Friday, January 31, 2020

Community nursing blood drive set at Missouri Southern

(From Southern News Service)

The Nursing Department at Missouri Southern State University, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, will host a Community Nursing Blood Drive on Thursday, Feb. 6.

The event, part of this semester’s community nursing class, is free and open to the public, and will take place from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. inside Connor Ballroom on the third floor of Billingsly Student Center.

“This not only helps members of our community, it also helps our students,” said Peyton Kessler, clinical nursing instructor at MSSU. “They organize this from beginning to end, so it really gives them the insight on how it’s all put together, not to mention the healthcare benefits.”








This will be the first of two blood drives organized by MSSU nursing students during the Spring 2020 semester. Another one is tentatively scheduled to take place in April.

Those interested are asked to register. They can do so by emailing Kessler at Kessler-p@mssu.edu. They can also contact the American Red Cross at (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter the code: MSSJP.

Missouri Southern Small Business Development Center staff members receive awards

(From Southern News Service)

The Small Business Development Center at Missouri Southern State University was recognized for its efforts during the University of Missouri Extension’s annual Business Development Program awards celebration.

The awards honor individual and team performances for the most recent fiscal year.

Ken Surbrugg, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship, received three awards. The BDP Innovator Award recognizes the business development staff person who developed and delivered the most innovative program. He was also honored among those with the six highest number of counseling hours and the top five highest client satisfaction ratings.








Lisa Robinson, Missouri Southern’s SBDC director, was also recognized in the highest number of counseling hours and top five highest client satisfaction categories.

The center at MSSU was also given the annual Blue Block Award, which is awarded for a score of more than 100 percent on a center’s dashboard of goals. The local center achieved a score of more than 100 percent in the following Small Business Administration goals: Capitalization, Business Starts, Unique Clients Served, and Jobs Supported.

It also achieved more than 100 percent in other goals, including Sales Increase, Jobs Created, Jobs Retained, Number of Trainings, Total Counseling Hours, Client Counseling Satisfaction and Success Stories/Third Party Advocates.

Located in the Robert W. Plaster College of Business at Missouri Southern, the SBDC’s mission is to improve people’s lives and the competitiveness of Missouri Businesses through research-based education and technical assistance to enhance the state’s economy. It provides consulting and training for existing and start-up small businesses, one-on-one educational counseling and training for owners, managers and employees of area businesses and industries.

Duquesne Road to be closed Saturday for electrical line installations

(From the City of Joplin)

Duquesne Road from 10th to 20th St. will be closed from 6 AM to 4 PM on Sat. Feb 1. Please be aware of traffic detours if traveling near or through this area.

Liberty Utilities line workers will be working along Duquesne Road to install larger poles and heavier electrical wire. 

This project is part of Liberty Utilities’ continued efforts to improve safety and reliability for customers.

Jasper County Marriage Licenses January 25-31

Dale Leon Daniels, 64, Joplin, and Cheryl Lynn Fitzgerald, 66, Stella

Adam Dwain Lynn Honeycutt, 29, Carthage, and Darlene Luann Palmer, 37, Carthage

Scottie J. Cusick, 43, Oronogo, and Devin Denise Troyer, 37, Oronogo

Paul Loren Carrico, 64, Granby, and Daqueta Jean Frazier, 65, Granby







Levi Garrett Myers, 18, Washburn, and Shelby Lynn Crowe-Channel, 16, Washburn

Robert Harold Sanders, Jr., 45, Joplin, and Devon Renee Smith, 45, Joplin

Logan Allyn Brown, 21, Joplin, and Evangeline Librado Cota, 20, San Jose, California

Anthony Quinn Keafer, 20, Independence, Kansas, and Emma Kaye Schaper, 20, Independence, Kansas

Phillip Lee Bishop, 54, Joplin, and Melissa Dawn Hoener, 39, Carterville

Kyvvin Marcel Villaver, 29, Carthage, and Rhonaly Canedo Gimenez, 29, Carthage

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Barton County Criminal Cases January 31

The following criminal cases were filed in Barton County Circuit Court:

Robert Derek Edward Gamble, 1985, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance (three counts)

Ronald Warren Preston LeGrand, 1991, Lamar, felony attempted child molestation

Trenton Matthew Watson, 1987, Lamar, felony unlawful possession of a firearm, felony stealing

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Newton County Criminal Cases January 31

The following criminal cases were filed in Newton County Circuit Court:

Shawn Roy Husky, 1973, Joplin, no valid license

Colton Joe Franklin, 1996, Wentworth, no valid license

Keisha Nicole McCracken, 1983, Stella, driving while revoked/suspended








Kristy Sue Millard, 1978, Seneca, possession of drug paraphernalia

Gage D. Anderson, 1997, Joplin, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated

Harley Brandon Davenport, 1978, Fairview, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated

