Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Police: Many Galena roadways flooded

(From the Galena Police Department)

As if the dangers overhead weren't enough, many of the roadways are flooding throughout town.

Please be aware of the dangers of traveling through flooded roadways. Don't drown and don't be shark bait! 

Keep your eye on the weather tonight, and check on your friends and family! We will be out and about if you need us!

Sgt. Cornelius

Portion of Jefferson Street in Lamar closed due to flooding

(From the Lamar Police Department)

Road Closure


Jefferson Street has been closed between 11th & 12th Streets due to flooding.

Jasper streets flooding due to heavy rain

(From the Jasper Police Department)

Some of the streets are flooding with this heavy rain we are having.

Please do not drive through high waters, turn around!!!

Some of the streets are:2nd and 3rd/Morrison, Mercer/Park, Seal & Beamer/Mercer, Park/Morrison.








Severe Weather Night Tonight


Tonight is a potential severe weather night. Please pay close attention to the weather and warnings.

We have two families close to the school with keys to the FEMA storm shelter.

As always, if severe weather does strike, please be patient and as calm as possible.

Carl Junction Police on flooding: Unless you have to be out, please don't get out on the roadways

(From the Carl Junction Police Department)

While the City has not had damaging weather, we have had a tremendous amount of rain.

Please, unless you have to be out, please don't get out on the roadways. 








We have some areas with water covered roads, please do not drive into the water. While it may not look deep, you can't tell if the pavement has been washed out. 

If you need help, don't hesitate to call the Police Department, or the Fire Department. We both have units out working.

Highway 171 closed from 96 to Pennell Street due to flooding

(From the Carl Junction Police Department)

Highway 171 is closed from HIghway YY (96hwy) to Pennell St (Hwy Z) due to flooding over the roadway.

Please use caution if you must get out, do not cross water covered roadways, find an alternate route to arrive safely to your destination. Thank you and stay safe!

Officer Jeff Flener, who saved Joplin family during house fire, receives state recognition

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Officer Jeff Flener was recognized at the State Capital today for his actions in a February house fire. 

Representatives Lane Roberts and Bob Bromley presented the House resolution an Senator Bill White presented the Senate Resolution Recognizing him for his actions.


































Joplin Police: Many roads impassable due to flash flooding

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Due to severe flash flooding, many roadways in the city have become impassable.

We are seeing flooding in some areas a couple feet above the roadway. Please avoid getting out in this weather if at all possible. 

JPD and JFD are responding to vehicles becoming disabled in flooded areas.

Flash flood warning issued for Cherokee, Crawford, Bourbon counties

Flash Flood Warning
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
615 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2019

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Bourbon County in southeastern Kansas...
  Western Cherokee County in southeastern Kansas...
  Crawford County in southeastern Kansas...








* Until 1215 AM CDT Wednesday.

* At 613 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have
  already fallen. Additional heavy rain is expected over the
  next hour or two. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.

* Creeks, streams, and low water crossings will be especially
  susceptible to the dangers of flash flooding.
  Locations in the warning include...
  Fort Scott...                     Girard...
  Marmaton...                       Sherman...
  Mccune...                         Bronson...
  Uniontown...                      Walnut...
  West Mineral...                   Fulton...
  Redfield...                       Hepler...
  Mapleton...                       Beulah...
  Harding...                        Petersburg...
  Farlington...                     Hallowell...
  Brazilton...                      Sherwin...

This warning includes but is not limited to the following low water
crossings...
Highway 31 at Little Osage River 5 miles west of Fulton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.



Tornado warning issued for Dade County

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Dade County, effective until 8 p.m.

All of southwest Missouri is under a tornado watch until 11 p.m.















Jasper County Marriage Licenses April 24-30

Nathan Levi Hunt, 33, Ogden, Utah, and Brooke Lynn Davis, 34, Ogden, Utah

Lloyd Gerald Leibee, 57, Joplin, and Amber Elizabeth Tyree, 49, Joplin

Joe Vicente Tristan, 31, Joplin, and Elana Paige Young, 28, Joplin

Roderick Paris Conway, 48, Springfield, Bobbi Ann Bronson, 40, Carthage

Michael Joseph McLean, 36, Columbus, Kansas, and Rebecca S. Depratt-Martin, 36, Columbus, Kansas







Arthur Ray Garcia, 30, Spencer, Oklahoma, and Lindsey Nicole Bragg, 27, Spencer, Oklahoma

Michael Zachary Greenstreet, 25, Joplin, and Bailey Cameron Bien, 22, Diamond

Heath Richmond Tyler, 43, Joplin, and Jennifer Anne Adams, 40, Joplin

David James Blethen, 23, Baxter Springs, Kansas, and Angela Lynn Ash, 23, Baxter Springs, Kansas







Kristofer Lyle Provins, 29, Joplin, and Andrea Christine Rosenbaum, 36, Joplin

Ryan Andrew Geary, 32, Joplin, and Taylor Katelyn Murphy, 22, Joplin

Zachary Todd Armstrong, 52, Jasper, and Kinsey Lynn Bowers, 55, Jasper

Erik Leon Kendall, 35, Joplin, and Racheal Danae Coffey, 32, Joplin


Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Jasper, Newton counties

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Jasper and Newton counties until 7:45 p.m.

