Joplin Police Department Arrests July 30-31

07/30/2018 1030
ULYSSES CARLOS
1736 W 22nd St, B2 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 22 1549 W 20TH ST/S HARLEM AVE 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

07/30/2018 1930
KYLER BRADLEY DIXON
18006775 1527 Woodland Crossing WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 20 1808 S MOFFET AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

07/30/2018 2120
MISTY ALANE MARIE GAGE
307 W A St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 31 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

07/30/2018 2115
ROBERT RAY VANBIBBER
3330 S Texas Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 36 331 W 25TH ST/S PEARL AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
2 1 COMPLIANCE W/ REQUEST FOR INFO BY POLICE OFFICERS

07/30/2018 2354
CHAD LEROY MOORE
1320 N Whispering Oaks Dr JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 41 800 S REX AVE 225.00
1 1 EXCESSIVE NOISE

Neosho teen injured in accident on Falcon Road

A Neosho woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 10:30 a.m. today on Falcon Road, five miles west of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol, a 1997 Acura Integra driven by Shylee Martin, 19, Neosho, traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a guard rail.

Martin was treated for minor injuries at Freeman Neosho.

Highway Patrol Arrests July 30-31

Salvatore T. Circo, 37, Kansas City, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no insurance, failure to display valid plates

Jack C. Zimmerman, 21, Marshfield, failure to register motor vehicle, no insurance, no seat belt, Webster County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on speeding, Seymour Police Department warrants for failure to appear on no insurance and speeding, Rogersville Police Department warrants for failure to appear on non-traffic violation

David A. Tisdale, 40, Pekin, Illinois, driving while intoxicated

Seneca man injured in one-vehicle accident

A Seneca man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 7:40 a.m. Monday on Route Y, four miles east of Seneca.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2014 Chevrolet Cruz driven by Levi J. Gil, 34, Seneca, went off the roadway and struck a ditch.

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

Joplin aquatic centers to begin closing August 5

(From the City of Joplin)

The City of Joplin’s three aquatic centers will begin closing for the summer on a staggered schedule beginning Sunday, August 5.

“Back-to-school season is a challenging time for us staffing-wise,” said Jessica Johnson, Recreation Supervisor with Joplin Parks & Recreation. “We begin closing the pools in August due to our lifeguards returning to high school and college.”

Ewert Aquatic Center, located at 7th and Murphy Blvd., will close for the season on August 5.

Schifferdecker Aquatic Center, located at 4th & Schifferdecker, will be open 7 days a week until August 12. The last Family Swim Night of the year will be on Friday, August 10th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Cunningham Aquatic Center, located at 26th & Maiden Lane, will be open only on weekends from August 4 until Labor Day, September 3.

Hours of operation are from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, please visit www.joplinparks.org or call 417-625-4750.

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Neosho woman arrested, gun, drugs seized at 3 a.m. traffic stop

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

Just after 3:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, a Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped to make contact with the driver of a 2009 BMW on South Military Avenue in Baxter Springs. Initially, it appeared the driver may be having car trouble.

While speaking with the driver, a suspected meth pipe was observed lying in the vehicle, leading the deputy and a Baxter Springs Police Officer to search the vehicle.

During the course of the search, suspected methamphetamine, unlawfully obtained prescription drugs and a handgun was also discovered.

Arrested at the scene was Stevie Anne Greenfeather, 32, of Neosho, Missouri. She was transported to the Cherokee County Jail, where she remains in lieu of $17,000 bond. Greenfeather is being held on allegations of Possessing Methamphetamine, Possessing A Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Criminal Use of a Weapon.

Jasper County Marriage Licenses July 15-28

Marriage Licenses Issued in Jasper County beginning 07/15/2018 through 07/28/2018

 07/16/2018 LASITER, CLAYTON MYCHAL, 28 CARTHAGE, MO                                       PETERSON, AMBER KAY, 29 CARTHAGE, MO   

07/16/2018 BRADLEY, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM,53 JOPLIN, MO                                         KNOWLES, TIFFANY NICOLE, 33 JOPLIN, MO  

                                       
07/17/2018 NORTHUP, EVAN JAMES, 23 PITTSBURG, KS                                      BENNISH, LINDSEY NICOLE,23 PITTSBURG, KS  

                                    
07/17/2018 WOOLDRIDGE, JACK LEROY,66 JOPLIN, MO                                         SULLIVAN, SHELLY RENEE,54 JOPLIN, MO  

                                       
07/17/2018 WRIGHT, WESTLEY WAYNE,32 CHELSEA, OK                                        HICKS, STEPHANIE RAE,34 CHELSEA, OK   

                                     
07/18/2018 FARMER, FRANKIE BRYCE,21 ASBURY, MO                                         RUNDLE, SHELBY LEE,20 ASBURY, MO   

                                      
07/18/2018 JOHNSON, JUSTIN JOSEPH,32 JOPLIN, MO                                         MURRY, AMBER LEE,32 JOPLIN, MO  

                                       
07/19/2018 HUDSON, BENJAMIN MATTHEW,29 PITTSBURG, KS                                      BURROW, BROOKE LYNN,24 SARCOXIE, MO  

                                     
07/19/2018 HERRON, ROBERT EUGENE JR,52 JOPLIN, MO                                         LANKFORD, DEE ANN,55 JOPLIN, MO   

                                      
07/19/2018 QUICK, MICHAEL LYNN,62 JOPLIN, MO                                         STANDLEY, DEBORAH SUE,66 JOPLIN, MO  

                                       
07/19/2018 CRUM, DEKOTA JAMES,29 DUENWEG, MO                                        MOORE, KRISTIAN ELLEN,29 DUENWEG, MO   

                                     
07/20/2018 BREWER, SKYLER MICHAEL DAVID,20 JOPLIN, MO                                         MYERS, JONI MARIE,18 JOPLIN, MO   

                                      
07/20/2018 BEVIS, CHRISTOPHER RYAN,28 NEOSHO, MO                                         VALDOIS, TIFFANIE KICCAE,22 NEOSHO, MO   

                                      
07/20/2018 WILLIAMS, TYLER DEAN,23 VINITA, OK                                         MULKEY, SHELBY DENISE,27 VINITA, OK  

                                       
07/20/2018 SELL, ROBERT DAYTON,25 GALENA, KS                                         JONES, HANNAH ELIZABETH,30 WEBB CITY, MO   

                                   
07/20/2018 GORDON, JACOB CODY,23 DUENWEG, MO                                        JOHNSON, RENEE ELIZABETH,33 DUENWEG, MO  

                                      
07/20/2018 SMITH, MASON LEWIS,21 CARTERVILLE, MO                                    LAWSON, BROOKE NICOLE,19 JOPLIN, MO 

                                        
07/20/2018 MCCREERY, BLAYDE PHILIP,32 JOPLIN, MO                                         WILLIAMS, KAYLA LYNN,26 JOPLIN, MO   

                                      
07/23/2018 GAMBLE, KYLE LEE,29 WEBB CITY, MO                                      JOHNSON, SHAYNEE DAWN,25 WEBB CITY, MO  

                                    
07/23/2018 HARRINGTON, CODY LEE,29 NEOSHO, MO                                         SMART, HEATHER MECHELE,30 JOPLIN, MO     

                                    
07/23/2018 BALCOM, WILLIAM ROBERT JR,42 WEBB CITY, MO                                      HUFFMAN, APRIL LYNN,41 WEBB CITY, MO    

