Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

07/09/2026 1320 JUSTIN GENE SCOTT

302 S Pearl Ave

JOPLIN, MO 64804

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JUSTICE CENTER 0.00

1 CONTEMPT OF COURT

07/09/2026 1405 MAX O`NEAL DIOPULOS

PANGELINAN

1414 E 5th St

JOPLIN, MO 64804

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1 NPD TRESPASS 215.370

2 JOPLIN PD DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED- ALCOHOL

3 JOPLIN PD DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT

4 JOPLIN PD DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT

07/09/2026 1830 SAGE WESLEY NORTHERN

18347 Aspen Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64840

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8483 HIGHWAY 59/HIGHWAY MM 0.00

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE

2 BARRY CO..FTA OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Joplin man injured in motorcycle crash

A Joplin man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 9:45 p.m. Friday on South Outher Road, seven-tenths of a mile west of Loma Linda.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2017 Harley Davidson driven by a 56-year-old Joplin man traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned causing the man to be ejected.

He was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Joplin. 

Highway Patrol Arrests July 10-11

Rosie J. Lawson, 40, Tulsa, Oklahoma, driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, speeding, no seat belt

David B. Gray, 21, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, cuttting in on overtaken vehicle, speeding, driving while suspended, failed to drive on right half of roadway, no taillight, no headlights

Colby J. Tandy, 23, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, failed to maintain right half of roadway, speeding

Krissa M. Strong, 41, Rocky Comfort, felony driving while intoxicated- chronic offender, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, no license plate light, driving while suspended, no insurance

Akeal M. Thalba, 28, Raeford, North Carolina, driving while intoxicated, no valid license 

Highway Patrol Arrests July 9-10

Vernon D. Trogdon, 49, Seymour, felony probation and parole warrant for failure to register as a sex offender, Dallas County felony warrant for failure to register as a sex offender, no valid license

Charles A. Cooper, 59, Exeter, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine

Charles M. Frazier, 37, Springfield, felony driving while revoked, felony fleeing, careless and imprudent driving

Leslie R. Smart, 48, Walnut Grove, felony driving while intoxicated- physical injury, driving while suspended/revoked, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Shawn M. Orr, 40, Branson, felony driving while intoxicated- persistent offender, following too closely, failure to signal

Jillian M. Cortese, 34, Highlandville, driving while intoxicated, lane violation, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Cristian Castro Mavias, 27, address unknown, no valid license

William J. Kelly, 41, Granby, felony driving while intoxicated- death of another, endangering the welfare of a child, failed to secure child less than 16, careless and imprudent driving

Chloe I. Norman, 24, Kirbyville, Lawrence County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on no valid license, driving while suspended, no insurance

Jeycob L. Nieves Trinidad, felony resisting arrest, felony assault, felony probation/parole warrant for domestic assault, Taney County felony warrant for probation violation- aggravated assault, Branson Police Department misdemeanor warrant for failure to maintain financial responsibility

Lanes to be closed on I-44 at Fidelity Interchange

(From MoDOT)

MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: Forward 44: I-44 / U.S. Route 71 / Missouri Route 59 Lane Closures
at Fidelity Interchange, July 20-24

Where: I-44 / U.S. Route 71 / Missouri Route 59 Lane Closures at Fidelity Interchange

When: Monday, July 20, until Friday, July 24

What: Contractor crews will close lanes on I‑44, U.S. Route 71, and Missouri Route 59 at the Fidelity interchange to collect core samples as part of the upcoming Forward 44 project. Crews will begin work on July 13, but traffic impacts will not begin until July 20.

This work is part of a larger effort to study and bring improvements to I-44. 

For the latest on work happening along the corridor, visit the Forward 44 website: Forward 44 | Missouri Department of Transportation.

Traffic Impacts

-44 / U.S. Route 71 / Missouri Route 59 lane Closures at the Fidelity interchange, July 20-24
Crew and equipment close to traffic

No signed detours; drivers are urged to find alternate routes

Signs and message boards will alert drivers to work zones and inform the public when there are reduced speeds and traffic delays

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

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

Sidewalk upgrades planned in Jasper, Newton, Lawrence counties

(From MoDOT)

Sidewalk Upgrades on Various Routes in Stone, Taney, Lawrence, Jasper & Newton Counties
to Begin the Week of July 20



A project to upgrade sidewalks to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and resurface several routes in Stone, Taney, Lawrence, Jasper & Newton Counties to begin the week of July 20, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

The project includes sidewalk installation and upgrades, entrance upgrades, curb and gutter, and signal upgrades at various locations to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

At times, crews will remove portions of sidewalks and entrances, temporarily replacing them with gravel while new pavement is installed. Drivers are encouraged to use caution when traveling over these gravel surfaces at driveways and business entrances. Contractor crews are coordinating closely with each business to ensure that access remains open throughout construction.

Traffic can expect short-term lane closures and traffic shifts where crews are working.

Contractor crews are scheduled to begin work on Business 13 in Branson West before moving on to Hollister. As work approaches in additional areas, news releases and message boards will provide advance notice to drivers.

Project locations

Stone County, Business 13 at Missouri Route 265 in Branson West
Taney County, Business 65 at St. James Street in Hollister
Lawrence CountyMissouri Route 174 between Hasting and Main Street in Mount Vernon
Business 39 between just north of Williams Creek and Market Street in Mount Vernon
Jasper CountyMissouri Route 37 at 17th Street and in Sarcoxie
Jasper County Route H between Middle Street and the railroad tracks in Jasper
Jasper County Route Z at Ruby Jack Trail/Water Street in Carl Junction
Jasper County Route P between north of Perkins Street and Missouri Route 66/7th Street
Newton County, Missouri Route 59 between Third Street and Cullum Street in Diamond

Traffic Impacts

Drivers may encounter flaggers, lane closures, and traffic shifts where crews are working

Driveway concrete replaced in half sections, and temporary gravel driveways will be provided to allow access to the property

Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours planned.

Signs will alert drivers approaching the work zone

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

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

Branco Enterprises, Inc., Springfield, is doing the work for a low bid amount of $1,025,005.09.

The project is to be completed by December 14, 2026.

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Tamara D. Smith vs. Austin D. Devault

Kayla M. Jones vs. Jeremy T. Jones