The area is under a tornado watch until 11 p.m.
















Joplin Police Department Arrests April 29-30

04/29/2019 1211
MICHAEL GENE WRIGHT Jr
19003859 1916 W 14th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 27 2349 W 4TH ST/S WINFIELD AVE 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

04/29/2019 1350
ELIJAH JAMES BUTLER
24730 State Hwy 171 JOPLIN, MO 64870
WM 41 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/29/2019 1411
RYAN JACOB BANKS
4821 E Zora St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 35 2231 W 10TH ST/S MCKINLEY AVE 500.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

04/29/2019 1445
DYLAN KENNETH MANKA
13175 Kaifer Rd CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 21 2549 E 15TH ST/S FLORIDA AVE 500.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED







04/29/2019 1441
STACY NICOLE COX
19003867 207 Bryan St ORONOGO, MO 64855
WF 34 200 S BYERS AVE 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

04/29/2019 1525
MICHAEL ADAM CARROLL
1802 S Joplin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 36 2000 S PORTER
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/29/2019 1650
JULIAN QUINN THURSTON
3902 E College View Dr, 14A JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 19 3902- 14A E COLLEGE VIEW DR 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/29/2019 1710
KALEB BRADLEY WATSON
19003877 2231 S Willard Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 18 2231 S WILLARD AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY







04/29/2019 1830
JESSLYN MARIE JOHNSON-LAWRENCE
13799 E Pella Lane, A NEOSHO, MO 64850
WF 29 209 S MCKEE AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/29/2019 1900
ALLAN COMER
814 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 66 619 S JACKSON AVE 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

04/29/2019 2030
CHRISTY DIANE TAYLOR
19003889 121 S Byers Ave, 9 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 43 102- 404 E 2ND ST 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
2 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
3 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

04/29/2019 2030
CHARLES LEE GOODWIN II
19003889 121 S Byers Ave, 9 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 44 102 E 2ND ST 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
2 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
3 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

04/29/2019 2135
KALEB NATHANIEL HALVERSON
816 S Porter Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 32 1000 S CUNNINGHAM AVE 225.00
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
3 1 COMPLIANCE W/ REQUEST FOR INFO BY POLICE OFFICERS

04/29/2019 1447
MATTHEW DOUGLAS GORDON
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 48 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON - MISDEMEANOR

04/29/2019 2252
MARTIN RAY DAYRINGER
4477 Dirt Rd JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 46 949 W 7TH ST/S GRAY AVE 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

04/29/2019 2327
MIKE MARSHALL PHILLIPS
19003897 102 E 2nd St, 1202 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 41 102 E 2ND ST 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY







04/29/2019 0050
SHANNON KEITH FORKNER
19003898 3004 S Grand Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 44 431 W D ST/N BYERS AVE 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

04/30/2019 0225
BUTCH DENIS MURRAY
201 S McKee Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 46 1049 W 7TH ST/S MURPHY AVE 137.00
1 1 COMMIT

04/30/2019 0410
DANIEL JOSE SALGADO
1027 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 24 1027 S JACKSON AVENUE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

National Weather Service severe weather briefing for southwest Missouri




Severe thunderstorm warning issued for McDonald County

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for McDonald County unil 3:45 p.m. with the communities of Anderson, Noel and Goodman directly impacted.
















Tornado warning for Diamond, Sarcoxie, Reeds until 3 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for the Diamond, Sarcoxie and Reeds areas in Jasper and Newton counties until 3 p.m.

At this point, it does not appear as if anything has touched the ground.







Tornado watch issued for Joplin, southwest Missouri

TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 111
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
1200 PM CDT TUE APR 30 2019

TORNADO WATCH 111 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR THE
 FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

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225-010400-
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MO
.    MISSOURI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

BARRY                BARTON              CEDAR
CHRISTIAN            DADE                DALLAS
GREENE               JASPER              LAWRENCE
MCDONALD             NEWTON              POLK
STONE                TANEY               VERNON
WEBSTER





Missouri Southern offers lifetime sports academy

(From Southern News Service)

Applications are being accepted for the annual Children’s Lifetime Sports Academy, set for June 3-6 at Missouri Southern State University.

Sponsored by the Kinesiology Department, the goal is to teach the skills and to promote the appreciation of selected activities that can be played for fun, health and fitness throughout life. Activities will include golf, bowling, fishing, archery, canoeing, racquet sports, Frisbee and rhythm.










It will be offered from 12:30 to 5 p.m. each day and is open to all children ages 7 to 12. A fee of $100 per child will cover the four days of instruction, use of facilities, equipment and a T-shirt.

