Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Route 37 Bridge over Center Creek in Jasper County open to traffic
TRAFFIC ALERT: New Route 37 Bridge Over Center Creek in Jasper County OPEN to Traffic
What: New Missouri Route 37 bridge over Center Creek OPEN to traffic north of Sarcoxie
When: 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 30
Details: Contractor crews finished work to build new Route 37 bridge over Center Creek
Project Details
Total project cost: $2.1 million
The bridge was originally closed in January 2020
Original completion date: September 1, 2020
Prime contractor: Hartman & Company, Springfield
Webb City man sentenced to 15 years for assaulting Jasper County deputy
On 6-29-20, Chase Milner, 29, of Webb City, was sentenced in Division 3 by Judge David Mouton to 15 years in the Dept. of Corrections for his assault on a Jasper County Deputy.
Milner was in custody for felony possession of a controlled substance. The assault occurred on 6-5-2016 at the Jasper County Detention Center in Carthage.
Joplin city offices closed Friday for holiday
The City of Joplin offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in honor of Independence Day that falls on Saturday this year. This closing includes the MAPS and the Sunshine Lamp Trolley services. Recycling Center will be open on Friday, July 3, however it will be closed on July 4. All City services will resume their regularly scheduled hours on Monday, July 6.
Public Safety services and Joplin Regional Airport will continue to operate throughout the Independence Day holiday weekend, as these departments run 24/7 throughout the year.
Please note that residential trash and curbside recycling will not change due to the Independence Day holiday since it falls on a Saturday.
The Republic Services Transfer Station in Galena, Kansas (that accepts bulky items from Joplin residential trash customers) will be closed on Saturday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. For info on Independence Day Fireworks Display....
Joplin woman killed in crash on I-49
According to the Highway Patrol report, Lydia D. Beaver, 23, driving a 2012 Nissan Sentra, lost control and traveled through the median and into the northbound lanes striking a 2015 Volvo Tractor driven by Leroy A. Lyles, 41, Natchez, Mississippi.
Newton County Assistant Coroner Deems pronounced Beaver dead at the scene.
The fatality was the 52nd for Highway Patrol Troop D this year.
Westbound 171 down to one lane near Carthage beginning July 7
TRAFFIC ALERT: Westbound Route 171 Down to One Lane Near Carthage for Bridge Repairs July 7-Aug. 20
Where: Westbound Missouri Route 171 bridge over Center Creek west of Carthage
When: ‘Round the clock between July 7 and August 20
What: MoDOT crews repairing bridge expansion joint (bridge component connecting bridge to pavement
Traffic Impacts
-One westbound lane of Route 171 closed where crews are working. One westbound lane will remain open at all times.
-Lane closed ‘round the clock due to the nature of the repairs
-Open lane reduced to 10 feet width
-Speed limit reduced to 50 mph
Weather and/or unforeseen delays will alter the work schedule.
Monday, June 29, 2020
Minutes provided for Crowder College Board of Trustees meeting
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 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2020, as a ZOOM meeting with participants attending virtually from home or office locations.
Andy Wood, Chair
Diane Andris, Member
Vickie Barnes, Treasurer
Rick Butler, Vice Chair
Al Chapman, Secretary
Larry Vancuren, Member
Joplin man killed in motorcycle crash
On June 27th, 2020 at approximately 12:36 am, the Joplin Police Department was notified of a crash near the intersection of Highway FF and Reinmiller Road involving a van and a motorcycle.
The preliminary investigation showed the van, driven by 58-year-old Ricky Fisher of Joplin, was traveling west on Highway FF and attempted to turn south onto Reinmiller Road.
A motorcycle, driven by 25-year-old Trea Greer of Joplin, was traveling east on Highway FF and struck Fisher’s van as it turned south.
Greer died at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash. Next of kin has been notified.
The Joplin Police Department major crash team is investigating this incident and further details will be released if they become available.
Jasper County Marriage Licenses June 22-26
Kyle Allen Gramley, 35, Joplin, and Melissa Kay Short, 48, Joplin
Joshua Ely Schmitt, 38, Carthage, and Ashley Danielle Wright, 35, Carthage
Steven Douglas Murray, 55, Joplin, and Rachelle Rene Lafave, 53, Joplin
Joshua John Devena, 34, Joplin, and Savanna Blu Heid, 25, Joplin
Samuel Lewis Goddard, 23, Carterville, and Sierra Ann Butler, 23, Purcell
Amber June Crumm, 32, Carthage, and Theresa Renee Shockley, 34, Carthage
Michael Wayne Buck, 57, Sarcoxie, and Rhonda Jean Wilhelm, 49, Sarcoxie
Jose Martinez, 30, Webb City, and Stephanie Leigh Baker, 29, Webb City
Ty Camren Hicks, 21, Oronogo, and Madison Taylor Mitchell, 23, Joplin
Scott Michael Corner, 53, Joplin, and Heather Renee Schodde, 37, Joplin
Melvin Hunter Haslip, 25, Joplin, and Madison Layne Pierce, 26, Joplin
Michael Wayne Grant, 45, Carl Junction, and Delena Michelle Black, 42, Carl Junction
Jay D. Spear, 51, Columbus, Kansas, and Misty N. Harris, 41, Columbus, Kansas
Bryce Kemp Osborne, 27, Shelbyville, Kentucky, and Amelia Rose Street, 22, Joplin
Lane Munroe Beck, 23, Duenweg, and Patience Marie Checkley, 21, Duenweg
Austin Ray Adkins, 28, Granby, and Raven Michal Peralta, 29, Granby
William Joseph Bruffy, Jr., 29, Carthage, and Jamee Nikol Bunch, 28, Carthage
Daniel Aarron Sprenkle, 29, Joplin, and Mariah Katherine Brewer, 25, Joplin
David Aldridge, 31, Joplin, and Nannie Nicole Jenkins, 23, Joplin
Riverton man arrested on meth, child endangerment charges, Jasper County felony drug warrant
Investigators with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at 5979 SE 60th, north of Riverton, on Monday afternoon.