Billy Dean Morris, 1997, Granby, misdemeanor possession of marijuana

Jonathan William Barker, 1979, Neosho, misdemeanor domestic assault, misdemeanor property damage

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Jasper County Criminal Cases January 31

The following criminal cases were filed in Jasper County Circuit Court:

Korey Taylor Merrill, 1986, Joplin, felony non-support

Christoper Shea Zabasniki, 1993, Joplin, misdemeanor non-support

Brad Jason Anderson, 1976, Carthage, felony non-support








Amanda Nicole Gill-Morris, 1985, Granby, felony out-of-state fugitive

Joseph Eugene Shinn, 1977, Joplin, felony property damage

Brett Michael England, 1991, Joplin, felony assault

Ronald S. Patterson, 1974, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance

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Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

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

Dora Ochoa Gonzalez vs. Lorenzo A. Maldonado-Tevalan
Candace A. Palmatier vs. Roy A. Palmatier
Jennifer N. Cates vs. James R. Cates
Kendra L. Carver vs. Kenneth Carver
Andrea J. Murdock vs. Malachi D. Murdock







Brian C. Burt vs. April E. Burt
Hope Franks vs. Clayton Franks
Dylan S. Young vs. Cheri P. Young
Jared Craig vs. Robin Craig
Kimberly L. Traver vs. Charles W. Garber

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Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

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

Jillian B. Box vs. David G. Box
Matthew J. Self vs. Nicole C. Self

Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

The following petition for dissolution of marriage was filed this week in Barton County Circuit Court:

James N. Long vs Brenda L. Long

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Barry County

Randall Scott Bural

Barton County

Brian A. Beard and Christina R. Beard


Jasper County

Kelly Sue Bennett







Lawrence County

Mary Carolyn Jackson and Harold Gay Jackson
Bradley Wayne Aust and Lisa Lynn Aust

Newton County

Thearse Ann Merritt

Stone County

Jonathan Shane Mackey

Vernon County

Corey W. Long and Dawn M. Long

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Joplin Police Department Arrests January 30-31

01/30/2020 0945
DALLAS JAMES LEWIS
9743 Kingston Lane NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 20 500.00
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

01/30/2020 1156
JOHN WILLIAM RICHARDSON
1143 S Pinecrest Lane JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 48 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

01/30/2020 1216
MELISSA FAITH CRAIG
1366 S Pine St, BLK JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 48 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT








01/30/2020 1220
JAROD WAYNE SMITH
1127 E Valley St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 35 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

01/30/2020 1817
DAKOTA LAKE LOGAN
17285 County Road 270 ASBURY, MO 64832
WM 22 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

01/30/2020 1740
MANUEL CORNELIO-GOMEZ
819 W Broadway St WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 43 3049 E ZORA ST/N RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT
2 1 FAIL TO STOP ON A STEADY RED SIGNAL
3 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
4 1 NO VALID DRIVERS LICENSE

01/30/2020 2042
DON DEWAYNE BEDELL
6293 County Lane 185 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 58 2621 S KANSAS AVE 0.00

01/30/2020 2042
DON DEWAYNE BEDELL
6293 County Lane 185 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 58 2621 S KANSAS AVE 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

01/30/2020 2030
MICHAEL JOSEPH DUNN
1502 E Valley St JOPLIN, MO 64801
249 E 4TH ST/S PENNSYLVANIA AVE
WM 66 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

01/30/2020 2039
THANE WILLIAM WAGONER
20001038 210 S Northpark Ln JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 19 1804- D N RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

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MSSU Board of Governors to discuss personnel, bid specifications in closed session

(From Southern News Service)

The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University will meet in executive session at 12 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, in Room 310 of Billingsly Student Center.

Please note that a closed session may be necessary, relating to:

RSMo 610.021 (3) relating to “hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded”

RSMo 610.021.(11) relating to “specifications for competitive bidding, until either the specifications are officially approved by the public governmental body or the specifications are published for bid.”

Noel man suffers serious injuries after driving off cliff

A Noel man was injured in a one-vehicle crash 10:35 p.m. Thursday on U. S. 71 at Jane.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1997 Jeep Wrangler driven by Joe D. Bennefield, 58, Noel, drove off a cliff, became airborne and struck the ground.