To register online, visit www.mssu.edu/clsa. There will be no registration at the door. For more information, call 417-625-9315 or email clsa@mssu.edu.

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
April 22, 2019


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, April 22, 2019, in the Crowder College Newton Hall Conference 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:

                Glenn Coltharp, President
                Martha Nimmo, Administrative Assistant to the President
                TJ Angel, Director of Physical Plant
                Peter Broglio, Life Sciences and PE Division Chair/Biology Instructor
                Cindy Brown, Director of Public Information
Kathy Parker-Collier, Grants Director
                Christina Cullers, Controller
                Jim Cullumber, Director of Institutional Advancement
                Chett Daniel, Director of Institutional Research
                Curtis Daniels, Career and Tech Ed Division Chair/Computer Tech Instructor
JP Dickey, Director of Admissions
                Aaron Divine, Director, McDonald County Instructional Center
                Kristi Enloe, Accounts Payable Accountant
                Mark Fitch, Director, Webb City Instructional Center
                Ike Isenhower, Paramedic Instructor
                Mickie Mahan, Associate Vice President of Information Services
                Kevin Newby, Drafting and Design Instructor
                Melissa Oates, Director of MARET Center
                Monte Padgett, Director, Nevada Instructional Center
Amy Rand, Vice President of Finance
Angela Seymour, Director, Cassville Instructional Center
Tiffany Slinkard, Vice President of Student Affairs
Phillip Witt, Associate Vice President of Career and Technical Education
Keith Zoromski, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
Nastasia Neier, PTK Student/New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar

A few moments of silence were observed to prepare for the meeting. The following new employees were introduced and welcomed:  Samantha Garman, Registered Behavior Technician; Reba Clark, Behavior Technician; Jaclyn Link, Behavior Technician; Ellen Thieme, Behavior Technician, and Brandy Blanton, Vet Tech Lab Assistant.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

Minutes of the March 25 regular minutes and Closed Session were approved as written and previously distributed.

Elevated tornado risk for Joplin, southwest Missouri, today, tonight

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
439 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

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Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
439 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Elevated tornado risk.
  Elevated hail risk.
  Elevated thunderstorm wind damage risk.
  Elevated flooding risk.
  Significant lightning risk.
  Limited non thunderstorm wind risk.








DISCUSSION...

  Gusty southerly winds will develop today behind a passing
  warm front with gusts of 25 to 35 mph expected.

  Scattered thunderstorms are expected this morning,
  especially across southeastern Kansas and western Missouri.
  A few of these storms may produce hail to the size of
  quarters and locally damaging wind gusts.

  Thunderstorms will then increase in coverage this afternoon
  and early this this evening, including the potential for
  supercell thunderstorms. Hail up to two inches in diameter,
  damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes will be possible with any
  supercells. The threat for supercell tornadoes will become
  elevated from late this afternoon into this evening as low
  level wind shear increases.

  The thunderstorms are then expected to congeal into a squall
  line this evening and push east across the area from later
  this evening into the overnight period. This will include a
  threat for damaging winds to 70 mph and tornadoes. Portions
  of the squall line which bow out towards the northeast will
  have an enhanced tornado threat.

  An elevated threat for flash flooding exists for today and
  tonight as multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected.








.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

  The potential for severe thunderstorms and flooding will
  then continue into Wednesday and Wednesday night. This
  includes the potential for large hail, damaging winds, and
  isolated tornadoes. Details regarding the location and
  timing of these potential hazards will become better known
  later today and tonight.

  The risk for thunderstorms will then persist into Thursday
  and Friday. The potential for severe storms and flooding is
  unclear at this time. There are then limited chances for
  thunderstorms early next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation may be needed today and tonight across the
  entire outlook area.


Flash flood watch issued for Jasper, Newton, Barton, Dade counties, heavy rainfall expected

...Multiple Rounds of Heavy Rainfall Expected this Week...

.A nearly stationary frontal boundary in combination with
multiple disturbances will result in several rounds of showers
and thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall rates are expected with some of
these storms due to high amounts of Gulf of Mexico moisture
streaming north into the region. This will increase the risk for
flash flooding.

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Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Vernon-St. Clair-Hickory-
Barton-Cedar-Polk-Jasper-Dade-Newton-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Fort Scott, Pawnee Station, Chicopee,
Lone Oak, Pittsburg, Baxter Springs, Lowell, Riverton, Columbus,
Neutral, Sherwin, Stippville, Warsaw, Whitakerville, Cole Camp,
Crockerville, Mora, Edmonson, Lincoln, Versailles, Rocky Mount,
Stover, Laurie, Nevada, Tiffin, Appleton City, Johnson City,
Weaubleau, Hermitage, Quincy, Wheatland, Cross Timbers, Kenoma,
Lamar, Cedar Springs, El Dorado Springs, Filley, Arnica,
Caplinger Mills, Stockton, Bolivar, Joplin, Carthage, Greenfield,
Lockwood, Meinert, Neosho, Aurora, Mount Vernon, and Marionville
445 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of southeast Kansas and Missouri, including the
  following areas, in southeast Kansas, Bourbon, Cherokee, and
  Crawford. In Missouri, Barton, Benton, Cedar, Dade, Hickory,
  Jasper, Lawrence, Morgan, Newton, Polk, St. Clair, and Vernon.