During the course of the search, detectives located and seized suspected narcotics and took two minor children into police protective custody.
Arrested at the scene was Adam C. Evans, 35, of the home. Evans is being held in the Cherokee County Jail on allegations of Possessing Methamphetamine, Possessing Drug Paraphernalia and 2 Counts of Child Endangerment.
Evans is also being held on an outstanding felony drug warrant out of Jasper County, Missouri.
The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are anticipated.
Jasper County Sheriff's Office Arrests
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report
6/26/2020
Michael D Roland 34 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Domestic Assault 2nd Degree.
6/27/2020 Alexis E Lee 27 of Oronogo, MO was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and Fail to Maintain Right Half of Roadway.
6/27/2020 Anthony M Owings 48 of Carl Junction, MO was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, Child Endangerment 2nd Degree and Fugitive From Out of State.
6/28/2020 Jeffrey R Montanelli 62 of Pittsburg, KS was arrested for Fugitive from Justice.
6/28/2020 Brian A Hanna 26 of Sarcoxie, MO was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
6/28/2020 Michael A Real 42 of Mount Vernon, MO was arrested for Assault 3rd Degree.
6/29/2020 David E Utter 35 of Carthage, MO was arrested for Tampering 1st Degree and Domestic Assault 4th 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.
U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin
Donald Dean Cook and Peggy L. Click
Jasper County
Angela Marie Moore
Janniet Lee Mason
Hugh Henry Douglas II and Sharon Lee Douglas
Christopher George Cicero and Robby Shane Cicero
Scott Wayne Souders
Lawrence County
William Eugene Wood and Betty Lynn Wood
Newton County
Deborah Lynn Abell
Vernon County
Thomas Leon Pitts
Joplin Police Department Weekend Arrests
FLOYD ANDREW JR MORRIS
2526 S Murphy Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
2526 S MURPHY AVE 0.00 WM 44
DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY
06/26/2020 1034
TIMOTHY JAY GLEITZ
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1505 W 10TH ST 0.00 WM 52
SAFE KEEP
06/26/2020 1345
DATSON SIRHEILA THOMAS
1408 E Central St JOPLIN, MO 64801
1501 E 2ND ST/S MCKEE AVE 0.00 BM 28
BENCH WARRANT
06/26/2020 1500
TRE`SHAWN MARQUICE ROGERS
1716 S Moffet Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
1149 E 22ND ST/S WISCONSIN AVE 500.00 BM 24
OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
06/26/2020 1550
RILEY DEAN MCGUIRE
822 S Byers Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1549 W 7TH ST/S MAIDEN LN 500.00 WM 29
FAIL TO APPEAR
06/26/2020 1550
LILLY DANIELLE GEORGI RICHARDSON
P.o. Box, 461 JOPLIN, MO 64802
1531 W 7TH ST 0.00 WF 19
BENCH WARRANT
06/26/2020 1651
DONTAE ANTWAIN HILL
3841 Bingham Ave ST. LOUIS, MO 63116
531 W 18TH ST/S MOFFET AVE 0.00 BM 28
DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
06/26/2020 1815
DEZAMIN RAE SCOTT CUNNINGHAM
4269 N Black Cat Rd JOPLIN, MO 64801
1899 E 30TH ST/S CONNECTICUT AVE 0.00 WM 20
BENCH WARRANT
06/26/2020 1907
GAIL CHIFFON WHEATLEY
2202 S Harlem Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
1501 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00 WF 41
LARCENY
06/26/2020 1939
LAVERN WAYNE WALTRIP
915 S Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801
100 E 8TH ST/S MAIN ST 500.00 WM 33
DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY
DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
06/26/2020 2158
MONTANA JO JORDAN
3678 Lark Road DIAMOND, MO 64840
E 33RD ST/S MAIN ST 500.00 WF 22
FAIL TO APPEAR
06/27/2020 0500
DYLAN SCOTT SHANER
904 S Connor Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
601 N HIGH AVE 0.00 WM 26
SAFE KEEP
06/27/2020 0735
CASSIE ELAINE ROLAND
1124 S Murphy Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
