Joplin SWAT ends standoff with arrest of man who allegedly stabbed man at one house, dog at another

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On April 29, 2020 at approximately 1:15 A.M. Joplin officers were dispatched to 723 S. Connor Ave for a burglary in progress call.

Upon arrival, victims reported that a male suspect had knocked on their door and after opening it swung a knife at them cutting a male resident in the home. 

The residents fled the home and the suspect identified as Jessie Bailey (42 of Joplin) locked himself inside their residence alone. 

Officers through their investigation learned that Bailey before entering 723 S. Connor Ave had contacted the residents at 802 S. Connor Ave. 

During his contact with that resident a verbal altercation occurred where he stabbed the dog of the residence and fled to 723 S. Connor Ave. 

Officers gave commands for Bailey to exit 723 S. Connor Ave without response. Joplin SWAT was called to the scene. The male was taken into custody by Joplin Police at 3:57 A.M. 

Jessie Bailey has been arrested for 1st Degree Burglary, 1st Degree Assault, Resisting Arrest, and Animal Abuse.