Snow-covered roads cause two-vehicle accident near Duenweg

Snow-covered roads were the major factor in a two-vehicle accident 1:45 p.m. today on MO 249, a half mile south of Duenweg.

According to the Highway Patrol report, Gabriel Constantin, 24, Houston, Texas, driving a 2000 Kia Sedona, lost control on the snow-covered road and was struck in the rear by a 2013 Ford Fiesta driven by Tonya M. Preston, 39, Joplin.

A passenger in the Constantin vehicle, Gorgina M. Stefan, 22, Houston, Texas, was treated for minor injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Four, including two children, injured in accident in Jane

Four people, including two children, were injured in a two-vehicle accident 3:45 p.m. Friday on U. S. 71 in Jane.

According to the Highway Patrol report, Laura E. Tilford, 29, Pineville, driving a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, lost control on slick pavement and was struck in the rear by a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche driven by Clayton J. Langford, 21, Anderson.

Tilford and three passengers in her vehicle, Emalee N. Dean 4, Amanda R. McKinsey, 32, and Jacob A. McKinsey, 10 were treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Bella Vista, Arkansas.

Man cited for DWI, leaving scene of accident after crash near Asbury

A Branson man was charged with driving while intoxicated as a persistent offender and leaving the scene of an accident following a crash 2 a.m. today on MO 171 at Joplin Street, 200 feet south of Asbury.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2008 Infinity G37 driven by Timothy D. Jordan, 45, Branson, traveled off the roadway and overturned.

Jordan was treated for minor injuries at Mercy McCune-Brooks Hospital, Carthage.

JFD responds to structure fire at 1744 W. 20th

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

The Joplin Fire Department responded at 9:47 PM on Monday, 24 February, to a report of a structure fire at 1744 W 20th, Joplin. Arriving on scene at 9:53 PM crews found a small, vacant, one story wood frame residential structure with fire showing in the NW corner. Crews quickly extinguished the fire, determined that there were no other hot spots and declared it under control at 10:07 PM. Crews remained on scene until 11:00 PM.

The structure suffered significant soot damage throughout. The structure is owned by Thomas Coleman of 2202 S. Adele.

Five Fire units and 12 firefighters responded to the scene, as well as JPD and METS. No one was injured on the scene.
At this time the cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Fire Marshal.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests February 27-28

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Timothy D. Jordan, 45, Branson
Chelsea R. Cozart, 26, Springfield
Dannie D. Snider, 66, Branson

Jasper County dissolution of marriage petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Jasper County Circuit Court:

Jeremy R. Storm vs. Whitney N. Storm
Tracy A. Puckett vs. Brian A. Puckett
Donell Kroutil vs. Matthew A. Kroutil
Paige W. Lee vs. Jeramie M. Lee
Martha I, Triplett vs. Delante T. Triplett
Brandy J. Downey vs. George D. Downey
Kaylee A. Volrath vs. Michael L. Volrath
Lisa C. Moore vs. Joshua R. Moore
Layne E. Bequette vs. Paul Y. Bequette
Mikel S. Raney vs. Erin E. Raney
Brandon R. Gage vs. Misty A. Gage
Shawna Harris vs. Jeremy Harris
Zebedia A. Brewer vs. Barbara D. Brewer
Janene A. Caldwell vs. Arvine L. Caldwell
Cassell Dorsey vs. John Dorsey
Ilia A. Arefiev vs. Ashley N. Arefiev
Georgia J. Mitchell vs. Aaron R. Mitchell

Newton/McDonald County dissolution of marriage petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Newton and McDonald counties:

NEWTON COUNTY
Delastino Douglas Dolon vs. Sue Ann Dolon
Marty Ray Stark vs. Tammy Jean Stark
Ellie Marie Cox vs. Lucas Wayne Cox
Michelle Dawn Vanderpool vs. Nicky Jo Vanderpool
Jessie Joe Wade vs. Trisha Jean Wade
Bruce Allan Sullivan vs. Penny Lawayne Sullivan
Floyd F. Brockitt vs. Lisa Marie Brockitt
Aaron W. Clarke vs. Tenisha M. Thomas
Russell Lawrence Grundy vs. Karen Lynn Grundy
Matthew James Morgan vs. Elizabeth Ann Morgan

MCDONALD COUNTY
Tommie C. Marchisio vs. Leslie P. Marchisio
Ashley M. Sisco vs. Isaiah B. Sisco
Dustin Askins vs. Lesley A. Askins

Joplin Police Department Arrests February 26-27

02/26/2015 0920
ZANE M PINJUV
15001640 209 S Patterson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 18 131 W 10TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

02/26/2015 1100
JAYD RYAN GILSTRAP
15001641 412 Quailrun CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834
WM 23 2349 W 6TH ST/S WINFIELD AVE 500.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

02/26/2015 1100
RICKY GENE BLEDSOE
115 E 33rd St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 40 3513 E 7TH ST/ORR AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/26/2015 1223
MELISSA SUE GANDY
1203 Amherst St GALENA, KS 66739
WF 29 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

02/26/2015 1410
NICHOLAS A VANDYKE
2127 S Rhode Island Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
732 W 32ND ST/S MCINTOSH CIR DR
WM 32 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/26/2015 1623
ANTONIO SALAS AZAU
1920 S Grand Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 47 100 E 18TH ST/S MAIN ST 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

02/26/2015 1830
KEVIN BOB MORGAN
1406 1/2 E 4th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 25 575 E 32ND ST/S IOWA AVE 500.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
2 1 PEDESTRIANS WALKING ALONG ROADWAYS

02/26/2015 1922
CHRISTOPHER COX
 Homeless JOPLIN, MO
WM 49 1102 W 32ND ST 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

02/26/2015 1758
DEBORAH J PETERSEN
531 N Sergeant Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 49 3006 S MCCLELLAND BLVD 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

02/26/2015 2241
NICHOLAS MARQUE BROWN
2815 Connecticut Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
3820 E 7TH ST/S WALNUT RIDGE DR
BM 22 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT

02/26/2015 2200
DAVID RUSSELL BOLL
619 E Markwardt St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 51 619 E 13TH ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/27/2015 0030
CODY LANE REFFETT
6515 Westview Road NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 19 4240 S 43 HWY 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/27/2015 0104 
MATTHEW LAURENCE SCHOECH 
2901 S Massachusetts Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 
WM 45 1131 E 32ND ST/S WISCONSIN AVE 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 
2 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED 

Joplin Police adds new K9 officer

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On February 19, 2015, K9 Keta and Officer Brad Rich completed eight weeks of training that was conducted by Joplin Police Officer Travis Walthall.

Officer Walthall is a North American Police Work Dog Association-trainer. (NAPWDA) Keta is a one and one-half year old female German Shepherd.

Keta was donated to the Joplin Police Department by Patriot K-9 Training Services of Joplin. Keta is trained in narcotic detection, tracking, building searches, area searches, article searches, suspect apprehension, and handler protection.

Sheriff's office searching for armed, dangerous Sarcoxie man

The Jasper County Sheriff's Office is seeking any information on the location of Roscoe D. Rickman, 31, of Sarcoxie, Rickman has warrants for his arrest including felony unlawful possession of a firearm. He is considered armed and extremely dangerous!
Rickman is also wanted for questioning for several felony stealing cases in Jasper County.

If anyone has information on Rickman's location, call the Jasper County Sheriff's Office Dispatch at 417-359-9100 or in an emergency you can call 911.

To remain anonymous call the TIPS line at 417-358-8477

Jasper County Sheriff's Department Arrests, February 26

February 26, 2015
Daily News Release
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 

2/25/2015 @ 3:15 pm, Jonathan K. Cook, 29 of Joplin, was arrested for Driving While Suspended.

2/25/2015 @ 11:50 pm, Tracy Osborne, 48 of Oswego, KS, was arrested for Fugitive From Out of State.

The charges for which the above were arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

Jail Count Today: 195

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests February 25-27

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Gabriel B. Novak, 39, Cedarcreek
Aaron J. McClain, 54, Dixon

City of Joplin contacting property owners about duplication of debris cleanup benefits

(From City of Joplin)

The City will soon send letters to all property owners who signed a right-of-entry (ROE) form with the City of Joplin that allowed FEMA’s (Federal Emergency Management Agency) government-funded contractor, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, to clean the loose tornado debris from their property following the May 2011 tornado.

The letters pertain to the duplication of benefits that may or may not have occurred with each individual property owner. Over the last several years for those properties cleaned by the government-funded contractors, the City has been reviewing insurance policies and working with each of the insurance companies (when authorized by the property owner) to determine if a duplication of benefit had occurred.

Pennsylvania Avenue closed at various locations

(From City of Joplin)

Pennsylvania Avenue will be closed at various locations starting immediately. The street will be closed to traffic as Dalton Killinger Construction and Atnip Construction will have the area closed while they are making storm water improvements, curb & gutter and sidewalks. Residents in the area will be allowed access to their property but there will be no through traffic. The closure will be for the duration of the project and will vary as the crews move through the area which encompasses 28th Street to 31st Street. Some streets on either side of Pennsylvania will also be involved at various times.

Detour routes will be in place. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution in these areas and will need to utilize alternate routes during this period.