                                  
07/24/2018 SHELTON, TIMOTHY LANE,44 WARR ACRES, OK                                     BREWER, BRITTNEY ESTELLE,25 WARR ACRES, OK   

                                  
07/25/2018 SITTON, WILLIAM HUGH,22 JOPLIN, MO                                         PROCTOR, GRACE CHRISTINE,20 INDIANAPOLIS, IN  

                                 
07/25/2018 BROCK, DAVID WYNN,49 CARL JUNCTION, MO                                  HUFFMAN, MICHELE RENE,49 CARL JUNCTION, MO  

                                
07/25/2018 OVERFELT, JOSEPH CRAIG,39 JASPER, MO                                         SCHEURICH, CAITLIN MARISA,31 JASPER, MO    

                                     
07/25/2018 PULLUM, TERREN JAVAUGHN,21 WEBB CITY, MO                                      HORINE, DESTINY ANN,20 WEBB CITY, MO 

                                     
07/25/2018 WESTENKIRCHNER, STEVEN,32 OAK CREEK, WI                                      GUINN, SARAH CHRISTINE,28 OAK CREEK, WI  

                                    
07/25/2018 BRASHEAR, DOUGLAS MCARTHUR III,28 JASPER, MO                                         WEAVER, KRISTA LEANN,24 JASPER, MO   

                                      
07/25/2018 THOMPSON, MATTHEW ALAN,24 JOPLIN, MO                                         STEPHENSON, TIELER RANEIGH,20 JOPLIN, MO 

07/26/2018 RASOR, TRISTIAN TYLER,32 VINITA, OK                                         PAGE, AMANDA MEGAN,31 VINITA, OK  

                                       
07/26/2018 LAWSON, RUSSELL JR,58 WEIR, KS                                           SMITH, DIANA GAIL,64 JOPLIN, MO   

                                      
07/26/2018 VALENTI, VINCENT MICHAEL,31 CARL JUNCTION, MO                                  WARD, NICHOLE MARIE,23 FAIRLAND, OK  

                                     
07/27/2018 WESLEY, NATHANIEL JOHN,24 JOPLIN, MO                                         PADEN, MAKENZIE BREANNE,22 JOPLIN, MO 

                                        
07/27/2018 ANDREWS, JACOB BRADLEY,25 CARTHAGE, MO                                       DODSON, HANNAH LYNNE,23 JOPLIN, MO   

                                      
07/27/2018 VASQUEZ TEBALAN, NATANAEL,44 PITTSBURG, KS                                      GOMEZ-GUINAC, MARGARITA,38 PITTSBURG, KS  

                                    
07/27/2018 HILL, AARON JOSEPH,29 JOPLIN, MO                                         EDWARDS, MARTHA MARIE,27 JOPLIN, MO     

                                    
07/27/2018 YOUNG, MARK DOUGLAS,47 ALBA, MO                                           COSEO, MARGARITA CARLA,47 ALBA, MO 

                                          
07/27/2018 JOYNER, DANNY BROOKS JR,43 SOUTH FULTON, TN                                   LILLY, SUSAN MICHELLE,41 SOUTH FULTON, TN  

                                 
07/27/2018 WAGLER, EDWIN RAY,21 WEBB CITY, MO                                      SCHULZE, JENNIFER FAY,21 WEBB CITY, MO                                      

Joplin Public Library changes to fine-free format

(From the Joplin Public Library)

Beginning Wednesday, August 1, 2018, Joplin Public Library patrons can borrow items from JPL without accruing overdue fines. In addition, JPL will erase overdue fines patrons currently owe.

Library Director Jacque Gage noted that this change should increase patrons’ access to the more than 120,000 items in the library collection.

Patrons who have items that are lost, damaged, or simply not returned will still owe for those items, plus a non-refundable administration fee. If an account has to be referred to a collection agency to get items returned, a collection agency fee will also be charged.

Items received through interlibrary loan (ILL) will continue to accrue overdue fines because these come from the lending library. Fees will also apply when items are placed on special hold but not picked up.

“I hope this move will allow more people to utilize the library,” said Gage, “as well as allow us to reconnect with former patrons who have not yet been able to enjoy the new library facility due to overdue fines. This will give a clean slate for those who just managed to return materials late.”

Please contact Joplin Public Library at 417-623-7953 for more information about this new policy.

Gravestone installed for Ryder Potts, five months, after drive spearheaded by Newton County deputy

(From the Newton County Sheriff's Office)

Today the gravestone for Ryder Jay Potts was installed at the cemetery. This is the stone we asked for community donations in a post on May 3rd.

The following is from the Deputy who championed the project:
(he wished to remain nameless)

“I wanted to say a very special thank you to Clark Funeral Homes of Neosho who were so wonderful to work with all the way through this. A member of their staff went out of her way; aiding me by providing dual, matching, photocopies of transactions and itemized deposit summaries to help ensure that donations were being handled responsibly.

Another member of Clark's staff made a trip out her way to the Newton County Sheriff's Office to meet with Ryder's family to help assist them with selecting the design of the grave marker which couldn't have turned out more beautifully.

I want to thank Sheriff Jennings for allowing us to use the Newton County Sheriff's Office Facebook page to help raise funds; without this tool, we wouldn't have accomplished our goal.

I also want to thank each and every one of you gracious people who made a donation. Whether you pulled your soda change from your pocket and placed it into a donations bucket or mailed a large check, you good Samaratins made this happen. Your selflessness will certainly pay off in Heavenly rewards.

I have been asked many times by several people why I was doing this. That is a question I had much trouble answering the first few times; I really had no reason. It was just the right thing to do. At some point, it occurred to me that it is okay not to have a reason to do the right thing. God put me in a position to see the saddest of situations and with that God also provided me a platform to be heard. Both of those are major reasons that this was possible. We all know someone who needs help in some way. Each one of us also has a platform to be heard.

I would like to challenge every person that reads this to use your platform and share an act of kindness with someone in their time of need within the next thirty days. When asked why, unashamedly say that ‘it is the right thing to do.’”

Ryder Potts obituary

Barton County deputy injured in accident while responding to call

(From the Barton County Sheriff's Office)

On 7/24/2018 a deputy was responding to assist another deputy in Burgess in reference to a call involving a Landlord/Tenant dispute where a subject became agitated and the deputy in Burgess asked for another unit to respond. 

While en route to the call he was asked to expedite or to hurry due to the subject's demeanor at the home in Burgess. 

The responding deputy while en route lost control of his vehicle and was involved in a one-vehicle motor vehicle accident. The deputy was traveling west on NW 30th Rd west of NW 80th Ln when he lost control of the patrol vehicle, struck a utility pole, and then overturned. 

The deputy was transported to Cox Barton County Memorial Hospital by the Barton County Ambulance and was treated for minor injuries and he was later released.

Missouri State Highway Patrol was called to investigate the accident.

(A July 25 Inside Joplin post detailed the accident. The information is reprinted below.)

A Lamar man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 5:20 p.m. Tuesday on NW 30th Road, 10 miles northwest of Lamar.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2007 Ford F150 driven by Joseph L. Housel, 31, Lamar, lost control on gravel, slid off the left side of the roadway, struck a utility pole and overturned.

Housel was treated for minor injuries at Cox Barton County Hospital, Lamar.

