Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

08/14/2026 0005 ELIZABETH MADISON

POERTNER

1708 S Witt Dr

EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO

64744

WF 21

3200 S MAIN ST/E 32ND ST 123.00

1 `FAILURE TO REGISTER VEHICLE FTA FROM CHRISTIAN CO

08/14/2026 0216 SIDNEY TARRELL WELLS

5517 Spurgeon Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

BM 50

2999 43RD ST/S RANGE LINE RD 0.00

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

08/14/2026 0302 EDUARDO MARTINEZ

5873 Panda Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64840

WM 20

5873 PANDA RD 3,000.00

1 JASPER CO SO CARTHAGE- BAC

08/14/2026 0042 BRITTANY JADE SILVA

5 Whitley Ln

MONETT, MO 65708

WF 37

5105 I 44 EB 0.00

1 UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

08/14/2026 26001580

0350 MAKISHA ELAINE THOMAS

BF 39

13666 PALM RD 250.00

13665 Palm Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 4TH DEGREE - 1ST OR 2ND OFFENSE

2 FTA- FAILURE TO REGISTER, NON-MOVING VIOLATION

08/14/2026 1012 RICHARD NOLAN HEDMAN

13305 Iris Rd, 3

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WM 56

13305 IRIS RD 100.00

1 PINEVILLE PD- NO INSURANCE

08/14/2026 1310 RONNIE NORMAN EVANS

2920 S Missouri Ave

JOPLIN, MO 64840

WM 53

208 WEST COLER ST 82.00

3 NPD TRESPASSING IN THE SECOND DEGREE 215.1070

4 SPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010

5 SPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010

6 SPD OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT TAGS/ TEMP TAGS 390.050

7 SPD NO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP. 390.140

8 SPD POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 215.1830

1 TRAFFICKING DRUGS OR ATTEMPT- 1ST DEGREE

2 UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - AMPHETAMINE OR M

10 WRIT

9 JOPLIN PD- DWR OR DWS

08/14/2026 1425 KEVIN PATRICK DOBBS

1055 E Spring St

NEOSHO 64850--

WM 41

1055 E SPRING ST 1,500.00

1 FAIL TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER PURSUANT TO SECS 589.400-

08/14/2026 1700 KOU SHENG XIONG

879 Mill Street

STARK CITY, MO 64866

AF 32

208 W COLER ST 0.00

1 STEALING - $25,000 OR MORE/TELLER MACHINE OR CONTENTS

08/15/2026 0156 REBECCA LYNN BARNETT

1913 Virginia Ave

JOPLIN, MO 64804

WF 50

4249 GREENWOOD DR/ALPACA RD 500.00

1 JOPLIN PD: FTA EXPIRED PLATES

08/15/2026 0510 SHANNON DALE MOSHER

109 S Elm St

FAIR PLAY, MO 65649

WM 63

4727 W DOWNSTREAM BLVD 500.00

1 JPD FTA- DEFECTIVE EQUIP

2 JPD FTA- DWR/ DWS

08/15/2026 2236 4499 GATEWAY DR/CEDAR DR 0.00

SARAH LYNN LUMAN

WF 43

62 Bochman

ANDERSON, MO 65831

1 FFJ LEON CO SO TEXAS- ASSLT PEACE OFFICER

08/16/2026 1353 ZACHARY RYAN GREEN

6922 Quince Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WM 43

6928 OLIVE LN 0.00

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE

08/16/2026 1929 DALTON LYNN ZIMMERMAN

405 N Center St

GRANBY, MO 64844

WM 28

208 W COLER ST 0.00

1 ASSAULT - 2ND DEGREE

2 ARMED CRIMINAL ACTION

08/16/2026 2320 PATRICK EUGENE WAGNER

833 S Main St

JOPLIN, MO 64801

WM 65

208 W COLER ST 0.00

1 FFJ CRAWFORD CO SO GIRARD- FELONY LARCENY

08/16/2026 26001603

1515 VINCENT DAVID RAGO

WM 21

8757 EDGAR LN 0.00

8757 Edgar Ln

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 4TH DEGREE - 1ST OR 2ND OFFENSE

 

Anderson man suffers serious injuries in accident

 An Anderson man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 7:15 a.m. today on Pine Log Road three miles north of Powell.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a Bomag Roller driven by a 26-year-old Anderson man failed on a downhill section of the roadway, traveled off the right side of the road and overturned, ejecting the driver.

He was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Rogers, Arkansas.