If you have any questions, please call the Engineering Department at 624-0820, ext. 530.

Joplin Police Department Arrests February 25-26

02/25/2015 0800
ZACKERIE ALLEN FARRAR
918 S Wall GALENA, KS 66739
WM 19 303 E 3RD ST 346.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

02/25/2015 0800
NADIA SIRISA DENISON
422 Fountain Rd AIRPORT VILLAGE, MO 64801
WF 34 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/25/2015 1004
BRANDI R FRY
2101 S Harlem Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 34 2101 S HARLEM AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

02/25/2015 0800
JOHN ISIAH WASHINGTON
401 N Mineral Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 66 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
4 1 BENCH WARRANT
5 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/25/2015 1034
GARY PERRY
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 56 320 E 8TH ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT

02/25/2015 1335
KIMBERLY LINLE
2401 E 12th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 52 3900- BLK E 12TH ST 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

02/25/2015 1400
CHRISTY LEE SACK
7248 Sw 90th CHETOPA, KS 67336
WF 46 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

02/25/2015 1441
JUSTIN LEVI NEWSWANDER
211 N Bu 49 Hwy, B NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 22 3003 S MCCLELLAND BLVD 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

02/25/2015 1555
GEOFF TATE HAMILTON
10589 Norfolk Lane NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 22 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/25/2015 1600
ADAM S HENSON
6544 Cr 80 CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 36 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/25/2015 1840
DWYANE JERRREEL MILLIGAN
107 Chickwook CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834
BM 28 303 E 3RD ST 396.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
 3 1 COMMIT
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/25/2015 1800
MICHAEL DAVID HOWERTON
637 S Schifferdecker Ave, 10 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 44 331 W 3RD ST/S PEARL AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

02/25/2015 2034
TAYLOR ALYCE HUND
2207 Bird Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 28 301 S GENEVA AVE 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

02/25/2015 2034
BRANDEN DESHAWN WILLIS
102 E 2nd St, 610 JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 27 301 S GENEVA AVE 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

02/25/2015 0700
CRAIG SHANDON GARRARD
401 S Florida Ave, 5 JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 37 3600 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

02/25/2015 2300
SARA ELIZA RITTER
308 S Duff SILVER SPRINGS, AR 72768
WF 27 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/26/2015 0140
TODD MALONE MASTERS
709 W B St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 44 631 W B ST/N SERGEANT AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/26/2015 0146 
CASSANDRA NICOLE RALSTON
WF 27 149 E 3RD ST/S VIRGINIA AVE 500.00 
720 Oak St  WEBB CITY, MO 64870 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

Michigan man injured in accident near Sarcoxie

A Michigan man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 6:24 p.m. Wednesday on I-44, four miles west of Sarcoxie.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2011 Chevrolet pickup driven by Dennis L. Nichols, 56, Otisville, Michigan, ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a concrete drainage ditch.

Nichols was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Neosho teen injured in one-vehicle accident

A Neosho man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 10:35 p.m. Wednesday on Highway 86, two miles east of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2008 Ford Ranger driven by Andrew J. Mason, 17, Neosho, left the roadway and overturned.

Mason was treated for minor injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Joplin Police Department Arrests February 24

02/24/2015 0730
STACEY MONKNEEC SHAMBLEN(LOVE)
1306 W 7th St, 1 JOPLIN, MO 64801
BF 38 303 E 3RD ST 596.50
1 1 COMMIT

02/24/2015 0750
SARA L JACKSON
803 S Patterson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 37 2449 E 7TH ST/S BROWNELL AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/24/2015 1153
LISA M MIRELES
1025 Rex Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 34 3699 E 7TH ST/VAN WINKLE ST 250.00
1 1 DQ NO VALID DRIVER LICENSE ON PERSON

02/24/2015 1412
COREY A BLACK
405 Colum Court DIAMOMD, MO 64840
WM 35 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/24/2015 1100
NATHAN ROGER BELCHER
108 Victoria Ln CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 25 1822- 134 W 7TH ST 500.00
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
1 1 LARCENY

02/24/2015 1115
CARRIE ANN BANCKER
1822 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAILURE TO APPEAR

02/24/2015 1549
MARKUS WOODSON JR GULLEY Jr
5146 E 20th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 32 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

02/24/2015 1430
QUERON HUGHES
315 E 9th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 47 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/24/2015 1430
BRYAN KEITH COBB
122 S Walnut Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
2949 W 20TH ST/S SCHIFFERDECKER AVE
WM 46 0.00
3 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

02/24/2015 1730
CASEY RYAN PURSCELLEY
2724 E 14th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 24 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE-DOMESTIC

02/24/2015 1815
BLAINE RANDALL MACDOWALL
2950 S Mcclelland Blvd, C JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 20 231 W 9TH ST/S WALL AVE 500.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

02/24/2015 2015
KYLER MICHAEL FINLEY
14012 Hwy Cc NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 20 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

02/24/2015 2220
DUSTYN EUGENE TURLEY
1722 S Joplin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 19 1722 S JOPLIN AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

02/24/2015 2343
KEVIN THOMAS DIETL
1515 Amisk Court CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017
WM 26 3331 W 22ND ST/S IRON GATES RD 500.00
1 1 CARELESS DRIVING

Jasper County Sheriff's Department Arrests, February 24

February 23, 2015 
Daily News Release 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 

2/21/2015 @ 1:10 pm, Richard C. Ceja, 19 of Carthage, was arrested for Violation of a Child Order of Protection.

The charges for which the above were arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

Jail Count Today: 198

Joplin Public Library to give away free books to young readers

(From the City of Joplin)

Many families in Joplin will receive free books this spring, thanks to a grant designed to enrich public library early literacy services for young children. The Joplin Public Library is a recipient of $15,000 in Racing to Read funds, a grant established by the Missouri State Library, made possible by the federal Library Services and Technology Act.

Throughout 2015, the Joplin Public Library will host family-focused early literacy events, at the Library and through out the community, where children and caregivers will participate in a variety of early literacy activities and receive a copy of a free book. Racing to Read grants were designed to expand and improve the quality and availability of programs that expose kids from birth to age six to critical pre-reading skills.

Carthage woman injured in one-vehicle accident

A Carthage man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 9 a.m. Monday on Old 66, one mile west of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2001 Nissan Altima driven by Shawn M. Koch, 47, Carthage, traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned.

Koch was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests February 22-24

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Jenifer S. Mitchell, 31, Branson
Travis M. Yaeger, 22, Springfield
Micah M. Lacey, 26, Joplin
Charlene J. Russell, 54, Springfield
Adlid Martinez-Castillo 36, Springfield
Derrick W. Mitchell, 42, Miller
Veronica L. Koskovich-Underwood, 35, Springfield

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Filings

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed last week in Jasper County Circuit Court:

Brittany M. Colebank vs. Steven W. Colebank
Shelley M. Cook vs. Steven R. Cook
Carrie J. Graves vs. Ronnie E. Graves
Alicia D. DeBoard vs. Johnothon L. DeBoard
Veronica A. Gonzalez vs. Victor M. Gonzalez-Garcia
Richard Dominguez vs. Roselia Dominguez
Rosa E. Aguilar vs. Samuel E. Bernal
Kristopher Black vs. Lisa A. Black
Kevin P. Tyler vs. Macristina C. Tyler
Bronson S. Duda vs. Theresa A. Duda
Khristina K Wisener vs. Stephen G. Wisener
Amanda E. Hubbard vs. Zachery D. Hubbard
Joseph L. Evans vs. Cody A. Evans
Brittany Manning vs. Eric Manning

Newton/McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Filings

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Newton and McDonald counties:

NEWTON COUNTY
Ashlea Rochelle Yeager vs. Nevin Ray Yeager
Jennifer Lou Linton vs. Bobby Gene Linton
Patricia Ann Bickford vs. James Henry Bickford Jr.

