Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

05/20/2026 1415 STEPHEN JUNIOR II

EDWARDS

18212 Highway 59

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WM 36

101 S WOOD ST 10,000.00

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE

05/20/2026 1356 EARL VAN COX Jr

1212 Furance St

JOPLIN, MO 64801

BM 57

6253 SPURGEON RD/ELM DR 193.50

2 SPD NO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP. 390.140

3 SPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010

4 SPD RESISTING ARREST 215.390

5 SPD FAIL TO YIELD TO EMERGENCY VEHICLE 310.070

6 SPD DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT 380.140

7 SPD NO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP. 390.140

8 SPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010

9 SPD DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT 380.140

1 SPD EQUIPMENT VIOLATION

05/20/2026 1410 DAVID LESLIE CHRISMAN

7596 Highway 43

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64865

WM 70

6253 SPURGEON RD/ELM DR 0.00

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

05/20/2026 1911 CHRISTOPHER CHARLES

ADAMS

2553 N Wood St

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WM 40

13000 NEWT DR/LOCUST RD 0.00

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

Highway Patrol Arrests May 19-21

Jennifer C. Arnaud, 44, Kansas City, driving while intoxicated, speeding, failure to drive on the right half of the roadway, following too closely

Sierra M. Proffitt, 26, Springfield, driving while intoxicated

Paris K. Cahrlesworth, 20, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash

Gary L. Holstein, 46, Ridgedale, felony leaving the scene of a crash, failure to drive on right half of roadway

Kenneth M. Stoll, 38, Ozark, driving while intoxicated

Melissa P. Seidle, 53, Springfield, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, driving while suspended, possession of drug paraphernalia

 Jacob S. Krueger, 32, Caledonia, Mississippi, driving while intoxicated, stop sign violation

Yandry A. Herrera Ona, 25, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, lane violation, no valid license

Lukas W. Pyle, 23, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving

Uriyah A. Trelearan, 34, Nevada, Vernon County felony warrant for failure to register as a sex offender

Joplin Police to hold community pool party

(From the Joplin Police Department)

The Joplin Police Department is kicking off some early summer fun with free, family-friendly entertainment at one of Joplin’s most popular aquatic centers.

JPD will host its annual Community Pool Party on Wednesday, June 10, at Schifferdecker Aquatic Center (West 4th Street and Schifferdecker Avenue). The event runs from 4-6 p.m. and includes complimentary hot dogs and beverages, emergency vehicles on display, and free swimming and water activities. 

The event is sponsored by the Children’s Haven, the Salvation Army, the Alliance of Southwest Missouri, Project Kids, the Joplin Fire Department, and the Joplin Health Department. The party is one of the police department’s annual events to engage with community members and citizens. Bring the whole family to cool off, connect with officers, and enjoy a relaxed evening.

For more information, contact Lacey Baxter, Joplin Police Department, at 417-623-3131 ext. 1632.

City of Joplin welcoming applications for boards, commissions

(From the City of Joplin)

The City of Joplin is currently accepting applications for several boards and commissions with open seats.
Serving on a City board or commission is a valuable way to help shape local policies and contribute to the community. 

Members serve as volunteers and have the opportunity to meet fellow residents, learn about city operations, and influence the city’s future. There are more than 20 boards and commissions within the city, each focused on a different area – from planning and public safety to cultural affairs. Members assess needs, review policies, make recommendations, and provide input on city projects. 

 
Upcoming appointments to boards and commissions are scheduled for consideration at the City Council meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026. 

 
The following boards and commissions currently have openings: ADA Accessibility Committee (3-year term) - 1 vacancy *Joplin resident preferred but if no other applicant is qualified, then a non-resident may be appointed. 

Building Board of Appeals (3-year term) - 1 vacancy *Must be a qualified voter of the City of Joplin
Convention and Visitors’ Bureau Advisory Board (3-year term) - 1 vacancy *Must be from retail. Joplin resident preferred but if no other applicant is qualified, then a non-resident may be appointed. 

Housing Authority (4-year term) - 2 vacancies *One must be a resident of Housing Authority 

Joplin Sports Authority (3-year term) - 1 vacancy *Must be a qualified voter of the City of Joplin 

Library Board (3-year term) - 1 vacancy *Must not be a member of City government 

Police and Firemen’s Pension Board (2-year term) - 1 vacancy *Must be a qualified voter of the City of Joplin 

 
Traffic Commission (Committee) (3-year term) - 3 vacancies *Must be a qualified voter of the City of Joplin 

Zoning and Planning Commission (3-year term) - 1 vacancy *Must be a qualified voter of the City of Joplin

Applications are due by noon on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Any applications made after this deadline will be considered the next time the City Council makes new board appointments. Appointments are made by the City Council twice a year or as needed. 

Applications are good for one year and must be made by registered voters in Missouri. To learn more or to apply, visit https://www.joplinmo.org/1163/Board-and-Commission-Current-Openings-an. 

 
For more information, contact the City Clerk’s office at rforsyth@joplinmo.org or call (417) 624-0820 ext. 1221.

Barton County Marriage Licenses

Nathaniel Quinn Pritchard, 23, Lamar, and Reese McKayla Rose
Carpenter, 21, Lamar

Tyler Joseph Dingman, 27, Golden City, and Taylor Ann Thomas, 29, Golden City

Sean Adam Lough, 20, Gladstone, and Gianna Grace Knox, 18, Liberal

Cade Edwin Moore, 20, Lamar, and Andrea Jessie Wood, 19, Sheldon

 

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

05/19/2026 0939 DELBERT JEREMY CRAVENS

516 Hilltop Dr

ANDERSON 64831

WM 48

300 E. 7TH ST 250.00

1 OPERATE M/V OWNED BY ANOTHER W/O FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

05/19/2026 1443 LAWRENCE ALLEN RESZ

304 Cottonwood St

LEXINGTON, MO 64067

WM 62

208 W COLER ST 2,500.00

1 DWI - HABITUAL 

Joplin city offices to close for Memorial Day, trash pickup schedule adjusted

(From the City of Joplin)

In recognition of the Memorial Day holiday, the City of Joplin offices will be closed on Monday, May 25. This closing includes the Joplin Recycling Center, Public Transit services, and the Joplin History and Mineral Museum. 

The Recycling Center and the Museum will also be closed on Saturday, May 23. All City services will resume their regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, May 26. 

Public Safety, Airport Operations, and Wastewater Services will continue to operate throughout the Memorial Day holiday weekend, as these departments run 24/7 throughout the year.

Please note that residential trash service from Republic Services will not be picked up on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Customers who usually have pick-up service on Mondays will have their service on Tuesday, May 26. For the remainder of the week, the residentialtrash collection will move to the next day with Friday’s customers having a Saturday pick-up.