Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

07/06/2026 0040 JOSHUA EARL CANNON

23374 Norway Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64844

WM 32

23374 NORWAY RD 92.00

2 NPD IMPROPER LANE USE

3 NPD NO VALID OPERATORS LICENSE 390.020

4 NPD FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 390.080

5 NPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.020

6 NPD FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 390.080

7 NPD DISOBEY STOP SIGN 335.050

1 NPD STEALING 215.320

07/06/2026 0048 SANJO TOSIMA

401 Main St

NOEL, MO 64854

AM 23

19998 HIGHWAY 60/CITY LIMIT RD 250.00

3 `OPERATE VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE - 1ST OF

1 OPERATED MOTOR VEHICLE IN CARELESS AND IMPRUDENT MANNER

2 DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER FAIL TO WEAR SAFETY BELT

4 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

07/06/2026 0947 KEENAN JOHN NIVENS

19793 Springs Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WM 22

405 E 5TH ST 250.00

1 OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE LICENSE REVOKED/SUSPENDED

07/06/2026 26001270

1048 CHRISTIAN M JUANATAS

AM 40

24999 QUEENS LACE DR/HIGHWAY

0.00 09/23/2026

2620 N 6th St.

ROGERS, AR 72756

1 `DWI 

Highway Patrol Arrests July 6-7

Juan J. Lozano, 27, Strafford, felony driving while revoked

Harpreet Singh, 29, Sarcoxie, driving while intoxicated

Melissa A. McIver, 44, Centerton, Arkansas, felony possession of a controlled substance- tramadol, felony possession of a controlled substance- lorazepam, driving while intoxicated (drugs), careless and imprudent driving

Jessica R. Herbert, 37, Bolivar, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

Sean P. Helgenberger, 23, Neosho, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, no insurance

Barbara D. Longanecker, 56, Forsyth, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving

David J. Weaver, 22, Mount Vernon, driving while intoxicated (drugs)

Juan C. Nava Sanchez, 21, Independence, no valid license

Route 43/North Fork Spring River Bridge open to traffic

(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 43/North Fork Spring River Bridge OPEN to Traffic after Rehabilitation Project

Where: Missouri Route 43 bridge over North Fork Spring River north of Joplin in Jasper County

When: As of midnight, Monday, July 6

Details: The bridge was closed in March to allow contractor crews to replace the bridge deck/driving surface, paint bridge girders and add pavement markings and object markers at either end of the bridge.

This is part of a larger project that includes rehabilitation of the Missouri Route 43/Spring River and Jasper County Route M/Duval Creek bridges. Work on the Route 43/Spring River bridge begins with the opening of the North Fork Spring River Bridge. 

The Route M bridge is currently under construction with completion expected later this summer. For more information on the project, see the project website here.

MSSU to offer SIx Sigma Green Belt workshop

(From Missouri Southern State University)

Missouri Southern State University will offer an eight-day Six Sigma Green Belt workshop this summer for professionals seeking practical tools to improve quality, reduce waste, and strengthen organizational performance.

The workshop will be held on the MSSU campus in Plaster Hall, Room 220, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on July 20–23 and August 10–13. Participants must attend both weeks of training. The last day to register is July 10, 2026.

Six Sigma is a data-driven methodology used to improve products, services, and processes by identifying root causes of variation, reducing defects, and applying disciplined problem-solving tools. The Green Belt workshop introduces participants to Six Sigma improvement methods through interactive instruction, hands-on simulations, exercises, case studies, and the use of Minitab Statistical Software.

Participants who successfully complete the workshop requirements will be eligible to earn Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Green Belt training is designed for individuals who want to support or lead process improvement projects in manufacturing, service, healthcare, education, government, and other settings where quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction are priorities.

For more information about the workshop, contact Dr. Elke Howe at howe-e@mssu.edu. Registration is available through Missouri Southern State University Continuing Education.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

