Jasper Police arrest Neosho man on Jasper County felony warrant, nine Joplin warrants, one Neosho warrant

(From the Jasper Police Department)

On Monday, March 30th, 2020 at 1228 hours, a Jasper officer initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Main and Lexington St. on a 2008 Lincoln MKX.

The officer made contact with the driver and a passenger identified as Travis Teal, Neosho.

Teal was arrested on a felony warrant out of Jasper County Sheriff's Office for possession of a controlled substance, as well as nine warrants out of Joplin PD and a warrant out of Neosho.

Jasper County Criminal Cases March 31

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

Joel Wayne Moody, 1981, Joplin, felony out-of-state fugitive

Savannah Danyell White, 1986, Anderson, felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor stealing

Keaton Wayne Fine, 1991, Joplin, felony assault







Jeffrey Earl Cope, 1982, Joplin, felony driving while intoxicated

Vanesa Marie Romero, 1992, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance

Newton County Criminal Case March 31

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

Charles William McKee, 1992, Seneca, felony stealing

Dade County Criminal Cases March 31

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

Dakota Schrock, 2001, Greenfield, possessed or used shotshells loaded with shot other than non-toxic shot

William Dynes Shoemaker, 1972, Everton, operating a vehicle owned by another knowing owner has not maintained financial responsibility

Alford Loyd Giveswater, 1996, Miami, Oklahoma, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, no valid license, operated vehicle owned by another knowing owner has not maintained financial responsibility

Jasper police officer saves young woman's life after possible heroin overdose

(From the Jasper Police Department)

On Saturday, March 28th, 2020, Jasper officers were dispatched to 108 West Lexington St. in reference to an overdose.

Once on scene, Officer Amber Ashby (Amber Davis) came across a 20-year-old female who appeared to not be breathing and showed no visible signs of life.

Officer Ashby immediately began CPR in an attempt to revive the female. During CPR, the female regained a pulse and started breathing. The female was then turned over to medical personnel.

During the course of the investigation, it was learned that it was possibly a heroin overdose. 

Suspected heroin was found and charges for possession of a controlled substance will be forwarded to the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

Webb City Police investigating thefts from Mt. Hope Cemetery

(From Mt. Hope Cemetery)

The thieves hit us again this weekend if you see these items or know the person that stole them please let me know.

The first thing was a 4ft tall 4ft wide butterfly from our main entrance

The second item was 20 12 x 12 brick pavers.

(Note: Following the posting of the above on Mt. Hope Cemetery's Facebook page, the Webb City Police Department posted the message below.)

(From the Webb City Police Department)

Please call (4176731911) or email (info@webbcitypd.org) the Webb City Police Department if you have information pertaining to these thefts
Refer to case #20033047502.

Joplin Fire Department promotes Ben Phillips to captain

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

Join us in congratulating Ben Phillips on his promotion to Captain.

Ben has been with the Joplin Fire Department for 8 years and will be taking over duties at Station 3C.

Joplin Police: Have you seen this woman?

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Case #20-2109

Jennifer Stovall/White Female (36)

Jennifer Stovall, last seen on February 25, 2020 in Joplin unknown clothing description.

Jennifer is possibly driving a white Pontiac Trans Am with a possibly Kansas license plate of 249LSS. 

If you have any information about Jennifer Stovall or her whereabout you are asked to contact Cpl. Rusty Comer at rcomer@joplinmo.org or 417-623-3131 x637.

Joplin Police Department Arrests March 30-31

03/30/2020 1030
JACOB LEON DOMINGUEZ
1028 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 35 1910 S BIRD AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

03/30/2020 1343
DON EMERY BROWN Jr
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 56 801 S MAIDEN LN 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

03/30/2020 1420
VANESA MARIE ROMERO
12216 Aspen Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 27 949 E 15TH ST/S INDIANA AVE 500.00
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR







03/30/2020 1515
ERIC PAUL DOUGLAS
407 S Mineral Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 45 407 N MINERAL AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

03/30/2020 1330
DAVID RAY MATTICE
3029.5 S 30th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 46 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 LARCENY
2 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

03/30/2020 1800
DAMIEN WYATT DENTIS
115 W 28th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 40 1249 W 7TH ST/S EMPIRE AVE 225.00
2 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
1 1 LARCENY

