Jasper County Marriage Licenses

Maranda Danielle Wise, 33, Carl Junction, and Sarah Elisabeth Miles, 27, Carl Junction

Tony Michael Endicott, 41, Carl Junction, and Nakia Rayann Osborne, 37, Carl Junction

Caleb Daniels Ireland, 22, Carthage, and Faith Marie Gess, 21, Carthage

Shane Bradley Winton, 28, Nevada, and Britteny S. Lukenbill, 33, Nevada

James Melvin Kelley, 48, Carthage, and Trina Dawn Cummings, 47, Carthage

David Glenn Clevenger, 47, Joplin, and Kelly Marie Stokes, 47, Webb City

Dayadeep Singh, 32, Joplin, and Karrissa Lea-Ann Barlett, 39, Joplin

Robert Ryan Waggoner, 35, Joplin, and Danielle Skye Attwood, 32, Joplin

MODOT schedules virtual meeting on project to replace Route 96/White Oak Creek bridge

(From MODOT)

The public is invited to a virtual (online) public meeting starting Monday, February 7, to learn more about a project to replace the Missouri Route 96/White Oak Creek bridge, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

This bridge is included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.

The meeting will be available for two weeks beginning Monday, February 7, until Monday, February 21, and can be accessed at www.modot.org/missouri-route-96-white-oak-creek-bridge-replacement.

The public is invited to make comments and/or ask questions about the plan to replace the bridge east of Avilla. The new bridge will be two feet higher, 16 feet wider and 15 feet shorter than the existing bridge.

The current bridge was built in 1925 with extensive rehabilitation in 1955 and carries approximately 3,800 vehicles per day (22 percent is truck traffic). The project is scheduled to be awarded to a contractor in April.

The estimated cost of the project is $2.4 million.

Those unable to access the online meeting are encouraged to contact MoDOT’s Southwest District Office at (417) 895-7600 and accommodations will be made to share the information and gather feedback.

 

Crowder College Weekly Update

 

Agenda posted for Joplin Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

 

Auditions set for Joplin Little Theatre production of "Man of La Mancha"

(From Joplin Little Theatre)

Auditions for Man of La Mancha, written by Dale Wasserman, music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, will be held Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 7 and 8, 7 p.m., at the Joplin Little Theatre, 3009 West First Street, in Joplin. 

The production will be co-directed by Gary Roney and Shannon Wendt. The directors are looking for a cast of 20 men and nine women of various ages. 

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script and a prepared song of one’s choice, which demonstrates their vocal ability. Man of La Mancha, based on Cervantes’ novel, “Don Quixote”, is a remarkable, poignant, moving musical. 

Set in the contest of the Spanish Inquisition, it is presented as a play-within-a-play about a dying old man who refuses to relinquish his ideals. “The Impossible Dream” is included in the score. 

Performance dates will be Wednesday, March 23 through Saturday, March 26, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 27, 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $18 for adults; $15 for senior citizen/student and $8 for children 12 and under. Individual tickets can be purchased by dropping by the theatre calling the JLT office at 417-623-3638 or online at www.joplinlittle- theatre.org. 

For more information call the Joplin Little Theatre at 417-623-3638, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Winter storm watch issued for SW Missouri, freezing rain, six inches plus of snow predicted

 URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Springfield MO
309 PM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-011100-
/O.CON.KSGF.WS.A.0001.220202T0600Z-220204T0600Z/
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-St.
Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
309 PM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Storm total storm snow amounts over six inches are expected
  over a
  wide area with the highest amounts northwest of I-44. Freezing rain
  and sleet accumulation will be more significant along and southeast
  of I-44 along with some snow accumulation as well.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas. Portions of central, east
  central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday evening. Rain will
  spread into the area during the day Tuesday with a cold frontal
  passage. As very cold Arctic air begins to move into the region
  Tuesday night, rain will change over to a mix of snow, sleet, and
  freezing rain toward midnight over southeast Kansas into central
  Missouri. The wintry mix will reach counties near the I-44
  corridor by 6 am Wednesday, then to near the Arkansas state line
  by late Wednesday afternoon and early evening. The precipitation
  will transition to mostly snow Wednesday night with a wintry mix
  still possible close to the Arkansas state line. Snow will
  continue Thursday before gradually tapering off late in the day
  and in the evening.