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


Highway Patrol Arrests January 30-31

Jackson W. Brown, 20, Lebanon, driving while intoxicated, wrong way driver, failed to yield to an emergency vehicle, minor intoxicated, minor in possession

Matthew R. Beld, 49, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failed to signal

Trace A. Ratliff, 28, Kirbyville, Probation/Parole felony warrant for probation violation for possession of methamphetamine, driving while revoked, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid plates, speeding, no seat belt







Joe D. Bennefield, 58, Noel, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, no seat belt

Robert E. Preddy, 17, Cassville, driving while intoxicated, failure to drive on right half of roadway

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

Jasper County Criminal Cases January 30

The following criminal cases were filed in Jasper County Circuit Court:

Jonathan S. Carry, 1974, Neosho, took deer illegally

Samuel Bryan Stanley, 1969, Carthage, no deer hunting permit

Gregory L. Carpenter, 1957, Webb City, took deer illegally

Terry A. McGinnis, 1959, Diamond, took deer illegally

Melanie Leilani Parker, 1969, Diamond, took deer illegally

Eslin R. Samuel-Lopez, 1997, Carthage, no deer hunting permit







Nathan Daniel Brown, 1991, Webb City, no deer hunting permit

Nicholas Kyle Winton, 2000, Carthage, took deer illegally

Modonia S. Sloniker, 1968, Reeds, went over deer limit

Dylan K. Jones, 1998, Sarcoxie, took deer illegally, no deer hunting permit

Baily Boggs, 2000, LaRussell, took deer illegally

Zachary W. Rantz, 1986, Joplin, felony out-of-state fugitive

Larry Eugene Miller, 1977, Sarcoxie, felony driving while intoxicated

Phillip Gregory Boyd, 1965, Joplin, felony kidnapping, felony armed criminal action, felony domestic assault

Joshua L. Jackson, 1980, Sarcoxie, knowingly displaying invalid evidence of liability insurance

Nathan Scott Thomas, 1979, Joplin, felony drug trafficking, felony illegally possessing a firearm, felony unlawful use of a weapon

Lisa Marie Brockitt, 1987, Joplin, felony drug trafficking, felony unlawful use of a weapon

Newton County Criminal Cases January 30

The following criminal cases were filed in Newton County Circuit Court:

Donny R.Cook, 1994, Joplin, felony tampering with a motor vehicle, felony resisting arrest

Ronda Sue Brooks, 1973, Granby, felony tampering with a motor vehicle

Harly Albert Leon Haslip, 1994, Neosho, felony possession of a controlled substance

McDonald County Criminal Cases January 30

The following criminal cases were filed in McDonald County Circuit Court:

Randy P. Barton, 1966, Anderson, felony domestic assault

Park Sarafin, 1986, Noel, felony burglary



Barton County Criminal Case January 30

The following criminal case was filed in Barton County Circuit Court:

Eric Michael Davis, 1984, Lamar, felony leaving the scene of an accident, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated






Seneca Police Department makes arrests on Joplin, Newton County warrants

(From the Seneca Police Department)

On 1/24/20, Officer Zimmerman made a traffic stop at Hwy 60/Steele Ln for an equipment violation.

The male driver, Bobbie Laughlin had a Newton County warrant for: Passing Bad Checks. Laughlin was arrested on his warrant and for DWR and transported to Newton County Jail.

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On 1/23/20, Officer Fort made a traffic stop at Hwy 43/Lonnie Ln for an equipment violation. The driver, Harley Hurley had warrants out of Joplin for: FTA Trespassing, FTA Domestic Assault, Seat Belt, and Financial Responsibility. Hurley was transported to the Joplin City Jail.








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On 1/19/20, Officer Zimmerman made a traffic stop at Washington/Billings for an equipment violation. The driver was arrested and cited for: DWR, No Insurance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and transported to Newton County Jail.

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On 1/19/20, Officer Housley made a traffic stop at Cherokee/Oneida for moving violations. The driver was arrested for Possession and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and transported to Newton County Jail.

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On 1/9/20, Officer Thiel made a traffic stop on Avalon/Hwy 43 for a moving violation. The driver, Aaron Alsup had a Newton County warrant for: Failure to Register Motor Vehicle and was arrested and transported to Newton County Jail.

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On 1/8/20, Officer Fort made a traffic stop on Hwy 60 for equipment violations. The male driver was arrested and cited for: DWS, No Insurance, and Improper Registration then transported to Newton County Jail.

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Sarcoxie Police Department arrests Wentworth man for DWI; BAC test shows more than twice legal limit

(From the Sarcoxie Police Department)

On January 2, 2020, while on routine patrol Officer Sweet observed a vehicle that had a defective headlight.

Officer Sweet made a vehicle stop on the vehicle. After making contact with the driver, Brett Robinson out of Wentworth, Officer Sweet could smell the odor of intoxicants. Robinson was asked to step out of his vehicle to perform the standard field sobriety tests.










Robinson was placed under arrest for DWI.

While at the jail Robinson blew over twice the legal limit.

Charges have been picked by the State for DWI and driving while suspended.

Robinson is innocent until proven guilty by courts.