Highway Patrol Arrests March 30-31

Colten W. Jackson, 26, Joplin, felony Jasper County warrant for burglary

Anjaya M. Short, 26, Billings, felony driving while intoxicated, felony leaving the scene of an accident, careless and imprudent driving, no insurance, bad passing, driving while suspended, failure to register motor vehicle

Jasper County Criminal Cases March 30

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

Tre Robert Allen Ackerson, 1994, Webb City, felony resisting arrest

Shauna M. Weisshaar, 1981, Joplin, misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child

Nicholas Allen Himmelsbach, 1981, Carthage, misdemeanor protection order violation

Linda Sue Boyd, 1972, Joplin, felony trafficking in stolen identities

Whitney Nicole Storm, 1986, Carterville, felony stealing







Michael Wayne Marchbanks, 1986, Neosho, felony robbery, felony armed criminal action

Brandon Keith Bragg, 1981, Webb City, felony domestic assault

Marcel Taiwan Nelson, 1981, Webb City, felony domestic assault

Bobby Lee Cooper, 1987, Joplin, felony burglary, felony stealing

Matthew A. Wilson, 1997, Joplin, felony domestic assault

David Wayne Amerson, 1979, Joplin, felony unlawful possession of a firearm

Sheila Julian, 1973, Monett, misdemeanor passing a bad check

Sheila Hill, 1975, Joplin, misdemeanor passing a bad check

Paula Gayle Simpson, 1987, Carthage, misdemeanor passing a bad check

Brianna Anderson, 1992, Miami, Oklahoma, misdemeanor passing a bad check

Mary Griffith, 1943, Galena, Kansas, misdemeanor passing a bad check







Earnest Troy Kohler, 1972, Galena, Kansas, felony passing a bad check

James Raymond Turnbull, 1980, Joplin, felony assault, felony armed criminal action

Breanna Nichole McKeehan, 1986, Joplin, felony passing a bad check

John P. Rose, 1948, Glenallen, felony passing a bad check

Kaleb Ray Adams, 1999, Carthage, making a false report

Scott Brandon Browning, 1983, Carthage, misdemeanor protection order violation

Gilbert R. Roland, 1964, Joplin, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated

Newton County Criminal Cases March 30

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

Daniel Burgis Butcher-Laurie, 1995, Neosho, felony stealing (two counts), trespassing

Travis Alan Wahl, 1979, Troy, felony assault

Cody Shiloh Bowman, 1983, Granby, felony assault, felony burglary, felony armed criminal action (two counts)

John Robert Fink, 1972, Bruner, felony possession of a controlled substance

McDonald County Criminal Cases March 30

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

Victor Arias Alanis, 1998, Nixa, felony involuntary manslaughter (two counts)

Wesley Keith Wilburn, 1958, Anderson, littering

Joplin Police Department Weekend Arrests

03/27/2020 1300
CHRISTOPHER SCOTT SMITH
112 S Ashcraft St DUENWEG, MO 64841
WM 27 1014 S WALL AVE 500.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

03/27/2020 1230
GILBERT GLEN BRYANT
2321 Willow St DOS PALOS, CA 93620
WM 52 100 E MERCY WAY 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

03/27/2020 1700
GALEN REECE MCCARTY
4403 W Greenwood Dr JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 28 3346 W 7TH ST/S TRI STATE RD 0.00
1 1 CARELESS DRIVING
2 1 FAIL TO YIELD TO EMERGENCY VEHICLE
4 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
3 1 OPERATION OF DANGEROUS VEHICLE







03/27/2020 1720
MELISSA ANNE NOLEN
227 N Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 35 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

03/27/2020 1748
DAVID WAYNE AMERSON
1119 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 40 412- 1/2 W 3RD ST 0.00
2 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

03/27/2020 1859
GREGORIO ATILANO YBARRA
220 E 33rd St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 21 101 N RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

03/27/2020 2300
EVA MICHELE HAVELOCK
207 N Truman, 1/2 LAMAR, MO 64759
WF 51 302 S PATTERSON AVE 500.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

03/28/2020 0515
JESUS JAVIER UGALDE-FARIAS
4573 Pool Road JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 32 2308 W 4TH ST 0.00
1 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST

