Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

04/22/2026 0430 FRANCISCA I LEZAMA

13724 Highway 43 Lot 17

SENECA, MO 64865

WF 32

15769 KODIAK RD/HIGHWAY 60 82.00

1 NPD FTA FAIL TO REGISTER

04/22/2026 1055 AUSTIN EUGENE DUNCAN

701 Sesley Ct

ANDERSON, MO 64831

WM 33

101 S WOOD ST 0.00

1 JAIL SANCTION VETRANS COURT

04/22/2026 1445 CIZIANO FERKO

8714 Glenwood Dr

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126

WM 27

303 3 15,000.00

1 ROBBERY - 2ND DEGREE

2 ASSAULT- 4TH DEGREE - PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (1), (5)

3 RESISTING/INTERFERING WITH ARREST FOR A FELONY

04/22/2026 26000716

1240 STEENSON DARRA

AM 24

208 W COLER ST 0.00

13669 Orchid Dr

NEOSHO, MO 64850

3 STATUTORY RAPE/ATTEMPT STAT RAPE 1ST DEGREE LESS 12 YOA

1 STATUTORY SODOMY OR ATTEMPTED STATUTORY SODOMY - DEVIATE SEX

2 CHILD MOLESTATION - 1ST DEGREE

04/22/2026 1825 DUSTIN RAY ENGLE

1013 Hamilston St

SENECA, MO 64865

WM 46

123 E MAIN ST 5,000.00

1 NON-SUPPORT, TOTAL ARREARS IN EXCESS OF 12 MONTHLY PAYMENTS

04/22/2026 2216 NICHOLAS WAYNE CASNER

6350 Spurgeon Rd, 42

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WM 47

6350- 42 SPURGEON RD 2,500.00

2 FFJ - JOHNSON CO KANSAS - POSS MARIJUANA

04/22/2026 2216 NICHOLAS WAYNE CASNER

6350 Spurgeon Rd, 42

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WM 47

6350- 42 SPURGEON RD 0.00

1 FFJ - JOHNSON CO KANSAS - DRUG PARAPHANELIA

3 CARTHAGE PD - ASSAULT 3RD DEGREE 

Highway Patrol Arrests April 22-23

David W. Horseman, 71, Seligman, driving while intoxicated

Michael E. Eichhorn, 48, Shell Knob, Cassville Police Department warrant for failure to maintain financial responsibility

Julie A. McGuire, 68, Rogersville, driving while intoxicated

Anibal Miranda Tevalan, 44, Carthage, speeding, no driver's license, arrested per ICE on ICE warrant for immigration violation for failure to appear for removal

Keith M. Blankenship, 47, Cuba, possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance- alprazolam

Kathy J. Coleman, 63, Purdy, driving while intoxicated 

Traffic delays expected on I-44 east of Joplin

(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect Traffic Delays on I-44 in Jasper County Sunday, May 3 for Utility Work

Where: I-44 in Jasper County between Mile Markers 20.2 & 21.4 east of Joplin

When: For a short time between 10 p.m., Sunday, May 3 and 6 a.m., Monday, May 4

What: Traffic slowed in both directions to allow contractor crews to remove utility lines 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

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

Pittsburg man in stable condition following train-pedestrian accident

(From the Pittsburg Police Department)

On early Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026, at approximately 3:45 AM, law enforcement officers with the Pittsburg Police Department, along with first responders from the Pittsburg Fire Department and Crawford County EMS were dispatched to an area south of Jefferson Street and east of Stilwell Street, in Pittsburg, in reference to a report of a train versus pedestrian accident. Units from the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office also assisted.

The pedestrian is identified as 33-year-old Dorian K. Rossback, of Pittsburg. Mr. Rossback received severe injuries during the accident, and he was transported to the emergency department at Freeman Heath Systems in Joplin for treatment. 

Mr. Rossback is currently listed in stable condition and is expected to recover. There were no other injuries reported.

The train involved with the accident was from the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroad line. 

This accident is still under investigation. 

Anyone who has information related to this, or other incidents, is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at (620) 231-1700, or at our automated tip line, (620) 231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

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.