949 W 9TH ST/S CHESTNUT AVE 500.00 WF 38
FAIL TO APPEAR
FAIL TO APPEAR
06/27/2020 0930
ERIC MATTHEW BARNARD
2305 S Willard Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
931 W 10TH ST/S CONNOR AVE 500.00 WM 39
FAIL TO APPEAR
FAIL TO APPEAR
FAIL TO APPEAR
06/27/2020 1154
MISHELLE BEATRICE SCHLENK
202 S Gray Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
2849 W 7TH ST/S SCHIFFERDECKER AVE 500.00 WF 37
FAIL TO APPEAR
BENCH WARRANT
BENCH WARRANT
06/27/2020 1815
ROBERT LEE COUNTS
1826 S VIRGINIA AVE 500.00 WM 48
1910 S Bird Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
06/27/2020 1928
JAMES MICHAEL RHODES
137 E Daughtery CARTERVILLE, MO 64835
101 N RANGE LINE RD 500.00 WM 17
ASSAULT - CITY
TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
06/27/2020 1908
TROY DALE ELLIS
4563 East Rd JOPLIN, MO 64801
100 E 50TH ST/S MAIN ST 225.00 WM 52
POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED
06/27/2020 2300
JORDAN SCOTT GLOVER
1410 W Fir Rd CARTHAGE, MO 64836
1531 W 7TH ST 500.00 WM 30
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED
06/28/2020 1125
EMILIO RAI MATURINO
2304 W 4th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
1132 W 4TH ST/S EMPIRE AVE 0.00 WM 22
DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
06/28/2020 1450
TRAVIS JOHN NIVENS
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1230 E 6TH ST/S HIGH AVE 500.00 WM 35
LARCENY
FAIL TO APPEAR
FAIL TO APPEAR
06/28/2020 1500
ANDREW MICHAEL WIDENER
2213 S Pennsylvania Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
1501 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00 WM 19
LARCENY
06/28/2020 1610
GREGORY JAMES ABBOTT
121 S Byers Ave, 0 JOPLIN, MO 64801
117- 8 S BYERS AVE 0.00 WM 42
EX-PARTE/FULL ORDER OF PROTECTION
OTHER CITY WARRANT
06/28/2020 1920
JAMES LUCAS BOYER
521 Connecticut JOPLIN, MO 64801
3434 S RANGE LINE RD 225.00 WM 36
TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST
DISTURBING THE PEACE
06/28/2020 2120
LEVI DAKOTA HICKS
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
915 S MAIN ST 0.00 WM 30
TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
06/28/2020 2140
SHELLY RENEE YEAGER
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
831 W 4TH ST 225.00 WF 47
TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
06/29/2020 0020
MELISSA FAITH CRAIG
1143 S Pinecrest Lane JOPLIN, MO 64801
303 E 3RD ST 500.00 WF 49
FAIL TO APPEAR
FAIL TO APPEAR
FAIL TO APPEAR
FAIL TO APPEAR
06/29/2020 0005
JOHN WILLIAM RICHARDSON
1143 S Pinecrest Lane JOPLIN, MO 64801
303 E 3RD ST 500.00 WM 48
FAIL TO APPEAR
FAIL TO APPEAR
Three Cassville, Exeter residents, including 4-year-old, taken to Freeman, Mercy following head-on collision near Wheaton
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2005 Pontiac G6 driven by Shad J. Turner, 48, Cassville, was on the wrong side of the roadway. A 2002 Buick Regal driven by Jennifer L. Epperson, 31, Exeter, came over the hillcrest and swerved in an effort to avoid a collision.
The Turner vehicle also swerved and the two vehicles collided head on.
Epperson and a passenger in her vehicle, a four-year-old girl, were treated for serious injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.
Turner was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.
Webb City woman injured in accident near Oronogo
According to the Highway Patrol report, a Dodge Durango driven by Rosetta M. Cody-Hebel, 45, Oronogo, left the roadway and overturned.
Cody-Hebel was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.
Neosho woman, teen injured in two-vehicle collision
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2011 Chevrolet Impala driven by Julijana Sprenger, 58, Neosho, slowed for a farm tractor and was struck from behind by a 2013 Dodge Avenger driven by Amber D. Korn, 40, Granby.
Sprenger and a passenger in her vehicle, a 13-year-old girl, were treated for minor injuries at Freeman Neosho.