03/28/2020 0503
MARKKAYLA DEVONNA MOORE
12645 Elm Road CARTHAGE, MO 64836
BF 26 2308 W 4TH ST 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

03/28/2020 1830
JOSHUA JOHN GAUERKE
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 40 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

03/28/2020 1830
CASEY JO BELL
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 30 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR







03/28/2020 1852
ROXIE ANN KING-ROWE
WF 56 3922 S KENTUCKY AVE 500.00
3922 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

03/28/2020 2028
AUTUMN MARIE WAGNER
617 N Byers Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 31 849 N WALL AVE/W ISLINGTON PL 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

03/28/2020 2329
KEITH REGINALD GATES Sr
1500 Katherine, B30 DUQUSENE, MO 64804
BM 67 1500- B30 KATHERINE AVE 0.00
2 1 SAFE KEEP

03/29/2020 0010
JAKE ALAN FARMER
2326 S Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 37 2326 S PEARL AVE 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT OFFICER
3 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST
2 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

03/29/2020 0020
DARIN JOE STRATTON
616 S Highland Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 39 616 S HIGHLAND AVE 500.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

03/29/2020 0211
CONNOR JUDD GARVIN
24753 Demott Dr WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 19 24800- BLK DEMOTT DR 500.00
3 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
2 1 DISCHARGE OF A WEAPON
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

03/29/2020 0735
JEROLD PATRICK MITCHELL
915 S Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 32 1149 W 5TH ST/S EMPIRE AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

03/29/2020 1409
MELANIE DAWN PEARSALL
1710 S Grand Ave, 2 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 41 320 E 8TH ST 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

03/29/2020 1722
KASEY DAY CAUDLE
 Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 19 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 225.00
2 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
1 1 LARCENY

03/29/2020 1735
KOBY LEVI COSS
2208 N St Louis Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 21 2208 N ST LOUIS AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

03/29/2020 1930
NATALIE FRANCIS AZEVEDO
1616 S Virginia Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 44 1616 S VIRGINIA AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

03/29/2020 2024
BRYAN ANTHONY GALYEN
3135 Adele Ct JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 33 3135 S ADELE CT 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

03/29/2020 2215
JAKE WILLIAM BOLLING
2421 S Alabama Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 31 1503 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

03/29/2020 2247
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL WILLIAMS
212 N Sergeant Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 31 212 N SERGEANT AVE 500.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

Highway Patrol Arrests March 29-30

Jose R. Kennedy, 37, Mountain Grove, felony Christian County warrants for failure to appear on possession of amphetamine and unlawful use of a weapon, felony identity theft, no seat belt, window tint, no insurance

Brittany M. Williams, 29, Neosho, felony possession of a controlled substance, driving while intoxicated

Bryson J. Cannon, 23, St. Charles, felony possession of a controlled substance- eight ounces of marijuana, possession of drug pararphernalia

Jasper County Sheriff's Office Arrests

3/30/2020 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 

3/27/2020 Dallas J Kinnaird 42 of Pittsburg, KS was arrested for Burglary 2nd Degree and Tampering with Motor Vehicle 1st Degree.

3/27/2020 Peggy L Carrozzo 56 of Eagle Rock, MO was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance.

3/28/2020 Bobby L Cooper 32 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Tampering 2nd Degree, Property Damage 1st Degree and Burglary 2nd Degree.







3/29/2020 Rachel L Clark 26 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and Possession of Marijuana.

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.

Crowder College Board receives update on switch to online learning, approves slight tuition increase for fall

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

OF NEWTON-McDONALD COUNTIES, MISSOURI

March 20, 2020

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 3:02 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2020, in the Crowder College Student Center Fireside Room.

Members present for the meeting were:                     Members attending via telephone were:

            Andy Wood, Chair                                          Vickie Barnes, Treasurer

            Diane Andris, Member                                   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

            Adam Morris, Vice President of Academic Affairs

            Amy Rand, Vice President of Finance

            Tiffany Slinkard, Vice President of Student Affairs

A few moments of silence were observed to prepare for the meeting.

Minutes of Previous Meetings

Minutes of the February 24 regular meeting and the March 13 closed session were approved as written and previously distributed ON MOTION by Dr. Chapman, seconded by Mrs. Andris and unanimously carried.