MCDONALD COUNTY
Gerald E Butts vs. Cindi L. Butts
Jennifer M. Lowery vs. Johnathon O. Lowery
Johnathan M. Fields vs. Martha L. Chesser

Joplin Police Department Weekend Arrests

02/19/2015 0843
GEORDAIN CRYSTALL RUVALCABA
2018 S Joplin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 24 2549 E 15TH ST/S FLORIDA AVE 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
2 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

02/19/2015 0915
KEVIN JAMES BURTON
519 Oak St CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 23 300- BLK E MARKWARDT ST 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

02/19/2015 0800
CHRISTOPHER ALLEN BORNEMAN
2122 E Cragmont St SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
WM 56 1330 S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST
2 1 COMPLIANCE WITH REQUEST FOR ID BY POLICE OFFICER - BUSIN

02/19/2015 1500
KYLE ANTHONY WOODS
9427 Esther Rd CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 38 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
 2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/19/2015 1501
JESSE LEE SPARKS
1228 Kansas St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 33 W 10TH ST/S BYERS AVE 60.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

02/19/2015 1713
MISTI D NOWLIN
453857 Seminole St AFTON, OK 74331
WF 19 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

02/19/2015 1713
DEBRA L THOMAS
9750 Cr 400 JAY, OK 74346
WF 44 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

02/19/2015 1900
EMMETT R BANNASCH
1124 E Broadway St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 53 149 E 3RD ST/S VIRGINIA AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

02/19/2015 2217
STANLEY FRANK PICA
1701 S Annie Baxter Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 38 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
2 1 BOND REVOCATION
3 1 BOND REVOCATION
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/19/2015 2242
CHEENA KAY ENGLAND
1004 Short GALENA, KS 66739
WF 36 1949 W 20TH ST/S ADELE AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/19/2015 2200 
KIRBY RAY LEAVELL 
302 W 1st Terrace LAMAR, MO 64759 
WM 29 1149 E 26TH ST/S WISCONSIN AVE 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

02/19/2015 2350
KEITH TALMADGE RITCHEY
 Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 25 231 W 5TH ST/S WALL AVE 500.00
2 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
3 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/20/2015 0155
BRANDI N RADER
2006 W Perkins St JOPLIN, MO 64801
1649 E 15TH ST/S MASSACHUSETTS AVE
WF 24 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

02/20/2015 1000
JENNA RACHELLE HAMILTON
10958 Co Rd 160 CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WF 26 303 E 3RD ST 373.00
1 1 COMMIT

02/20/2015 1000
KELSEY CHANELLE PENNELL
100 N. Sicamore LOCKWOOD, MO 65682
WF 21 303 E 3RD ST 212.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

02/20/2015 1000
ANDREW A BIEBER
6982 Eland Road JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 18 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/20/2015 1755
ANNA V TORRES
2030 S Joplin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 20 100 E 21ST ST/S MAIN ST 500.00
5 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
6 1 DRIVERS LICENSE TO BE CARRIED ON PERSON
1 1 FAIL TO STOP ON A STEADY RED SIGNAL
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT

FERNANDO MAREZ
2321 E 28th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
1126 S ST LOUIS AVE/E CAMPBELL PKWY
WM 44 0.00
2 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
1 1 SEATBELTS REQUIRED

02/20/2015 1815
DUDLEY RAY GLENDON
1402 S Rex Ave DUQUESNE, MO 64801
WM 49 1049 W 8TH ST/S MURPHY AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/20/2015 0800
MATTHEW LAURENCE SCHOECH
1508 S Main St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 45 2901 S MASSACHUSETTS AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

02/20/2015 2349
STEVEN MICHAEL GLEBUS
511 S Vermont, 4 COLUMBUS, KS
WM 23 3405 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

02/20/2015 2008
LAYLA CHYLENE HOWARD
225 E 39th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 38 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

02/21/2015 0037 
JONATHON RAY BURTON 
312 Hardy St, 19 DUENWEG, MO 64841 
WM 28 100 E 16TH ST/S MAIN ST 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

02/21/2015 0200
CHELSEA NICOLE HACKETT
323 S St Charles Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
2949 W 4TH ST/S SCHIFFERDECKER AVE
BF 30 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

02/21/2015 0410
RAYBON WRIGHT
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 53 1531 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

02/21/2015 0439
SAMANTHA MARIE SHERMAN
1122 S Jackson Ave, B JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 25 100 E 20TH ST/S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/21/2015 0155 
KERSTYN N MIDDLETON 
951 E Amber Rd ORONOGO, MO 64855 
WF 22 1701 E 7TH ST 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

02/21/2015 0953
LATISHA N AMAYA
3304 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 25 3304 S JACKSON AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

02/21/2015 1310
BILLIE BRAY ROBERTS
312 E 12th St, 2 JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 60 2623 WATERS EDGE BLVD 0.00
2 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
1 1 LARCENY

02/21/2015 1300
CHRISTINE DAWN LAMBERTH
2512 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 35 1897 E 7TH ST/S ST CHARLES AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/21/2015 1940
VANESSA ANN TAWWATER
000 Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 28 2623 W 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

02/21/2015 1940
ASHLEY RECHEAL NORRIS
715 S Murphy Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 21 2623 W 7TH ST 100.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

02/21/2015 1830
NIKKOL ALEXIS LAMBRECHT
1818 S Wall Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 29 1102 W 32ND ST 500.00
1 1 LARCENY
2 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

02/21/2015 2045
MARCIA NICOLE JACKSON
8714 Chesnut, 3 KANSAS CITY, MO 64131
BF 26 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

02/21/2015 1840
BRAD ALLEN COURTNEY
2133 E. Laurel JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 49 2133 E LAUREL ST 500.00
1 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST

02/21/2015 2045
RONIECE ROCHELL GREEN
3438 Cypress Ave KANSAS CITY, MO 64128
BF 22 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 LARCENY
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

02/21/2015 2015
JAMES DALE MITCHELL II
823 N Devon WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 29 303 E 3RD ST 646.50
1 1 COMMIT

02/21/2015 2045 
MARTY WAYNE MULLIN 
WM 46 349 E 21ST ST/S KENTUCKY AVE 500.00 
100 Thresher Lane COMMERCE, OK 74339 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

02/21/2015 2230
SHAWN JEROME JOHNSON
162 W 6th St, 204 GLENWOOD, CO 81601
WM 46 11570 HWY FF 250.00
1 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION

02/21/2015 2250
BENJAMIN TODD LAWRENCE
00 Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 48 3031 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/21/2015 2302
CYNTHIA LYNETTE MCCOY
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 52 3031 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/21/2015 2300 
JASON C BRYANT 
3101 Silvercreek Road JOPLIN, MO 64804 
WM 38 3101 SILVER CREEK DR 500.00 
4 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

02/22/2015 0140
RICHARD ALLEN WATSON
1136 James St CARTHAGE, MO 64836
BM 25 131 W 5TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 250.00
1 1 LOITERING CLOSED PARKING LOTS

02/22/2015 0036 
DOUGLAS GARY BELL 
812 W 5th St JOPLIN, MO 64801 
WM 43 131 W 15TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

02/22/2015 0220
ERIN W MANSOUR
11319 Hwy Ff, B14 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 37 1736- 14-5 W 22ND ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/22/2015 0107 
TERRIE RENAE JONES 
617 N Byers Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 
WF 45 2600 N RANGE LINE RD 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

02/22/2015 0130
KASEE JOE FLEMING
239 S Cedar Cir WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WF 33 131 W 5TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

02/22/2015 0151
AMBER MARIE HARBIN
1650 N Prigmore JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 25 502 S JOPLIN AVE 500.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

02/22/2015 0248
JANE BLIGHT FETHERS
2902 S Vermont Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
APF 27 410 W 1ST ST 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - CITY

02/22/2015 0130
NATHAN HOLLADAY
1451 Pineville Rd NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 22 131 W 6TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

02/22/2015 0155
MOLIK OMAR SLADE JR
3514 E Newman Rd, 106 JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 20 502 N JOPLIN AVE 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

02/22/2015 1000
KEVIN GONZALES DEMERY
11319 Ff Highway JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 21 111319 HWY FF 500.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
2 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

02/22/2015 1410
LANGDON L VANWEY
818 W Vine St CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 32 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

02/22/2015 1708
DEANNA DAWN MILLER
4683 Hwy 43 Lot 61 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 34 303 E 3RD ST 351.50
1 1 COMMIT

02/23/2015 0010
DANIEL STEPHEN SUTHERLAND
1415 S Virginia Ave, 1/2 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 32 1449 W 10TH ST/S MAIDEN LN 456.50
1 1 COMMIT

02/23/2015 0307
SARA LEE SALE 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 60 3400 S RANGE LINE RD 250.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

Carl Junction man cited for DWI following injury accident

A Carl Junction man was charged with driving while intoxicated as a prior offender following a one-vehicle accident 9:15 p.m. Saturday on MO 86, two miles east of Racine.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1999 GMC Denali driven by Kipp L. Bechhold, 44, Carl Junction, ran off the roadway, struck a fence and a ditch, overturned, and struck a tree.

Bechhold, who was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, was also charged with failure to drive on the right half of the roadway resulting in an accident, driving while suspended, and for not having insurance.

Missouri Highway Patrol DWI Arrests February 21-22

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

James L. Freeman, 22, Branson
Jared V. Blau, 24, Springfield
Stephen R. Moody, 27, Springfield
Ronald W. Smith, 47, Bella Vista, Arkansas
Jonathan J. Sutton, 26, Verona
Kipp R. Bechhold, 44, Carl Junction
John E. Barrett, 49, Lewisburg
Stephanie N. O'Halloran, 25, Lebanon

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests February 19-21

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

James W. Barker, 44, Goodman
Brandi L. Manchester, 23, Branson
Alison U. Alexander, 50, Branson West
Dennis A. Johnson, 54, Reeds Spring

Learn how to navigate a roundabout at Feb. 26 MODOT meeting

(From MODOT)

MoDOT Presents Information
About Navigating Roundabouts Feb. 26

Drivers interested in the rules of the road when it comes to navigating a roundabout are invited to a free meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, February 26, at Redings Mill Fire Station #1 located at 344 Redings Mill Road (Route 86).

The presentation, sponsored by the Redings Mill Fire Protection District, is open to the public.

MoDOT Senior Traffic Studies Specialist Dave Taylor will provide information and answer questions about how to drive through the new dual-lane roundabouts found in the Joplin area.