Joplin Police Department Arrests January 29-30

01/29/2020 0759
BRENT ANTHONY BAINE
20000986 1234 W Jefferson WEBB CITY, MO 64874
WM 45 2004 W 14TH ST 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

01/29/2020 0900
TRACI LYNN MONROE
302 Connor JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 27 531 W 3RD ST/S MOFFET AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

01/29/2020 1313
DAVID RAY MATTICE
20000994 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 46 819 E 15TH ST 500.00
1 1 LARCENY







01/29/2020 2005
DANIEL LEWIS BLACK
WM 22 216 N JACKSON AVE 0.00
20001009 216 N Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

01/29/2020 2110
WARREN RAY SPRAGUE II
20001011 1502 S Michigan Ave, B15A6 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 35 502 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

01/29/2020 2100
AMANDA NICOLE GILL-MORRIS
523 S Center St GRANBY, MO 64834
WF 34 502 N RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

01/29/2020 2342
BILLIE NEIGEL
2908 N Forest Ct JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 38 2949 E ZORA ST/N HIGHVIEW AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

01/29/2020 2215
LISA MARIE BROCKITT
6355 East Port Lane JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 32 206 N ST LOUIS AVE 0.00
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
4 1 BENCH WARRANT

01/30/2020 0036
ALANA SALINAS
5605 Lane Ave RAYTOWN, MO 64133
BF 34 4199 E 15TH PL/FINIS ST 0.00
1 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
2 1 NO VALID DRIVERS LICENSE







01/30/2020 0255
KEVIN MICHAEL MILLER
1905 E Village Cr, BLK GALENA, KS 66478
WM 23 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 225.00
2 1 COMPLIANCE W/ REQUEST FOR INFO BY POLICE OFFICERS
1 1 TRESPASS OF REAL PROPERTY

01/30/2020 0829
SAMANTHA MARIE MCCRARY
WF 25 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
758 S Tiara Ln  JOPLIN, MO 64801
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
4 1 BENCH WARRANT
5 1 BENCH WARRANT
6 1 BENCH WARRANT

Noel woman injured in crash on 76

A Noel woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 1:30 a.m. today on MO 76, a half mile west of Anderson.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle driven by Veronica S. Lillo, 51, Noel, traveled off the right side of the road, struck a ditch and a tree and overturned.

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

Highway Patrol Arrests January 29-30

Harvey Mabry, 61, Washburn, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Timothy W. Bough, 55, Mindenmines, felony failure to register as a sex offender

Sara A. Shane, 28, Ozark, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia



Missouri experiences significant decrease in traffic deaths in 2019

(From the Missouri State Highway Patrol)

Preliminary statistics indicate Missouri experienced a 4.9 percent decrease in traffic crash fatalities compared to the previous year. In 2019, there were 876 people killed in traffic crashes compared to 921 people killed in 2018.

“Enforcement, education, and engineering help make our roadways safer,” said Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

“Traffic safety is a major focus of every trooper and I’m proud of the work they do. I also recognize how important it is that drivers make good decisions while operating a vehicle. Please continue to be courteous, obey all traffic laws, use your seat belt, and drive sober.”








“We are very pleased with the reduction of fatal traffic crashes,” said Col. Olson. “We are committed to working with our traffic safety partners and Missouri’s drivers to further reduce the number of traffic deaths in our state.”

The Patrol’s recently released a traffic safety video entitled, ‘If I Could Just Go Back,” helps educate the public about the importance of paying attention while driving, obeying traffic laws, wearing a seat belt, and driving sober. Motorists are reminded to do their part and to make good choices when they are behind the wheel. Public information officers at each troop headquarters are available to schools, civic organizations, and churches to present a safety program which includes the video.

Traffic crashes cannot be undone. Make good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If I could just go back …”

Missourians can help further make the roads safe by reporting dangerous drivers to the Patrol’s Emergency Report Line at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone.

Two arrested, meth, guns confiscated after JPD SWAT, Ozarks Drug Enforcement Team execute search warrant

(From the Ozarks Area Drug Enforcement Team)

On 01/29/2020 Ozarks Drug Enforcement Team and Joplin SWAT served a Narcotics Search Warrant at 206 South St. Louis Street in Joplin MO.

ODET Detectives located over 200 grams of suspected methamphetamine in the residence and two loaded handguns. 

Nathan Thomas 40 years of age and Lisa Brockitt 32 years of age were both located inside the residence and arrested for trafficking drugs 1st degree and unlawful use of a firearm. 








Charges are currently pending with the Jasper County Prosecutor's Office.

This warrant was served after an approximately one-month Investigation.

Commander Chad Allison

Pineville man injured in collision with deer

A Pineville man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 1:05 a.m. today on MO 90, five miles east of Jane.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1999 Kawasaki motorcycle driven by Michael S. Foskuhl, 56, Pineville, struck a deer in the roadway and overturned.

Foskuhl was treated for moderate injuries at Northwest Medical Center, Bentonville, Arkansas.