Highway Patrol Arrests June 28-29
Yolanda C. Sells, 37, Carthage, felony possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine
Savanna K. Freeman, 19, Rogersville, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia
Austin T. Snider, 21, Springfield, felony possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, driving while intoxicated (drugs), possession of drug paraphernalia
Jacquelynn L. Friend, 58, Reeds Spring, felony driving while intoxicated, speeding, no driver's license, no insurance
Douglas D. Derry, 34, Nevada, felony Board of Probation and Parole warrant for probation violation
Shad J. Turner, 48, Cassville, driving while intoxicated, felony assault (two counts), felony driving while revoked, no insurance, careless and imprudent driving
Christopher G. Gastel, 34, Carthage, Jasper County warrants for failure to appear on driving while revoked/suspended, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia
Kyle J. Ratkauski, 26, Dana Point, California, felony possession of marijuana, felony drug trafficking
Sunday, June 28, 2020
Barton County Criminal Cases
Barry Alvin Mayes, 1965, Lamar, felony possession of a controlled substance (three counts)
Trenton Deeago Wallace, 1996, Mindenmines, felony possession of a controlled substance, felony unlawful use of a weapon, felony unlawful possession of a firearm
Ryan Dean Bohrn, 1991, Lamar, felony delivery of a controlled substance (two counts), felony possession of a controlled substance
Angela Marie Trudell, 1986, Butler, felony delivery of a controlled substance
James Ray Stinnett, 1982, Deerfield, felony delivery of a controlled substance
Sabra Lynn Fisher, 1986, Lamar, misdemeanor tampering with a motor vehicle
Blake Austin Cushard, 1997, Richards, felony burglary (three counts)
McKenna D. Jacobs, 1996, Nevada, felony burglary (three counts)
Trey Michael Stone, 1997, Milo, felony burglary (three counts)
Jonathan Wayne Walker, 1988, Carthage, driving while revoked/suspended
Evie Marie Whitmire, 2001, Neosho, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated
John A. Rickman, 1982, Lamar, felony possession of a controlled substance, felony burglary (two counts)
Dewey M. Foster, 1985, El Dorado Springs, misdemeanor interference with custody
Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petition
Patricia J. McCarthy vs. Chris J. McCarthy
McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
Robyn I. Bailey-Socarro vs. Ramon H. Socarro
James Lay vs. Kimberly Lara
Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
Michelle M. Wilson vs George T. Kelly
Karen G. McIntire vs. Robert W. Wooster
Sandra L. Clark vs. David S. Clark
Galen P. Rufus vs. Trudy J. Rufus
Erica N. Kilpatrick vs. Travis D. Kilpatrick
Melissa L. Wright vs. Erron L. Wright
Highway Patrol Arrests June 27-28
Joseph W. O'Quinn, 20, Kansas City, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated
Matthew M. Gilmore, 36, Pleasant Hill, possession of marijuana
Summer R. Henrichs, 23, Grandview, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, driving while suspended
Steven W. Green, 27, Monett, driving while intoxicated, failure to drive on right half of roadway resulting in an accident
Saturday, June 27, 2020
Highway Patrol Arrests June 26-27
Herbert P. Roeske, 48, Springfield, felony Madison County, Illinois warrant for probation violation
Matthew J. Morris, 23, Ozark, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, no seat belt, no insurance
Shane A. Morrison, 40, Pleasant Hope, felony driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, failure to drive on right half of roadway
Jasper County Criminal Cases June 19-26
Tiffany L. Williams, 1974, Webb City, felony receiving stolen property, misdemeanor fraudulent use of a credit/debit device, felony forgery
Sarah Michelle Humbard, 1996, Carl Junction, felony tampering with a motor vehicle, felony resisting arrest by fleeing
Chelsea Marie Rexroat, 1988, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance
Daniel Herrarte, 1984, Joplin, felony driving while intoxicated
Daniel Joe Crahan, 1982, Reeds, felony resisting arrest by fleeing, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident, failure to register motor vehicle, failure to maintain financial responsibility, no valid license
Brandie LaDawn McLean, 1977, Joplin, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, felony unlawful possession of a firearm
Dawson Allen Ray Howell, 1998, Carthage, felony burglary, felony assault, misdemeanor sexual misconduct
Ricky Dean Cook, 1988, Webb City, felony tampering with a motor vehicle, felony possession of a controlled substance
Tristen Phillip Yates, 1998, Joplin, felony statutory sodomy, felony statutory rape, felony incest
Ernest Christopher Ramos, 1982, Carthage, felony trafficking in stolen identities
Elijah Luke George, 1996, Carthage, felony rape, felony sodomy