* IMPACTS...Areas in the Winter Storm Watch will likely see a
  disruption to travel. Some power outages may be possible where ice
  accumulation is higher. Much colder air will move into the region
  Wednesday night through Friday with temperatures falling into the
  single digits and teens at times. The hazardous conditions will
  likely impact the Wednesday and Thursday morning and evening
  commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Winter Storm Watch means the weather
  pattern favors significant
  winter weather over the region. However, smaller scale changes to
  the forecast storm track and resultant precipitation types,
  accumulation, and timing will result in further forecast changes
  over the next couple of days. Continue to monitor updated forecasts,
  but also prepare for winter weather during the midweek period.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Joplin Police Department Weekend Arrests

01/27/2022 0800 

CASANDRA JO KERBY 

 225 E 39th St JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 43 303 E 3RD ST 231.50 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

01/27/2022 1000 

KATIE LYNN GEORGE 

 1502 S Michigan, B7A10 JOPLIN, MO 64119 

WF 26 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

01/27/2022 0800 

MILTON WADSWORTH ROZZELL 

 531 Kentucky JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BM 65 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

01/27/2022 1825 

MICHALE DEWAYNE BULLIS 

 1016 W 1st St JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 34 1102 W 32ND ST 500.00

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

01/27/2022 2110 

WILLIAM CURTIS COLE Jr 

12510 Kentucky Rd NEOSHO, MO 64850 

WM 37 W 4TH/ S BYERS AVE 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

01/28/2022 0052 

HAROLD EUGENE RAY 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 57 1531 W 7TH ST 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

01/28/2022 0800 

SWINGLY YALE JOHNSON 

 5020 8th St Ne, 19 AUBURN, WA 98002 

AM 58 20TH / S CONNECTICUT AVE 0.00 

SAFE KEEP 

01/28/2022 1031 

BRYAN CHANDLER 

 1611 S Missouri Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 41 1611- AVE S MISSOURI 0.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

01/28/2022 1031 

SHAWANDA OLETA ANN CLARK 

 1611 S Missouri Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

BF 33 1611 S MISSOURI AVE 500.00 

TRESPASS 

BENCH WARRANT 

01/28/2022 1400 

LARRY GLENN BANKHEAD 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 52 803 W 15TH ST 500.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

BENCH WARRANT 

01/28/2022 1500 

RICKY GENE CALLAHAN 

 531 S Kentucky JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 63 9TH/ MAIDEN LN 500.00 

URINATING/DEFECATING IN PUBLIC 

01/28/2022 1653 

KYLE ALLEN MAXWELL 

WM 35 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

803 Madison WAYNESVILLE, MO 65803 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

01/28/2022 1730 

JEFFERY DAVIS LEWIS 

 2828 S Choctaw EL RENO, OK 73036 

WM 37 3320 S RANGELINE RD 500.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST 

01/28/2022 1953 

MIKAYLA JO RAMSEY 

 2514 Alabama Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 23 2514 S ALABAMA AVE 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

01/28/2022 2227 

FREDERICK WARD TULLIS III 

417 N Arlington CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834-0000 

WM 38 E15TH ST/S MAIN ST 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

DEFECTIVE LIGHTING 

IMPROPER LANE USAGE 

01/29/2022 0830 

WARREN RAY SPRAGUE II 

516 S Empire Ave, 1/2 JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 37 500.00 

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED 

01/29/2022 0835 

PAUL BOB 

 532 Maple St NEOSHO, MO 64850 

WM 44 1905 E CAMPBELL PKWY 0.00  

SAFE KEEP 

01/29/2022 0943 

WILLIAM NELSON BOYER Jr 

120 S Byers Ave, B JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 32 1ST BYERS 500.00 

RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST 

BICYCLES TO OBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES 

BENCH WARRANT 

01/29/2022 1152 

CANDIDA RENA HUDSON 

 531 S Kentucky Avenue JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BF 35 W 4THST/ S BYERS AVE 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

01/29/2022 1441 

AARON MICHAEL BLAKE 

 1020 N Moffet Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 26 8TH/PITCHER 500.00 

RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST 

BICYCLES TO OBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

01/29/2022 1515 

TRAVIS DALE BRASEL 

 1623 N Euclid Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 32 608 ST CHARLES AVE 500.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