Granby Police collecting donations for East Newton students

(From the Granby Police Department)

It is back to school time again! The police department is once again collecting school supplies for those who otherwise may go without. A drop box is located in City Hall or can be dropped off at the Police Department. All donations will go to East Newton United for students in our district.

Seneca Police Department working on code violations

(From the Seneca Police Department)

The Seneca Police Department has been working very diligently on Code Violations.

For those people who are not familiar with these violations they consist of: abandoned homes, tall grass, unlicensed vehicles (basically trashy yards). To this date we have "red tagged" over 100 different homes for these violations. We have also condemned four different homes that have been torn down within the last year. We are really trying to make the town more presentable. 

If anyone has a complaint about these type of properties please fill free to contact the Police Department or send us a message on FB. We always appreciate any help we can get from the community. 

Some of the homes we have written citations too are still in the court process but we are working with the owners to rectify the issues. If there is a home or property in your neighborhood that is concerning please contact the Police Department, City Hall or Public Works. If we are already working on it we will let you know and if it is not on our list we will start the process. Thanks So Much.

Marian Days road closures announced

(From the Carthage Police Department)

Marian Days road closure info:

*1900 Block of Grand
*400-600 Block of East Fairview
*400-500 Block of Highland

The above road closure will be active for the duration of Marian Days, which is from tomorrow Saturday July 28th @ 0700 hrs until Sunday August 5th at 0700 Hrs.

Jasper County Sheriff's Office Arrests

7/30/2018
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 
Daily News

7/26/2018 Lucas E Rehor 26 of Carthage, MO was arrested for Fugitive from Justice.

7/27/2018 Mark A Myers 44 of Carthage, MO was arrested for Fugitive from Justice.

7/28/2018 Carles R H Johnson 27 of Webb City, MO was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance and Deliver or Possess a Controlled Substance at a Jail.

7/30/2018 Jodie M Misak 35 of Wichita, KS was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance and 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.

Joplin Police Department Weekend Arrests

07/27/2018 0850
DAVID ALLAN GRAY
315 N Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 55 631 W 4TH ST/S SERGEANT AVE 381.50
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

07/27/2018 0933
MARION LEA KIMMONS
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 57 2623 W 7TH ST 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/27/2018 1000
REBECCA GAIL HIATT
105 1/2 Moffet JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 36 1549 W 7TH ST/S MAIDEN LN 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

07/27/2018 1110
DALLAS WAYNE HALL
1624 W 4th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 37 303 E 3RD ST 175.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEARe

07/27/2018 1348
JESSE MARLIN DALTON
18006671 3836 W Junge Blvd JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 19 537 N WALL AVE 500.00
 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

07/27/2018 1500
KYLE STERLING COLLINS
1314 N Main St, B WEBB CITY, MO 64804
WM 23 3600 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

07/27/2018 1527
MATTHEW WAYDE GRIFFIN
1810 S Empire Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 28 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

07/27/2018 1730
AMBER MARIE BARNARD
18006680 1717 S Picher Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 25 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

07/27/2018 1720
LEVI DAKOTA HICKS
1295 Bunch Rd ANDERSON, MO 64801
WM 28 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 250.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/27/2018 1715
GREGORY SCOTT TANNER
18006679 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 52 932 E 34TH ST 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

07/27/2018 1630
ROBERT EUGENE IKERD
18006684 1102 W. 9th Street JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 56 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 3,000.00
1 1 STEALING FELONY

07/27/2018 1755
KIRSTIE DENEE MILLER
3176 S Serene Ln JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 25 301 S GENEVA AVE 500.00
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY
2 1 RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY

07/27/2018 1800
JAMES ALEXANDER THOMPSON
6733 Dallas Ln JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 20 301 S GENEVA AVE 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY
2 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

07/27/2018 2000
CLARENCE LEROY ACKERSON II
115 S Gray Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 49 1911 E 9TH ST 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

07/27/2018 2035
DONNY RAY COOK
1619 N Black Cat Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804
2449 E 15TH ST/S CAMPBELL PKWY
WM 24 231.50
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

07/27/2018 2352
RASHAWNDA DEVONNE PENNINGTON
2831 University St, 1 SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803
WF 30 303 E 3RD ST 398.50
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

07/27/2018 2335
KENNETH THOMAS ASHBURN
WM 27 2623 W 7TH ST 0.00 18006694 
907 Grant Ave GALENA, KS 66739
1 1 LARCENY
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
4 1 BENCH WARRANT

07/28/2018 0021
JUSTIN L HUFF
1111 Poplar CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 33 1149 W 10TH ST/S PICHER AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

07/28/2018 0041
RANON JORDAN CHILES
324 E 3rd St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 22 100- BLK W 5TH ST 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

07/28/2018 0142
JOCELYNN MAGAN HOPE TACKETT
000 W 20th St/s Harlem Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 22 131 W 5TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
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
10 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

07/28/2018 0330
BRITTANY MARIE HILTON
305 W 17th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 29 1131 W 11TH ST/S EMPIRE AVE 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT 
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

07/28/2018 0353
JUNE MARIE OSIER
18006697 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 40 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/28/2018 0353
TABITHA LYNN RICHARDSON
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 33 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
2 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/28/2018 0521
JUSTINE ANN RANDEL
18006691 1502 S Michigan Ave, B7A10 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 37 1502- B1 S MICHIGAN AVE 500.00
1 1 PEACE DISTURBANCE - FIRST OFFENSE
1 1 EXCESSIVE NOISE

07/28/2018 1100
RICHARD JAMES DAHL Jr
3512 E Newman Rd JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 51 3512 E NEWMAN RD 250.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/28/2018 1229
SEAN MICHAEL ZIMMERMAN
7302 E 122nd Ter GRANDVIEW, MO 64030
WM 35 3600 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00 
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/28/2018 1255
CHRISTOPHER RAYMOND DRURY
802 S Connor Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 39 649 W 15TH ST/S SERGEANT AV 

07/29/2018 0015
KELSEY CAROL KATHLEEN LAMB
1124 S Murphy Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 29 0000 W 15/ JACKSON AVE 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

07/29/2018 0731
LATOYA NICHOLE JONES
614 S Connor Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BF 33 749 W 6TH ST/S JACKSON AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
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

07/29/2018 0815
MICHAEL JACOB WEERSING
1214 W 9th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 31 100 W 17TH ST/S MAIN ST 0.00
2 1 LOITERING CLOSED PARKING LOTS
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

07/29/2018 0855
MICHAEL SHANE JR GANDY
3 Stewart St ASHVILLE, NC 28801
WM 27 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

07/29/2018 0900
FREDRIC ANDREW LONG
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 35 614 S KENTUCKY AVE 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/29/2018 1102
FREDRICK BERT UTTER Sr
113 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 54 231 W 4TH ST/S WALL AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

07/29/2018 1115
KYLEE RACHELLE PLILER
WF 21 3118 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1337 Sunbeam Lane JOPLIN, MO 64801
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

07/29/2018 1120
CRYSTAL DAWN ADAMSON
716 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 34 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

07/29/2018 1115
SAMUEL DAVID BLACK
920 E Maiden Lane WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 61 3031 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
2 1 ANIMAL ABUSE

07/29/2018 1115
MONTY ANDREW MILLER
18006732 920 E Megan Ln WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 32 3031 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY
2 1 ASSAULT - CITY
4 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
3 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
5 1 ANIMAL ABUSE

