Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

04/21/2026 26000162

1030 DEVAN JOSEPH LAHRMAN

WM 35

208 W COLER ST 0.00

TEAS

321 Broadway St

NEWTONIA, MO 64866

1 IN-COUNTY WARRANT

04/21/2026 1040 KATHY KAY WAISANEN

2640 E 43rd St

JOPLIN 64804

WF 37

303 E 3RD ST 25,000.00

2 BURGLARY - 2ND DEGREE

1 ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE 

Highway Patrol Arrests April 21-22

Peggy A. Back, 54, Halfway, driving while intoxicated (drugs)

Ryan A. Castro, 31, Rockaway Beach, Taney County warrant for failure to appear on driving while suspended, driving while suspended, resisting arrest

Preston D. Kamler, 38, Springfield, interference with custody

 

Open house scheduled for applied suspension training research lab at MSSU

(From Missouri Southern State University)

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host an open house and ribbon cutting on May 1 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the LG-PLT Building to celebrate the launch of its new Applied Suspension Training Research (ASTR) Lab, founded by Dr. Rawsam Alasmar, and the Dynamic Athletic Research Institute (DARI) Lab, founded by Dr. Conor Theiss.

The ASTR Lab focuses on suspension-based training using the PENDL device, which combines flexible straps and controlled oscillation to improve physical performance and help reduce injury risk, especially in the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex. MSSU is currently the only university in the world with four PENDL devices, allowing for expanded research, teaching, and training.

Dr. Alasmar’s work integrates biomechanics, neuromusculoskeletal conditioning, and injury prevention, while also exploring rehabilitation applications for conditions such as autism, ADHD, PTSD, stroke recovery, and vertigo.

The event will also showcase additional upgrades within the Department of Kinesiology, including the DARI 3D motion analysis system led by Dr. Conor Theiss, which uses markerless technology to assess movement, and the COSMED Q-NRG MAX system, which evaluates metabolic function, energy use, and aerobic capacity through VO2 max and resting metabolic rate testing.

Together, these new labs enhance MSSU’s ability to provide immersive learning opportunities, support student research, and prepare students for careers in health, fitness, and clinical fields.

Recovery program featured on next Newsmakers

(From KGCS)

Overdose is the leading cause of death in adults ages 18 to 44 both nationally and in the state of Missouri according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Overcoming addiction and staying clean can be a challenge but a local charity called Ascent Recovery Residences offers support through a home and reintegration program. The next Newsmakers program brings focus to Ascent Recovery and its move from a rental property to a purchased home serving young men working through substance abuse disorders.

Ascent Recovery Residences founder Teddy Steen explains why she started the recovery program and its mission. Austin Smith, a certified peer specialist, shares his journey in recovery and why residential programs like Ascent Recovery offer hope and success. Both share fundraisers planned to help pay down the mortgage of the new residence.

Newsmakers is airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. beginning on KGCS-TV April 26 and will air at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2 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.

Author to speak at Joplin Public Library

(From Joplin Public Library)

Joplin Public Library is thrilled to host Virginia Evans, author of The Correspondent. 

 Join us at the library on Tuesday, April 28th at 6:00 pm for this special evening celebrating this year’s Joplin Reads Together book!








Meet the writer behind this word-of-mouth hit, hear insights into the inspiration and writing process, and have the opportunity to ask the author your questions. 

 This is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow readers and be part of this shared community experience!

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

04/20/2026 0940 ZACHARY JOEL ROBINSON

2221 Joplin Street

GALENA, KS 66739

WM 35

303 3 250.00

1 `OPERATED VEHICLE ON HWY WITHOUT VALID LICENSE - 3RD AND SUB

04/20/2026 1022 AUSTIN WADE EVANS

15951 Fox Ln

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WM 20

5,000.00

1 DWI - PERSISTENT

04/20/2026 2012 NATHAN RAY KOHLER

1303 Wyandotte St

SENECA, MO 64865

WM 19

1303 WYANDOTTE ST 1,500.00

1 RAPE - 2ND DEGREE

04/20/2026 1356 JAMIE LYNN SIDNEY

17590 Radford Ln

GRANBY, MO 64844

WF 45

31616 QUINCE RD 533.50

1 SPD POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 215.1830

 

Highway Patrol Arrests April 21, 2026

Willard W. Soole, 65, Lanagan, failure to register as sex offender

Eric L. DeCocq, 32, Springfield, felony U. S. Marshals warrant for possession of a weapon, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine

Anna M. Roberts, 29, Lincoln, driving while intoxicated, no license plate lamp

Terrance B. Hoffman, 68, Sioux City, South Dakota, felony driving while intoxicated, speeding, no seat belt, lane violation

Deilson A. Fuentes Ramierez, 20, Sheldon, driving while intoxicated, speeding