Joplin citizens invited to participate in bicycle and pedestrian plan survey

(From the City of Joplin)

The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is excited to announce the kickoff for updating the Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan, including the launch of an online community survey.

JATSO is the transportation planning agency for the Joplin metropolitan area, as designated by the federal government, and its goal is to provide for regional mobility. The Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan assesses existing bike & pedestrian facilities, identifies popular destinations & needed system improvements, and prioritizes future sidewalks, trails, and bicycle infrastructure projects for the next 10 years.

Survey questions focus on bicycle/pedestrian safety perceptions, specific problem areas, and suggestions for improvement. Responses will help JATSO make informed decisions that target the most pressing transportation issues affecting the region. The survey JATSO Bike/Ped Plan Update & City of Joplin Active Transportation Plan Update Public Survey is open for comments through October 31, 2026.

In addition to the survey, the public is invited to visit JATSO’s booth in front of Joplin City Hall at the August 20th Third Thursday. JATSO’s booth will include interactive exercises with maps and graphics, and information about the project. Please stop at our booth and provide your insights for increasing opportunities for walking and biking in the JATSO area.

JATSO values community input; it is the only way to create a plan that represents the needs of the entire regional community.

JATSO is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Joplin region. Federal legislation requires an MPO for any urbanized area with a population of over 50,000. MPOs ensure that existing and future transportation projects and program expenditures are based on a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive planning process.

Route BB south of Joplin to be closed

(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route BB CLOSED in Newton Co. for Pipe Replacement Aug. 18

Where: Newton County Route BB just west of Crow Road south of Joplin

When: 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday, August 18

What: MoDOT crews replacing damaged pipe underneath the road

Traffic Impacts

All lanes of Route BB CLOSED where crews are working

Drivers will have access to driveways and entrances at either end of the work zone but will not be able to travel through the work zone

No signed detours

Drivers urged to find alternate routes

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone

Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.

Joplin man suffers serious injuries in crash near Lockwood

A Joplin man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 7:40 p.m. Saturday on MO NN six miles southwest of Lockwood.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1991 Chevrolet S-10 driven by a 52-year-old Joplin man began skidding, crossed the center of the roadway, ran off the right side of the road, overturned and collided with a ditch.

The driver was treated for serious injuries a Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests August 15-16

Michael P. Hughes, 50, Lead Hill, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated

Yahaye Y. Hassan, 52, Columbus, Ohio, felony possession of a controlled substance- khat, possession of drug paraphernalia

Jeffrey W. Elfgen, 34, Nevada, Newton County felony warrant for burglary, no seat belt

Brayden L. Williams, 18, Galena, driving while intoxicated, passed vehicle on the right, careless and imprudent driving, failed to display valid plates

Isaac W. Stover, 29, Miller, driving while intoxicated

Juan A. Patishtan Shilon, 24, Chamula, Mexico, driving while intoxicated

Dylan J. Thompson, 30, Granby, felony driving while intoxicated, failed to stop for red signal, failed to maintain lane, speeding

Wyatt D. Lemons, 19, Exeter, felony driving while intoxicated

Amber K. Howell, 42, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failed to register motor vehicle, no valid plates, no seat belt

Nathan A. Stillon, 39, Cassville, felony driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a crash

Ryan A. Paul, 39, Washburn, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Michael E. Aversman, 24, Independence, driving while intoxicated, speeding 

Highway Patrol Arrests August 14-15

Nathan J. Maggard, 41, Republic, driving while intoxicated, failed to stop at stop sign, using cell phone while driving

Michael E. Sisson, 79, Joplin, driving while revoked, resisting arrest, failed to drive in the right lane, failed to drive on right half of roadway, no signal while turning, equipment violation, failed to stop at stop sign, no seat belt

Tanner J. Lyon, 34, Cabool, driving while intoxicated (drugs), failed to operate vehicle with lighted lamps

Jonathon J. Thomas, 44, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, lane violation, failed to signal, no seat belt, no insurance, no valid license

Jill L. Zingg, 47, Branson, felony driving while intoxicated

Louis J. Niewald, 52, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, failed to stop at stop sign, failed to signal, no valid license

Joseph A. Swift, 42, Cassville, driving while intoxicated, no valid license

Jason W. Fields, 48, Seligman, Seligman Police Department misdemeanor warrant for displaying the wrong plates, Barry County misdemeanor warrant for stealing

Nancy E. Jackson, 53, Seligman, Benton County, Arkansas felony warrant for probation violation, Barry County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on equipment violation