Danielle Roderique, 1989, Webb City, felony resisting arrest, felony endangering a correctional employee/visitor/other offender by knowingly causing person to come into contact with bodily fluids
Angelique Suzanne Flores, 1978, Joplin, felony domestic assault
Dacota Nycholas Carpenter, 1994, Webb City, felony domestic assault
Osvin Hernandez, 2003, Carthage, felony assault, felony armed criminal action
William Lee Snow, 1994, Joplin, felony domestic assault (two counts)
James D. Moran, 1942, Carl Junction, felony sexual abuse
Amy Lou Johnson, 1985, Neosho, felony tampering with a motor vehicle
Morgan Elaine Boyer, 1998, Webb City, felony possession of a controlled substance
Michael Fischer Dowell, 1992, Joplin, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated
Kyler Lewis Camerer, 2000, Asbury, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated
Eliseo Acabal, 1975, Pittsburg, Kansas, no valid license
Krystal Kay Brashear, 1982, Carl Junction, no valid license, failure to maintain financial responsibility
Deidra Renee Bumgardner, 1971, Carthage, failure to maintain financial responsibility
Marcus Andrew Carnes, 1997, Carthage, failure to maintain financial responsibility
Austin W. Clark, 1995, Carthage, possession of marijuana
Brian Dean Day, 1957, Mayer, Arizona, possession of drug paraphernalia
Xollie J. Wilson, 1997, Pittsburg, Kansas, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to drive on right half of roadway, failure to maintain financial responsibility
Tiffany Leann Twigger, 1991, Jasper, operating vehicle owned by another knowing owner has not maintained financial responsibility
Jason Lee Wilson, 1984, Miller, driving while revoked/suspended
Matthew Sherman, 1991, Joplin, driving while revoked/suspended
Holden Christopher Hankins, 1986, Pleasant Hope, failure to maintain financial responsibility
Curtiss Stefan Stokes, 1994, Sarcoxie, misdemeanor leaving the scene of an accident, failure to maintain financial responsibility, driving while revoked/suspended
Hannah Michella Myers, 1996, Joplin, possession of drug paraphernalia
Jesse Ryan Russow, 1983, Joplin, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated
Connor Judd Garvin, 2000, Webb City, felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor stealing
Michael Allen Perry, 1976, Joplin, misdemeanor protection order violation (two counts)
Samuel Montanna Sloan, 1997, Sheldon, misdemeanor protection order violation
Linsey Taylor Hicklin, 1999, Republic, felony leaving the scene of an accident
Samantha J. Sigman, 1989, Aurora, felony stealing (two counts)
Nichols Gonzolez-Salzwedel, 2001, Edgerton, Wisconsin, felony assault
Alondra Cristina Hernandez, 1999, Kansas City, driving while revoked/suspended
Zachary Taylor Ball, 1989, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance, felony unlawful use of a weapon, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated
Corbin Anthony Foglesong, 2004, Carl Junction, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident
Erroyl Flynn Ford, 1994, Marshfield, driving while revoked/suspended
Gage Adam Barnard, 2002, Reeds, careless and imprudent driving, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated
Kenneth W. Francis, 1953, Fayetteville, Arkansas, unsafely changing lanes causing an accident
Janelle Tiffany Gardner, 1993, Joplin, no valid license
Armando N. Flores, 1994, Carthage, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked/suspended, failure to display plates, no seat belt
Dominick Alexander Ford, 1996, Webb City, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated
Cory R. Suggs, 1980, Carl Junction, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated
I'Dalis Keionna R. Ford, 1996, Joplin, felony assault (two counts), misdemeanor driving while intoxicated
Catriona Marie DeBerry, 1980, Joplin, felony receiving stolen property, misdemeanor fraudulent use of a credit/debit device, felony forgery, misdemeanor identity theft
Devin Joel Duncan, 2001, Anderson, felony tampering with a motor vehicle, felony resisting arrest by fleeing, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated
Taylor Brooks Gilliam, 1990, Springfield, felony tampering with a motor vehicle (two counts)
Scott A. Farmer, 1985, Joplin, misdemeanor protection order violation
Travis Scott Wyrick, 1986, Joplin, felony assault
Venesa Shalaine McDowell, 1978, Joplin, felony stealing
Michael Allen Perry, 1976, Joplin, felony driving while intoxicated, misdemeanor driving while revoked/suspended, felony stalking
Michael Aaron Kyle, 1983, Reeds, felony non-support
Courtney Terrell McKisick, 1981, Webb City, felony domestic assault, misdemeanor protection order violation, felony receiving stolen property
Jacob Aarron Kirkpatrick, 1989, Webb City, felony domestic assault
Amber Dawn Lockard, 1981, Joplin, felony out-of-state fugitive
Christopher Michael Bennett, 1986, Galena, Kansas, felony out-of-state fugitive