07/02/2026 1015 BRANDON DAVIDO

MCMILLON

818 N Greenwood Ave

FORT SMITH, AR 72901-3130

BM 40

1199 HASELTINE ROAD 250.00

1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

07/02/2026 1345 KESIA LYNN CROWE

531 S Kentucky

JOPLIN, MO 64804

WF 49

303 3 250.00

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

3 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

4 TRESPASSING 1ST DEGREE

2 STEALING - VALUE LESS THAN $150 AND NO PRIOR STEALING OFFENSE

07/02/2026 1531 CHAD ALLEN IRVIN

11762 Olson Ln

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WM 47

11762 OLSEN LN 0.00

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE

07/02/2026 26001239

2200 TERRI LYNNE SAMPLES

WF 63

100 W VALLEY ST/N MAIN ST 0.00

106 S Grove St

GRANBY, MO 64844

1 `DWI

07/03/2026 26001241

0026 ANDREW GUYMON

WM 43

12412 RACCOON RD 0.00

BECKHAM

12412 Raccoon Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64844

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE

07/03/2026 1702 KOU SHENG XIONG

879 Mill Street

STARK CITY, MO 64866

AF 32

208 W COLER ST 0.00

1 STEALING- $25,000 OR MORE

07/03/2026 1514 FREDWIN NMN FRED

3712 2nd St

NEOSHO, MO 64850

WM 30

299 LYON DR/BEAUMONT ST 0.00

3 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - FELONY

1 DWI - AGGRAVATED

2 DWI - AGGRAVATED

4 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - FELONY

07/04/2026 0226 BRITTANY NICOLE FRAVEL

1518 E Dale St

SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803

WF 43

2367 COYOTE DR/APRICOT DR 2,500.00

1 LEE`S SUMMIT PD: POSSESSION

07/04/2026 1555 TERRY LYNN KIME

456 County Rd 120

CARTHAGE, MO 64836

WF 58

7415 I44 E 200.00

1 JASPER COUNTY - SPEEDING

07/04/2026 2058 SARA LOUISE SMITH

4947 Emily Ln

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WF 43

4947 EMILY LN 533.50

1 SPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010

07/04/2026 20260496

2200 KELLY LYNNETTE MCKENZIE

WF 47

122 N CENTRAL AVE 1,500.00

122 N Central Ave

FAIRVIEW, MO 64867

1 STEALING - MOTOR VEHICLE/WATERCRAFT/AIRCRAFT

07/05/2026 26001262

0023 DAKOTA SPENCER WATSON

WM 37

4125 HIGHWAY 43/WB ON RAMP 0.00

5305 S Garrison Ave Lot 35

CARTHAGE, MO 65807

1 UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

07/05/2026 0315 BOBBY GENE COPE III

130 S Butler Ave

JOPLIN, MO 64801

WM 47

4745 W DOWNSTREAM BLVD 0.00

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

07/05/2026 26001268

2137 1099 CHEROKEE AVE/MILL ST 0.00

SPENCER DEAN DEMOSS

WM 34

2052 Kapok Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64865

1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

07/05/2026 1140 KEN AARON PLATNER

7567 Holly Rd

NEOSHO 64850

WM 58

12015 E HIGHWAY 86/HAMMER RD 0.00

1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

07/05/2026 1514 LAWRENCE ALLEN RESZ

304 Cottonwood St

LEXINGTON, MO 64067

WM 62

3753 HIGHWAY 60/HOTTEL

SPRINGS RD

0.00

1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE 

Anderson man suffers serious injuries in crash at Ginger Blue

An Anderson man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 4:48 p.m. Sunday on MO 59 at Ginger Blue.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 65-year-old Anderson man traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a rock bluff.

The driver was flown to Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, with serious injuries.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests July 3-6

Nathaniel E. Wardlaw, 25, Omaha, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Michael G. Cardoza, 36, Oakdale, California, Placer County, California warrant for failure to appear on possession of a controlled substance

Jose C. Mecia, 44, Monett, driving while intoxicated

Cathy Clayton, 53, Flemington, driving while intoxicated (drugs) failed to place vehicle as far to the right as practicable, failed to display valid plates

Eric D. Leeman, 49, Rochester, felony possession of a controlled substance- cocaine, driving while intoxicated, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding, no valid license

Chase E. Burk, 46, Monett, Barry County felony warrant for failure to appear on resisting arrest

Omar L. Thompson, 29, Bolivar, Greene County warrant for driving while revoked/suspended, speeding, no valid license

Travis C. Bronaugh, 45, Branson, felony driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, no insurance, speeding

Matthew B. Burns, 42, Cassville, Greene County misdemeanor warrant for non-support

David C. Grimes, 46, Cassville, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, Barry County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on driving while intoxicated (drugs)

Larry J. Wise, 48, Verona, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

Bailey R. McKee, 25, Frontenac, Kansas, driving while intoxicated, speeding, lane violation

Alfredo Castillo Merlo, 53, Springfield, felony driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, failed to stop at stop sign, displayed invalid plates

Kobe S. Stewart, 28, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Brayden C. Cotner, 19, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding, failed to drive on right half of roadway, careless and imprudent driving

Jonathan J. Davis, 36, Wheaton, driving while intoxicated

Paris A Hudson, 45, Springfield, Greene County felony warrant for driving while revoked, felony driving while revoked, failed to drive in a single lane

Roxanna Alcazar, 28, Kansas City, Kansas, driving while intoxicated, lane violation

Gage J. Buckley, 29, Nixa, driving while intoxicated with child less than 17 in vehicle, speeding, illegal tint, no front license plate

Chase R. Rich, 18, Billings, driving while intoxicated (drugs), failed to drive on right half of roadway resulting in an accident, no seat belt

Armon M. Plunkett, 21, Omaha, Nebraska, driving while intoxicated, two Joplin Police Department warrants for obstruction

Ar'Earyon Plunkett, 20, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, failure to display valid plates, no seat belt

Wilfredo E. Hernandez Ordonez, 23, Noel, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, failed to register motor vehicle

Terrence T. Ward, 45, Kansas City, Kansas, boating while intoxicated, excess of no wake within 100 feet of a dock

James F. Daniels, 75, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving resulting in a crash

Jesse R. McKnightm, 38, Branson, driving while intoxicated

Brandon L. Gibson, 33, Pineville, driving while intoxicated, following too closely, no insurance, drinking while driving

Jonathan Lopez, 20, Cassville, driving while intoxicated, minor in possession, speeding

Christopher L. Orban, 56, Alton, Illinois, driving while intoxicated, lane violation

Quentin T. Ware, 44, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Kaylee Storement, 24, Dunnegan, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving causing a crash, no seat belt

Dalton L. Enyart, 21, Bolivar, driving while intoxicated

Draven F. Wallace, 24, Branson, driving while intoxicated, no seat belt, speeding

Lynette L. Beck, 56, Eagle Rock, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash

Bian Cin, 36, Purdy, felony driving while intoxicated- serious physical injury, failure to drive on right half of roadway causing a crash

David L. Norris, 42, Buffalo, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, no seat belt

Eric D. Jackson, 43, Oronogo, driving while intoxicated, failure to yield

Mary J. Jones, 49, Pleasant Hope, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Carlos Humberto Tizol Ramos, 32, Indianapolis, Indiana, no driver's license, ICE detainer