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Jasper County Criminal Cases January 29

The following criminal cases were filed in Jasper County Circuit Court:

Kacey Frankie Myers, 1989, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance, felony endangering the welfare of a child

Nathan Daniel Brown, 1991, Webb City, no deer permit







Ricky Lee Collins, 1982, Joplin, felony driving while intoxicated, felony resisting arrest, felony endangering the welfare of a child (four counts)

Gregory Darnel Newton, 1981, Frontenac, Kansas, felony out-of-state fugitive

Newton County Criminal Cases January 29

The following criminal cases were filed in Newton County Circuit Court:

Myles Andrew Brockaway, 1997, Seneca, felony domestic assault

William David Faught, 1984, Neosho, felony possession of a controlled substance

Abigail Elizabeth Kittrell, 1978, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance







Terry Jo Boyer, 1982, Seneca, felony resisting arrest

Patrick Guyland Leibee Haslip, 1991, Neosho, felony rape, felony domestic assault

Amanda Dawn Duncan, 1978, Neosho, felony possession of a controlled substance

Dade County Criminal Case January 29

The following criminal case was filed in Dade County Circuit Court:

Heather Lee Hemphill, 1987, Lockwood, driving while revoked/suspended, failure to maintain financial responsibility




Body of missing Carthage man discovered, no foul play suspected

(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office)

On 1-29-20 at approximately 12:30 P.M. Mr. Chad Highfill was located deceased. No foul play is suspected at this time
Previous news release

Mr. Chad Highfill missed a dialysis appointment on 01/27/2020 at 1100 hours and was reported missing by his father on 01/28/2020 at 1630 hours.

Due to his kidney issues we are asking the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Highfill. He was last seen at his residence near 96 hwy. and CR 96 outside of Carthage Mo.




Jasper County Sheriff's Office Arrests

1/29/2020 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 

1/21/2020 Jimmy W Lee 42 of Reeds, MO was arrested for Resisting Arrest - Felony

1/23/2020 Reggie V Davidson 59 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Domestic Assault 2nd Degree.

1/25/2020 Frank L Bartosh 61 of Carthage, MO was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.

1/25/2020 Hannah L Hull 22 of Webb City, MO was arrested for Assault 4th Degree on Law Enforcement.







1/26/2020 Dwayne T Hall 47 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, Fail to Drive within a Single Lane and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility.

1/26/2020 James R Sgrignoli 36 a transient, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

1/27/2020 Skylar Wyrick 19 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Tampering 1st Degree and Possession of Drug paraphernalia.

1/27/2020 Joel A Gulley 27 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance.

1/28/2020 Lyle White 42 of Belle Vista, AR was arrested for Tampering 1st Degree, Felony Resisting Arrest, Possession of Controlled Substance and Fugitive From Justice.

1/28/2020 Tyler J Samples 29 of Springdale, AR was arrested for Tampering 2nd Degree and Possession of Controlled Substance.

1/28/2020 Jessica F Early 41 of Miller, MO 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.

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.

Joplin man arrested on multiple felony charges after stolen minivan collides with Joplin R-8 bus

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On January 29, 2020 at approximately 6:20 AM JPD officers responded to a report of stolen van in the 300 block of north Joplin Ave.

The reporting party advised officers she was tracking her stolen vehicle with GPS and guided officers to the location the vehicle was traveling. 

Officers located the vehicle near Coyote Drive and attempted to stop the stolen vehicle. The vehicle fled and the vehicle was not pursued. 

Shortly after the vehicle fled, it hit a Joplin R-8 school bus traveling on Coyote Drive. 









The school bus had two children and one driver on the bus. No injuries were reported by the occupants of the bus. 

The driver of the stolen vehicle had fled upon officer’s arrival on foot and was later located. 

Donny Cook, 25 years old of Joplin, MO was taken into custody. Cook has been arrested and charges forwarded for Tampering 1st degree, Endangering the welfare of a child 2nd degree, Leaving scene of a motor vehicle accident, and Resisting arrest. 

If you have any information about this case, please contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131.

Joplin Police Department Arrests January 28-29

01/28/2020 0900
STEVEN AUSTIN RAY THURSTON
613 N Liberty WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 19 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

01/28/2020 0900
CARLES RILEY HAYES JOHNSON
2608 Ackerson WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 29 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
4 1 BENCH WARRANT

01/28/2020 1355
JACOB ALLEN BLAIR
721 Roosevelt JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 26 W 32ND ST/S CENTRAL CITY RD 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED
2 1 CARELESS DRIVING
3 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY







01/28/2020 1500
ROBERT DALE GALLIMORE III
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 42 3110 E 13TH ST/ 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

01/28/2020 1715
NATHANIEL GEORGE EDWARD THOMPSON
3000 N Beale Ave, BLK JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 50 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

01/29/2020 0005
JOSHUA ETHAN RAY BOLES
1701 Logan Drive WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 18 1218 E LOGAN DR 225.00
1 1 LITTERING
2 1 PEDESTRIANS WALKING ALONG ROADWAYS

01/29/2020 0315
ARIEL JILL NETHERTON
526 W Walnut COLUMBUS, KS 66725
WF 21 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

01/29/2020 0312
DESTINY ROCHELLE MCFARLAND
 4th St PITTSBURG, KS 66762
WF 20 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT

Joplin R-8 school bus crashes into stolen minivan

A Joplin R-8 school bus collided with a stolen 2011 maroon minivan at the intersection of Deer Drive and Coyote Drive 6:40 a.m.