* Through Thursday morning

* Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms producing heavy
  rainfall are expected through Wednesday night. Rainfall amounts
  of 3 to 5 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts
  possible.

* The heavy rainfall may lead to flooding of creeks, streams, and
  low water crossings.








PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.


Four injured after school bus run off 96 in Carthage after collision

Four people were injured in a two-vehicle accident 1:55 p.m. Monday on MO 96 in Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2006 International truck driven by David A. Gerber, 43, Joplin, struck a 2012 Bluebird school bus driven by Jo A. Rickman, 56, Stockton, in the rear, forcing it off the roadway and over a steep embankment.

Four passengers in the school bus, Lisa A. Kenney, 52, Morgan R. Kennon, 15, Jenna M. Rickman, 16, and Daniel E. Roberts, 43, Stockton, were treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.


Highway Patrol Arrests April 29-30

Mario J. Castillo, 50, Brookline, felony driving while intoxicated, speeding, driving while revoked

Donald W. Duncan, 42, Cabot, Arkansas, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Austin D. Moore, 22, Bolivar, felony possession of a controlled substance- THC edibles, misdemeanor possession of marijuana

Ethan T. Searcy, 27, Bolivar, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding, no seat belt








Sheila M. Wickman, 33, Springfield, misdemeanor possession of marijuana

Travis D. Wickman, 43, Springfield, misdemeanor possession of marijuana

Michael A. Falk, 30, Battlefield, felony probation and parole warrant for robbery, felony Greene County warrants for forgery and possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor Greene County warrant for no seat belt, misdemeanor Springfield Police Department warrant for speeding

Trey E. Friend, 20, Joplin, five misdemeanor Neosho Police Department warrants for dangerous drug possession, marijuana possession, no valid license, speeding, minor in possession of alcohol


Monday, April 29, 2019

Joplin Police Department Weekend Arrests

04/26/2019 0935
MONICA SUZANNE CUSKE
3517 S Oak Ridge Dr JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 39 400 S MAIN ST 500.00
3 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/26/2019 0952
SABRINA F DAVIS
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 28 701 S MAIDEN LN 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

04/26/2019 0952
DON EMERY BROWN Jr
WM 55 701 S MAIDEN LN 0.00
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

04/26/2019 0950
KACY MICHEAL DAHL
1245 Cedarbrook Avenue SPRINGFIELD, MO
WM 35 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT








04/26/2019 1027
GATLIN MCKELL PENNINGTON
7286 Cl 208 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 25 303 E 3RD ST 106.50
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

04/26/2019 1329
JOSEPH ANDREW HEADLEY
14592 Highway K SENECA, MO 64865
WM 49 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/26/2019 1329
JOHN ADAM BAKER
2010 W Rabbit Rd, BLK JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 38 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

04/26/2019 1445
KAREN MARIE PARKS
4325 W Daybreak Lane JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 44 700 S SERGEANT AVE 300.00
4 1 BENCH WARRANT

04/26/2019 1640
CHRISTOPHER NEAL MYERS
19003765 2811 W Perkins JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 19 2811 W PERKINS ST 500.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY








04/26/2019 1656
ZAQOURI TRAVES ARCHER
1116 S Connecticut Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
2431 E NEWMAN RD/N FLORIDA AVE
WM 30 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

04/26/2019 2210
JOHN MICHAEL HILL
128 S Wall Ave, 3 C JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 27 128- 3 S WALL AVE 225.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/27/2019 0200
BRAD JOSEPH HENDERSON
13305 Iris Rd #4 NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 37 2948 E 32ND ST/S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/27/2019 0130
VICTORIA LYNEL CROWELL
3320 S Texas Ave, 306 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 22 100 E 3RD ST/S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

04/27/2019 0427
MICHAEL JD BRANHAM
2121 S Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 24 1049 W 22ND ST/S MURPHY AVE 0.00
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/27/2019 0655
AARON ANDRES GARCIA
510 E Kansas St INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050
WM 42 3010 S RANGE LINE RD 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
2 1 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

04/27/2019 0840
AMBER DAWN JONES
499 E BROADWAY ST/N 19003788
LANDRETH AVE, JOPLIN, MO
WF 32 0.00 1506 E Valley St
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

04/27/2019 0842
TERRY LEE CARROLL
531 S Kentucky Ave, 1/2 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 59 431 W 5TH ST/S BYERS AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