01/29/2022 2000 

QUINCEY EARL MILLER 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BM 34 101 N MAIN ST 250.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

01/29/2022 2000 

KEAGON J TURNER 

 301 W 4th St WEBB CITY, MO 64870 

WM 25 3501 N RANGELINE RD 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

1/29/2022 2329 

SAMANTHA SUE SUMNERS 

 1101 S Willard Ave, C JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 23 E 8TH ST/S MAIN ST 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

TURNS AT INTERSECTIONS 

FAIL TO STOP ON A STEADY RED SIGNAL 

01/30/2022 0120 

ERIC A LENNON 

 4002 N Tomar Ave PEORIA, IL 61614 

WM 37 901 S JACKSON AVE 500.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

01/30/2022 0215 

TAIGHAN JUSTINE EHRHART 

 17811 Hottle Springs Rd SENECA, MO 64865 

WF 22 16TH SST/MAIN ST 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

TURNS AT INTERSECTIONS 

01/30/2022 0210 

JOSHUA JOE POOLE 

 19327 Essex Lane NEOSHO, MO 64850 

 W 7TH ST/S SCHIFFERDECKER AVE WM 23 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

IMPROPER LANE USAGE 

01/30/2022 0532 

ADAM SCOTT ARFIN 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 41 9TH ST/CONNOR AVE 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 01/30/2022 0532  

CHRISTINA MARIE CURTIS 

BF 35 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

814 W B St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

01/30/2022 1220 

JOEY LEE PATTERSON 

 5800 County Ln, 306 CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834 

WM 50 8TH/MAIDEN LN 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

01/30/2022 1445 

DILLIN THOMAS JONES 

 Route 2 Box 845 MARBLE HILL, MO 63764 

WM 24 1600 E 7TH ST 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

01/30/2022 1700 

RICHARD EUGENE KEIM 

 175 County Rd 173 JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 48 1525 S RANGELINE RD 500.00 

ASSAULT - CITY 

01/30/2022 1822 

TYLER KEITH ANDREWS 

 730 Katherine Ave DUQUESNE, MO 64801 

WM 24 15TH ST/INDIANA AVE 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

01/30/2022 1823 

COLBY KEITH KIMBROUGH 

 3606 E 16th St DUQUESNE, MO 64801 

WM 23 15TH ST/INDIANA AVE 500.00 

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 

01/30/2022 2100 

JOSEPH RAY BLINZLER 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 45 121 S BYERS AVE 0.00 

SAFE KEEP 

01/30/2022 2326 

JOHN EDWARD HAMILTON 

 7288 Highway Nn JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 26 W 22ND ST/S SCHIFFERDECKER 500.00 

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

 

Granby teen injured in accident on old 71

A Granby woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 8:40 a.m. today on old Highway 71, two miles south of Saginaw.

According to the Highway Patrol report, Kori J. Murphy, 18, Granby, driving a 2000 Chrysler 300, had her vision obstructed by ice, traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a bridge pier end.

Murphy was treated for minor injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests January 30-31

Van L. Ceu, 25, Purdy, driving while intoxicated, speeding, no insurance, failure to register vehicle

Christopher L. Hertzberg, 26, Diamond, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended

Joseph A. Tracy, 43, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance-heroin, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, felony driving while suspended, ignition interlock required, failure to register motor vehicle, no seat belt, failure to display inspection sticker

Andrew L. Rhine, 20, Carterville, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Avery L. Washington, 37, St. Louis, driving while revoked, Pulaski County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on traffic violation, no seat belt

Highway Patrol Arrests January 29-30

Mackenzie D. Lowe, 29, Wheaton, driving while intoxicated, failed to maintain right half of roadway, no seat belt

Monishia L. Brown, 25, Springfield, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended, no insurance, failure to display valid plates, no seat belt, three Springfield Police Department misdemeanor warrants for animal violations, Pulaski County warrant for failure to appear on driving while suspended

Darek A. Reeves, 24, Bolivar, driving while intoxicated, no valid license

Kristin N. Landers, 48, Marshfield, felony driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Tracy L. Ragan, 62, Forsyth, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Grayson T. McKiney, 26, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, excessive window tint

