Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

10/23/2026 0938 BEKKA DIANNE HOOD

400 Bone Ln

ANDERSON, MO 64831

WF 27

208 WEST COLER ST 250.00

3 PERMIT ANOTHER TO OPR MV W/O FIN. RESPONSIBILITY

1 NPD FAIL TO REGISTER MOTOR VEHICLE 390.090

2 SPD FAIL TO REGISTER MOTOR VEHICLE 390.090

10/23/2026 1200 PATTI ELIZABETH JOHNSON

2047 Po Box 128

WEIR, KS 66781

WF 60

500.00

1 FTA-RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY

10/23/2026 1100 CARL NATHAN MITCHELL

8852 Eland Rd

NEOSHO 64850

WM 49

0.00

3 STATUTORY SODOMY OR ATTEMPTED STATUTORY SODOMY - DEVIATE SEX

1 SODOMY OR ATTEMPTED SODOMY - 1ST DEGREE

2 STAT SODMY-1ST-DEV SEX INTR W/PRS < 14-SER PHY INJ/DSPL DEAD

4 FTA-PULASKI CO DRIVER PASS FAIL

10/23/2026 1800 KEVIN MICHAEL THOMPSON

3712 2nd St

NEOSHO, MO 64866

WM 37

208 W COLER 0.00

1 `DWI

10/23/2026 1113 FRANKIE VICTOR LEONA

ORAM

431 S 35th St

PARSONS, KS 67357

WF 39

2,500.00

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

10/24/2026 0804 1400- 20 S BUSINESS 49 82.00

CHARLES EDWARD FINNEY JR

WM 56

690 South Main St, 20

GRANBY, MO 64844

1 NPD FAIL TO DISPLAY REGISTRATION PLATE 390.010

2 NPD FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 390.080

3 NPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.020

10/24/2026 26002145

0025 JOEL DOUGLAS TROLINDER

WM 21

8063 OTTER DR/ 1,000.00

505 Sycamore St

LOCKWOOD, MO 65682

1 `DWI

2 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

3 FAIL TO YIELD TO AN EMERG VEH W/ SIREN AND LIGHTS

10/25/2026 1148 RUSSELL LEE SNEDDON

922 Euclid Blvd

CARTHAGE, MO 64836

WM 50

6350 SPURGEON RD 250.00

1 NCSO `OWNER OPERATE MV WITHOUT MAINTAINING FIN. RESPONS.-1ST 

Highway Patrol Arrests October 24-26

Samantha N. Lucas 37, Fair Play, Johnson County, Kansas misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on possession of marijuana

Chad K. Williams, 53, Branson, driving while intoxicated

John W. Martin, 70, Goodman, felony no driver's license, driving while intoxicated (drugs), no insurance, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident, no seat belt

Gunnar B. Caldwell, 26, Hollister, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, driving while intoxicated, failure to display valid plates

Landon R. Baldwin, 19, Ozark, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident, minor visibly intoxicated, failed to comply with driver's license restriction

Thor I. Miller, 18, Sheldon, driving while intoxicated

Bradley W. Chapdelaine, 36, Branson West, driving while intoxicated- person less than 17 in vehicle

Mark D. Krishtal, 24, Rogersville, driving while intoxicated, no headlights, no taillights, no license plate light, no valid license, failed to register motor vehicle, failed to stop at stop sign

Isaiah J. Knoderer, 21, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, speeding, lane violation, failed to properly affix license plates

Brianna S. Bettencourt, 36, Cassville, driving while intoxicated- prior offender, failed to drive in a single lane, failed to drive on right half of roadway, failed to signal, operated motor vehicle while using electronic device

Morgan F. Barnard, 23, Hindsville, Arkansas, felony driving while intoxicated- physical injury to another

 Billy W. Maynard, 29, Carthage, driving while intoxicated, speeding, consumed alcohol while driving, no valid license

Newton County Marriage Licenses

 Carter Payne Elder, 25, Neosho, and Jazmine Anistie Morlett, 25, Neosho

Ethan Corey Wilson, 43, Wyandotte, Oklahoma, and Sheri Lynn Jordan, 44, Wyandotte, Oklahoma

Dakota Riley Warren, 25, Anderson, and Corrigan Alora True, 24, Anderson

Les Alexander Cole Tanner, 31, Neosho, and Gracie Brianne Buller, 25, Neosho

Cayden Lamar Scott, 23, Jonesville, Louisiana, and Emily Kay Brattin, 24, Jonesville, Louisiana

Devan Lee Dority, 21, Goodman, and Katelyn Michelle Taylor, 28, Goodman

Zachary James McKee, 28, Neosho, and Tamara Danielle Smith, 27, Neosho

Noah Isaac Mitchell, 24, Joplin, and Brittany Renee Winchester, 23, Neosho

Douglas Paul Moppin, 84, Neosho, and Karisa Ann Parks, 40, Joplin

Teresa Nicole Price, 48, McAlester, Oklahoma, and Nicole Lynn Hoffman, 48, Parsonsburg