07/29/2018 1438
TIMOTHY JOHN CRAFT
12835 Sunburst Dr BIGFORK, MT 59911
WM 22 932 E 34TH STREET 225.00
1 1 VANDALISM

07/29/2018 1330
ROBERT H JONES
3502 W 26th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 68 3502 W 26TH ST 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

07/29/2018 1850
DANIEL LEWIS BLACK
216 N Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 21 303 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

07/29/2018 1950
JEFFREY EARL COPE
12216 Aspin Rd JOPLIN, MO 64832
WM 35 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

07/29/2018 2015
AUSTIN TYLER REYNOLDS
18006743 2626 E Xenia St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 20 2626 E XENIA ST 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

07/29/2018
TROY MICHAEL HENDERSON
2917 E Barton SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
WM 39 4777 W DOWNSTREAM BLVD 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

07/29/2018 2210
LEAH ALISON CLABORN
0 Po Box 22 ALBANY, KY 42602
WF 30 4777 W DOWNSTREAM BLVD 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

07/29/2018 2212
JEFFREY TODD MCCONNAHA III
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 20 0000 303 EAST 3RD 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

07/29/2018 2320
ROBERT ANTHONY LATTEA
18006749 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 25 1749 E 6TH ST/S ST LOUIS AVE 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

 07/30/2018 0047
JESSE JAMES GRIFFITH
1825 S Central City Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 23 2500 S MAIDEN LN 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

07/30/2018 0533
KOSAKSY CAMACHO JR PHILLIP Jr
1805 Campbell Pkwy Apt-1 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 24 100 E 18TH 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

Five people injured in one-vehicle accident near Noel

Five people were injured in a one-vehicle accident 6:10 p.m. today on Route DD, three miles north of Noel.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1999 Cheverolet 1500 driven by Devin J. Duncan, 16, Anderson, traveled off the right side of the roadway, collided with a culvert and overturned.

Duncan and a passenger, Reme A. Clark, 22, were treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Three other passengers, Mikel D. Britton, 19, Southwest City, George C. Burton, 23, Southwest City, and Justice E. Philpot, 20, Anderson, were treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Carthage Library remodeling forces change of motor vehicle inspection testing location for rest of 2018

(From Highway Patrol Troop D)

Due to the Carthage Library remodeling project, the motor vehicle inspection testing location will be moved to the Joplin Library for the remainder of 2018. 

Classes will start at 9 a.m. on August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20, and December 18. The Joplin Library is located at 1901 East 20th Street. Please contact Motor Vehicle Inspector Supervisor Joe Eldred at 417-359-1500, extension 4563, with any questions.

Joplin Branch of AAUW to hold forum for state representative, senator candidates Thursday

(From Southern News Service)

The Joplin Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host a candidate forum 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, in the North End Zone Facility on the campus of Missouri Southern State University.

The AAUW is hosting this forum for those candidates (State Senate and State Representative) in contested primary elections in Southwest Missouri.

The primary topic of the forum will be higher education funding and policy. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend.

The event is also open to the public.

Joplin Arts and Cultural Preview set for Tuesday at Memorial Hall

(From Connect2Culture)

he Joplin arts and cultural community will convene for Connect2Culture’s third annual “Joplin Arts & Cultural Preview” on Tuesday, July 31, 6:00pm at Joplin Public Library inside the West Community Room (1901 E 20th St, Joplin, MO 64801).

The Joplin Arts & Cultural Preview gives arts and cultural organizations the chance to tell their story and share what they have planned for the year ahead (2018-2019). Each group will have up to three minutes to update the community on what their organization does and/or what they have planned for the coming year.

Participating Organizations:

Wildcat Glades Friends Group
Historic Murphysburg Preservation, Inc.
Bookhouse Cinema
Post Art Library
Urban Art Gallery
First Thursday ArtWalk
Pro Musica
Downtown Joplin Alliance
Joplin Empire Market
Ozark Christian College
Spiva Center for the Arts
Emancipation Celebration Committee
Heartland Opera Theatre
MSSU Institute of International Studies
MSSU Theatre Department
MSSU Art Department
MSSU Music Department
Fiber Folks of SW MO
Heartland Concert Band
Joplin Regional Artists Coalition
Joplin Historical Neighborhoods, Inc.
George Washington Carver National Monument
Joplin Little Theatre
Joplin Area Organists Association
Joplin Arts Fest
Thomas Jefferson IDS Concert Hall
The Hip Handmade Market
Downtown Poetry

“The popularity of this event has made it a mainstay in Joplin’s arts and cultural community,” says Emily Frankoski, Community Arts Director, Connect2Culture. “Our creative community has so much to offer. So much, in fact, that it’s nearly impossible to take advantage of all the available opportunities. C2C is passionate about increasing audience for the Joplin arts and cultural community by making these opportunities more accessible to both residents and visitors. We hope this arts roundtable educates the public about upcoming events, encourages collaboration between participating organizations, and informs the media about potential stories.”

As in previous years, C2C will create audio recordings of each organization’s presentation and make it available online. Visit 2017’s page on the C2C website here:
http://connect2culture.org/arts-roundtables/joplin-arts-and-cultural-preview/2017-2018/.

Organizations interested in participating are asked to register by emailing emily@connect2culture.org or calling 417.625.6683 by Wednesday, July 25, 2018. This event is free and open to the public.

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1949080151820723/.

Agenda posted for Solid Waste Advisory Commission meeting

SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION 
Thursday, August 2, 2018, 11:30 a.m. Joplin City Hall, 602 South Main Street
Fifth Floor Conference Room

1. Roll Call

 2. Approval of May 2018 Minutes

3. New Business
a. City of Joplin Proposition “A” Use Tax on the August 7 Municipal Election Guest Speaker A.J. Whistler, City of Joplin Assistant Finance Director
b. Future Events
c. Update on Grant Funded Curbside Recycling Mailer

4. Old Business
a. Curbside Recycling Updates
b. Commission Seats

 5. Other Business

6. Set Next Meeting Date for November 1, 2018

7. Vote to adjourn

Pineville motorcyclist injured in collision with deer

A Pineville man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 8:50 p.m. Sunday on MO 90, three miles east of Jane.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Matthew E. Brazeal, 59, Pineville, struck a deer on the roadway and overturned, ejecting Brazeal.

Brazeal was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Rogers, Arkansas.

Highway Patrol Arrests July 29-30

Mashira O. Williams, 23, St. Louis, speeding, no insurance, failure to register vehicle, misdemeanor St. Charles County warrant for failure to appear on vehicle registration

Francis B. Stein, 50, Kirbyville. Taney County felony warrant for failure to appear on amphetamine possession, Christian County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on failure to display plates

Justin M. Baker, 22, Humansville, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no insurance, failure to register motor vehicle

Jo-Z R. Millard, 21, Humansville, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, Bolivar Police Department warrant for failure to appear on no insurance

Alanna M. Ruark, 19, Humansville, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Cynthia J. Miller, 61, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident

Constantino H. Jiminez, 47, Osage Beach, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Carthage man injured in accident near Cameron

A Carthage man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 10 a.m. Saturday on U. S. 69, three miles south of Cameron.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Kyle V. Maserang, 24, Carthage, was driving southbound and traveled into the northbound lane, overcorrected and traveled off the west side of the road, striking an embankment and came to rest off the roadway.

Maserang was treated for minor injuries at Cameron Regional Medical Center.