Financial Reports

Mr. Wood drew attention to the monthly cash flow statement, and Dr. Coltharp reviewed the checks written, selecting various checks on each page to point out. 

During the check review process, members asked additional questions as needed. When asked, VP Slinkard noted that we are canceling the Upward Bound cultural trip to Washington DC this summer, and we have not had any trouble getting refunds back from vendors so far. She said we hope to take some smaller trips later in the summer to use the funds and still give students those experiences. 

Dr. Coltharp reported at the McDonald County site, remodeling of one room is taking place to make a simulated hospital room and a delivery room with viewing capabilities, using one-time nursing funds. 

He reported that Dr. Peter Broglio will receive a brick for around the Tatum Bell Tower from PTK students in thanks for his years of service as a PTK Advisor since 1999. He said Dr. Broglio is not retiring, but he is stepping down as PTK Advisor, and Dr. David Schieffler, History Instructor, will be serving in that roll beginning in the Fall 2020 semester along with Suzanne Prior. 

Mr. Wood noted two sets of checks needing approval for February 10-29 and March 1-6, 2020.

Barton County Marriage Licenses

Adam Ryan Hartman and Michaela Cheyenne Dowdy.
John Lance McDowell and Taylor Shane Girkin
Carlos Dwayne Reeves and Clarissa Louise Reeves
Caleb Zachary Lee Taylor and Myranda Lane Kincaid
Ricky Lynn Stockton and Amanda Deann Crockett

Joplin man charged with assault following Good Samaritan stabbing at Dave's Mini Mart

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On March 29th, 2020 at 8:03 pm officers responded to Dave’s Mini Mart at 801 S. Maiden Lane for a stabbing.

Upon arrival officers located Harold Ray (55), of Joplin, MO who had been stabbed in his abdomen. 

Ray had attempted to stop a larceny suspect identified as James Turnbull (39) of Joplin, MO, from leaving Dave’s Mini Mart. 

Turnbull stabbed Ray then fled the scene. 

Turnbull was located in the area of 7th St. & Maiden Lane by patrol officers. Turnbull was charged with Assault 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action, and Resisting Arrest.

Anderson teen charged with felony DWI after injuring Noel man, 5-year-old grandson in near head-on collison

An Anderson teen was charged with felony driving while intoxicated following a two-vehicle collision 8:20 a.m. today on MO 90, 100 feet west of Noel.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Maria J. Sanchez-Rosales, 17, Anderson, crossed the center of the roadway and struck a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Brothen Bima, 53, Noel.







Bima and a passenger, his five-year-old grandson, were treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Sanchez-Rosales, in addition to DWI, was cited for failure to drive on the right half of the roadway and for minor in possession of alcohol.

Highway Patrol Arrests March 28-29

Douglas R. Wilbur, 67, Hollister, tampering with a motor vehicle

Maria J. Sanchez-Rosales, 17, Anderson, felony driving while intoxicated involving physical injury, failure to drive on right half of roadway, minor in possession of alcohol

Cheyenne R. Hicks, 20, Springfield, felony tampering, felony leaving the scene of a crash

Thomas E. Dooley, 17, Marshfield, felony Webster County warrant for assault, no seat belt

Galena father, son shot to death in apparent murder/suicide

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

Around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2020, emergency personnel were dispatched to a rural Galena Kansas home for a reported shooting. Upon law enforcement's arrival, they discovered two deceased men inside the home.

"Our preliminary investigation indicates 50 year old Danny Allen Pennock and his father, 77 year-old Danny Wayne Pennock, were involved in a verbal altercation when Danny Allen Pennock retrieved a firearm, shot and killed his father, before then shooting and killing himself," according to Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves.

Two women, who also reside at the home with Danny Allen and Danny Wayne Pennock, were not injured during the shooting.

In addition to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, who is investigating the incident, officers with the Baxter Springs Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks also responded.

Pittsburg man killed in crash on 160

A Pittsburg, Kansas, man was killed in a one-vehicle crash 3:35 pm. Saturday on U. S. 160, one mile east of Mindenmines.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2000 Ford Explorer driven by Fredrick R. Sellars, 28, Pittsburg, ran off the right side of the roadway, overcorrected, returned to the roadway and overturned.








Barton County Coroner Tammy DeHerrera pronounced Sellars dead at the scene at 4:21 p.m.