Michael D. McKee, 1978, Joplin, felony tampering with a motor vehicle, felony stealing
Johnathan Charles Wilkinson, 1995, Carthage, felony property damage, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated
Mark Mitchell, 1983, Joplin, felony out-of-state fugitive
Hank W. Starr, 1999, Sarcoxie, felony out-of-state fugitive
Ariele Cecile Gillen, 1996, Carthage, misdemeanor property damage
Wayne G. Starkweather, 1969, Webb City, misdemeanor protection order violation
Shelley Kay-Lynn McDonald, 1986, Webb City, misdemeanor property damage
David Eugene Utter, 1985, Joplin, felony domestic assault
Adrian M. DeCarlo, 2000, Joplin, felony domestic assault, misdemeanor domestic assault
David Wayne Harms, Jr., 1983, Joplin, felony unlawful possession of a firearm
Ryan Jacob Banks, 1983, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance
Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
Janessa L. Johnson vs. Sara J. Johnson
Meesha L. Bolin vs. Charles J. Bolin
Joshua D. Lee vs. Ashlee D. Lee
Skyler E. Crane vs. Hannah C. Crane
Dacia Morgan vs. Thomas Morgan
Michael D. Vermillion vs. Mary L. Vermillion
Brianne E. Hill vs. Nicholas W. Miller
Amanda Faulkner vs. Anthony Faulkner
Stephen L. Royster vs. Estella T. Royster
Andrew S. Fort vs. Kalista I. Fort
Candy A. Whittington vs. Lance R. Whittington
Jennifer N. Neet vs. L. J. Neet
Jo Ellen Branstetter-Hall vs. Michael C. Hall
Betty Billings vs. James N. Billings
Timothy J. Bridges vs. Julie Bridges
Shawn R. Yearton vs. Jennifer M. Yearton
Joplin Police Department Arrests June 25-26
JOHN MICHAEL HILL
1155 S Chris Ln, 3 C JOPLIN, MO 64801
303 E 3RD ST 0.00 WM 28BENCH WARRANT
BENCH WARRANT
BENCH WARRANT
BENCH WARRANT
06/25/2020 0924
TIMOTHY JAY GLEITZ
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
702 S MAIDEN LN 0.00 WM 52
SAFE KEEP
06/25/2020 1430
JUSTIN EUGENE COZART
5006 W 26th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
303 E 3RD ST 500.00 WM 36
FAIL TO APPEAR
FAIL TO APPEAR
6/25/2020 1430
JIMMY DALE UNDERWOOD
30383 Dumbar Road POTEAU, OK 74953
303 E 3RD ST 296.50 WM 41
COMMIT
COMMIT
COMMIT
06/25/2020 1545
RYAN JACOB BANKS
4821 E Zora St JOPLIN, MO 64801
415 S GENEVA AVE 500.00 WM 36
FAIL TO APPEAR
06/25/2020 1945
AARON LEVI KING
915 S Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801
100 E MERCY WAY 500.00 WM 29
FAIL TO APPEAR
FAIL TO APPEAR
06/25/2020 2030
PATRICK EUGENE WAGNER
100 S Main St CARTHAGE, MO 64836
102 E 2ND ST 225.00 WM 59
TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
06/26/2020 0034
DANIEL SEAN GARLAND
116 N Main St, 2E WEBB CITY, MO 64870
303 E 3RD ST 500.00 WM 28
FAIL TO APPEAR
06/26/2020 0100
KEVIN DARNELL SMITH
2407 New Hampsire JOPLIN, MO 64804
131 W 5TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 0.00 BM 53
SAFE KEEP
06/26/2020 0055
AUSTIN CHARLES WEBB
2307 W 7TH ST 0.00 WM 25
AUSTIN CHARLES WEBB
402 S Byers, 101 JOPLIN, MO 64801
BENCH WARRANT
BENCH WARRANT
BENCH WARRANT
BENCH WARRANT
BENCH WARRANT
06/26/2020 0135
CHRISTOPHER LEE MARCUS CARTER
1014 S Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
131 W 5TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 500.00 BM 25
OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
Joplin trooper among 21 graduating from Highway Patrol Academy
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 21 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, June 26, 2020. The ceremony began at 10 a.m. and in the Academy gymnasium and was streamed via Facebook Live. (Attendance was by invitation only due to the coronavirus guidelines.)
The 109th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on January 6, 2020, to begin the 25-week training to become a trooper. The new troopers will report to duty in their assigned troops on July 13, 2020.
Missouri Department of Public Safety Director Sandra K. Karsten provided the keynote address and Col. Olson addressed the class. The Honorable Roy L. Richter, Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, administered the Oath of Office to the new troopers.
Dean Roger K. McMillian, vice president of College Affairs for Mineral Area College, conferred an associate of applied science degree to 10 of the new troopers. Cpl. Andrew A. Armstrong, Q/TND, sang the national anthem. Trooper Jacob J. Smith, 109th Recruit Class chaplain, provided the invocation and benediction.
Four class awards were presented. The recruits accumulated points toward graduation in the categories of physical fitness, firearms, and academics throughout their 25 weeks at the Academy. The person with the highest number of points in each category earns the respective award. Trooper Margarito Gallo Mejia accepted the Physical Fitness Award. Trooper Tanner L. Wallace accepted the Firearms Award. Trooper Tanner L. Wallace accepted the Academics Award. Trooper Colin E. Osborne accepted the Superintendent’s Award, which is presented to the person with the most points overall.