Highway Patrol Arrests July 28-29

Efrain Becerra 38, Chicago, Illinois, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, failure to drive in a single lane, speeding

Terry E. Garrison, 51, Locust Grove, Oklahoma, misdemeanor possession of marijuana

Amy L. Osborne, 42, Carthage, felony driving while intoxicated, no valid driver's license, careless and imprudent driving, misdemeanor Jasper County probation violation

Marcus L. Butts, 23, Springfield, felony tampering with a motor vehicle, driving while revoked, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia

Eddie D. Davis, 55, Kirbyville, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, failure to drive in a single lane

Morgan B. McGee, 26, Warrensburg, felony Wright County warrant for possession of methamphetamine, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Stephen T. Smith, 29, Warrensburg, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid license, no insurance

Sarah L. Hunter, 31, Branson, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash

Cheyne T. Brokate, 33, Ozark, misdemeanor boating while intoxicated, operate within 100 feet of a dock, no boater ID card

William A. Johnson, 35, Kansas City, Kansas, misdemeanor possession of marijuana

Steven L. Grigsby, 42, Neosho, felony driving while intoxicated, felony resisting arrest, driving while revoked, no insurance, speeding, failed to drive on right half of roadway, following too closely

Voncell R. Brownlee, 26, Kansas City, misdemeanor possession of marijuana

Brittinee L. Craigg, 29, St. Joseph, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Monica M. Lane, 32, Kansas City, possession of marijuana

Joshua E. Wilson, 26, Kansas City, misdemeanor possession of marijuana

Giesy A. Juarez Batras, 24, Kansas City, Cass County misdemeanor warrant for driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated, speeding 114 in a 70 zone, no valid operator's license, consuming alcoholic beverage while driving, failure to display front plate

Charles F. Bobinmyer, 58, Pittsburg, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, failed to place vehicle in motion as far right as practicable.

Highway Patrol Arrests July 27-28

James A. Hensley, 24, Bolivar, felony driving while intoxicated, supplying liquor to a minor, careless and imprudent driving

Troy S. Wilkins, 35, Joplin, driving while revoked, failure to display valid plates, operating motor vehicle of another without maintaining financial responsibility, driving while intoxicated

Adam J. Friedman, 27, Springfield, boating while intoxicated, displaying lights other than navigation lights

Keith B. McClary, 44, Bolivar, possession of marijuana, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia

John D. Ellrich, 33, Kimberling City, boating while intoxicated, no boater identification card

Brian W. Streff, 47, Kenesaw, Nebraska, boating while intoxicated, bow riding

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

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

Chelsey L. Parmon vs. Aaron L. Parmon
Dwight B. Madsen vs. Karen L. Madsen
Tracy L. Hottel vs. Mark B. Hottel
Billie J. Harper vs. Justin L. Honeycutt
Lucinda J. Crossno vs. Thomas F. Crossno
Karen Boatright vs. Anthony J. Boatright
Mary Woolery vs. William Woolery
Jami L. Sikes vs. Donald W. Sikes, Jr.
Michael R. Stephens vs. Candace E. Stephens
Heather E. Roy vs. Curtis W. Roy
Sandra E. Blackburn vs. Michael H. Blackburn
Christina Dickinson vs. Jason Dickinson
Elissa D. Adam vs. Joshua M. Adam

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

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

Ricky J. Price vs. Shelly J. Price
Brittany Rogers vs. Christopher D. Rogers
Joshua D. Vickers vs. Kristina L. Vickers

Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

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

Linda K. Davis vs. James E. Davis
Chad M. Parker vs. Lisa M. Noone

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Barry County

Dustin Levi Hayward and Phillis Janell Hayward

Jasper County

Elizabeth Maylene Mack
Teresa Marie Davis
Jeremiah R. West
Richard Dean Conaway
Ogie Eugene Davis

Lawrence County

Floyd Ray Miller and Brandi Kristen Miller

Newton County

Albert Richard Viens
Gregory P. Sanders and Heather N. Sanders
Darcy D. Willms

Stone County

Jacob Scott Carroll

Vernon County

Paul Andrew Feagan and Kristi Larette Feagan
David Leroy Cagle and Abby Bridgette Cagle

Joplin Police Department Arrests July 26-27

07/26/2018 0800
AARON MICHAEL MCBRIDE
611 W 13th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 32 303 E 3RD ST 225.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
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

07/26/2018 1110
JANAI MARIE COSTANZA
801 S Chestnut Ave, D JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 19 801 S CHESTNUT 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

07/26/2018 1620
MATTHEW RYAN WARFORD
1321 W Broadway WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 27 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 225.00
2 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
1 1 LARCENY

07/26/2018 2047
BIANCA ZOE STRICKLAND-MAXWELL
522 S Patterson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 40 522 S PATTERSON AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

07/26/2018 2300
TRISTAN JACOB SEAY
1109 Commercial NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 20 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 500.00
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/26/2018 2357
SORENDA L STROTHER
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 54 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/26/2018 2357
CLAYTON DEAN VANN
226 S Comingo Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 53 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/26/2018 2357
JEROME ISABELL
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 62 531 KENTUCKY AVE 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/27/2018 0002
LUKE SAMUEL LUNDSTRUM
18006650 4702 Wendi Road JOPLIN, MO 64804
899 W MURPHY BLVD/N JACKSON AVE
WM 18 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

07/27/2018 0115
DAVID PAUL WICKMAN
1710 S Wall Ave, 4 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 32 1710 S WALL AVE 500.00
1 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST

07/27/2018 0218
RICHARD VAUGHN WALKER
511 Oak Ridge Drive NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 32 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

Noel man charged with DWI following one-vehicle accident on 90

A Noel man was charged with driving while intoxicated following a one-vehicle accident 3:25 a.m. today on MO 90. just west of Noel.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2005 Ford Focus driven by Joston Andrewe, 32, Noel, ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned.

Andrewe, who was treated for minor injuries at Freeman Neosho, was also cited for not having a valid driver's license and for careless and imprudent driving.

Kansas woman injured in collision on 171

A Mound Valley, Kansas, woman was injured in a two-vehicle collision 5:40 p.m. today on MO 171, four miles north of Carl Junction.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2011 Dodge Avenger driven by Joli S. Atutto, 20, Mound Valley ran a stop sign and struck a 1986 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Shane D. Lunday, 46, Pittsburg, Kansas.

Atutto was treated for minor injuries at Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg, Kansas.

Breastfeeding support group plans event at Memorial Hall in Joplin

(From the City of Joplin)

Chi Chi Mama’s Breastfeeding Support Group will participate in the World Breastfeeding Week celebration on Saturday, August 4 and invites everyone in the community, including breastfeeding mothers and anyone who wants to support breastfeeding mothers to attend this event. It will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Joplin Memorial Hall, 212 West 8th Street in Joplin.

This event offers fun for the whole family with face painting, games, free food, door prizes and much more.

Theme for the event is Breastfeeding: Foundation of Life, as announced by World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action. World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is a global network of individuals and organizations concerned with the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding worldwide.

Chi Chi Mama’s is a Joplin WIC affiliated group and is open to the community. For more information call 417-623-1928.