Joplin High School weekly announcements

Jasper County Sheriff's Department Arrests February 19

February 19, 2015
 Daily News Release
 Jasper County Sheriff’s Office

 2/18/2015 @ 6:55 pm, Jacob D. Lauber, 35 of Carl Junction, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The charges for which the above were arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

Jail Count Today: 193
Jail Count Yesterday: 196

Joplin Police Department Arrests February 18-19

02/18/2015 0800
JAIME LYNN HUND
1202 S Empire Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 34 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/18/2015 1640
TIMOTHY FRENCH
1011 S Texas Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 31 1011 TEXAS AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

02/18/2015 1800
GREG DAVID WINCHESTER
603 S Monroe Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 55 801- 1/2 S CHESTNUT AVE 646.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

02/18/2015 1822
MARTHA B CARLOS
1125 S Rex Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 36 1125 S REX AVE 0.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 COMMIT
6 1 COMMIT

02/18/2015 1943
MELISSA KAY JENSON
11319 Hwy Ff, A18 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 34 1822 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

02/18/2015 2000
CALEB MICHAEL PUGH
12369 Gaylen Lane NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 21 3031 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/18/2015 1953 
MICHAEL WALKER 
1108 E 13th St GALENA, KS 66739 
WM 45 1749 W 20TH ST/S MCCOY AVE 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

02/18/2015 2318 
DARRYL RENARD REED 
1509 Loeb St HENDERSON, KY 42420 
BM 54 2249 W 7TH ST/S MCKINLEY AVE 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

02/19/2015 0100
PHILLIP DALE WILLIS
11319 E 32nd St, LOT A10 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 42 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
4 1 BENCH WARRANT
5 1 BENCH WARRANT
6 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/19/2015 0150
MADISON JADE LEIN
53150 E 110 Rd MIAMI, OK 74354
WF 21 0000 I44/HWY43 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/19/2015 0215
CANDI DAWN SHERWOOD
0000 Brookstreet, C NEOSHO, MO 64850
WF 36 303 E 3RD ST 525.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/19/2015 0219
DALE WAYNE MARTIN
WM 23 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

02/19/2015 0130
ELCY LUNA CADIZ
181 Schaefer St, 2 BROOKLYN, NY 11207
BF 23 I44 EB MM9.2 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

02/19/2015 0130
RAPHAEL A PALACIOS
359 Cresent St BROOKLYN, NY 11208
BM 23 1-44 EB 8.5MM 500.00
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
3 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

Joplin trash service moved back one day due to weather

(From the City of Joplin)

Republic Services, the Joplin residential trash provider, was not able to pick up the trash on Monday, February 16th, therefore they will be running a day behind this week. Normally, when one day is missed, Saturday is used to complete the routes, but if two days are missed, Republic Services resumes their regular schedule. The City of Joplin reminds customers that all trash will be picked up, even if it does not fit in the polycart.

City officials stated that safety is a major concern and ask that residents be patient during these challenging weather conditions.

Mary Anne Phillips, Joplin Recycling Coordinator stated, “Pedestrians and motorists are reminded that it is difficult for heavy trash trucks to stop on icy and snow covered roads and alleys. Furthermore, City and State road crews do not plow residential streets or alleys because the snow banks would block cross streets, driveways and parked vehicles.”

The City does apply salt and sand to residential streets after the main roads are cleared. Typically this is enough treatment to start the melting process and with passing traffic, the snow clears itself in time. Cold temperatures can delay this process.

Call the Recycling Coordinator at (417) 624-0820 Ext. 501 when there is a question as to whether trash service will be delayed, or for any recycling, household hazardous waste and trash disposal issues.

Weather spotter class scheduled for February 26

(From the City of Joplin)

The Joplin / Jasper County Office of Emergency Management, along with the National Weather Service, will host a weather spotter class at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 26 at Missouri Southern State University. The class will be held in the Cornell Auditorium in Plaster Hall on MSSU campus, located at 3950 East Newman Road, Joplin.

The class normally runs about 2 hours and is open to the public, no reservations are required. It will be taught by a NWS Meteorologist from the Springfield NWS office.

To see the complete list of area classes, click on the link at the end of this article.

As the storm season approaches, residents are encouraged to plan ahead for where to seek shelter if a tornado strikes. They should also have an emergency supplies kit packed with bottled water, non-perishable foods, necessary medications, a flashlight, batteries and a first aid kit.

“Another tool that will help community members be prepared for emergencies is an all-hazards NOAA weather alert radio,” adds Stammer. “These programmable radios operate on electricity with battery-backup. They can be programmed to receive information for only the counties and topics of interest to the user. They carry alerts and information on severe weather, missing children, public health emergencies, civil emergencies and more.”

The radios can be purchased at local retailers. For more information on preparing for emergencies, contact the Joplin-Jasper County Office of Emergency Management at 417-624-0820, ext. 1261.

To see list of NWS Spotter Classes in this area...

Carthage teen injured in one-vehicle crash

A Carthage teen was injured in a one-vehicle accident 10:20 a.m. today on Highway 126, two miles northwest of Nashville.

According to the Highway Patrol report, Julio Mendes, 20, Carthage, driving a 2001 Toyota Corolla, lost control, left the roadway, and struck a culvert.

A passenger in the Mendes vehicle, Jacquehinne R. Nolasco, 19, Carthage, was treated for minor injuries at Via Christy Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Jasper County Sheriff's Department Arrests

February 17, 2015 
Daily News Release 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 

2/15/2015 @ 1:30 am, Blaise A. Feagan, 25 of Baxter Springs, KS, was arrested for DWI.

The charges for which the above were arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

Jail Count Today: 191

Joplin Police Department Arrests February 17-18

02/17/2015 0945
MEGAN M YOUNG
1201 S Mckinley Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1700 W 30TH ST/S MCCLELLAND BLVD
WF 22 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/17/2015 1130
JULYNDA DIANE FLORES
802 Chocktaw SENECA, MO 64865
WF 30 2999 E 24TH ST/24TH ST 546.00
1 1 COMMIT

02/17/2015 0920
BOBBY JAKE BENTLE
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 42 749 W 6TH ST/S JACKSON AVE 496.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/17/2015 0837
RANDY RAY HARRISON
WM 60 128- 3H S WALL AVE 0.00 128 S Wall Ave,
2 1 SAFE KEEP
1 1 PEACE DISTURBANCE - FIRST OFFENSE

02/17/2015 1250
DUSTIN JOSEPH PURDHAM
11319 E 32nd St, A12 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 27 5500- BLK E 32ND ST ST 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

02/17/2015 1145
CHAD A SHEPHERD
2301 S Texas Ave, 2 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 42 849 W 20TH ST/S CONNOR AVE 1,500.00
1 1 COUNTY FTA WARRANT

02/17/2015 1501
JERRY JR AVILA
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 48 100 E 3RD ST/S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 COMMIT
6 1 COMMIT
7 1 COMMIT
8 1 COMMIT
9 1 COMMIT

02/17/2015 1501
DEREK JAMES NEELY
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64850
WM 32 100 W 3RD ST/S MAIN ST 250.00
2 1 COMPLIANCE W/ REQUEST FOR INFO BY POLICE OFFICERS
1 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION

02/17/2015 1500
TRAVIS JOHN NIVENS
9461 Falcon Rd NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 29 1502- B1 S MICHIGAN AVE 173.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

02/17/2015 1730
DANIEL J FORT
300 S Madison, 15 WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 25 2309 W 7TH ST/S MONROE AVE 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

02/17/2015 1730
JUSTIS LUKE DYER
1519 Woodland Crossing WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 20 2309 W 7TH ST/S MONROE AVE 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

02/17/2015 1730
JAMES L KILLIAN
2706 S Highland Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 51 2309 W 7TH ST/S MONROE AVE 421.50
1 1 COMMIT

02/17/2015 1835
JASON HOWARD BRITTEN
421 W 3rd St, 3 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 31 421 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 ASSAULT--(DOMESTIC)

02/17/2015 1915
KEATON WAYNE FINE
1411 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
249 E 18TH ST/S PENNSYLVANIA AVE BM 23 0.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE-DOMESTIC

02/17/2015 2225
CALEB JURELLE HENRY
8760 Se Hwy 66 GALENA, KS 66739
WM 25 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/17/2015 2236 
NICHOLAS JOHN JORDAN 
1911 E Front Street GALENA, KS 66739 
249 E 7TH ST/S PENNSYLVANIA AVE 
WM 55 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

02/17/2015 2330
JOHN ERIC LAMNEY
WM 27 3031 E 36TH ST/S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

02/17/2015 1800
GREGORY STEPHEN HOWE
1402 S Rex Ave, 10 DUQUESNE, MO 64801
WM 61 3000 E 13TH ST/S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

02/18/2015 0126 
AMANDA L GORBY 
8518 Se 90th GALENA, KS 66739 
WF 23 2249 W 7TH ST/S MCKINLEY AVE 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

02/18/2015 0155
JAMES WESLEY COBB
0 Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 41 4240 S 43 HWY 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/18/2015 0155
PAULA DIANE QUICK
 Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 42 4240 S 43 HWY 500.00
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHENALIA

02/18/2015 0400
DUSTEN MONROE BANES
4683 Hwy 43, 40 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 40 2949 E 15TH ST/S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

Oronogo woman injured in accident north of Joplin

An Oronogo woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident 6 p.m. Tuesday on MO 43 at Route H, eight miles north of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2003 GMC 1500 driven by Nicholas E. Coomes, 37, Pittsburg, Kansas, failed to stop at a stop sign, slid across MO 43 and struck a 2000 Kia Sportage driven by Melodie A. Crossley 55, Oronogo.

