Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

02/25/2026 0010 ERIK KYLE CHARON

509 S Wasington

NEOSHO, MO 64850

WM 38

GATEWAY AND SORRELL 31.50

2 NPD FAILED TO REGISTER VEHICLE

3 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

4 NPD FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 390.080

5 NPD FAILED TO REGISTER VEHICLE

6 NPD FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 390.080

7 NPD FAILED TO REGISTER VEHICLE

8 NPD FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 390.080

9 NPD FAILED TO REGISTER VEHICLE

1 NPD NUISANCE VIOLATIONS 220.010

02/25/2026 26000363

0011 TERRY LEE WALKER

WM 39

12015 E HIGHWAY 86/HAMMER RD 1,000.00

356 W Cedar St, LPT C

GRANBY, MO 64844

1 `DWI

2 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - FELONY

02/25/2026 0940 HARRY WILLIAM HULL Jr

18418 Hottel Springs Road

MIAMI, OK 74354

WM 36

28 B ST 1,000.00

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

2 TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE IN FELONY PROSECUTION

02/25/2026 0945 MIGUEL ANGEL PAZ

2111 Cornerstone Ct

NEOSHO, MO 64850

WM 36

123 E MAIN ST 200.00

2 NCSO FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 390.080

02/25/2026 0945 MIGUEL ANGEL PAZ

2111 Cornerstone Ct

NEOSHO, MO 64850

WM 36

123 E MAIN ST 200.00

3 FAILED TO DRIVE ON RIGHT HALF OF ROADWAY

1 FAIL TO USE TURN SIGNAL 340.210

4 NPD FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 390.080

02/25/2026 2316 SHAUN EUGENE MOORE

23195 E Hwy 86

GRANBY, MO 64844

WM 38

23195 E 86 HWY 164.00

1 NPD FAIL TO REGISTER MOTOR VEHICLE

4 NPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.020

5 NPD FAIL TO DISPLAY REGISTRATION PLATE 390.010

2 NPD NO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP.

6 IMPROPER LANE USE

3 NPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.020

02/25/2026 2330 RICARDO ARGAEZ JIMENEZ

12023 Route B

SENECA, MO 64865

WM 41

6512 I 44 EB 2,500.00

1 `DWI 

Sarcoxie man suffers serious injuries crashing into tree

A Sarcoxie man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 8:02 p.m. Wednesday on Lawrence County Road 1022 eight miles east of Sarcoxie.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1997 GMC Sierra driven by an 80-year-old Sarcoxie man traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a tree and overturned.

The driver was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Joplin.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests February 25-26

Brian D. Spradling, 39, Springfield, driving while intoxicated

Jade N. Rice, 32, Pea Ridge, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Dirie D. Mohamed, 37, Minnetonka, Minnesota, felony possession of a controlled substance- khat

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

02/24/2026 1040 DWAYNE LEVAIR

CRAWFORD

1401 E 33rd Street, 8

JOPLIN, OK 68404

BM 26

2998 E 32ND ST/S RANGE LINE RD 0.00

1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

02/24/2026 1354 ANDREW BARRY PAIGE

15223 Grand Summit, 105

GRANDVIEW, MO 64030

BM 35

27745 W. 159TH ST 5,000.00

1 FORGERY

2 IDENTITY THEFT OR ATTEMPT

02/24/2026 1423 ANITA ROSE THOMAS

210 Lohman Ave, 104

MIAMI, OK 74350

WF 35

208 W COLER ST 500.00

1 VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION ADULT-1ST OFFENSE

02/24/2026 2306 DARNELL BENJAMIN DARRA

417 S Cliffside Dr Apt 3

NOEL, MO 64854

AM 28

208 W COLER ST 250.00

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

2 `EXCEEDED POSTED SPEED LIMIT (11-15 MPH)

02/24/2026 2306 JOHNNY JOSH

JOHNSON-EVERETT

7230 Region Lane

KNOXVILLE, TN 37914

WM 22

208 W COLER ST 0.00

2 TAMPERING WITH MOTOR VEHICLE - 1ST DEGREE

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE

1

3 DWI - PRIOR

Highway Patrol Arrests February 23-25

 Joseph L. Larson, 35, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, speeding

Isaiah P. Speer, 24, Fordland, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, no insurance leaving the scene of a crash

Christopher D. Smith, 35, LaRussell, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of the roadway

William M. Armstrong, 35, Grove, Oklahoma, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid license

Jose F. Martinez Barroso, 28, Rogers, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated, no headlights, failed to drive on right half of roadway, failed to signal

Elvis M. Alonzo Perez, 24, San Marcos, Guatemala, speeding, no valid license

Work begins next week on improvements to Zora Street between Duquesne Road and 249

(From the City of Joplin)

On Tuesday, March 3, work will begin on improvements to Zora Street between Duquesne Road/Hall Street and MO Highway 249. During the first phase of this project, Zora Street between Duquesne Road and MO-249 will be fully closed to through traffic.

MO-249 truck traffic accessing the Joplin/Webb City Industrial Park will be detoured via Newman Road to Duquesne Road/Hall Street, or via Hwy 171 to Madison Street. Traffic not accessing the industrial park will be detoured via Newman Road and continue to Range Line Road. 

Local access to homes and businesses along Zora Street will be maintained throughout this project.

Closures and traffic patterns will change as the project progresses. Please watch for future updates. The project is anticipated to be completed this fall.

The City appreciates the public’s patience and understanding as this intersection is made safer and more efficient for traffic flow in this area. This $2.8 million project is funded by the Capital Improvement Sales Tax, which was approved by voters in 2014. The contractor is Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc.

For more information, contact Rob Beachner, Capital Improvement Project Manager, 417-624-0820, ext. 1543.

Joplin Health Department to hold parent-teen driving workshop

 (From the Joplin Health Department)

The Joplin Health Department invites parents and teens to attend a free Parent-Teen Missouri Graduated Driver License (GDL) Presentation from 1:30 to 3 p.m Saturday, February 28 at the Joplin Public Library, 1901 East 20th Street.

This interactive program is designed for parents and teens ages 15–18 who are just starting the driving journey. The presentation will cover:

An overview of Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) program
Tips for navigating the learning-to-drive stage
Tools for building safe driving habits and confidence on the road

“Learning to drive is a major milestone for teens — and it can be a stressful one for parents,” said Suzan Morang, Joplin Health Department. “This session helps families understand the GDL process, set clear expectations, and keep everyone safe.”

The event is free and open to the public. Parents are encouraged to bring their teens along to participate.

Registration is strongly encouraged. Sign up online at

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EA5A92CA3FDC16-61393717-keeping#/

If you have questions, contact Suzan Morang at the Joplin Health Department at 417-623-6122, ext. 1286.