The fatality was the eighth this month for Highway Patrol Troop D and the 25th for the year.

Jasper man seriously injured in crash near Mount Vernon

A Jasper man was injured in a one-vehicle crash 6:45 a.m. today on County Road 1150, one mile south of Mount Vernon.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2008 Chevrolet Impala driven by James D. Chaves, 26, Jasper, traveled off the right side of the roadway at a high rate of speed, returned to the roadway then traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck two trees.

Chaves was taken to Cox South Hospital, Springfield, to be treated for serious injuries.

Granby man held without bond after attempted machete chopping spree

(From the Newton County Sheriff's Department)

In reference to the shooting incident that occurred in Newton County yesterday at 25384 Norway Road, one individual has been charged and is in custody. 

Cody S. Bowman, Granby, has been charged with Assault 1st Degree, Burglary 1st Degree and 2 counts of Armed Criminal Action. He is being held without bond.

The incident occurred when Bowman went to the residence on Norway Road and attacked a resident, Joseph Ward, with a machete. Ward managed to obtain a gun and shot Bowman twice. He was treated at a Joplin hospital.

When released he will be brought to the Newton County Jail. The victim was also treated for his injuries.

No motive for the attack is known yet.

Miami woman injured in accident near Anderson

A Miami, Oklahoma woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 5:45 p.m. Friday on Klondike Road, six miles west of Anderson.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2003 Dodge Ram driven by Kally M. Rogers, 25, Miami, Oklahoma, ran off the right edge of the road, overcorrected, ran off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree.

Rogers was treated for minor injuries at Integris Hospital, Grove, Oklahoma.

Highway Patrol Arrests March 27-28

Matthew A. Henson, 37, Monett, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, leaving the scene of an accident

Christin A. Cook, 39, Norwood, felony tampering with a motor vehicle, felony resisting arrest, Greene County felony warrant for failure to appear on stealing, Greene County misdemeanor warrant for tampering with a motor vehicle, Wright County felony warrant for failure to appear on possession of amphetamine, felony Lake County, Florida probation violation warrant, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia

Jaiden W. Ware, 19, Branson, felony Taney County warrant for probation violation

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

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

Darren P. McClintock vs. Deanna C. McClintock
Samantha J. Otis vs. Ryan E. Otis
Linda K. Hammond vs. Jimmy D. Hammond
Angela Reynolds vs. Steven Reynolds






Susan M. Johns-Gilmore vs. Gary L. Johns-Gilmore
Kyle Knight vs. Lauren Knight
Tonya R. Scott vs. Gregg W. Scott
Katelynn E. John vs. Carson M. John
Corey L. Smith vs. Lacy D. Smith

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

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

Heather Rebold vs Clifford Rebold

Dade County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

The following petition for dissolution of marriage was filed in Dade County Circuit Court:

Kenneth R. Ogden vs. Arin L. Ogden

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Filings- Joplin

Barry County

Adona M. Taylor
Stacey Ray Hopper

Jasper County

Dylan Shae Garrison
Joshua Wade Morlen
Catlyn Elijah Hall and Angela Lauren Hall
George Earl Snider III and Michelle Elizabeth Snider
Jack William Daniels and Natasha Halana Daniels

Lawrence County

David Wayne Parks and Tina Marie Parks
Kayley Marie Morgan
William Leroy Albright and Elaine Von Albright







McDonald County

Charles Edward Gilbert and Holly Nicole Gilbert

Newton County

Steven Michael Williams and Charity Ann Williams
Carole Ruth O'Dell
Connie Sue Bolin
Hallie Edwin Lynde and Linda Louise Lynde

Stone County

Jeremy Michael Yano and Lisa Rose Yano

Vernon County

Curtis W. Harger

MSSU to offer provisional admission to students whose ACT tests were postponed due to COVID-19

(From Southern News Service)

In response to the postponement of ACT testing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Missouri Southern State University will offer provisional admission to students registering for the Fall 2020 semester who have had their test postponed.

The ACT national test date had been scheduled for April 4. The organization, which administers the standardized test, has rescheduled testing for June 13.

The university is committed to making sure the class of 2020 is ready to begin their college experience in the fall, said Michael Sanders, dean of admissions.