Crossley was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Golden City woman injured in two-vehicle accident

A Golden City woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident 6:45 p.m. Tuesday on MO 126, two miles west of Golden City.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2005 Kia Spectra driven by Joanne F. Howard, 62, Golden City, slid over the center line into the path of a 2005 Cadillac Escalade driven by Rickey E. Cowden, 43, Caddo Valley, Arkansas.

Howard was treated for minor injuries at Barton County Memorial Hospital, Lamar.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests February 16-18

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Kevin K. Humphrey, 42, Webb City
Ramos A. Esteban-Jesus, 28, Branson
Samuel J. Cloyd, 27, Owensboro, Kentucky

Joplin Police Department Weekend Arrests

02/13/2015 1114
BRANDI R FRY
2101 S Harlem Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 34 2101 S HARLEM AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

02/13/2015 0925
KELLY LEANN GLASGOW
3904 W Junge Blvd JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 27 2115 S CONNECTICUT AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/13/2015 1505
FELICIA RENAE SHEPHERD
2120 S Ingram Mill SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
WF 31 101 N RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

02/13/2015 1430
MICHAEL JOSEPH HILL
1208 Central Street JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 56 1208 E CENTRAL ST 500.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT

02/13/2015 1335
MIGUEL A RODRIGUEZ-ROUGE
531 S Kentucky JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 27 149 E 5TH ST/S VIRGINIA AVE 500.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE
2 1 LITTERING

02/13/2015 1640
SHANNON LEANN THOMPSON
1235 W 9th St WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WF 22 1249 W 7TH ST/S EMPIRE AVE 500.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

02/13/2015 1805
 ZACHARY LOGAN HEARSON
2012 S Country Club Dr JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 23 918 W 7TH ST/S CHESTNUT AVE 0.00
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

02/13/2015 1840
JESI LYNN STRAWN
207 S 2nd St BRANSON, MO 65616
WF 29 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY
2 1 LARCENY
3 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
4 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

02/13/2015 2035
AUBREY JAMES BLEU SPENCER
306 S Patterson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 27 306 S PATTERSON AVE 76.50
1 1 COMMIT

02/13/2015 2042
JESSE LEE ALBRIGHT
1424 S Washington St WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 19 299 N MAIDEN LN/W B ST 226.50
1 1 COMMIT

02/13/2015 2220
RONNIE MARIE BOYD
306 S Patterson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 24 306 S PATTERSON AVE 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT--(DOMESTIC)

02/13/2015 2300
AARON CLAY DAVIS
13430 County Rd 255 ORONOGO, MO 64755
WM 22 1516 S MAIN ST 500.00
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
7 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
8 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
9 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
1 1 UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPONS CITY

02/13/2015 2330 
CLINTON P SHERWOOD 
2506 Lindell Pl JOPLIN, MO 64804 
WM 28 2506 E LYNDELL PL 0.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

02/13/2015 2355 
LISA MICHELLE CLICK 
9001 Gateway Drive NEOSHO, MO 64850 
WF 41 100 E 43RD ST/S HEARNES BLVD 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

02/13/2015 1430
JESI LYNN STRAWN
207 S 2nd St BRANSON, MO 65616
WF 29 2623 W 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

 02/14/2015 0021 
JESSICA NICCLE MEADOWS-JORDAN 
12963 Margret Lane NEOSHO, MO 64850 
WF 39 4000 S HEARNES BLVD 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

02/14/2015 0115 
AUSTIN ALLEN GARDNER 
302 S 2nd St SARCOXIE, MO 64862 
WM 25 1649 E 2ND ST/S ST CHARLES AVE 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

02/14/2015 1425
JUSTINE RENEA PRELL
3977 E 59 Hwy ANDERSON, MO 64831
WF 23 2102 E KENSINGTON ST 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

02/14/2015 1412
ZACHARY VINCENT PRITCHETT
164 Mark Place ORONOGO, MO 64855
WM 29 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/14/2015 1750
JERRY RAY FRANKS II
302 N Division Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 44 1749 E 2ND ST/S PARK AVE 500.00
2 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/14/2015 1850
RICKEY LEE TURLEY
1020 N Columbus GALENA, KS 66739 931 LONE ELM RD/W MURPHY BLVD
WM 37 196.50
1 1 COMMIT

02/14/2015 1950
RONALD A WAGNER Jr
1628 E Valley St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 46 432 S MAIDEN LN 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

02/14/2015 2143
ANNJELICA MARIE MCCALL
771 N Buckhorn Ln JOPLIN, MO 64801 WF 18 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/15/2015 0045
KENDRICK STEPHEN LONG
687 Sunny Crest Ln JOPLIN, MO 64801
5032 E NEWMAN RD/N TRAVIS ACRES RD
WM 26 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/15/2015 0127
MISTY DAWN NELSON
101 Park Avenue MIAMI, OK 74354
WF 39 303 E 3RD ST 162.00
1 1 COMMIT 2 1 COMMIT

02/15/2015 0230 
MARCUS LAMONT JOHNSON 
107 N Winfield Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 
BM 24 449 E 15TH ST/S GRAND AVE 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

02/15/2015 0655
RICHARD CHARLES JR KNEE
2015 S Byers Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 20 2015 S BYERS AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/15/2015 0300
JOHNATHAN D SEWARD
210 Lincoln St CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 30 5500- BLK E 32ND ST ST 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

02/15/2015 0902
CASSANDRA J JAMES
628 S Moffet Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 22 531 W 5TH ST/S MOFFET AVE 223.00
1 1 COMMIT

JEFFREY SCOTT PEARISH
1709 E Campbell Pkwy, 11 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 41 1832 N ST LOUIS AVE/E ROLLA ST 120.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 SEATBELTS REQUIRED
4 1 STATE LICENSE PLATES REQUIRED

02/15/2015 1100
MARIAH JEAN FISHER
1900 S Jackson Ave, 6 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 24 749 W 12TH ST/S JACKSON AVE 500.00
5 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
6 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
2 1 FAIL TO YIELD TO EMERGENCY VEHICLE
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/15/2015 1100
DUSTIN PAUL HENSON
125 N Maple Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 22 749 W 12TH ST/S JACKSON AVE 500.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

02/15/2015 1100
DONALD WAYNE PEARCE-THIBODEAU
2627 S Grand Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 25 749 W 12TH ST/S JACKSON AVE 500.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

02/15/2015 1042
NICHOLAS B OBERLECHNER
1726 S Murphy Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 35 2415 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/15/2015 1100
JACOB ROBERT MIKSELL
1987 Hepron GRANBY, MO 64844
WM 29 749 W 12TH ST/S JACKSON AVE 500.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 COMMIT
6 1 COMMIT

02/15/2015 1100
KRISTAN HOPE FLEISCHMANN
524 N Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 23 749 W 12TH ST/S JACKSON AVE 500.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

02/15/2015 1311
GARRETT LEE BRESEE
6177 Bison Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 24 4400 S MCCLELLAND BLVD 500.00
1 1 OPERATION OF DANGEROUS VEHICLE

02/15/2015 1257
TANARA ASHLI BANNING
614 S Monroe Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 32 614 S MONROE AVE 0.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

02/15/2015 1530
RYAN RAY SMITH
2109 S Annie Baxter Ave, 1/2 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 21 1949 W JUNGE BLVD/S ADELE AVE 500.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
2 1 COMMIT

02/15/2015 1740
SHEILA JOANN HATFIELD
1105 N Main NEOSHO, MO 64850
WF 37 303 E 3RD ST 371.50
1 1 COMMIT

02/15/2015 2100
SHAWN W MOUDY
2625 Shifferdecker JOPLIN, MO 64804
1549 W 26TH ST/S MCCLELLAND BLVD
WM 40 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

02/15/2015 2015
JAMES MARION SIMMONS
0000 Homeless EUFALLA, OK 74462
WM 57 11570 HWY FF 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

02/15/2015 2210
CHARLES WAYNE HOWARD
531 S Kentucky Ave, 6 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 56 915 S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/16/2015 0952
GENE CURTIS MORGAN
2424 S Bird Ave, B1 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 35 231 W JUNGE BLVD/S WALL AVE 0.00
2 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

02/16/2015 1102
KITTY TEAGUE
2612 E 7th St, 31 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 39 612 S ST LOUIS AVE 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

02/16/2015 1045
RICKY LEE TEAGUE
3031 S Range Line Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 47 619 S ST LOUIS AVE 250.00 3
1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
2 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

02/16/2015 1600
NICHOLAS GERALD SELL
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 20 331 W 15TH ST/S PEARL AVE 500.00
1 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST

02/16/2015 1630
DALTON BOYD
WM 23 3600 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00 CANDELARIA
14 Tanglewood Dr CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834
1 1 LARCENY

02/16/2015 1750
JAMES A HEMPHILL
708 W 16th St WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 57 410 S WALL AVE 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

02/16/2015 2020
NAKOHA BRENT EDWARD JENSEN
200 E Zora St, 54 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 26 1441 W 7TH ST/S HARLEM AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/17/2015 0040
CHASE DUSTIN MC BRIDE
15721 Falcon Road NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 18 1049 E 15TH ST/S ILLINOIS AVE 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
2 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
3 1 DEFECTIVE LIGHTING

02/17/2015 0435
SCOTT BINNS
3401 N Range Line Rd JOPLIN, MO 64870
WM 54 I 44 EB 9.4 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

02/17/2015 0435
SCOTT BAINES
1985 Farm Rd 245 ROGERSVILLE, MO 65742
WM 54 18- BLK I-44E HWY 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

Barton County Sheriff's Report

(From the Barton County Sheriff's Department)

On 2-9-2015 The Barton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a home which had been broken into and items stolen from the home. The burglary occurred in the area of EE Highway and Northeast 15th Lane. The investigation is ongoing into the case.