The bus had already picked up two children for its route, but neither was injured.

The accident delayed traffic for more than an hour and a half.

The accompanying video is from Shannon Becker at Joplin News First and more information can be found at Four States Home Page.







Carthage teen injured in one-vehicle crash

A Carthage teen was injured in a one-vehicle accident 6:50 p.m. Tuesday on Locust Road, three miles northeast of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2000 Toyota Avalon driven by Emma E. Bollinger, 17, Carthage, hydroplaned, went off the right side of the roadway, struck the ditch and came to rest in a field.

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

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Jasper County Criminal Cases January 28

The following criminal cases were filed in Jasper County Circuit Court:

Berta M. Gomez, 1995, Carthage, felony driving while intoxicated

Billy Gene Osborne, 1977, Carthage, felony possession of a controlled substance, felony resisting arrest

Hannah L. Hull, 1997, Webb City, felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor assault

Frank Louis Bartosh, 1958, Carthage, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated







Skylar Montana Gage Wyrick, 2000, Joplin, felony tampering with a motor vehicle

Verlon Shockley Wallis, 1988, Carthage, felony receiving stolen property

Lyle White, 1977, Bella Vista, Arkansas, felony out-of-state fugitive

Joel Allen Gulley, 1992, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance

Kenneth Michael Kemp, 1976, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance, felony resisting arrest


Newton County Criminal Cases January 28

The following criminal cases were filed in Newton County Circuit Court:

Leah Ingram, 1971, Duenweg, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated

Dale Eugene Shinn, 1955, Joplin, no valid license

Juan Luis Gonzalez, Jr., 2002, Monett, misdemeanor possession of marijuana

McDonald County Criminal Case January 28

The following criminal case was filed in McDonald County Circuit Court:

Robert J. Jackson, 1983, Noel, felony domestic assault









Dade County Criminal Case January 28

The following criminal case was filed in Dade County Circuit Court:

Patricia K. Culp, 1984, Everton, felony tampering with a motor vehicle, felony resisting arrest, felony domestic assault, misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child





MSSU Chamber Singers to open for Voctave at Sunday concert

(From Southern News Service)

The Missouri Southern State University Chamber Singers will attend a master class with the a cappella group Voctave on Sunday, Feb. 2, before serving as openers during the evening concert presented as part of Connect2Culture’s 2019-20 Curtains Up Series.

The master class will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday in Missouri Southern’s Phinney Hall, where they will work on two songs with the group. The Chamber Singers will then open for Voctave at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Performing Arts Center at Joplin High School, 2104 Indiana Ave.

The 11-memmber a cappella group got their start as Disney’s “Voices of Liberty” at Epcot Center. In 2015, they organized independently to create new arrangements of classic Disney songs and popular Broadway hits.








Their arrangements have featured award-winning singers from all genres, and their videos have received 100 million views on YouTube and Facebook. With four albums, they continue to record and perform an ever-expanding range of music – from gospel to musical theater, and contemporary Christian to barbershop and pop.

Tickets for the evening concert are $25 for orchestra seating, $20 for mezzanine and front balcony, and $15 for back balcony. They can be purchased online at http://connect2culture.org/, by calling 417-501-5550, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Joplin Empire Market, or at the door.

Winter weather advisory issued for Joplin area- two inches of snow possible

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Springfield MO
309 AM CST Tue Jan 28 2020

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>096-098-290000-
/O.NEW.KSGF.WW.Y.0008.200129T0000Z-200129T1800Z/
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-Shannon-
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, Aurora Springs, Eldon, Lake Ozark, Vichy, Nevada,
Tiffin, Appleton City, Johnson City, Weaubleau, Hermitage,
Quincy, Wheatland, Cross Timbers, Osage Beach, Camdenton,
Decaturville, Roach, Village of Four Seasons, Fort Leonard Wood,
Laquey, Waynesville, Northwye, Rolla, Kenoma, Lamar,
Cedar Springs, El Dorado Springs, Filley, Arnica,
Caplinger Mills, Stockton, Bolivar, Buffalo, Charity, Foose,
March, Plad, Windyville, Olive, Lynchburg, Lebanon, Plato, Roby,
Bendavis, Huggins, Lake Spring, Bangert, Darien, Gladden, Howes,
Jadwin, Salem, Joplin, Carthage, Greenfield, Lockwood, Meinert,
Springfield, Marshfield, Northview, Seymour, Rogersville, Dawson,
Graff, Mountain Grove, Duncan, Mansfield, Neosho, Aurora,
Mount Vernon, Marionville, Nixa, Christian Center, Ozark,
Selmore, Vanzant, Ava, Goodhope, Rome, Squires, Dogwood,
Teresita, Winona, Birch Tree, and Montier
309 AM CST Tue Jan 28 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
  south central, southwest and west central Missouri. Highest
  chances for snow accumulation at this time look to be between
  Interstate 44 and Highway 54.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.