“COVID-19 is requiring us to rethink how we do things as an institution,” Sanders said. “It has disrupted all departments on campus, and we know it has disrupted seniors and families in their preparation for college in the fall. We want to remove as many of the roadblocks as we can during this pandemic.”

Students who have already completed their application or are preparing to do so can provide a self-reported GPA or test score to admissions staff in order to move forward with the fall enrollment process. Provisional admission for students will be granted pending receipt of official documentation.

Sanders said the university intends to be flexible and innovative throughout the process.

“We will utilize technology to help them along the way,” he said. “Whether it’s a phone call, text, email or video conference, we can still communicate with students and parents to make sure all their questions are answered.”

For more information, contact Missouri Southern’s Admissions Office at 417-625-9378 or admissions@mssu.edu.

Joplin Police Department Arrests March 26-27

03/26/2020 1113
JOHNNY LEE POE Jr
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 33 732 E 7TH ST/S MINNESOTA AVE 225.00
3 1 PEDESTRIANS WALKING ALONG ROADWAYS
2 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
4 1 COMPLIANCE W/ REQUEST FOR INFO BY POLICE OFFICERS

03/26/2020 1747
DYLAN SCOTT SHANER
904 S Connor Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 26 900 S CONNOR AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

03/26/2020 1805
JESSICA ANNE SMITH
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 44 E 18TH ST/S PENNSYLVANIA AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP








03/26/2020 2050
TIMOTHY JAMES ADAMS
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 25 3599 E 13TH ST/ORR AVE 0.00
1 1 DQ OBSTRUCT GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

03/26/2020 2135
KRISTINA MARIE LINGARD
216 W Auburn St, A BOLIVAR, MO 65613
WF 52 131 W 3RD ST/S JOPLIN AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

03/26/2020 2120
CHRISTOPHER SCOTT SMITH
112 S Ashcraft St DUENWEG, MO 64841
WM 27 230 N WALNUT AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

03/27/2020 0210
JASON MATTHEW BRAY
2004 S Hampshire Terr JOPLIN, MO 64804
3431 N RANGE LINE RD/E ENTERPRISE AVE
WM 39 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

Jasper County Sheriff's Office Arrests March 26-27

3/27/2020 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 

3/23/2020 Robyn D Gooch 35 of Jasper, MO was arrested for Domestic Assault 3rd Degree.

3/24/2020 Jerrod MJ Pierce 28 of Seneca, MO was arrested for Trespassing 1st Degree and Assault 4th Degree.

3/25/2020 Benjamin A Shrader 36 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Fugitive from Justice.

3/25/2020 Daniel C Story 34 of Webb City, MO was arrested for Domestic Assault 2nd Degree.







3/25/2020 David E Utter 34 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Tampering 1st Degree and Resisting Arrest.

3/25/2020 Audie R Brill 62 of Carterville, MO was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated - (Drugs) and Possession of Controlled Substance.

3/25/2020 Eric W Gilbert 37 of Jasper, MO was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and Possession of Certain Weapon.

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.

Captain Mike Abel retires after 20 years with Joplin Fire Department

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

COVID-19 precautions prevented us from having a retirement celebration for 3C Capt. Mike Adel who retires today after 20 years of service to the city of Joplin.

We will instead use social media and ask our citizens to wish him well and thank him for his service. 

Thank you sir for a job well done.

Rocky Comfort man charged with felony DWI after crash that injures Goodman man

A Rocky Comfort man was charged with driving while intoxicated following a one-vehicle crash 9:15 p.m. Thursday on Peach Orchard Road, five miles east of Anderson.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1999 Ford F-150 pickup driven by Veston J. Martin, 24, Rocky Comfort, ran off the roadway and struck a tree.