Sonya D. Denny, 51, Forsyth, driving while intoxicated, speeding, no valid driver's license

Jessie D. Jesse, 29, Rockaway Beach, two Stone County misdemeanor warrants for no insurance and driving while suspended

Stephanie S. Hamlin, 52, Rogers, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated

Katie A. Haas, 39, Kansas City, felony possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, Taney County felony warrant for probation violation, Rogers, Arkansas Police Department felony warrant for burglary, possession of marijuana

William G. Macaninch, 35, Hollister, felony possession of a controlled substance-acid, felony possession of a controlled substance- klonapin, felony possession of a controlled substance-opium, possession of marijuana

Jordan R. Meyer, 39, Elkland, Marshfield Police Department misdemeanor warrants for larceny, failure to register a motor vehicle, driving while revoked and no valid license, Webster County misdemeanor warrant for driving while intoxicated, Webster County felony warrant for child endangerment

Joseph E. Simpson, 46, Rocky Ford, Colorado, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive in a single lane, no valid license, no seat belt 

Granby man cited for felony DWI following injury accident

 A Granby man was cited for felony driving while intoxicated following a one-vehicle accident 2:30 a.m. today on private property four miles east of Diamond.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2014 Infinity QX80 driven by Zachary V. Slaughter, 29, Granby, ran off the roadway on a private drive and struck a tree.

Slaughter, who was also cited for not wearing a seat belt, was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy McCune-Brooks Hospital, Carthage.

Highway Patrol Arrests January 28-29

Zachary V. Slaughter, 29, Granby, felony driving while intoxicated, no seat belt

Cheyenne M. Nevels, 24, Marshfield, Springfield Police Department misdemeanor warrants for trespassing and larceny, misdemeanor Greene County warrant for failure to appear on DWI, Marshfield Police Department warrant for failure to appear on assault

Carlos E. Longoria, 21, Nixa, driving while intoxicated, no headlights

Diego A. Ramirez, 19, Denton, Texas, driving while intoxicated, no valid license, speeding

Kyle D. Maize, 35, Fair Grove, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash

Zebulan R. Jones, 42, Forsyth, Ozark County felony warrant for dangerous drugs, Ozark County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on traffic violation, Taney Couny misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on traffic violation

Erik M. Luhrsen, 30, Galena, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving

Joshua R. Odom, 29, Verona, felony fugitive from out of state, no insurance, driving while revoked/suspended

Travis D. Kinnard, 24, Jonestown, Mississippi, Woodford County, Illinois felony warrant for probation violation on possession of a controlled substance, no seat belt

Michael A. Smith, 28, Coahoma, Mississippi, Mississippi Department of Corrections felony warrant for probation violation for aiding escape of a prisoner, speeding, no insurance, no valid license, no seat belt

James D. Adams, 33, Joplin, felony driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, careless and imprudent driving

Tristan H. Hilton, 26, Monett, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving

Troy A. Tygart, 29, Galena, Kansas, felony resisting arrest, felony driving while revoked

Caleb A. Carr, 32, Webb City, Jasper County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on no support

Whitney A. Walker, 29, Carthage, Carl Junction misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on peace disturbance, Jasper County felony warrant for failure to appear on burglary

Melvin L. Rankin, Jr., 37, Springfield, felony failure to register as a sex offender (two counts), possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid license, no seat belt

Heartland Opera Theater production to be held at MSSU

(From Southern News Service)

The Heartland Opera Theater will perform Michael Ching’s opera “Remove Shoes Before Entering” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4-5, and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, in the Bud Walton Black Box Theatre at Missouri Southern State University.

“Remove Shoes Before Entering” is an original opera about a group of students finding an abandoned building full of items. As they inspect the items, each student reminiscences a memory connected to each object, weaving tales of sorrow and delight to their peers and the audience.

Dr. Will Mountz, Missouri Southern’s interim director of Advising, Counseling and Testing Services, also serves as president and board member of Heartland Opera Theatre.

 

“We always want our productions to be approachable, so most of our operas are in English and short,” Mountz said.

“Michael Ching’s specialty is writing one-act, hourlong operas, so working with him has been wonderful. He works closely with schools, so he’s been here helping with directing and making sure that the opera fits (with what we do here).”