On 2-6-2015 the Barton County Sheriff’s office was called to respond to Casey’s General Store in Golden City. It was reported that a male came in and stole merchandise from the store and left. The investigation is ongoing in the case. Reports will be sent to the Prosecutor for consideration in filing of criminal charges.

On 2-6-2015 the Barton County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of barking dogs in Mindenmines. Deputies of the Barton County Sheriffs office spoke with the victim in the case and advised that during the night the dogs bark and that disturbs them. A report will be written and submitted to the prosecutor for consideration in filing of criminal charges.

On 2-4-2015 The Barton County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a tower company in reference to copper wire being stolen from a cell phone tower along I-49 highway. Barton County Deputies responded and investigated the theft of the wire. The investigation continues in the theft.

On 2-4-2015 a the Barton County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of property damage to a field off of EE highway on Northeast 30th Lane. The reporting party advised that it was believed that the vehicle responsible for the damage was parked in a ditch on 30th Lane. When deputies arrived on scene they found a green in color Geo Tracker with a flat tire abandoned along the road on Northeast 30th Lane. The vehicle the evening before had a flat tire and had been left on C Highway until it could be changed later the next day. Sometime during the evening it appeared somebody had got into the vehicle and drove it southbound on 30th Lane from C highway. While on 30th Lane the tracker left the roadway and drove through a field. The investigation continues in the case and if anybody has any information of the theft or property damage you are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office.

On 2-3-2015 the Barton County Sheriff’s office responded to 273 Northeast 15th Lane in reference to a vehicle which had been damaged. A ford box truck had a window broke out and damage along the door. The investigation continues in this case.

On 2-2-2015 a search warrant was applied for and granted to search a home in the 1700 block of Grand in Lamar for illegal narcotics. The Barton County Sheriff’s office and the Lamar police department assisted in the investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation items was seized to be sent to the Missouri State highway patrol crime lab for analysis. At this time a report will be sent to the Prosecutor for consideration of filing formal criminal charges.

Webb City man charged with DWI after two-vehicle accident

A Webb City man faces a driving while intoxicated following a two-vehicle accident 3:55 p.m. Monday on Schifferdecker Road, two miles north of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2006 Ford Mustang driven by Kevin K. Humphrey, 42, lost control on a snowy road and slid into the path of a 2004 Ford F150 driven by Max B. Raney, 60, Joplin.

Humphrey was treated for serious injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Carthage woman injured in one-vehicle, ice-related accident

A Carthage woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 8:05 a.m. today on Oak Street, two miles west of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, Genna M. Reid, 33, Carthage, driving a 2000 Toyota 4Runner, lost control on the ice-covered road, drove off the left side of the road and overturned.

Reid was treated for minor injuries at Mercy McCune-Brooks Hospital in Carthage.

Three-week closure set for portion of Lone Elm Road

(From City of Joplin)

The Road Closure on Lone Elm Road between Murphy Boulevard and Zora Avenue will occur for 3 weeks starting Monday, February 23, 2015 at 7:00 a.m.

The closure is due to Rosetta Construction installing a sanitary sewer line.

The road will be completely closed to thru traffic while construction is in progress. Residence of North Ridge Estates will be allowed access to their property.

Detours will be posted and in place.

Drivers are urged to use extreme caution in this area.

Construction on I-44/I-49 Interchange near Joplin to begin March 2

(From MODOT)

Construction on New I-44/I-49 Interchange
Near Joplin Scheduled to Begin Week of March 2

Jasper County - Work on a new interchange at I-44/I-49 and Prigmor Avenue (Jasper County Road 190) near Joplin is scheduled to begin the week of March 2, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

The new interchange will be east of Exit 11 on I-44/I-49 (where I-49 turns south toward Arkansas) and will provide direct access to the Crossroads Business and Distribution Park at Prigmor Avenue north of Route FF.

Traffic Impacts:
Narrowed lanes on I-44/I-49 for the duration of the project.
Closing of the current Prigmor Avenue (Jasper County Road 190) bridge during construction of new bridge and interchange over I-44/I-49 later in the project.
Some brief closings of I-44/I-49, mostly at night.
Occasional short-term lane closings on I-44/I-49.

Project Background:
Build interchange at Prigmor Avenue (Jasper County Road 190) over I-44/I-49 with ramps connecting to the interstate
Build roundabouts on each end of bridge over I-44/I-49 to connect ramps to Prigmor Avenue
Resurface Prigmor Avenue between new interchange and 7th Street (Route 66) to the north
Prime Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., Columbia
Total Project Cost: $8.6 million
Completion Date: November 1, 2015

Additional funding for the project comes from Jasper County, City of Duenweg and MoDOT Economic Development funds awarded to the City of Joplin.

The interchange project was a major factor in attracting the Blue Buffalo pet food plant to the Crossroads Business and Distribution Park in Joplin.

Early morning house fire at 2004 Annie Baxter causes considerable damage

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

The Joplin Fire Department responded at 10:03 AM on Monday, 16 February, to a report of a structure fire at 2004 Annie Baxter, Joplin. 

Arriving on scene at 10:09 AM crews found a one story wood frame residential structure with fire and smoke coming from the front of the home and threatening a neighboring home. Crews quickly extinguished the fire, which was contained to the structure of origin, declaring it under control at 10:45 AM. Crews remained on scene until 12:50 PM.

The structure suffered significant damage throughout. Ownership information was not available at the time of this report.

Six fire units and 15 firefighters responded to the scene, as well as JPD and METS. No one was injured on the scene.

At this time the cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Fire Marshal. The American Red Cross was contacted to provide displacement services for the occupants of the home.

Webb City man killed in accident near Oronogo

A Webb City man was killed in a one-vehicle accident 7:45 p.m. Sunday on County Road 240, three miles northwest of Oronogo.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1998 Ford Ranger driven by Megan L. Martin, 23, Webb City, ran off the left side of an ice-covered roadway and ovetturned, ejecting both occupants.

A passenger, Daniel L. Pultz, 32, Webb City, was pronounced dead at Freeman West Hospital by Dr. Cornelius at 10:59 p.m. Martin was treated for serious injuries at Freeman West.

The fatality was the 11th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests, February 15-16

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Jeffery W. Carsten, 43, Highlandville
Brandon P. Presley, 42, Bolivar

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests February 14-15

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Crystal L. Miller, 23, Springfield
Parker A. Martinez, 31, Pineville
Donnie R. Woods, 30, Monett
Russell B. Blenden, 58, Joplin
Anthony W. Tuten, 27, Verona
Aaron L. Matthews, 42, Neosho

One hundred year anniversary celebration of Gryphon Building planned

(From City of Joplin)

An historical celebration will be held on February 19, 2015 at the Gryphon Building to commemorate the 100 Year Anniversary of one of Joplin’s finest buildings. One hundred years ago on February 19, 1915 over 5,000 local citizens attended the grand opening ceremony of the Interstate Grocery Store warehouse. The $225,000, multi-story commercial building was proudly on display for the local community to enjoy just as it is today.

This beautifully restored structure remains a model for historic preservation. The commemorative event will begin at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 19 at the Gryphon, 1027 Main Street. Brad Belk, Executive Director of the Joplin Museum Complex and Allen Shirley, Board Member of the Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will make brief statements.

The public as well as the media are welcome and encouraged to attend as well as tour the building. Please join us in recognizing the rich history of this building, repurposed as a vibrant and thriving commercial center.

For further information, please contact Brad Belk at 417-623-1180.

City of Joplin, CVB to unveil Wayfarer signs

(From the City of Joplin)

The City of Joplin and the Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau will host a media event to unveil the City’s new Wayfinder signage system. Officials with the CVB and the City will join representatives of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, at 423 Range Line Road, near the front of Books-A-Million to uncover the new look for these directional signs.
A Wayfinder system provides directional signage for motorists to locate a specific district within a community. While in a designated district, some Wayfinder information may be more specific to a destination.

The original efforts for Joplin to have a Wayfinding system dates back to 2007 with input from a tourism-related citizen’s committee. With an initial task to identify specific districts the signs could direct motorists to visit, the group named four distinct districts. These include: Downtown Historic; Hotel; Range Line Retail; and Sports. Installation of the current signage was completed in 2009, with the existing signs being manufactured by the City of Joplin.

