin, and Samantha Maria Joseph, 58, Joplin

Bryson Dwight Galvan, 25, Webb City, and Veda Kevala Craane, 23, Webb City

Caden Eugene Shoemaker, 19, Duenweg, and Brianne Aileen Thornton, 19, Duenweg

Odir Antonio Escobar Sanchez, 46, Carthage, and Jennifer Idalia Rosales Mariona, 46, Carthage

Cesar Aaron Pichardo, 23, Carthage, and Catalina Garcia Rangel, 23, Diamond

Cody Richard Baran, 33, Carl Junction, and Gillian Leigh Tucker, 27, Carl Junction

Chastin Christopher Wallace, 24, Webb City, and Robin Marie Evenson, 21, Webb City

Jace Tyler Waggoner, 34, Webb City, and Gloria Lauren Robertson, 36, Webb City

Route Z at 171 in Carl Junction to be closed for railroad crossing repairs

(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route Z CLOSED in Jasper Co. for RR Crossing Repairs April 2-3

Where: Jasper County Route Z at Missouri Route 171 at Carl Junction

When: Around the clock Thursday-Friday, April 2-3

What: Route Z CLOSED while railroad crews repair damage at crossing following crash Wednesday, April 1

Traffic Impacts

All lanes of Route Z CLOSED at railroad crossing

Drivers will have access to driveways and entrances at either end of the work zone but will not be able to travel through the work zone

No signed detours

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.

MSSU student selected for Zeta Tau Alpha leadership post

(From Missouri Southern State University)

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) student Jennifer Archer has been selected as one of just 14 Leadership Consultants for Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) for the 2026–2027 academic year, a highly competitive national role focused on leadership development and chapter support.

Archer will graduate this May with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. During her time at MSSU, she served two years as ZTA chapter president and made a lasting impact on the organization.

“Being selected as a Zeta Tau Alpha Leadership Consultant is truly an honor,” said Archer. “This organization has poured so much support into my life. It is rewarding to have my hard work be recognized on a national level.”

As a Leadership Consultant, Archer will serve as a full-time representative of the organization, working with collegiate chapters across the country to provide guidance, leadership training, and operational support. Consultants play a critical role in helping chapters reach their full potential through officer education, recruitment strategy, and organizational development.

She added that the role will further strengthen her personal and professional growth. “I cannot wait to meet with members of Zeta Tau Alpha from all over the country and build life-long connections. This experience will be amazing for developing my leadership skills, independence, and communication skills. I am proud to be a member of Zeta Tau Alpha and continue my journey in this organization.”

The position also offers unique professional development opportunities, including extensive travel, hands-on leadership experience, and the chance to collaborate with campus and organizational leaders nationwide.

Archer will begin her new role in July.

Traffic delays expected on I-44 west of Fidelity

 

(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect Traffic Delays on I-44 in Jasper County Saturday, April 11 for Utility Work

Where: I-44 in Jasper County just west of Fidelity at Exit 18

When: For a short time between 8 p.m., Saturday, April 11 and 6 a.m., Sunday, April 12

What: Traffic slowed in both directions to allow contractor crews to work on a utility line over the interstate

Traffic Impacts

Law enforcement will slowly lead I-44 traffic through the work zone beginning at these locations: 

Westbound I-44 beginning just west of Jasper County Road 100 (Exit 22)
Southbound I-49-to-westbound I-44 on ramp (Exit 46)
Northbound Missouri Route 59-to-westbound I-44 on ramp

Eastbound I-44 at Missouri Route 66 on ramp

Drivers will experience delays while utility crews do their work

No signed detours

Signs and message boards will alert traffic approaching the work zone

Drivers urged to consider alternate routes

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