Ching is an American freelance composer, known for writing his opera “Speed Dating” and an adaptation of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” “Remove Shoes Before Entering” had its world premiere in February 2020 at the University of Alabama.

Erik Wolfe, chair of the university’s Theatre Department, serves as stage director, and the cast includes several MSSU students.

“The show doesn't have a ‘chronological order’ but rather an ‘emotional’ order,” said Jarrett Little, a senior vocal performance major. “The show goes through different experiences and phases of life with each reflective piece of music.

“The composer of the opera (Ching) will be working with us and conducting us through the performances, which is an incredible honor for our community.”

Michaela West, a senior theatre performance major, said serving as a cast member in the opera has been a unique experience.

“I’m a theatre kid through and through, and although I’ve done musical theatre most of my life, opera is a totally different ballgame,” she said.

“Many songs, including mine, are being performed in our production for the first time. We’re really getting to explore our songs and our characters solely through our own personal experiences. It’s definitely a challenge but it’s well worth it.”

Admission to the opera is free and open to the public. The Black Box Theatre will be open 30 minutes before the show starts. Seating is limited and masks are required

Jasper County Sheriff's Office Arrests

1/28/2022 

Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 

1/20/2022 Andrew Dobson 29 of Joplin, MO was arrested for: Stealing

1/20/2022 Nicklaus W Pickrell 42 of Carl Junction, MO was arrested for: Driving While Intoxicated / Impaired 

1/21/2022 Justin T Ramirez 25 of Webb City, MO was arrested for: Driving While Intoxicated / Impaired 

1/21/2022 Bryan N Henson 22 of Joplin, MO was arrested for: Statutory Rape 1/21/2022 

Grant D Henson 20 of Joplin, MO was arrested for: Kidnapping; Child Molestation; Sodomy; Child Abuse / Neglect 1/21/2022 

Lance T Bethel 28 of Joplin, MO was arrested for: Domestic Assault 1/21/2022 

Bobby J Stafford 43 of Joplin, MO was arrested for: Domestic Assault; Child Abuse / Neglect 1/23/2022 

Jay T Spencer 28 of Joplin, MO was arrested for: Domestic Assault 1/24/2022 

Jacob L Jones 21 of Carthage, MO was arrested for: Resisting by Force or Flight; Assault; Property Damage; Assault; Burglary 

1/24/2022 Michael R Lodwick 43 of Carl Junction, MO was arrested for: Domestic Assault 

1/26/2022 Cody W Goucher 42 of Carterville, MO was arrested for: Possess Controlled Substance; Resisting by Force or Flight; Hindering Prosecution 

1/26/2022 Kaden R Nowlin 25 of Carl Junction, MO was arrested for: Assault 

1/27/2022 Jonathan S Stanis 31 of Joplin, MO was arrested for: Possess Controlled Substance; Possess Drug Paraphernalia; Driving While Suspended or Revoked 

1/27/2022 Courtney L Walker 28 of Carthage, MO was arrested for: Possess Controlled Substance; Possess Drug Paraphernalia 

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.

Portion of Murphy Boulevard to be closed

(From the City of Joplin)

Murphy Boulevard, from Main Street to Bramar Drive, will be closed from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, January 31, to allow crews to complete a repair near Joplin Creek.

 
Drivers should use alternate routes that morning. Murphy Boulevard is expected to be open by Monday afternoon.

Closure was originally announced for the morning, but it will be in the afternoon on Monday. Sorry for any confusion.

Drivers are urged to use extreme caution in the work area and will need to use alternate routes. The City appreciates your patience.  

Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

Judy C. Milligan vs. Dustin D. Milligan

 

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

Robert J. McDonald vs. Mary D. Hines

 

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Richard M. Perez vs. Jennifer L. Perez

Patricia D. Kiersey vs. Robert G. Brown

Anthony L. Chrisco vs. Julie F. Chrisco

 

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Christopher L. Stewart vs. Trena J. Stewart

Brandon L. Funk vs. Lori A. Funk

Maria R. Nenneman vs. Ahmed S. Saleh

Shannan M. Stafford vs. Bobby J. Stafford

Teddy S. Turley vs. Carrie L. Turley

Greggory M. Hull vs. Hannah O. Hull

Yuhui Qi vs. Paul Holsombach

Lainee N. Crane vs. Kyle E. Crane

 

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Barry County

Timothy Dale Jones

James Patrick Sharman

Jasper County

Dennis Ray Artinger II

Robert Allen Jeffries

Lawrence County

Lori Deana Gaskill

Newton County

Linda Elane Blevins

Stone County

Anthony Darrell Linden Jackson

 

Stolen vehicles, tools confiscated, three arrested following search of rural Anderson home

(From the McDonald County Sheriff's Office)

Friday, January 21st, McDonald County Detectives served a search warrant west of Anderson connected to an auto theft investigation. 

