Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

 04/08/2026 1259 MATTHEW LOUIS MAGEE

4457 Aardvark Dr

JOPLIN, MO 64804

WM 31

4777 DOWNSTREAM BLVD 87.00

1 LINN CREEK PD FAILED TO REG VEH

04/08/2026 1439 SHAWN MICHAEL ORR

2710 Alabama Ct

JOPLIN 64804

WM 40

208 W COLER ST 500.00

1 WEBB CITY PD TRESPASSING 1ST DEGREE

2 WEBB CITY PD LARCENY STEALING

3 JASPER COUNTY PROB VIOL REC STOLEN PROPERTY

04/08/2026 26000658

2333 LARRY DANIEL FORCUM Jr

WM 47

21552 GATEWAY DR 0.00

1090 East Rd

GOODMAN, MO 64843

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

2 MCDONALD CO- EQUIPMENT VIOLATION

Neosho man injured in collision near Lanagan

A Neosho man was injured in a two-vehicle accident 11:52 a.m. today on MO 59 at Ittner Road just south of Lanagan.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2012 Ford Fusion driven by a 45-year-old Anderson man crossed the center of the roadway and struck a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria driven by an 80-year-old Neosho man.

The Neosho man was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Washburn woman flown to Fayetteville hospital after crash on 37

 A Washburn woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 12:20 p.m. today on MO 37 two miles south of Washburn.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 39-year-old Washburn woman traveled off the roadway and struck a culvert.

The woman was flown to Washington Regional Hospital, Fayetteville, Arkansas, with serious injuries.

Highway Patrol Arrests April 8-9

Janet L. Massingill, 68, Rockaway Beach, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

Andrey F. Malyk, 34, Ozark, felony driving while intoxicated, felony driving while revoked, failed to drive on right half of roadway, unsafe lane change

 

Agenda posted for Joplin Redevelopment Corporation meeting

 

Agenda posted for Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau Board meeting

 

Wall Avenue between 6th and 7th in Joplin to be closed

(From the City of Joplin)

Due to an emergency water line repair, Wall Avenue will be closed between 7th Street and 6th Street beginning tomorrow morning, Friday, April 10, at approximately 8 AM. The work is expected to last until at least noon, but may last longer based on the condition of the line that is being repaired.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.