Agenda posted for Jasper R-5 Board of Education meeting







































Elevated snow and sleet risk tonight for Jasper, Newton, Barton, McDonald counties

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
402 AM CST Tue Jan 28 2020

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-291015-
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-
402 AM CST Tue Jan 28 2020

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Significant fog risk.
  Limited ice accumulation risk.
  Elevated snow and sleet risk.

DISCUSSION...

Areas of dense fog will continue this morning across portions of
southern Missouri. Visibilities may drop below one quarter mile at
times and vary drastically over short distances.

Some ice may form on elevated surfaces and bridges where dense
fog is persistent and temperatures are below freezing.

Rain will spread into the area by late afternoon and evening. A
light wintry mix will then be possible this evening and overnight
as temperatures drop to freezing. Snow is then likely overnight
mainly north of Highway 60, lasting through Wednesday morning.
Warmer areas near the Arkansas border may see all rain or a mix
of rain and snow Tuesday night.

Locations across southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas will see
up to 1 to 2 inches of snow by Wednesday morning, with lesser
amounts along the Arkansas Border. This snowfall may impact the
Wednesday morning commute.

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

Light snow will end from west to east late Wednesday morning.





Joplin Police Department spotlights two officers receiving promotions

(From the Joplin Police Department)

This week’s officer spotlight we would like to congratulate two promotions that took place Monday January 27, 2020.

William Davis was promoted from Sergeant to Captain

Jason Stump was promoted from Corporal to Sergeant

Congratulations, we know you will make your community proud!















A cappella group Voctave to perform at Joplin High School Performing Arts Center

(From Connect2Culture)

Voctave will perform “The Corner of Broadway and Main Street” in Joplin on Sunday, February 2, 7:30pm at Joplin High School Performing Arts Center (2104 Indiana Avenue, Joplin, MO 64804). This is the third performance in Connect2Culture’s 2019-2020 Curtains Up Series.

With a success story like a fairytale, it seems fitting Voctave began at Disney World. All 11 members of this popular a cappella group got their start as Disney’s Voices of Liberty at Epcot Center.

In 2015, the group organized independently to create magical arrangements of classic Disney songs and popular Broadway hits.








By 2016, Voctave’s stunning musical adaptations had earned a well-deserved spot in the limelight. Their arrangements have featured award-winning singers from all genres, including Pentatonix’s Kirstin Maldonado. Today, Voctave’s videos have gone viral, receiving a staggering 100 million views on YouTube/Facebook. With currently four albums, the group continues to create and perform an ever-expanding range of sophisticated a capella music. From gospel to musical theater, contemporary Christian to barbershop, pop to choral specialists – Voctave voices have covered it all.

In addition to the performance, Connect2Culture has arranged a Voctave masterclass for Missouri Southern State University’s Chamber Singers. The masterclass will be held earlier in the day on the campus of Missouri Southern State University. The Chamber Singers will then open for Voctave with two songs they worked on during the masterclass.

Tickets: $25 Orchestra, $20 Mezzanine & Front Balcony, $15 Back Balcony. Discounted package tickets are available. Groups of 10+ receive a 20% discount. Tickets may be purchased at connect2culture.org, 417.501.5550, in-person at Joplin Empire Market on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 10:00am–3:00pm, or at the door.

Brian Lewis to return to Joplin Police Department as assistant chief

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Former Joplin Police Officer Brian Lewis has been chosen to fill the position as Assistant Chief for the department. Brian retired in 2015 with Joplin Police Department as the Assistant Chief after 21 years of service.

He worked his way through the ranks serving in Patrol, as an Officer, Corporal, and in investigations as a Corporal and Sergeant before his transfer to Internal Affairs.

Upon his promotion to Lieutenant, Brian served in numerous roles within the department. He was primarily the Public Information Officer, and secondary duties were that of fleet manager, chaplain liaison, and Police Accreditation Manager. 








Brian supervised the department’s first crime analyst, as well as the jail as it transitioned to city oversight from a private run entity. Brian later transferred back as the Lieutenant over the investigation’s bureau until his promotion to Assistant Chief, where he stayed until retirement. 

Brian has bachelor’s degrees from Pittsburg State in Sociology and Spanish. For the past 5 years, Brian has been an investigator and Victim Advocate with the Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. 

Brian is a married father of three who is active in his church and enjoys spending time with his family.