When Deputies and Detectives arrived at the residence, they located three people in and around two stolen pickup trucks. The people were detained and Detectives determined that one of the pickup trucks had been stolen near Southwest City and the other had been reported stolen in Newton County. 

Other items including a large welder, chainsaws and other power tools reported stolen were also located.

Arrested and charged with Felony Stealing are Brady Vance 38, Latasha Watson 30 and Shawn Stillions 41. All three are currently being held in the McDonald County Jail. 

Investigators were able to continue this investigation and with the help of the Newton County Sheriff's Office, located another pickup truck stolen near SWC in Diamond MO.

Anderson man arrested on stealing charge, suspected in catalytic converter thefts in Jasper, Newton, McDonald counties

(From the McDonald County Sheriff's Office)

A joint effort and investigation by Deputies, Detectives and Police officers in at least three counties leads to the arrest of Destry Slaughter, Anderson, for the theft of Catalytic Converters from Wood Motor Company in Jane.

Slaughter is suspected of stealing the automotive devices in McDonald, Newton and Jasper Counties over the past several months. 

Slaughter was identified as the suspect in the theft from Wood Motor Company. McDonald County Deputies worked with officers from Duneweg, Neosho and Newton County to identify and locate Slaughter. 

He was arrested recently in Newton County and transferred to the McDonald County Jail today, 1-27-2022. He is currently being held in the McDonald County Jail on Felony Stealing Charges.

Joplin Police Department Arrests January 26-27

01/26/2022 0800 

JENAE MEQAIL ALLISON 

 1212 E Furnace JOPLIN, MO 64804 

BF 24 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

01/26/2022 0800 

KEITH ALAN II STEPHENSON II 

207 N Mina Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 19 303 E 3RD ST 250.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

01/26/2022 0800 

STEVEN LEE HARGIS 

 2020 S Harlem Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 37 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

01/26/2022 0800 

HOLLY LAURAINE HAZLEWOOD 

 3118 E 12th Street JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 38 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

BENCH WARRANT 

01/26/2022 1620 

FREDERICK LIN BRYANT 

 3514 E Newman Rd, 102 JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BM 53 3031 S RANGELINE 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

01/27/2022 0003 

MARK DAVID MEDLIN 

 2921 Vermont Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 32 2400 S MAIN 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

TRAFFIC SIGNALS- FLASHING RED 

01/27/2022 0642 

KEVIN DALE ALLEN 

 12224 Jefferson St WEBB CITY, MO 64870 

WM 49 3434 S RANGELINE 225.00 

TRESPASS 

Pineville woman injured in accident on 90

A Pineville woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident 12:45 p.m. today on MO 90, five miles west of Jane.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2013 Chrysler 200 driven by Mohamed M. Mohamed, 40, Noel, failed to stop for a sign and struck a 2014 Ford E450 bus driven by Marian R. Shoemaker, 62, Pineville, in the passenger side.

A passenger in the Shoemaker vehicle, Donna J. Owens-Rains, 70, Pineville, was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Rogers, Arkansas.

 

Five Carthage residents, including four children, injured in collision

Five Carthage residents were injured in a two-vehicle accident 3:30 p.m. Wednesday on Fir Road at Hazel Street west of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2013 Nissan NV3500 driven by Maisie R. Stramel, 30, Carthage, struck the rear of a 2013 Dodge Journey driven by Cortney L. Coursey, 24, Carthage.