Kurry Richard Mertens, 33, Seneca, and Tyler Leon Shaw, 27, Seneca

Payne Isaac Sikes, 20, Seneca, and Madison Nicole Cox, 22, Joplin

Taylor Max Bass, 54, Granby, and Keara Camerae Elizabeth Winton, 44, Granby

Landon Taylor Stipp, 20, Neosho, and Laylah Joy Rogers, 19, Neosho

Rafael Carbajal, 23, Neosho, and Jazmin Aracely Cuellar, 19, Neosho

Deric Alexander Miller, 35, Neosho, and Alicia Rachelle Wilson, 38, Neosho

Aaron Anthony Richard Wilson, 41, Seneca, and Andrea Joann Krummel, 41, Seneca

Niffang Iuchi, 29, Anderson, and Mikaela Kinnu, 34, Anderson

Rickey Dale King, 70, Neosho, and Martha Sue Bradley, 67, Neosho

James Preston Filbeck, 24, Carthage, and Jaclyn Marie Gardner, 23, Carthage

Jesse Ray Shields, 22, Granby, and Aspen Leighanne Cooley, 22, Granby

Richard Terry Bailes, 79, Olathe, Kansas, and Karen Faye Allen, 77, Grove, Oklahoma

Alex James Denton, 23, Seneca, and Kayana Gwen Raby, 24, Joplin

Patrick Shane Elkins, Jr., 27, Neosho, and Christa Nicole Gould, 28, Neosho

Jason Edward Miller, 37, Neosho, and Brianna Elaine Pfeifer, 30, Neosho

Benjamin James Strazzinski, 31, Neosho, and Kelsey Marin Haneline, 30, Neosho

Ryan Lewis Gage, 30, Waukee, Iowa, and Haley Len Burke, 34, Waukee, Iowa

Jonas Jonas, 34, Neosho, and Marfian Marko Moses, 41, Neosho

Cameron Lawrence Garoutte, 45, Neosho, and Shannon Lee Caylor, 45, Neosho

Matthew William Thompson, 38, Neosho, and Brooke Ashley Regier, 31, Neosho

Alicia M. Abruzzo, 38, Neosho, and Jessee D. Walburn, 37, Stark City

Neosho man injured in collision on I-49

A Neosho man was injured in a two-vehicle collision 11:41 p.m. Thursday on I-49 three miles north of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2016 Toyota Sienna driven by a 47-year-old Neosho man struck the rear of a 2007 GMC box truck driven by a Guatemala man.

The Neosho man was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Joplin.

 

Three-year-old girl flown to Springfield hospital after car shifts into gear, rolls over her

A 3-year-old Cassville girl was injured when a car inadvertently shifted into gear and backed over her 5:20 p.m. Friday on private property on Route Y two miles north of Cassville.

According to the Highway Patrol, the 2015 GMC Yukon rolled backwards over the child and also hit a parked 2015 Ford Expedition.

The child suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Cox South Hospital, Springfield.

Highway Patrol Arrests October 23-24

Patrick N. Enochs, 34, Cedar Creek, felony driving while intoxicated- persistent offender

Matthew E. Wagner, 46, Bolivar, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Jeffrey R. Vaught, 49, Cassville, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, failure to register motor vehicle, failure to title, displayed plates of another

Carson Ifamilik, 30, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, leaving the scene of a crash, driving while revoked

Tevin D. Burdette, 19, Springfield, felony resisting arrest by fleeing, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, speeding, failure to stop for steady red signal, failure to stop at stop sign, no insurance

Trevor T. DuPont, 20, Battlefield, driving while intoxicated- person less than 17 in vehicle, minor visibly intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, speeding 

MSSU football rolls over Missouri Western 38-14

(From Missouri Southern Athletics)

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - Missouri Southern football delivered a dominant second-half performance Saturday afternoon, scoring 21 unanswered points after halftime to secure a 38-14 road victory over Missouri Western at Craig Field at Spratt Stadium.

The Lions (2-6, 1-5 MIAA) outscored the Griffons (3-5, 2-4 MIAA) 28-0 over the final three quarters after taking a 3-0 lead in the first quarter. Southern finished with 341 yards of total offense, held Missouri Western to 287 yards and forced four fumbles, recovering all four.

Missouri Southern also controlled the clock, holding possession for 36 minutes and 34 seconds while converting five of 13 third-down opportunities.

MSSU is now 2-6 overall in 2026 and 1-5 in MIAA conference play. The Griffons are 3-5 overall and 2-4 in league play.

Narkel LeFlore rushed for 56 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries and added two catches for 27 yards and another score.

Jackson Marrs scored a career-high two rushing touchdowns on four carries.

Tillman Martin completed 14 of 17 passes for 184 yards and a touchdown, connecting with five different receivers. Isaiah Padello led the Lions with five receptions for 77 yards, while Isaiah Green added four catches for 63 yards.