Welcome back Assistant Chief Lewis. His duties will begin February 3rd, 2020.

Joplin Police Department Arrests January 27-28

01/27/2020 1200
MISHELLE BEATRICE SCHLENK
202 S Gray Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 37 301 S GENEVA AVE 500.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

01/27/2020 1322
BRIAN SCOTT CAMPBELL
20000921 708 W Spring, 1/2 NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 43 932 E 34TH ST 0.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

01/27/2020 1329
DONOVAN M STINNETT
3825 W Shady Rdg JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 73 1430 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED







01/27/2020 1950
MICHAEL DAVID GARNER
2522 S Texas Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 20 2731 E 32ND ST/S TEXAS AVE 225.00
1 1 VANDALISM
2 1 VANDALISM

01/27/2020 2150
AARON LEVI KING
915 S Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 28 749 W 7TH ST/S JACKSON AVE 225.00
1 1 VANDALISM

01/27/2020 2345
WILLIAM J BAKER III
4220 Rob Ln JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 54 4220 ROB LN 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

01/28/2020 0655
ANGELA KAY BAYSINGER-MCCOY
835 W 4th St, 1/2 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 44 631 W 6TH ST/S SERGEANT AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

Pierce City woman injured in collision on 60 near Granby

A Pierce City woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident 10:55 p.m. Sunday on U. S. 60, five miles east of Granby.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2009 Dodge Saturn driven by Eric S. Dye, 45, Monett, struck a 2013 Honda CRV driven by Michael M. Miller, 42, Neosho, broadside as it was attempting to make a turn.

A passenger in the Dye vehicle, Sharon F. Miller, 73, Pierce City, was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests January 27-28

April D. Hunt, 34, Omaha, Arkansas, felony probation and parole violation, speeding

Isabelle B. Kitterman, 21, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, no headlights

Shelly D. Richardson, 46, Bolivar, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, stopping in an unsafe manner

William P. Moore, 44, Taneyville, felony driving while intoxicated, felony driving while revoked, speeding, no insurance, no seat belt







Terry L. Lafferty, 44, Marshfield, driving while intoxicated (drugs), misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no insurance, no seat belt, careless and imprudent driving, driving while suspended

Michael S. Luce, 39, Springfield, felony Greene County warrant for child molestation

Don D. Vaxter, Jr., 34, Cincinnati, Ohio, driving while intoxicated, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid license

Monday, January 27, 2020

Joplin Police investigate 14 crashes, make 85 arrests over weekend

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Your weekend numbers:

Dispatched events: 665
Car stops: 139
Crashes: 14
Reports: 48
DWI/DWI-D: 2
Drugs: 4
Arrests: 85

Jasper County Criminal Cases January 27

The following criminal cases were filed in Jasper County Circuit Court:

Christian Callie Clark, 1993, Carl Junction, felony stealing

Cherie Lynn Beebe, 1982, Galena, Kansas, felony possession of a controlled substance

Jeffrey Alan Seward, 1971, Joplin, felony driving while intoxicated

Cory Lee Wright, 1989, Carthage, felony possession of a controlled substance

Ronald Dwayne Wheeler, 1981, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance







Sarah Lindsey Layton, 1987, Webb City, felony possession of a controlled substance

Jeffrey David Marsh, 1987, Oronogo, felony unlawful possession of a firearm, felony receiving stolen property

John Wayne Wimberley, 1981, Joplin, felony out-of-state fugitive

Reggie V. Davidson, 1961, Joplin, felony domestic assault

Jarrod Dale Robbins, 1988, Joplin, felony stealing leased or rental property

Bradley Jay Clark, 1958, Joplin, felony receiving stolen property. misdemeanor fraudulent use of a credit/debit device







David Franklin Carey, 1987, Webb City, felony tampering with a motor vehicle

Jason Curtis Russell, 1987, Joplin, felony tampering with a motor vehicle, felony resisting arrest

Keaton Wayne Fine, 1991, Joplin, felony stealing

Brittney Michelle Clark-Haag, 2000, Carl Junction, felony financial exploitation of elderly/disabled person

Kara Suzanne Ey, 1986, Pittsburg, Kansas, felony stealing

Stephanie Lynn Willis, 1976, Oronogo, felony stealing

Monique Rachelle Taylor, 1975, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance

James R. Scrignoli, 1984, felony possession of a controlled substance





Newton County Criminal Cases January 27

The following criminal cases were filed in Newton County Circuit Court:

Robert Wilson Welch, 1941, Joplin, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, no valid license

Jeremy Thomas Suhay, 1980, Stella, no valid license

Antonio Taylor, 1967, Goodman, driving while revoked/suspended







Bradley Merritt Brown, 1970, Bella Vista, Arkansas, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Higinio D. Aviles, 1985, Bronx, New York, drove commercial vehicle without proper license