Highway Patrol Arrests July 26-27

Michael C. Gray, 52, Walnut Grove, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, no insurance

Elizabeth S. Merritt, 19, Bolivar, Wright County warrant for failure to appear on dangerous drugs charge

Joseph B. Boul, 33, Gladstone, felony possession of a firearm, driving while suspended, improper registration

Christopher S. Fergurson, 33, Joplin, felony resisting arrest, felony Barry County warrant for probation violation

Victoria D. Rayburn, 27, Branson, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving

Doyle L. Crockett, 52, Branson, felony possession of methamphetamine

Alicia Grant, 32, Merriam Woods, misdemeanor identity theft, misdemeanor Taney County warrant for failure to appear on dangerous drugs charge, misdemeanor Branson Police Department warrant for various traffic violations

Linda J. Willisms, 52, Branson, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, misdemeanor Branson Police Department warrant for drug paraphernalia

Troy C. Mann, 48, Bolivar, driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, careless and imprudent driving

Carthage Art Walk is Friday

Under the Big Top at Carthage Art Walk will be held Friday, July 27 from 6 pm to 9 pm on the Historic Carthage Square.

Special guest Casino Nights of Joplin provides a variety of games and prizes for a Carnival atmosphere. 

Food options include: Conchinita Mexican Street Food, The Popcorn Guy, and Prime Cut and Taqueria Nissi, plus our favorites from around the square The Carthage Deli, Mother Road Coffee, and The Woodshed! Bring your appetite and enjoy a beautiful night on the square with music, fun, and artistry.

This event will close and vacate 3rd Street and Main Street to accommodate food trucks, artists, entertainers, businesses, and YOU! Additional construction keeps 4th Street unavailable. All activities planned on the South Courthouse Lawn will be moved to the NORTH COURTHOUSE LAWN

Thirty organizations to participate in Joplin Arts and Cultural Preview

(From Connect2Culture)

The Joplin arts and cultural community will convene for Connect2Culture’s third annual “Joplin Arts & Cultural Preview” on Tuesday, July 31, 6:00pm at Joplin Public Library inside the West Community Room (1901 E 20th St, Joplin, MO 64801).

The Joplin Arts & Cultural Preview gives arts and cultural organizations the chance to tell their story and share what they have planned for the year ahead (2018-2019). Each group will have up to three minutes to update the community on what their organization does and/or what they have planned for the coming year.

Participating Organizations:

Wildcat Glades Friends Group
Historic Murphysburg Preservation, Inc.
Bookhouse Cinema
Post Art Library
Urban Art Gallery
First Thursday ArtWalk
Pro Musica
Downtown Joplin Alliance
Joplin Empire Market
Ozark Christian College
Spiva Center for the Arts
Emancipation Celebration Committee
Heartland Opera Theatre
MSSU Institute of International Studies
MSSU Theatre Department
MSSU Art Department
MSSU Music Department
Fiber Folks of SW MO
Heartland Concert Band
Joplin Regional Artists Coalition
Joplin Historical Neighborhoods, Inc.
George Washington Carver National Monument
Joplin Little Theatre
Joplin Area Organists Association
Joplin Arts Fest
Thomas Jefferson IDS Concert Hall
The Hip Handmade Market
Downtown Poetry

“The popularity of this event has made it a mainstay in Joplin’s arts and cultural community,” says Emily Frankoski, Community Arts Director, Connect2Culture. “Our creative community has so much to offer. So much, in fact, that it’s nearly impossible to take advantage of all the available opportunities. C2C is passionate about increasing audience for the Joplin arts and cultural community by making these opportunities more accessible to both residents and visitors. We hope this arts roundtable educates the public about upcoming events, encourages collaboration between participating organizations, and informs the media about potential stories.”

As in previous years, C2C will create audio recordings of each organization’s presentation and make it available online. Visit 2017’s page on the C2C website here:
http://connect2culture.org/arts-roundtables/joplin-arts-and-cultural-preview/2017-2018/.

Organizations interested in participating are asked to register by emailing emily@connect2culture.org or calling 417.625.6683 by Wednesday, July 25, 2018. This event is free and open to the public.

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1949080151820723/.

Newsmakers program offers information on City of Joplin's Proposition A

(From the City of Joplin)

Voters in Joplin head to the polls on August 7 to vote on a Use Tax proposal, listed on the ballots as City of Joplin Proposition A. The upcoming Newsmakers interview program reviews this topic and addresses how the Use Tax would apply to purchases make online or through catalogs.

Guests on the show included Drew Kimble and Amber Duncan, members of the Use Tax Citizens Task Force committee, and Leslie Haas, City Finance Director. In their discussion with host Judy Stiles, they note that the City’s Proposition A is not the same as the State of Missouri’s Proposition A, which addresses the right to work issue.

The interview airs on KGCS-TV at the following times this week:

Sun. July 29 – 5:30 p.m.

Mon. July 30 -5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Tue. July 31 – 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Wed. Aug. 1 – 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Thur. Aug. 2 – 5:30 p.m.

It will also air the next week:

Mon. Aug. 6 – 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

The program can also be found on “KGCS Missouri Southern” YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RNhQ2MsMPk

Minutes provided for Crowder College Board of Trustees meeting

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

OF NEWTON-McDONALD COUNTIES, MISSOURI

July 23, 2018

There being a quorum present, the meeting of the Crowder College Board of Trustees of the Community College District of Newton-McDonald Counties, Missouri, was called to order by Board Chair, Mr. Andy Wood, at 10:01 a.m. on Monday, July 23, 2018, in the Crowder College Student Center Fireside Room.

Members present for the meeting were:

                Andy Wood, Chair

                Diane Andris, Member

                Vickie Barnes, Treasurer

                Rick Butler, Vice Chair

                Al Chapman, Secretary

                Larry Vancuren, Member

Also attending the meeting were:

                Tom Burke, Interim President

                Martha Nimmo, Administrative Assistant to the President

TJ Angel, Director of Physical Plant

Joseph Brenner, Accounts Receivable Manager

                Kathy Parker-Collier, Grants Director

                Glenn Coltharp, Vice President of Academic Affairs

                Mitch Cordray, Director of Information Technology

                Christina Cullers, Controller

                Jim Cullumber, Director of Institutional Advancement

                Chett Daniel, Director of Institutional Research

                Curtis Daniels, Career and Technical Education Division Chair/Computer Tech Instructor

                JP Dickey, Director of Admissions

                Kristi Enloe, Accounts Payable Accountant

                Tom Franklin, Associate Director, Crowder Training and Development Solutions

                Mickie Mahan, Associate Vice President of Information Services

                Christy Manning, Coordinator, Office of Disability Services

                Adam Morris, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs

                Melissa Oates, Director of MARET Center

                Monte Padgett, Director, Nevada Instructional Center

                Amy Rand, Vice President of Finance

                Angela Seymour, Director, Cassville Instructional Center

                Kerry Whitehead, Education Technology Specialist

                Sandra Wilson, Director of Nursing/Division Chair

                Steven Wolven, Education Technology Assistant

                Keith Zoromski, Title III Curriculum Specialist/Social Science Division Chair

A few moments of silence were observed to prepare for the meeting. Two new employees were introduced and welcomed:  Dr. Phil Witt, Associate Vice President for Career and Technical Education and Kristian Vinson, Nursing Instructor.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

Minutes of the June 25 regular meeting were approved as written and previously distributed.

Financial Reports

Mr. Wood said this is the final current fund balance sheet for fiscal year 2018 with the corrected handout dated June 30. Ms. Rand noted that an additional receivable came in for FY18 of over $142,000 in the Perkins state grant account which is reflected on the updated financials. 