04/27/2019 1140
STEVEN AUSTIN RAY THURSTON
1502 S Michigan Ave, B1 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 18 1502- B1 S MICHIGAN AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/27/2019 1150
CHRISTOPHER TODD BURKHART
839 W B St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 28 1101 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

04/27/2019 1215
THOMAS KENNETH CLIFFORD
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 55 3506 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION

04/27/2019 1433
REBECCA ANN CAMPBELL
1700 W 30th St, 106 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 31 2000 S BYERS AVE 500.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

04/27/2019 1452
TIMOTHY WAYNE JR ROSS Jr
1102 W 9th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 33 701 S PORTER AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/27/2019 1600
BOBBY ALLEN YARBROUGH
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 36 900 E 5TH ST 250.00
1 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION








04/27/2019 1600
AMBER MARIE MARSTON
WF 34 900 E 5TH ST 0.00
719 W 2nd St JOPLIN, MO 64801
1 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION

04/27/2019 1600
TABITHA LYNN RICHARDSON
531 S Kentucky JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 34 900 E 5TH ST 250.00
1 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION

04/27/2019 1610
RICHARD ANTHONY TURPIN
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 30 731 S MAIDEN LN 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

04/27/2019 1650
CRYSTAL ANN WILLIAMS
17686 Hwy 59 NEOSHO, MO 64850
WF 44 303 E 3RD ST 247.00
1 1 COMMIT

04/27/2019 1808
CHRISTOPHER ALLEN FARRIS
117 S Byers Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 28 400 N PEARL AVE 0.00
 1 BENCH WARRANT

04/27/2019 1807
CORDELL WALKER WADE
819 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 24 749 W 7TH ST/S JACKSON AVE 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

04/27/2019 1930
THOMAS KENNETH CLIFFORD
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 55 403 N MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

04/27/2019 1935
ADRIAN LAMONT SMITH
2854 S Maple CARTHAGE, MO 64836
BM 44 1100 S FLORIDA 500.00
2 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
3 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
1 1 CARELESS DRIVING

04/27/2019 2000
TRACY DEANN MISNER
4512 W 29th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 58 2909- 1 W 14TH ST 0.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

04/27/2019 1958
DREW THOMAS MISNER
4512 W 29th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 28 2909 W 14TH ST 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
2 1 COMPLIANCE WITH REQUEST FOR ID BY POLICE OFFICER - BUSIN

04/27/2019 2100
DAVID JOSEPH MCGIRT
19003786 824 S Jackson Ave, 3 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 47 824 S JACKSON AVE 500.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY
2 1 ASSAULT - CITY

04/27/2019 2200
DWENDOLYNN DAISY SPARKS
18720 S 650 Rd WYANDOTTE, OK 74370
WF 21 3330 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

04/27/2019 2325
JOSEPH EUGENE SHINN
6560 Castle Heights Road JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 41 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/28/2019 0003
JESSE WHITCOMB LEE
4100 Cades Cove LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048
WM 46 100 E 7TH ST/S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

04/28/2019 0130
JOSEPH DANIEL HALL
19003817 2111 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 31 2111 S KENTUCKY AVE 500.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

04/28/2019 0118
TERRY LEE CARROLL
531 S Kentucky Ave, 1/2 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 59 100 W 2ND ST 250.00
1 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION
2 1 URINATING/DEFECATING IN PUBLIC

04/28/2019 0155
DARRELL KEITH LAW
19003816 929 S Virginia Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 57 1102 W 32ND ST 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

 04/28/2019 0151
MARCOS ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ PEREZ
1304 E Linebaugh Ave TAMPA, FL 33612
WM 46 131 W 6TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

04/28/2019 0605
QUANTAE L MYERS
413 Shaw St TYLER, TX 75712
BM 40 3031 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
2 1 HARASSMENT

 04/28/2019 0853
MARY RENEE SUTTEN
36986 Caliope Ln JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 35 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

04/28/2019 0856
MATTHEW DOUGLAS GORDON
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 48 209 S MCKEE AVE 0.00
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT

04/28/2019 1434
JACQULYN NICOLE ROGERS
19003828 13305 Iris Road #23 NEOSHO, MO 64850
WF 26 2623 W 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING






04/28/2019 1445
GAUDULUPE GARCIA
19003828 113305 Iris Road NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 34 2623 W 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

04/28/2019 1747
JORDAN LIAN DAVIS
1405 E Broadway St JOPLIN, MO 64801
BF 38 323 S ST CHARLES AVE 0.00
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
4 1 BENCH WARRANT
5 1 BENCH WARRANT
6 1 BENCH WARRANT
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

04/28/2019 1904
HAROLD LEE HENDRIX Jr
2101 S Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 58 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/28/2019 2055
AMANDA RENEE WOODS
19003841 3226 W 24th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 37 3226 W 24TH ST 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