The names (hometowns) and first assignments of members of the 109th Recruit Class are listed below:
Troop A
Jonathan R. Boydston* (Kansas City, MO), Zone 2, Platte County
Kevin M. Cox* (Peculiar, MO), Zone 11, Cass County
Margarito Gallo Mejia (Vail, IA), Zone 2, Platte County
Colin E. Osborne (Kirksville, MO), Zone 9, Lafayette County
Tanner L. Wallace (Ozark, MO), Zone 11, Cass County
Thomas J. Whitaker (Joplin, MO), Zone 12, Johnson County
Troop B
Caleb L. Hirner (New London, MO), Zone 3, Chariton/Linn Counties
Kurtis A. Hurley* (Center, MO), Zone 6, Clark/Scotland Counties
Troop C
Mark D. Benson* (Park Hills, MO), Zone 13, Jefferson County
Daniel M. Bochucinski (Plainfield, IL), Zone 19, Lincoln/Pike Counties
Zachary C. Crumley* (Benton, MO), Zone 11, Franklin County
Curtis L. Schilling* (Jackson, MO), Zone 8, St. Charles County
Ryan J. Steele (Arcadia, MO), Zone 10, Franklin County
Troop E
David L. Brawley* (Whitewater, MO), Zone 9, New Madrid/Pemiscot County
Joshua J. Schuenemeyer* (Jackson, MO), Zone 7, Scott/Mississippi/New Madrid Counties
Troop G
Kage W. Etherton* (Aurora, MO), Zone 4, North Howell/Shannon Counties
Jacob J. Smith (Winona, MO), Zone 3, North Howell/Shannon Counties
Troop H
Byron D. Hahn (Cameron, MO), Zone 3, Harrison/Gentry Counties
Aaron M. Mapel (St. Joseph, MO), Zone 2, Nodaway/Worth Counties
Troop I
Justin D. Morrison (Springfield, MO), Zone 8, Laclede County
Colby B. Townsend (St. Louis, MO), Zone 3, Crawford County
Friday, June 26, 2020
Couple arrested on drug, weapons charges following search warrant execution at Columbus home
Cherokee County Investigators executed a narcotics search warrant at 1103 Northwest Star Valley Road, north of Columbus, on Wednesday afternoon.
During the course of the search, detectives seized suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a firearm.
Sarah Jane Stark, age 37, of the home and 44-year-old Michael Barton of West Mineral, were both arrested at the scene.
Stark and Barton are currently being held in the Cherokee County Jail on allegations of Possessing Meth, Possessing Marijuana, Possessing Drug Paraphernalia and Criminal Use of a Firearm.
Newsmakers program to spotlight Webb City
(From Southern News Service)
Economic development and other news from Webb City will be the focus of the upcoming “Newsmakers” interview program on KGCS-TV.
The program will air weeknights on KGCS-TV starting June 28. It is also posted on the station’s YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/WIdkZN-xdkQ
“Newsmakers” is produced by KGCS as a service of the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University. Programming may be seen over the air on channel 21 and on regional cable television systems Sparklight, Mediacom and Suddenlink.
Economic development and other news from Webb City will be the focus of the upcoming “Newsmakers” interview program on KGCS-TV.
Carl Francis, Webb City’s city administrator, will discuss new retail developments and public works projects. He will also focus on the Cardinal Valley Restoration wetlands project near the wastewater treatment plant.
The program will air weeknights on KGCS-TV starting June 28. It is also posted on the station’s YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/WIdkZN-xdkQ
“Newsmakers” is produced by KGCS as a service of the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University. Programming may be seen over the air on channel 21 and on regional cable television systems Sparklight, Mediacom and Suddenlink.
Lafayette House executive director retires after 40 years of service
Our communities are full of hardworking, dedicated employees who routinely go above and beyond to help others.
On June 18, I had the pleasure of honoring one of these fantastic public servants, Alison Malinowski Sunday. She devoted 40 years to the Lafayette House in Joplin and retired as its executive director last week.
I joined her co-workers, peers and other community leaders for a retirement reception and presented her with a Senate courtesy resolution for her years of service.
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The Lafayette House is a treatment facility in Joplin that helps people with substance use disorders as well as the victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. It serves more than 1,300 southwestern Missourians each year.
Joplin Police investigate motorcycle crash- driver in critical condition from gunshot wound
On June 25, 2020 at 10:10 P.M. officers with the Joplin Police Department responded to the 1 MM of East Bound I-44 for a single vehicle injury crash involving a motorcycle.
The driver of the motorcycle was transported to a local hospital at which time it was discovered the driver was suffering from a single gunshot wound. Detectives with the Joplin Police Department responded and are currently investigating the incident.
At this time the Joplin Police Department is not seeking any other suspects. The driver of the motorcycle is currently at a local hospital and is listed as being in critical condition.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corporal Hanes at 417-623-3131 ext. 693. Further details will be released once they become available.
Agenda posted for Joplin Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
Monday, July 13, 2020, 4:00 P.M.
5th Floor Council Chamber 602 South Main Street, Joplin
Roll Call
Approval of the June 8, 2020 Minutes
Public Hearings
Case 028-20: 902 W 26th St. – A request to remove from District R-1 (Single-family Residential) and include in District R-2 (Two-family Residential) property located at 902 W. 26th St. – Dylan Coonrod
Case 029-20: 2701 S. Virginia Ave. – A request to remove from District R-1 (Single-family Residential) and include in District R-2 (Two-family Residential) property located at 2701 S. Virginia Ave. – Joe Moore
Old Business
New Business
Other Business
Joplin Fire Department reminds residents of fireworks regulations and offers safety tips
As Independence Day approaches, citizens need to keep safety in mind as they handle fireworks to avoid any problems.
To provide a safer environment for families, neighbors and visitors to our community the City reminds everyone to adhere to all regulations involving the sale and discharge of fireworks in Joplin. We also remind citizens to be a good neighbor and remove any trash or debris from the fireworks they discharge.