A passenger, Austin D. DeVault, 21, Goodman, was treated for serious injuries and Martin for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests March 26-27

David L. Ray, 29, Pierce City, felony possession of methamphetamine, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no insurance

Veston J. Martin, 24, Rocky Comfort, felony driving while intoxicated (involving serious injury)

Linsey T. Hicklin, 20, Republic, felony possession of marijuana

Travis C. Brown, 40, Fayetteville, Arkansas, felony driving while intoxicated, speeding, no driver's license, no valid plates, failed to drive in the right lane

Jasper County Criminal Cases March 26

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

Stafford Wansel Griffin, Jr., 1988, Joplin, animal neglect or abandonment

Dale John Silva, 1985, Cassville, misdemeanor domestic assault

Jennifer Mae McGonigle, 1987, Joplin, felony sealing rented or leased property

Elysabeth Jaide Christiansen, 2002, Joplin, felony endangering the welfare of a child

Joseph Crabtree, 1961, Webb City, felony passing a bad check








Crystal Eby, 1987, Cassville, misdemeanor passing a bad check

Jayme Lynn Loftus, 1972, Joplin, misdemeanor passing a bad check

James Anthony Conway, 1984, Webb City, felony unlawful use of a weapon, felony unlawful possession of a firearm, misdemeanor domestic assault

Eric W. Gilbert, 1982, Webb City, felony unlawful possession, transport, manufacture, repair or sale of illegal weapon, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated

Audie Roy Brill, 1957, Carterville, felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated

Joplin Police Department Arrests March 25-26

03/25/2020 1330
JAMES MICHAEL TUCKER
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 43 101 E MERCY WAY 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

03/25/2020 1920
RALISHA RICKOLE CLARK-VOWELL
620 N Maiden Ln JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 29 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
4 1 BENCH WARRANT







03/25/2020 2030
JESSICA ANNE SMITH
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 44 849 W 18TH ST/S CONNOR AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

03/25/2020 2200
EDWARD ALLEN EVANS
5002 W 26th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 53 2999 E 24TH ST/S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

03/26/2020 0612
TRAVIS EUAL DOOLEY
WM 30 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
251 County Rd 2480 LICKING, MO 65542
1 1 LARCENY
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

Highway Patrol Arrests March 25-26

Jeremi N. Schuler, 35, Olathe, Kansas, driving while intoxicated, failure to drive on right half of roadway, no seat belt

Romans Veips, 47, St. Charles, driving while intoxicated, speeding, failure to drive in a single lane

Steven R. Love-Archibeque, 33, Springfield, felony driving while intoxicated, misdemeanor possession of marijuana

Surveillance photos released of suspect in shooting at 106 N. Oak. Do you know this man?

(From the Joplin Police Department)

We have obtained surveillance photos of a male walking away from the shooting immediately after it occurred.

We are asking for assistance in identifying the pictured male and anyone with information is to contact us. Sgt Wolf extension 881. 

The victim is still hospitalized with critical life-threatening injuries.

Original news release

On March 16th, 2020 JPD was dispatched to 106 N. Oak Ave at 4:56 pm for reports of a man who had been shot. Upon arrival they located one male that had been shot multiple times with a firearm. The male victim identified as Walter Salwasser, was transported from the scene with serious injuries to a local hospital. The Joplin Police Department is currently investigating this shooting. If you have any information you are asked to contact Sgt. Wolf at 417-623-3131 x881 or at awolf@joplinmo.org. Updates will be made as they become available.

Ron Besendorfer killed in Louisiana motorcycle crash

(From the Louisiana State Police)

Shortly after 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop B investigated a fatal crash on LA 46 east near LA 300 in St. Bernard Parish.

The single-vehicle crash involved a motorcycle and claimed the life of 52-year-old Ronald Besendorfer of Chalmette, LA.

(Note: Besendorfer was a former Joplin insurance agent, a teacher and coach in the Carthage R-9 School District and was a Barton County native, attending Lamar and Liberal high schools.)

Troopers initial investigation revealed that Besendorfer was operating a 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle on LA 46 east near LA 300. 

For reasons still under investigation, Besendorfer lost control of the motorcycle, ran off the road to the right and was ejected. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. 

Besendorfer sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on the scene. 

It is unknown if speed and/or impairment were factors in the crash however, a toxicology test will be performed following an autopsy. 

The crash remains under investigation and there is no further information available at this time.

Motorcycle helmets are required by Louisiana law for all riders. The helmet will provide protection for the brain and decrease the chances of traumatic brain injury. 

Webb City woman killed in crash on I-44

A Webb City woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident 3:50 a.m. today on I-44 at Fidelity.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2003 Buick Rendezvous driven by Valarie D. Jones, 48, Webb City, ran off the roadway, ejecting the driver.

The fatality was the 24th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.