04/28/2019 2330
MICHAEL JAMES ROBINSON
1510 S Connor Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 60 1510 S CONNOR AVE 500.00
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/29/2019 0004
LILLIAN ANN REYNOLDS
8872 St Hwy H FORSYTH, MO 65653
WF 18 E MAIN ST/ HATCHER AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/29/2019 0025
ANTHONY R TINSLEY
1225 Outer Rd JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 44 149 N MAPLE AVE/W A ST 500.00
3 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
4 1 FAIL TO YIELD TO EMERGENCY VEHICLE
7 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
8 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
2 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

04/29/2019 0015
BRANDON EUGENE FUNKHOUSER
619 N Byers Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 37 1249 E JASPER ST/S HIGH AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

04/29/2019 0233
SHELLY RENEE YEAGER
19003847 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 45 1700 W 30TH ST 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

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Smart Cities initiative focus of Joplin Newsmakers program

(From the City of Joplin)

An upcoming Newsmakers program focuses on the Smart Cities initiative that is being discussed at various public meetings.

Host Judy Stiles talks with Patty Heagel, Assistant Director of Planning, Community Development and Neighborhood Services, to learn the numerous ways a community can create efficiencies through technology and planning.

The interview will air on KGCS-TV throughout the week of April 29 at 5:30 p.m., as well as a 9:30 p.m. broadcast on April 29.



It is also posted on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swT2mVZ8NiY .

Open House meetings are also planned about Smart Cities on Tuesday, April 30 at Bookhouse Cinema; and on Thursday, May 2 at Irving Elementary. Both are scheduled from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Newsmakers is produced by KGCS-TV, a service of the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University. Programming may be seen over-the-air on digital channel 22 and on regional cable television systems, including Cable One, Mediacom and Suddenlink.












Crowder Tech students to continue education after high school

(From Crowder College)

Neosho, MO – Sixty students will be recognized for their commitment to continue education at Crowder College upon graduation from high school this spring. The signing event will be held Tuesday, April 30, 11:15am in the Wright Conference Center inside the Arnold Farber Building on the Neosho campus.

These students currently attend Crowder College Technical Education Center and either attend or live in the area high schools districts of; Diamond, East Newton, McDonald County, Neosho, and Seneca.

This is one of the largest groups of students in past years that have pledged their commitment to higher education at Crowder.


Carthage man arrested on felony assault following incident at 1-49 and Fir Road

(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office)

On 4-29-2019 at approximately 2:40 P.M. Jasper County Detectives arrested Austin R. Seachris, 22, of Carthage for Assault 1st degree-Felony. 

The victim is Identified as Cody L. Rogers, 27, of Carthage, Mo. 

Seachris was transported to the Jasper County Detention Center awaiting charges from the Prosecutor's Office.  










Original news release 

On 4-27-2019 at 6:00 A.M., Jasper County Deputies responded to a local hospital and contacted a 27-year old male of Carthage who said he was assaulted. 

It is believed the assault occurred near I-49 and Fir Rd, Carthage, Mo. 

The male was treated and released from the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.



Strong to severe thunderstorms possible Tuesday morning for Joplin area

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
327 PM CDT Mon Apr 29 2019

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-302030-
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
327 PM CDT Mon Apr 29 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Limited hail risk.
  Limited thunderstorm wind damage risk.
  Limited lightning risk.








DISCUSSION...

Isolated thunderstorms will be possible through 8 pm. Severe
storms are not expected with this early activity.

Thunderstorms will increase in coverage this evening and into the
late night hours through daybreak, especially across southeastern
Kansas and western Missouri. Isolated stronger storms will be
capable of large hail and damaging winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Ongoing activity is expected Tuesday morning with some strong to
severe storms continuing to be possible. Severe thunderstorms
appear increasingly likely from Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday
night. All modes of severe weather will be possible including hail
to the size of golf balls, damaging wind gusts to 70 mph, and a
few tornadoes. Flash flooding will also be possible where heavy
rainfall rates can persist.








The chance for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will
continue into Wednesday and Wednesday night but the timing and the
areas with the highest probability are hard to pinpoint. Large
hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes appear possible.

The threat for thunderstorms may then persist into Thursday and
Friday. The potential for severe storms and flooding is unclear at
this time. There are then limited chances for thunderstorms late
this weekend weekend.

$100,000 cash-only bond set for Joplin man charged with statutory rape, sodomy

A $100,000 cash-only bond has been set for James Arthur Myers, 32, Joplin, who was arrested Friday by the Jasper County Sheriff's Office on two counts of statutory rape and one count of statutory sodomy.

Online Jasper County Circuit Court records indicate the crimes took place on October 1, 2017 and that the victim was under the age of 12.








At the time of his arrest, Myers was already facing Jasper County felony charges of possession of a controlled substance and stealing.

Jasper County court records indicate a child protection order was issued against Myers in June 2018.



Crowder College Weekly Update

(From Crowder College)

Academics

· Summer & Fall Schedules are available! Schedule an appointment with your advisor today!

· Graduation commencement ceremony will be held Saturday, May 18, 10am (AA-General Studies) & 1pm (All other degrees) in the Bob Sneller Gymnasium on the Neosho campus.