Due the changes in the Federal Highway Standards, specifically related to new safety features and their reflective appearance, this system is non-compliant. The cost in replacing 37 signs in the Wayfinder system is $53,000.

In addition, a smaller version of the design is being installed to direct motorists along Joplin’s portion of the original Route 66. The tradition blue Historic By-Way signs will be placed in a bracket system similar to the style used in the primary Wayfinder signs. Not only will this enhance the image of Route 66 within the Joplin city limits, it will also provide continuity with the large system. The cost for this portion of the project is $30,000.

Funding for this project is provided through Joplin’s 4% lodging tax. The upgrade brings Joplin’s Wayfinder System into compliance with Federal and MoDOT Highway Standards.

Road closure set on Lone Elm Road

(From the City of Joplin)

A Road Closure on Lone Elm Road between Murphy Boulevard and Zora Avenue will occur for 3 weeks starting Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 7:00 a.m.

The closure is due to Rosetta Construction installing a sanitary sewer line.

The road will be completely closed to thru traffic while construction is in progress. Residence of North Ridge Estates will be allowed access to their property.

Detours will be posted and in place.

0Drivers are urged to use extreme caution in this area.

If you have any questions, please call the Engineering Department at 624-0820, ext. 530.

Jasper County dissolution of marriage petitions

The following dissolution of marriage petitions were filed this week in Jasper County Circuit Court:

Crystal L. Andrews vs. Paul J. Andrews
Cody L. Pounds vs. Akeecia M. Jason
Charles L. Budd vs. Dorothy M. Budd
Tiffany R. Byler vs. Luke A. Byler
Kerstyn M. Middleton vs. Andrew B. Burkhart
Trisha K. Martin vs. Steven J. Martin
Kacey R. Dotson vs. David R. Dotson
Jessica D. Chism vs. Robert A. Chism
Lacey Williams vs. Jason J. Williams
Mark A. McCoy vs. Rhonda K. McCoy
Shelley M. Cook vs. Steven R. Cook
Carrie J. Graves vs. Ronnie E. Graves
Alicia D. DeBoard vs. Johnathon L. DeBoard

Newton/McDonald County dissolution of marriage petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Newton and McDonald County Circuit Courts:

NEWTON COUNTY
Douglas Matthew Corbin vs. Samantha M. Reeves-Corbin
LaDonna Robinson Gillespie vs. Stevie Lynn Gillespie

MCDONALD COUNTY
Mark Watkins vs. Cynthia Watkins

HIghway Patrol DWI Arrests February 11-14

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Luke H. Barnes, 20, Lamar
Jessica A. Struckman, 19, Bolivar
Leon W. Hornback, 37, Garfield, Arkansas
Daniel A. Telles, 24, Springfield
Ericka D. Bettes, 39, Houston
Casey J. Appleton, 23, Springfield
Aaron W. Robinson, 24, Branson
Kiah J. Pritchett, 29, Neosho
Kurtis A. Pursley, 42, Nevada

Jasper County Sheriff's Department Arrests February 11-13

February 13, 2015
Daily News Release
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office

 2/11/2015 @ 6:45 pm, Candace M. Cialini, 35 of Webb City, was arrested for Domestic Assault 3rd

2/12/2015 @ 3:00 pm, Sonia Gaw, 54 of Duquesne, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

2/13/2015 @ 6:40 am, Kimberlee A. Martin, 19 of Carl Junction, was arrested for Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Crash/Felony.

The charges for which the above were arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

Joplin Police Department Arrests February 12-13

02/12/2015 1020
DARIN DUANE ROWDEN
1724 Regan CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 47 1641 W 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

02/12/2015 1430
KYLE J JOHNSON
2311 Old 66 Blvd CARTHAGE, MO 68406
WM 23 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/12/2015 1500
TAMARA LEANN FORD
347 Empire Ln SOUTHWEST CITY, MO 64863
WF 44 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/12/2015 1500
DALTON JAMES STANLEY
WM 20 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 414 N Rome,
WEBB CITY, MO 64870
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 COMMIT

02/12/2015 1845
RICHARD ALLEN MANDELBAUM
3006 Dove Dr JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 22 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

02/12/2015 1817
LUCAS TWAIN FRANKS
503 E 5th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 39 431 W 3RD ST/S BYERS AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/12/2015 1920
ASHLEY JORDAN ELLIS
1001 S St Louis Ave, 2 JOPLIN, MO 64801
BF 27 3006 S MCCLELLAND BLVD 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

02/12/2015 2203
WHITLEY DARLENE HARDY
502 N Wall Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BF 23 100 E 6TH ST/S MAIN ST 0.00
2 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
1 1 SPEED LIMIT ON SPECIFIC STREET
3 1 NO VALID DRIVERS LICENSE

02/12/2015 2325
JENNIFER N STEPHENS
316 N Schifferdecker Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 37 316 N SCHIFFERDECKER AVE 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

02/12/2015 2214
RACHEL ANN HANNA
905 1/2 S Main St, 8 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 43 905- 1/2 S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

02/12/2015 2327
CHRISTIAN DARNELL KENDRIX
875 South Natalie SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802
BM 40 0000 36/RANGELINE 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

02/12/2015 2325
JEFFREY W CLOVEN
316 N Schifferdecker Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 43 316 N SCHIFFERDECKER AVE 0.00
1 1 ASSAULT--(DOMESTIC)

02/12/2015 2330
WENDY ELLEN REYNOLDS (ELKINS)
821 W Webster SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802
WF 23 3031 E 36TH ST/S RANGE LINE RD 250.00
1 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/13/2015 0045
CARLEY COLLEEN GRIMES
815 Van Winkle St DUQUESNE, MO 64801
WF 39 1549 W 8TH ST/S MAIDEN LN 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/13/2015 0151 
BARRY TRAVIS ALBIOUS 
1020 S Roosevelt Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 
WM 28 1049 W 10TH ST/S MURPHY AVE 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

Agenda provided for Convention and Visitors Advisory Board meeting

AGENDA

Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau

Advisory Board Meeting

Joplin City Hall, Basement Conference Room

February 17, 2015 – 3:00 p.m.

MEETING AGENDA

1.      Call to Order

2.      Approve January 2015 Minutes

3.      Review Financials

4.      Marketing/Lead Traffic Reports

1.      Director of Sales Report

2.      Director’s Report

3.      Review/Decide on 1^st Round of FY15 Community Event Grants

4.      Other Business

Any matter deemed necessary or presented at the meeting and determined to be appropriate may be discussed at that time.

Joplin Health Board to discuss animal control policies

The Joplin Health Board will discuss animal control policies and procedure when it meets 12 noon, Tuesday, February 17, at the Health Department at 321 E. 4th St.

Joplin Police Department Arrests February 11-12

02/11/2015 0540
BRANDI LADAWN ELSEY
22265 Hawthorn Rd WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WF 27 3037 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/11/2015 1625
RYAN TRAVIS SCOTT
2023 Chickadee WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 20 303 E 3RD ST 326.50
1 1 COMMIT

 02/11/2015 1850
NICOLETTE ROCHELLE CUNNINGHAM
4302 S Connecticut Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 26 1122 S MOFFET AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
7 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
8 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
9 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
10 1 COMMIT
11 1 COMMIT

02/11/2015 2027
CRAIG LOUIS HILLIARD
133 Brad St EDMOND, OK 73034-0000
WM 35 2549 E 7TH ST/S FLORIDA AVE 0.00
2 1 CARELESS DRIVING
1 1 PEACE DISTURBANCE - FIRST OFFENSE

02/11/2015 1942 
LESLIE DIANE DANIELS 
605 N Joplin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 
WF 46 131 W D ST/N JOPLIN AVE 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

02/11/2015 2315
EVAN JAMES BLUE
15001266 1726 Whispering Oaks JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 18 0000 7/MAIN 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

02/11/2015 2250
MARY ELAINE THORN
3507 Kensington St. JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 40 0000 KENSINGTON/HIGHLAND 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/12/2015 0052 
LEWIS ROBERT MOLITER 
622 S 3rd St CHETOPA, KS 67336 
WM 24 149 E 7TH ST/S VIRGINIA AVE 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

02/12/2015 0115
TRAVIS RAY BEBEE
2132 E Laurel St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 41 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
4 1 BENCH WARRANT
5 1 BENCH WARRANT
6 1 BENCH WARRANT
7 1 BENCH WARRANT
8 1 BENCH WARRANT
9 1 BENCH WARRANT
10 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/12/2015 0230
DANIEL DAKOTA SIMMONS
1203 W 3rd St WEBB CITY, MO 64836
WM 24 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR \

02/12/2015 0230
DANIEL DAKOTA SIMMONS
1203 W 3rd St WEBB CITY, MO 64836
WM 24 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/12/2015 0612
TIMOTHY TORELL WHITE
822 1/2 Grand JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 29 1306 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

02/12/2015 0740
SCOTT EDWARD BRYAN
2505 E Lyndell Pl JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 44 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
7 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
8 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
9 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
10 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

JFD puts out structure fire at 1826 S. Byers

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

The Joplin Fire Department responded at 6:24 on Thursday, 12 February, to a report of a structure fire at 1826 S Byers, Joplin. Arriving on scene at 6:31 AM crews found a vacant one story wood frame residential structure with fire and smoke coming from a window. Crews quickly extinguished the fire, which was contained to the room of origin, declaring it under control at 6:38 AM. Crews remained on scene until 7:37 AM.