Jasper County Sheriff's Office Arrests

7/26/2018 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 
Daily News 

7/24/2018 Marcia L Switzer 60 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and Fail to Maintain Right Half of Roadway.

7/24/2018 Aaron R Powers 41 of Neosho, MO was arrested for Fugitive from Justice.

7/24/2018 Gatlin M Pennington 25 of Carterville, MO was arrested for Assault 3rd Degree.

7/26/2018 Dallas W Lentz 24 of Duneweg, MO was arrested for Assault 4th Degree and Stealing.

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 July 25-26

07/25/2018 1615
JAMES PATRICK RICE
627 S Byers Ave, 1 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 60 2612 E 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

07/25/2018 2000
ALLEN L BERRY
1502 S Michigan Ave, B3A4 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 22 1502- B1 S MICHIGAN AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

07/25/2018 2305
AMANDA ROBIN BECK
1925 County Rd 40 SARCOXIE, MO 64862
WF 33 201 RIVIERA DR 0.00
1 1 PARK AFTER HOURS

07/25/2018 2310
RUSTY WAYNE ROWDEN
623 N Walker WEBB CITY, MO 64870
2500 WATERS EDGE BLVD/N FLORIDA AVE
WM 41 225.00
1 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION

07/25/2018 2305

CHARLES WAYNE WILLIAMS
324 N Tom, 108 WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 27 210 RIVIERA DR 0.00
8 1 PARK AFTER HOURS

07/26/2018 0032
CLAY DALLAS KEELING
401 W Street ROCKY COMFORT, MO 64861
WM 19 1700 S WISCONSIN AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

07/26/2018 0131
MELINDA DIANE WISEK
122 N Maple Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 37 118 N PEARL AVE 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

Green Party candidate forum set at Joplin Public Library

(From the Green Alliance of Southwest Missouri)

For the 1st time in SWMO history Green candidates running for state and local office will convene in Joplin for a Green Party Candidate forum. 

Join candidates running in a rare Green Primary for US Senate, to candidates for State Auditor, State Senate and Missouri House at the Joplin Public Library on July 30th at 2pm. Get the chance to meet the Greens running for office, ask questions and find out more about their policies and what makes them a better choice in the 2018 Mid-term elections. 

The forum will be set in town hall format with candidates given a few minutes to introduce themselves, then open the floor for a live Q&A. Floor will be open for questions by those in attendance including media. Questions may not be submitted in advance.

Cherokee County Sheriff arrests two more for assault of Galena man

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

Two additional suspects have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into the assault of a man on Monday afternoon north of Galena.

Robert Link, 47 of Chetopa, was taken into custody early Wednesday evening after investigators with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Kansas Bureau of Investigation sought a warrant for his arrest. He is currently being held in the Cherokee County Jail in lieu of $35,000.00 bond having been charged with Aggravated Battery.

Also arrested on Wednesday evening was Crystal Bilke, 44, of Galena. Bilke has been charged with Battery, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Felony Interference with Law Enforcement. She was released after posting $3,000.00 bond.

The arrests stem from an armed assault on Dustin Baker, which led to his hospitalization for non-life-threatening injuries.

Tim Green, 41, of Galena, was arrested on Monday night and formally charged on Wednesday. He remains in the Cherokee County Jail on $40,000.00 bond, facing charges of Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Use of a Firearm, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Seneca man arrested for burglary, property damage after deputies find him inside residence

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

Just before 4:30 pm on Wednesday, July 25th, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a suspicious person approaching an unoccupied residence north of Riverton.

Upon their arrival, deputies discovered the back door had been kicked in and while clearing the home, they found 40-year-old James Dowell, of Seneca Missouri, inside.

Dowell was arrested and transported to the Cherokee County Jail on allegations of Burglary and Criminal Damage to Property. His bond is currently set at $6,000.00.

“In this case, deputies were able to quickly respond and apprehend the suspect before he could steal anything and leave the scene,” stated Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves.

“We always encourage citizens to contact our office, or their local police department, if they see something suspicious and this is just another example of how vigilant neighbors who promptly report that suspicious activity can assist us with holding criminals accountable,” concluded Sheriff Groves.

Highway Patrol Arrests July 25-26

Chelsea R. Ramon, 23, Bolivar, felony possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, no valid driver's license, failure to drive on right half of roadway, misdemeanor Bolivar Police Department warrant for failure to appear on disturbing the peace

Lori A. Martin, 46, Springfield, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated-drugs

Casey A. Ray, 22, Springfield, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, no valid driver's license, no seat belt,

Joplin Police Department Arrests July 24-25

07/24/2018 1000
RICHARD ANTHONY TURPIN
637 S Schifferdecker Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 30 900 E 5TH 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

07/24/2018 1230
THERESA MARIE FRANCIS
1115 Hill St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 40 900 E 5TH ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

07/24/2018 2018
AMY DAWN POGUE
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 31 1640 W 26TH ST/S MCCOY AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

07/24/2018 1955
CHRISTOPHER BRIAN COOK
110 S Hamilton, 8 NEOSHO, MO 64850
1724 W 26TH ST/S CUNNINGHAM AVE
WM 43 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

07/24/2018 2015
KEVIN LEON BUSKER
703 Glendale Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 48 303 E 3RD ST 321.50
1 1 COMMIT

07/24/2018 2105
STEVEN RYAN MARTIN
637 S Schifferdecker Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 34 600 S SCHIFFERDECKER 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
2 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST

07/24/2018 2310
JEREMY SCOTT GRIFFIN
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 35 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

07/25/2018 0030
JOSEPH FLOYD GARRETT
18006600 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 43 2300 S MAIN ST 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
3 1 COMPLIANCE W/ REQUEST FOR INFO BY POLICE OFFICERS
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

 07/25/2018 0200
JAMES ARTHUR MYERS
7164 Highway 93 CARTERVILLE, MO 64835
WM 32 2642 E 32ND ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

07/25/2018 0348
BRANDON SCOTT ADAMS
1417 Reata CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 26 100 E MERCY WAY 100.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

Arkansas teen injured crashing into utility pole on 71

A Cave Springs, Arkansas, teen was injured in a one-vehicle accident 8:40 a.m. today on U. S. 71 in Jane.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2018 Subaru Forester driven by Sean D. Moriarty, 18, Cave Springs, went off the roadway and struck a utility pole.

Moriarty was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Rogers, Arkansas.

Lamar woman injured in one-vehicle accident

A Lamar woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 6;44 p.m. today on Route T, six miles south of Lamar.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2006 Toyota Scion XA driven by Danielle L. Gamble, 32, Lamar, ran off the right side of the roadway, overcorrected, returned the roadway and skidded off the left side of the roadway, striking a ditch and overturning.

Gamble was treated for moderate injuries at Cox Barton County, Lamar.

Work on 20th Street intersections creates lane shifts, closures

(From the City of Joplin)

Intersection work along 20th Street to install decorative concrete to the areas begins July 30. A colorized terra cotta concrete will be poured at both 20th Street intersections at Connecticut Avenue and Indiana Avenue. These will be similar to intersections along Main Street.

Starting Monday, July 30, Indiana Avenue will be closed for both northbound and southbound traffic at 20th Street. Traffic along 20th Street will experience lane shifts while road is reduced to two lanes, allowing one lane for each direction. This closure is due to decorative concrete work being completed within the intersection. The work is anticipated to take two weeks.