Daimond Casseus returned a fumble recovery 96 yards for a touchdown and added a tackle. It was the first Lions scoop and score since Dylan Wright (26 yards) against Pittsburg State on Oct. 14, 2023.

Asher Huffman's 43-yard field goal at 6:48 gave the Lions the first quarter's only points and a 3-0 lead. Earlier, the defense limited MoWest's opening possession after a holding penalty, with Peyton McKee and Briar McIntirecombining for a tackle for loss before a third-down incompletion forced a punt.

Missouri Southern then put together an 11-play, 51-yard drive, converting third downs on Martin completions to Padello for 22 yards and Julian Jordan for five before Huffman's kick. After another defensive stop, Green's 12-yard punt return helped start the next drive at the MSSU 32, and Martin later found Green for 23 yards to move the Lions to the MWSU 30. The opening quarter ended with Missouri Southern still in possession at the MoWest 25 and ahead 3-0.

Southern answered a Griffons defensive touchdown with an 88-yard drive, capped by Martin's 11-yard touchdown pass to LeFlore with 21 seconds left, and carried a 17-14 lead into halftime. Earlier, MSSU finished its opening possession of the second quarter with Marrs' 1-yard touchdown run and Huffman's extra point for a 10-0 lead.

The MSSU defense added stops in the second quarter, including Kason Messenger's tackle for loss before a MoWest punt and a turnover on downs at the Missouri Southern 40 after Brody Eggleston dropped a runner for a loss earlier in the series. The Griffons responded with a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 70-yard interception return for a touchdown, but the Lions put together the late scoring drive behind completions of 17 and 23 yards to Green and two catches by LeFlore, including the touchdown.

Missouri Southern scored two touchdowns in the third quarter and paired them with two takeaways or stops, moving ahead 31-14 by the end of the quarter.

Earlier, David Bethune's 32-yard kickoff return helped set up field position, and after Mitchell Cory pinned MoWest at its 5 with a 39-yard punt, the defense forced a punt before the Lions answered with a 53-yard drive capped by Marrs' 11-yard fourth-down touchdown run and Huffman's extra point for a 24-14 score.

On the Griffons' next series, Y'Marius Joshlin forced a fumble and Dillon Ramella recovered at the MoWest 18, setting up a short possession that ended with LeFlore's 5-yard touchdown run and another Huffman kick.

MoWest drove into MSSU territory late in the quarter, but Messenger recorded an 11-yard sack and Keylan Mitchell blocked a 45-yard field goal attempt, with Nyjahl Vaughn returning the recovery before a penalty moved the ball back. Southern finished the third quarter with the ball after a 10-yard completion from Martin to Bethune, carrying a 31-14 lead into the final frame.

Missouri Southern's defense supplied the fourth-quarter scoring, as Levi Darensbourg forced a MoWest fumble near the goal line and Casseus returned the recovery 96 yards for a touchdown with 2:13 left before Huffman's kick set the final score at 38-14.

Earlier, the Lions punted on their first two possessions of the quarter, but the defense kept the Griffons off the board on the ensuing drives, including a red-zone stop when Eggleston forced a fumble at the MSSU 8 that Noah Conner recovered at 6:54.

After Southern was pinned deep and went three-and-out, Riley Hammons broke up a pass at the MSSU 1, one play before the scoring turnover. Darensbourg recovered another MoWest fumble at the MWSU 18 with 1:51 remaining, and Martin helped close out the game with kneel-downs after a quarter in which MSSU forced three turnovers despite recording no first downs.

On the ground, Allen Mitchell led Southern with 76 rushing yards on 19 carries. Marrs finished with 18 yards and two touchdowns on four carries.

Defensively, the Lions forced four fumbles and recovered all four. Casseus' 96-yard fumble return for a touchdown capped the defensive effort, while Eggleston recorded six total tackles and a forced fumble.

McIntire added five stops while Conner and Ethan Alticeach added four. Messenger notched two tackles for loss (14 yards) and an 11-yard sack.

Darensbourg forced two fumbles to go with two tackles, a breakup and a fumble recovery.

Southern limited the Griffons to 62 rushing yards and held them scoreless in the second half.

Head coach Atiba Bradley picked up his 20th career victory (20-44) at the helm of MSSU.

The Lions registered their first win over MWSU since Nov. 11, 2023 (47-41 in Joplin, Missouri), and their first victory in St. Joseph since Oct. 13, 2012 (31-30 win).

The Lions return to Fred G. Hughes Stadium on Halloween (Oct. 31) to host Pittsburg State, with kickoff set for noon. Fans are encouraged to wear white, and T-shirts will be distributed at the front gate while supplies last. Missouri Southern will also recognize the 2026 softball team with a championship ring presentation and present letter jackets to its newest Lion letterwinners.

Fall MSSU Athletic tickets are currently on sale online. Fans can also purchase an MIAA Network subscription to support Missouri Southern Athletics and catch all the Lions action this 2026-27 season.