The structure suffered smoke damage throughout. Ownership information was not available at the time of this report.

Five Fire units and 18 firefighters responded to the scene, as well as JPD and METS. No one was injured on the scene.

At this time the cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Fire Marshall.

Carl Junction teen injured in two-vehicle collision

A Carl Junction teen was injured in a two-vehicle collision 6:10 p.m. Wednesday on Route 66, one mile west of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2006 Nissan Ultima driven by Kaitlyn N. Rickey, 19, Carl Junction, failed to yield to a 1998 Ford F150 and the vehicles collided in the driving lane. The name of the driver of the Ford F150 is not given on the report.

Rickey was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Joplin Police Department Arrests February 9-11

02/10/2015 0153
JEREMY PAUL GARDNER
1718 S Ohio Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 34 1706 S INDIANA AVE 500.00
2 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST

02/10/2015 0208
ALLEN EUGENE ANDREWS
4697 N Peace Church Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1649 W 32ND ST/S MCCLELLAND BLVD
WM 28 0.00
1 1 OPERATION OF DANGEROUS VEHICLE

02/10/2015 1335
AURIANA DANIELLE JACKSON
1205 Richard PARSONS, KS 67357
BF 19 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

02/10/2015 1335
HEAVEN DENEE BROWN
211 N 49th St PARSONS, KS 67357
BF 19 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

02/10/2015 1335
LOGAN ANN SHELTON
1216 Appleton PARSONS, KS 67357
WF 19 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

 02/10/2015 0948
THOMAS WILLIAM BABYSTEPS
928 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 56 928 S JOPLIN AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/10/2015 1048
DONALD JOSEPH LANE
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 61 949 E 7TH ST/S MURPHY BLVD 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/10/2015 1304
DARRIN N FORREST
125 S Schifferdecker Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 44 499 CHESTER AVE/ 0.00
1 1 BICYCLES MUST RIDE ON RIGHT SIDE, NO MORE THAN 2 ABREAST
2 1 BICYCLES TO OBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

02/10/2015 1330
RONNIE ROBERT HOSKINS
2408 Kansas Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 25 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/10/2015 1450
ERIC L MITCHELL
1807 E Campbell Pkwy, 14 JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 33 1449 W 23RD ST/S PORTER AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

02/10/2015 1330
LATASHA FAITH RADCLIFF
1205 S Michigan Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 35 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/10/2015 1330
JON MICHAEL MEYER
4601 East Rd JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 33 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/10/2015 1502
BRIAN E BRUIN 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 48 2799 E 4TH ST/S TURK AVE 500.00
1 1 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

02/10/2015 1503
JAMES MICHAEL MORRIS
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 40 806 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE 500.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

02/10/2015 1552
BLAIR K JR IRVIN
2413 S Murphy Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
BM 31 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/10/2015 1638
AMY RENEE BURKE
2315 S Mcconnell Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 43 2315 S MCCONNELL AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/10/2015 1637 
ALEXA RYAN WEST 
145 Par Lane CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834 
WF 19 945 E 32ND ST/S INDIANA AVE 0.00 
1 1 DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE OF DRUGS 
2 1 CARELESS DRIVING 

02/10/2015 1700
GREGORY EARL MCGINNIS II
5829 Hwy Nn JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 33 849 W 2ND ST/S CONNOR AVE 500.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
2 1 COMPLIANCE W/ REQUEST FOR INFO BY POLICE OFFICERS
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 COMMIT
6 1 BENCH WARRANT
7 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/10/2015 1845
SHEANNE NICOLE MAZUR
1515 S Sergeant Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 19 711 W 32ND ST 0.00
1 1 ASSAULT - DOMESTIC

02/10/2015 1905
FRANK W BURTON 1112 E Broadway St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 55 1112 E BROADWAY ST 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

02/11/2015 0015
SIMON L SAMPSON
3330 S Texas Ave, 208 JOPLIN, MO 64804
BM 34 3031 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/11/2015 0215
TRAVIS JAMES DUNCAN
2031 S Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 35 100 E 20TH ST/S MAIN ST 81.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

02/11/2015 0215
THOREN L EATON
1210 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 26 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

 02/11/2015 0215
JEREMY S. GRIFFIN
121 S Byers Ave, 8 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 31 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

02/11/2015 0720
WILLIAM E HAMILTON
201 N Northpark Ln JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 75 201 N NORTHPARK LN 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

BRANDON CLAYTON FALLS
909 Tennessee CARTERVILLE, MO 64835
WM 27 303 E 3RD ST 300.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/09/2015 0943
ASHLEY PAGE HENSON
1406 S Iowa Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 28 949 E 7TH ST/S ILLINOIS AVE 500.00
5 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
1 1 DISPLAY OF STATE PLATES
4 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

02/09/2015 1130
KAREN ESTHER BIRCH
2311 W 3 St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 55 2408- BLK E 4TH ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

02/09/2015 1501
SHERRY LYNN WISE
2930 S Joplin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 48 306 N PEARL AVE 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

02/09/2015 1146
MATTHEW CHRISTOPHER FORD
2505 E Vandalia St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 39 1049 W 7TH ST/S MURPHY AVE 500.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

02/09/2015 1501
ROBERT J BOLAND
2930 S Joplin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 48 306 N PEARL AVE 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

02/09/2015 1645
MELVIN DEWAYNE MCFADDEN Jr
1719 S Byers Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 BM 17 1719 S BYERS AVE 0.00
1 1 ASSAULT - DOMESTIC

02/09/2015 1815
MARADY L TACKETT
8760 Se Boone Lake Rd BAXTER SPRINGS, KS 66715
WF 17 101 N RANGE LINE RD
1 1 LARCENY

02/09/2015 2020
KELTON LANE MAUPIN
1701 Hickory Hills Drive JOPLIN, MO 64801
931 LONE ELM RD/W MURPHY BLVD
WM 20 50.00
1 1 COMMIT

02/09/2015 2015
SABIN PHILEMON STEWART
1508 Middle Trace Dr, 8 PRYOR, OK
BM 37 2901 S ARIZONA AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
3 1 LOITERING CLOSED PARKING LOTS

02/09/2015 2055
KRISTAN HOPE FLEISCHMAN
524 N Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 23 1502- B3 S MICHIGAN AVE 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

02/09/2015 2150
RICHARD DOUGLAS MERRIMAN
819 State Line Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 44 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

02/10/2015 0153
JEREMY P GARDNER
1718 S Ohio Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 34 1706 S INDIANA AVE 500.00
2 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST

02/10/2015 0208
ALLEN EUGENE ANDREWS
4697 N Peace Church Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1649 W 32ND ST/S MCCLELLAND BLVD WM 28 0.00
1 1 OPERATION OF DANGEROUS VEHICLE

02/10/2015 0030
RYAN GENE BUTLER
1611 S Minnesota Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 36 231 W 15TH ST/S WALL AVE 0.00
3 1 UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON FELONY

Jasper County Sheriff's Department Arrests, February 11

February 11, 2015 
Daily News Release 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 

2/10/2015 @ 8:40 am, David R. Russell, 32 of Ft. Smith, AR, was arrested for Fugitive From Out of State.

2/10/2015 @ 11:35 am, Terrence R. Kiefer, 34, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

2/10/2015 @ 8:40 pm, Joel Wallsmith, 44 of Carthage, was arrested for DWI.

The charges for which the above were arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

Jail Count Today: 187

Annual Joplin leaf pickup ends

(From the City of Joplin)

The City of Joplin has announced that the annual leaf program has ended with all parts of the residential areas being canvassed. Joplin residents who may have been missed and want their leaves picked up may make a request by calling the Parks Department at 417-624-6937 or the Streets division at 417-624-0820, ext. 564. Call back service will be on Fridays, until March 13.

Residents may also bring their leaves to the Joplin Compost Facility next to the Turkey Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant at 3457 Eddy Lane.

One alternative to leaf disposal is home composting. To learn more, contact Mary Anne Phillips, Joplin Recycling Coordinator at 624-0820 Extension 501.

Joplin city offices closed Monday, council meeting rescheduled

(From the City of Joplin)

In observance of President’s Day on Monday, February 16, the Joplin City Council’s regularly-scheduled third Monday meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 17. The rescheduled meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers on 5th floor of City Hall, 602 South Main.

Also in recognition of the holiday, City Hall and other City services, including the Sunshine Lamp Trolley and MAPS system, will be closed on President’s Day, Feb. 16. Services of the Police and Fire department, as well as Airport operations, will continue to be available 24/7.

Residential trash service will NOT change due to this closing, and Monday pick-ups will be completed on that day.

KGCS-TV, Missouri Southern State University’s television station, will broadcast the City Council meeting live on February 17, and will offer a re-broadcast at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 19.

KGCS-TV can be found on broadcast channel 22. If viewers subscribe to CableOne, KGCS can be viewed on cable channel 7, and if subscribers to MediaCom, the station can be found on cable channel 2.

For more information, contact Lynn Onstot, Public Information Officer at 417-624-0820, ext. 204.