Work will begin on the intersection at 20th Street and Connecticut Avenue on Monday, August 6 as crews work on the radiuses of this intersection. Traffic may be reduced to one lane each direction, but both Connecticut Avenue and 20th Street will remain open during this week.

Starting Monday, August 13, the intersection at 20th Street and Connecticut Avenue will be closed to traffic traveling in both directions. Traffic will be detoured around this intersection. The work on this phase of the intersection is anticipated to take three weeks.

This work is one of the last phases of the projects. The recently laid asphalt pavement along 20th Street had to cure prior to this installation. City engineers have noted that placing colorized terra cotta concrete in the crosswalks is an effective method to alert drivers to pedestrians, without a lot of added cost. D&E Plumbing is the contractor on this project.

Motorists are urged to find an alternate route during this time. Signage will be placed to alert traffic to the 20th Street intersections of Connecticut Avenue and Indiana Avenue. This project is funded through the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery program from HUD.

To learn more about other recovery projects, and to track their progress, the public can access a dashboard with all projects listed along with the locations, scope of work, costs and timelines by going to http://Joplingis.org/Dashboard .

The City appreciates your patience during the construction work.

Autopsy report: Webb City's man death was a homicide, autopsy of suspected killer underway

(From the Joplin Police Department)

The autopsy was completed on the victim in this case, Monte Little Jr. It is confirmed his death is a homicide. The autopsy for the deceased found in the vehicle is underway.

Update #1

The deceased victim in this case is Monte L. Little Jr, 19, Webb City, Missouri. He was killed at his place of employment, 2809 Santa Fe, which is a in home residential care facility.

The male who was found deceased in the vehicle fire at County Road 160 and Elm in Jasper County last night by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department is believed to be the suspect in Little’s homicide. Positive identification is pending the autopsy.

Autopsies on both have been scheduled for 9am tomorrow, July 25th in Kansas City, Missouri. No further updates are expected until tomorrow after the autopsy.

Original News Release

On July 23, 2018 at 8:14PM the Joplin Police Department was dispatched to 2809 Santa Fe for a call of an assault with an injured person. Officers arrived and located a deceased male on scene. Detectives were called to the scene to investigate.

A suspect and suspect vehicle was identified, and attempts began to locate both. The Jasper County Sheriff's Department was later dispatched to a vehicle fire in Jasper County on Elm Road near county road 160 The suspect vehicle in our homicide investigation was located on scene on fire. The Jasper County Sheriff's Department is handling that scene, but it is believed the suspect is no longer a threat.
The investigation is still on-going in this case. We aren't seeking any other suspects at this time.

Galena men arrested on arson, burglary charges

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

Just before 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, July 24th, firefighters responded to an area south of Columbus where hay bales were burning. Cherokee County Sheriff Deputies also responded to the scene where, in addition to the 68 bales of burning hay, it was discovered an unoccupied home had been burglarized and damaged.

As the result of a criminal investigation, at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, deputies located and arrested 41-year-old Brian Wells, (top photo) of Galena. Wells is being held in the Cherokee County Jail on allegations of Arson, Burglary, Criminal Damage to Property, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond is currently set at $15,000.00.

A second suspect, 38-year-old Ronny Piercefield, also of Galena, was arrested early Wednesday afternoon. Piercefield is being held on allegations of Arson, Burglary and Criminal Damage to Property. His bond is currently set at $11,000.00.

“I’m glad this investigation came together like it did,” stated Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves. “People work hard for their property and when criminals damage and destroy that property, they need to be arrested and held accountable.”

The Galena Police Department had previously arrested Piercefield in March 2018 on an arson related case.

MSSU graduate Ashli Turner to compete in Miss Black USA Pageant

(From Southern News Service)

One of Ashli Turner’s goals is to be a voice for education when she takes the stage as Missouri’s representative during the 2018 Miss Black USA pageant, set for Aug. 11-12 in Washington, D.C.

Turner, who graduated from Missouri Southern’s criminal justice program in 2012, says it’s an issue that she takes very seriously.

“I was the first in my family to graduate from college,” says Turner. “In urban communities, the value in getting an education isn’t always recognized. Both of my parents dropped out of high school, so going to college is a big deal when you come from that kind of environment. It takes hard work and commitment. I want to use this platform to be the best example I could be for the teens I mentor and others.”

The Kansas City native will fly to the nation’s capital several days early to participate in a number of appearances, including a visit with state delegates and a trip to the White House. The two-day pageant will consist of a talent show, an interview with a panel of judges, a series of on-stage questions and an evening gown and fitness competition.

Using her platform to tout the benefits of education comes in part from the pride she takes from her experiences at Missouri Southern.

Having lost her home in the 2011 tornado, she says members of the Criminal Justice faculty helped her through a very difficult time.

“I came to see them not just as instructors but as family,” she says. “It was going above and beyond and my love for Joplin really grew. I get offended when I see other colleges use a lion as their mascot.”

Turner says she has temporarily put her work on her master’s in criminal justice on hold, but hopes to complete it soon with a goal of applying for a position with the FBI.

“I tested for it once already but didn’t get in,” she says. “It’s very challenging to get in and become an agent, but that’s my ultimate goal.”

Her reign as Miss Black Missouri will come to an end this fall, and it has been a rewarding experience, she says. She has worked with the Show Me Shoes Foundation, which helps young girls in need go to prom in style, spoken at Kansas City-are public schools and participated in events designed to give women encouragement and confidence.

“A quote I’ve always loved says that we respond best to people we can relate to, and that’s where you make your greatest impact,” Turner says.

Joplin woman selected to serve on Rotary International finance committee

(From Southern News Service)

When Laurie Delano joined Rotary in 2011, her membership was primarily about attending meetings.

But when she retired as the chief financial officer and vice president of finance for Empire District Electric Co. in 2017, she saw the opportunity to use her experience and expertise to play a larger role within the organization.

“I noted in the Rotarian magazine last summer that Rotary International had openings for their audit and finance committee, so I applied,” Delano says. “I was honored to be chosen to serve on the finance committee.”

Delano, who graduated from Missouri Southern in 1977 with a degree in accounting, began her three-year term on the board on July 1. She joins an eight-member committee that includes representatives from the United States, Germany, England, Australia and the Philippines.

The committee advises the Rotary International Board on finances, budgets, investment policy and sustainability measures. Despite the great distance between members, she says meetings can take place online as well as face to face a few times a year at the Rotary International headquarters in Evanston, Ill.

It’s a position that is definitely in her wheelhouse. Delano worked for Empire for 24 years, and her four decades of professional experience in accounting and finances include positions with TAMKO Building Products and Lozier Corporation.

Rotary is dedicated to the idea of “service above self.” But it’s an ideal that Delano took to heart long before becoming a member.

She serves on the Crowder College Foundation Board, as a member of the Lafayette House Endowment Committee, the American Institute of CPAs and the Institute of

Management Accountants. She has also served as treasurer for the United Way and Lafayette House.

“It’s always just been in my blood, I guess,” Delano says of her drive to be of service. “My parents were always involved, especially my mother. They volunteered with 4H when we were growing up and at school activities, and my mother worked with the American Cancer Society.

“I’ve always enjoyed it. I feel like it’s my way of giving back to the community.”

She and her husband, Gene (a 1982 graduate of MSSU), live in Joplin.