Athletics


· The Roughrider Baseball team is 41-13 on the season and ranked #16 in the country. Earning the #2 seed the Roughriders will host sub-region 16 tournament on Friday, May 3, at 2pm, then Saturday, May 4, at noon, followed by game 3, if needed. It is a best of three series. Games will be available on live stream: http://crowderathletics.com/blueframe For a complete schedule go to:http://crowderathletics.com/sports/bsb/2018-19/schedule

· Roughrider Softball team is 51-3 on the season and ranked #10 in the country. Earning the #1 seed in the Region 16 tournament the Roughriders will play at noon on Friday, May 3, Urban Youth Academy in Kansas City. Games will be available on live stream:http://crowderathletics.com/blueframe For a complete schedule go to: http://crowderathletics.com/sports/sball/2018-19/schedule

Campus Life


· Rescheduled Earth Day – Campus beautification will be Tuesday, April 30, 9am-2pm. Check in at the Student Center on the Neosho campus.








Community Events

· Pet Adoptions available: https://www.crowder.edu/academics/departments/agriculture/vet-tech/pet-adoption/

· Crowder Theatre auditions for 1776 will be held May 2, 4-6pm, May 3, 5-7pm in the Elsie Plaster Community Center. Auditions are to include 16 bars from a song of your choice, a 30 second to 1 minute monologue, and may also include a cold reading from the script. For more information call 417.455.5458.

· International Program presents a Venezuelan Dining Experience, Monday, April 29, 6:30pm in Newton Hall Conference Room.Tickets are $25 per person/$40 per couple. For more information contact SarahHorine@Crowder.edu

· Camp AMPED will be held June 17-21, 8:30am-3pm, Mon-Fri. The camp is open to girls and boys ages 14-16. Cost is $95, which includes daily lunch & camp t-shirt. For more information go to: crowder.edu/grants/amped-camp or contact our Grants Office at 417.455.5773.

· The Longwell Museum will host Neosho Middle School Art, May 4-May 16. Artist reception will be held May 4 from 3-5pm. The museum is open Mon-Fri., 9am-6:30pm.








Foundation Events

· Suspects & Sleuths – A Dinner Party to Die For, will be held May 3 & 4, 6pm nightly at Hidden Grace venue, Neosho. Tickets are available $50 each for either night. Enjoy a 4-course dinner with Scene of the Crime presented by Crowder College Theatre. For more information call: 417.455.5646 or email: Foundation@Crowder.edu

· Branson Adventure package raffle valued at more the $1400. For more information go to:https://www.facebook.com/CrowderCollegeFoundation

Buy tickets online at: https://crowdercollegefoundation.godaddysites.com/donate?olsPage=products%2F1-branson-adventure-raffle-ticket

Lane closures on portion of 7th Street this week

(From the City of Joplin)

Starting Sunday, April 28, and running through 6 p.m., Friday, May 3, lane closures will be in place along 7th St. between Murphy Boulevard/Illinois Avenue and St. Louis Avenue. Work may also involve St. Louis Avenue near 7th Street for a short time. Drivers are urged to watch for signs in this area and follow closures as appropriate.

Crews will be working on sanitary sewer manholes. Detours will be in place, & drivers should use extreme caution in the area. Due to this work, drivers may want to use alternate routes.

The City appreciates your patience while this work is being done.

Jasper County Sheriff's Office Arrests

4/26/2019 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report. 

4/24/2019 River Taylor 24 of Webb City, MO was arrested for Robbery 1st Degree.

4/24/2019 Michele A Jenny 36 of Carthage, MO was arrested for Receiving Stolen Property and Hindering Prosecution.

4/24/2019 Christopher J Hibdon 21 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Robbery 1st Degree.








4/24/2019 Christopher J Dunn 34 of Webb City, MO was arrested for False Declaration and Resisting Or Interfering with Arrest.

4/26/2019 James A Myers 32 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Statutory Sodomy 1st Degree.

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.

For a more detailed list of inmates currently in custody visit our web site at: http://www.jaspercountysheriff.org/Documents/inmate_roster/InmateRoster.pdf

The upper left hand corner of the INMATE ROSTER will reflect the date and time it was updated.

The INMATE ROSTER is subject to change as individuals are booked and released from jail.


Jasper County Sheriff's Office investigating assault near 1-49 and Fir Road in Carthage

(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office)

On 4-27-2019 at 6 A.M., Jasper County Deputies responded to a local hospital and contacted a 27-year old male of Carthage who said he was assaulted.

It is believed the assault occurred near I-49 and Fir Rd, Carthage, Mo. 

The male was treated and released from the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. This is an ongoing investigation and no further information is available at this time. More information may be released as the investigation allows.

Joplin Police Department arrests three for DWI, all attempt to flee

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Over the course of the weekend, Joplin Police officers attempted to stop 4 drivers who fled in their vehicles. All four were arrested as follows.

