Monday, August 30, 2021

Kirksville man accused of raping, sodomizing 11-year-old girl believed to be in Joplin area


(From the Joplin Police Department)

The Joplin Police Department is asking for the assistance of the public in locating Joshua D. Pearson, age 39 of Kirksville, Missouri. 

Pearson has active warrants for his arrest regarding the rape and sodomy of an 11 year old female in Kirksville. Information has been received that Pearson is in the Joplin area. 

Pearson is described as being 6’2” tall, 250 lbs. and has brown hair and blue eyes. Pearson is believed to be driving a black GMC Sierra crew cab truck that may have rust near the passenger side wheel well. 







If you have any information regarding the location of Joshua Pearson we ask that you contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131 or your local law enforcement agency immediately.

Kirksville Police Department News Release

On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Kirksville Police received a complaint of sexual assault on an 11-year-old female. Based on evidence collected during the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Joshua David Pearson on 8/26/2021 for Statutory Rape and Statutory Sodomy.

Joshua David Pearson, a registered sex offender, is described as a white male, 39 years old, 6’2” tall, 250 lbs, with brown hair, and blue eyes. Pearson was last known to be driving a black GMC Sierra crew-cab with some rust around the passenger side rear wheel well and unknown license.

The Kirksville Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in locating Pearson. Police ask that if you have contact with Joshua D. Pearson, not to approach him and contact local law enforcement.

A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Anyone with information about this incident, or any suspicious activity is encouraged to contact the Kirksville Police Department at 660.785.6945, Central Dispatch at 660.665.5621, Adair County Sheriff’s Office at 660.665.4600, anonymously at 660.627.BUST (2878), or email police@kirksvillecity.com.


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