Fireworks may be sold within the City of Joplin on July 1, 2, 3, and 4 only. They may be discharged only on July 1, 2, 3, and 4 from 12 Noon to 11 p.m.
The City prohibits the sale, possession or discharge of bottle rockets within the City. Any bottle rockets found will be confiscated immediately. Any variances of these rules may result in appropriate fines and confiscation of all possessed fireworks. Chinese lanterns are also banned from use within Joplin.
The notice will be posted at fireworks stands in the City of Joplin, as well as posted at the main entry points of the stadium.
Other fireworks safety tips include:
Think first and foremost of SAFETY when discharging fireworks.
Follow all the manufacturer’s instructions.
It is recommended that children do not use any firework. However if they do, always have adult supervision.
Only discharge fireworks in an area clear of any obstructions, and has short grass or a noncombustible surface.
Clear the area of any trash, wood piles, yard debris, etc.
Make sure that everyone is a safe distance from the discharge area.
Have a method of extinguishing devices immediately, i.e. a garden hose, bucket of water, fire extinguisher.
DO NOT HANDLE DUDS. They may go off several minutes later.
Always use punks to light the firework. Using lighters or matches may cause the firework to ignite prematurely.
Do not hold a firework in your hand and light it.
For more information about fireworks safety, contact Dale Brooks, Fire Marshal, at 417-624-0820, ext. 1307.
44th Street from Virginia Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue to be closed
Drivers are urged to use extreme caution in the work area.
The City appreciates your patience.
Neosho woman seriously injured in collision on 43
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2007 Toyota Corolla driven by Mickie M. Asmus, 63, Neosho, struck the rear of a 2004 Ford Expedition driven by Brandon M. Wright, 34, Wyandotte, Oklahoma, then overturned off the roadway.
Asmus was treated for serious injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.
Highway Patrol Arrests June 25-26
James M. Gamroth, 29, Aurora, felony possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, felony distribution of a controlled substance-marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, Stone County felony warrant for possession of a controlled substance (two counts), misdemeanor Stone County warrant for assault
Michael R. Jones, 74, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding
Gary J. Eakin, Jr., 34, Branson, felony driving while intoxicated involving physical injury, felony driving while suspended, felony Taney County warrant for driving while intoxicated, failure to yield
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Arvest Foundation donates $10,000 to MSSU criminal justice program
Representatives from Arvest Bank donated $10,000 to the Criminal Justice Department at Missouri Southern State University on Thursday, June 25.
“We are very pleased to present this donation to Missouri Southern on behalf of the Arvest Foundation,” said Chad Evans, president of Arvest Bank. “We recently had the privilege to partner with the Criminal Justice Department to present a cyber-risk seminar.
“It was there we learned about a need for software and equipment upgrades for this department. This is a critical training program for our area – one of many that Missouri Southern provides to students – and the Arvest Foundation is proud to be a partner.”
Nearly 100 people from local businesses attended the February event, said Dr. Tim Wilson, chair of the Criminal Justice Department.
“It was a one-day seminar with representatives from the Treasury Department and banks talking about how they can protect themselves,” he said. “We had some of our students help run and monitor the event, and they also had the opportunity to visit with local businesses to explore internship possibilities.
“Out of that is how our relationship with Arvest began, and they asked about some of the projects we’re working on and ways we’re trying to make the student experience better.”
The department is known for its hands-on, state-of-the-art approach to preparing students for a career in criminal justice. The facilities include an indoor shooting range, two firearms simulation laser shooting systems, an indoor driving simulator, a mobile crime scene investigation vehicle, and a crime scene investigation lab with cameras that allow instructors to monitor the process.
“A significant portion of our program uses technology, and sometimes it becomes dated,” said Wilson. “Through this gift, we’ll be able to upgrade the technology currently used in our classrooms to enhance the students’ experience.”
The Arvest Foundation offers financial support to local organizations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma. The organization’s primary purpose is to support local organizations doing outstanding work to improve the quality of life in the communities the bank serves.
Joplin WIC program extends remote service to clients
Pursuant to the authority granted in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. (P.L. 116-127), the USDA Food and Nutrition Service approved Missouri’s request to extend the following waivers through July 31, 2020, to address program delivery barriers present as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak and to allow for continued social distancing:
Remote Benefit Issuance
Under this act, The Joplin City Women Infant Children (WIC) program will continue to provide services over the phone to eligible participants.
Participants are reminded that if they have a scheduled appointment in July that WIC staff will call them on their scheduled day and time to complete their appointment over the phone. If the participant is due for a certification, we ask that they continue to send proof of ID, residency and income prior to appointment to wic@joplinmo.org .
Our satellite clinic in Carthage remains closed; please contact our main site at 417-623-1928 for assistance. If trying to reach our office by telephone, please leave a message and one of our staff will return your call. Protecting staff and participants from contracting COVID-19 is a high priority.
Please note that Joplin City WIC requires masks be worn in the building.
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