On Friday, 4-26-19, at 9:21PM a detective observed a Black Pontiac westbound on C from Main. The driver was driving in a manner that the detective believed her to be impaired. The detective tried to stop the vehicle and it fled to F Street and Byers and the female driver and male passenger both fled on foot, running through yards.

The driver, Samantha M. McCrary, 24, Joplin (top photo) was arrested for DWI, Driving While Revoked and felony resisting. The male passenger was arrested on misdemeanor charges.

On Sunday, 4-28-19, at 3:50PM an officer tried to stop an erratically driven Ford Windstar near 7th and Connor. The vehicle fled and crashed into a fence at 3rd and Connor. 










The male driver exited the vehicle and fled into an apartment at 302 South Connor. He climbed into the attic to hide but fell through the ceiling. He was arrested for DWI, Resisting Arrest and Carless driving. He was identified as Matthew A. Painter, 42, Joplin.

On Sunday, 4-28-19, at 11:19PM an officer attempted to stop a Ford Edge in the area of 10th/Murphy, for suspected DWI. 

The vehicle fled, eventually stopping at 1510 S Connor. The female driving was arrested for DWI, Driving While Suspended and Felony Resisting Arrest. She was identified as Dawn L. Robinson, 48, Joplin.

On Monday, 4-29-19, at 01:38am, an officer attempted to stop a GMC Yukon for suspected DWI.








The driver fled in the vehicle from 21st/ Byers, ending in the east alley at 16th/ Pennsylvania where he was arrested for careless driving, resisting arrest and driving while revoked. He was identified as Jeffery L. Carter, 36, Carl Junction. (photo at left) He was not charged with DWI.














Agenda posted for Joplin Solid Waste Advisory Commission meeting

SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION
Thursday | May 2, 2019, 11:30 a.m. 
Joplin City Hall | 602 South Main Street, Fifth Floor Conference Room 

1. Roll Call
 a. Introduction of two new commissioners
 b. Explanation of seat due to expire May 17, 2019

 2. Approval of February 2019 Minutes

3. New Business
a. Jordan Disposal and City of Galena Construction & Demolition Debris Landfill operation update Guest Speakers Mads Gisselbaek and Stephanie Charles
b. Upcoming Events







 4. Old Business
a. Curbside Recycling Updates

5. Other Business

6. Set Next Meeting Date for August 1, 2019

7. Vote to adjourn

Jasper County Route F closed for pipe replacement work next week

(From MODOT)

Jasper County Route F CLOSED May 6-9 For Pipe Replacement Work

What: Jasper County Route F CLOSED for pipe replacement work at County Road 20 west of La Russell

When: 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday, May 6-9

Why: MoDOT crews replacing deteriorating drain pipe underneath Route F to keep water from pooling underneath and next to the road which could cause deterioration of the road bed








Traffic Impacts:

-Both lanes of Route F CLOSED where crews are set up working

-Drivers will be able to get to driveways and entrances on either side of the work zone, but will not be able to travel through the work zone

-Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours are planned.

(Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule)

Carl Junction man injured in one-vehicle accident

A Carl Junction man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 3:45 p.m. Sunday on Route M, eight miles north of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2018 Nissan Sentra driven by Tyler J. Stark, 26, Carl Junction, drove off the road, struck an embankment and overturned in a creek.

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

Highway Patrol Arrests April 28-29

Nathan W. Smith, 32, Forsyth, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, no seat belt

Blythe W. Bedlion, 18, Marionville, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid driver's license, no insurance, failure to register vehicle, following too closely, no seat belt

Heather D. Melton, 38, Kansas City, Greene County misdemeanor warrant for probation violation on driving while intoxicated

John M. Devich, 63, Rogers, Arkansas, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, speeding







Brayan A. Apolonio, 23, Noel, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, leaving the scene of an accident, no insurance

Alicia L. Ortiz, 21,Seligman, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia,

Jerry L. Straw, 36, Sheldon, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Barton County Sheriff: Have you seen this escapee, last seen in his underwear at Freeman Hospital

(From the Barton County Sheriff's Office)

On April 26th 2019 the Barton County Sheriff’s Office transported an inmate to Freeman Hospital to receive medical treatment. 

The 26 year of age subject received a furlough from the jail by the Barton County Court to receive medical treatment and he was supposed to be returned back to the Barton County Jail as soon as the medical treatment was completed. 

He was transported to Freeman Hospital to be placed on a 96-hour hold for a mental medical examination. 

The Sheriff’s Office left the individual at the hospital to receive the treatment and a short while afterwards the male subject ran out of Freeman Hospital wearing nothing but his underwear. 

The Barton County Sheriffs Office is asking for the community's assistance in locating 26 year of age Matthew F. Clements of Lamar. 

Clements was being held at the Barton County Jail on a possession of a controlled substance charge, and Burglary. If you happen to see this subject your asked to call your local Law Enforcement.