Alleged drunk driver who hit stopped Joplin Police car on I-44 then fled, arrested

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On January 11th, 2020 a Joplin Police Officer conducted a vehicle stop on I-44 West Bound Mile Marker 7.0 at 8:44 P.M.

While conducting the vehicle stop a silver SUV traveling west bound on I-44 struck his patrol vehicle. The officer was not injured in the crash. The SUV fled from the crash. 

The officer was able to give a description of the vehicle to responding officers. 

The vehicle was later located, and the driver taken into custody with the assistance of the Newton County Sheriff’s Office for driving while intoxicated.

Andrew Silcott, 33 years old of Tulsa, OK was charged with felony driving while intoxicated. 

The Joplin Police vehicle sustained heavy damage along with the suspect vehicle. 

Thanks to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in this case.