Inside Joplin
Inside Joplin features news and commentary about Joplin, Missouri, and the surrounding area, including Webb City, Carl Junction, Carthage, Sarcoxie, Neosho, Granby, Seneca, Diamond, Lamar, Golden City, Liberal, Anderson, and Pineville, with information about Jasper, Newton, Barton, and McDonald counties.
Friday, May 15, 2026
U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin
Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests
05/14/2026 0104 LANEDRA ELANE DEAN
230 Percheron Ln Lot B
ROCKY COMFORT, MO 64861
WF 30
11525 I 49 500.00
1 JPD LARCENY
2 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 2ND OR 3RD OFFENSE
05/14/2026 1452 JAMIN DALEY STAUBER
4318 Grand Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 43
303 E. 3RD ST 0.00
1 ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD CREATING SUBSTANTIAL RISK
2 DWI - PERSON LESS THAN 17 YOA IN VEHICLE
05/14/2026 1425 TYLER AARON SABATUCCI
1661 Larkin Ln
NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64865
WM 31
303 3 250.00
2 `OPERATE VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE - 1ST OF
3 `OWNER OPERATE MV WITHOUT MAINTAINING FIN. RESPONS.-1ST OFF
4 C&I - INVOLVING ACCIDENT
1 `DWI
05/14/2026 1758 BRETT ADRIAN MAHURIN
926 Madison Ave
NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 38
303 E HICKORY ST 0.00
1 BURGLARY - 2ND DEGREE
3 STEALING - MOTOR VEHICLE/WATERCRAFT/AIRCRAFT
2 STEALING - $750 OR MORE
05/14/2026 2206 DENISE AZUSENA
GONZALEZ
3045 Kapok Dr
SENECA, MO 65843
WF 29
3045 KAPOK DR 250.00
1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE
05/14/2026 1917 YACQUELIN NMN
SALAZAR-RODRIQUEZ
501 Maple St
NEOSHO, MO 64850
WF 25
199 W COLER ST/N JEFFERSON ST 0.00 07/29/2026
2 `OPERATE VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE - 1ST OF
3 `OWNER OPERATE MV WITHOUT MAINTAINING FIN. RESPONS.-1ST OFF
Three people injured in crash on 59
Highway Patrol Arrests May 14-15
Joplin Police Department introduces Blue Envelope program
(From the Joplin Police Department)The Joplin Police Department is implementing a new system to improve communication between law enforcement and citizens.
This weekend, JPD will begin using the nationally recognized “Blue Envelope” program. Through this initiative, Joplin Police aim to enhance interactions between officers and citizens, specifically those with communication barriers.
The program can be useful in any interaction with law enforcement, especially traffic stops. Drivers with conditions such as hearing or speaking impairments, mental health issues, cognitive impairments, or other medical or language barriers can alert an officer of their situation by presenting the officer with a special blue envelope designed to hold the driver’s insurance card, vehicle registration, and license. The program aims to reduce anxiety and misunderstandings during traffic stops and emergencies.
These envelopes, which are available now at the Joplin Police Department (303 E. 3rd Street) also feature information that instructs drivers on what to do when stopped by police. The envelopes are free. The program is optional and does not require registration.
“In most traffic stop interactions, officers are not immediately aware of the driver’s individual needs or communication difficulties,” said Cpt. Austin Wolf. “This program will give us the ability to tailor our interactions to the needs of the drivers and ensure better communication.”
First developed in 2020, the program has been adopted by multiple states. It was recently implemented in the Springfield, Mo., region and is widely recognized by area law enforcement. Blue Envelope is not designed to eliminate necessary communication between officers and drivers (officers will still carry out their duties) but instead aims to establish a level of understanding and adaptation to a driver’s needs.
For more information about the Blue Envelope program, visit https://nps-aid.org/blue-envelope-program/ or call the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests
1 JASPER COUNTY SPEEDING 26 OVER
05/13/2026 1000 BRITTENY KILAMARIE
CHEEK
417 E Sloan Ave
MOUNT VERNON, MO 65712
WF 34
1525 MISSOURI 5,000.00
1 FORGERY
2 POSSESSION OF A FORGING INSTRUMENT
05/13/2026 1057 GABRIEL ETHAN PRICE
6350 Spurgeon Rd
NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804
WM 21
1199 HASTLETINE 250.00
1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE
05/13/2026 1415 DAKOTA PAUL HOUSE
66304 E 160 Rd
WYANDOTTE, OK 74370
WM 32
101 S WOOD ST 0.00
1 STEALING - $750 OR MORE
05/13/2026 2007 KELSY BRENT BARRETT
1001 S Center St
GROVE, OK 74344
WF 28
6614 I44 W 1,000.00
2 BATES CO-TRAFFIC OFFENSE
1 SPD DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT 380.140
3 BATES CO - TRAFFIC OFFENSE
05/13/2026 2325 RACHEL MARIE POINTS
280 W South St
NEOSHO, MO 64850
WF 34
280 W SOUTH ST 571.50
1 NPD DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED - ALCOHOL 342.020