Coursey and four passengers in her vehicle, a 9-year-old boy, a 9-year-old girl, an 11-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl, were treated for minor injuries at Mercy McCune-Brooks Hospital, Carthage.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests January 26-27

Christopher A. Butrick, 52, Springfield, felony possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, no insurance, failure to display valid plates, supplying liquor to a person under 21, no seat belt

James C. Boisard, 27, Branson, driving while intoxicated, possession of drug paraphernalia

Jason L. Bland, 44, Aurora, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to display valid plates

Danielle M. Flanders, 28, Springfield, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to display valid plates

 

Lamar Police Department Weekly Report

(From the Lamar Police Department)

Department numbers for the week of Jan 17 – Jan 23

Dispatched calls – 162
Reports – 21
Car stops - 19
DWI/DWI-D - 0
Drugs - 1
Misc. Arrests – 0
Pedestrian/Bicycle Checks - 9
Business and residential checks – 141

01/17/2022 Officer took a report of the theft of a catalytic converter in the 500 block of W. 12th St. Investigation continues.

01/19/2022 Officer took a report of a fraudulent use of a credit card. Investigation continues.

01/19/2022 Officer took a report of a gas drive off on SW 1st Lane. Investigation continues.

01/21/2022 Officer took a report of a gas drive off on SW 1st Ln. Investigation continues.

01/22/2022 Officer conducted a traffic stop at 10th and Cherry. Driver was issued a summons for no insurance and drug paraphernalia.

01/22/2022 Officer took a report of a past tense burglary in the 700 block of Parry St. Investigation continues.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call 417-682-5054 and speak with Chief Joe Moore.

Cause of structure fire at 14th and Byers still under investigation

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

At 8:53AM, Ladder 1A, Engine 2A, Engine 4A, Rescue 1A, Battalion 1A, and Engine 3A on second alarm responded to the area of 14th and Byers for a reported fully involved structure fire. 

Upon arrival crews encountered a heavily involved 2 story garage style apartment with power lines down near the structure. 

Crews made a defensive attack on the fire protecting nearby buildings and were able to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries and a cause to the fire is still under investigation. 

JFD was assisted by Joplin Police Department, Metro Emergency Transport System, and Joplin Public Works.

 
Special thanks to Liberty Utilities for a quick response and assistance in controlling the downed power lines.

Prairie State Park to hold guided bison saunter

 

(From Missouri State Parks)

Team members at Prairie State Park invite the public to join on a Guided Bison Saunter from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, starting at the Regal Tallgrass Prairie Nature Center.

"What is a 'saunter'?" you ask. According to Merriam-Webster, "saunter" means "to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner: STROLL" (that is, to walk at a slower pace to take in all the surroundings). 

The public is invited to get outside and experience that “prairie feeling” from centuries past. Prairie State Park encompasses almost 4,000 acres of tallgrass prairie, which once covered 33% of Missouri. Now, less than half of 1% remains.

Visitors should be prepared for at least a 2-mile saunter over uneven terrain in winter conditions. Participants should bring water and snacks, wear sturdy footwear, and dress appropriately.

Due to the unique and rare diversity of life preserved at Prairie State Park, pets are not allowed on park trails, except for Path of the Earth People and Path of the Sky People trails. Bison graze freely in the park, and this regulation protects both you and your pet. You are welcome to bring your leashed pet to the park’s campground and picnic area, but must follow Missouri State Parks’ pet rules. This applies to all types of pets except service animals assisting people with disabilities.

Registration for this event is required, and there is a limit of 25 participants. Call 417-843-6711 to register.

The public is strongly encouraged to follow social-distancing guidelines and be proactive in protecting themselves and others.

Prairie State Park is located at 128 NW 150th Lane, in Mindenmines. To register and get additional information about this event, please contact Prairie State Park at 417-843-6711.  

Joplin Police Department Arrests January 25-26

01/25/2022 0830 

JOSEPH ADAM MARTIN 

 2311 S Bird Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 37 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

01/25/2022 1330 

KEANAN KENDALE GEORGE 

 120 W 1st St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BM 24 402 BYERS 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

01/25/2022 1648 

JENNIFER KAY TURNER 

 Homeless , MO 64801 

WF 41 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

01/25/2022 1816 

DEREK JAMES NGUYEN 

 1024 S Fulton CARTHAGE, MO 64836 

AM 30 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

01/25/2022 1850 

JEFFERY TODD SPARLIN 

 1617 S Ohio Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 43 W 7TH ST/S SERGEANT AVE 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

01/25/2022 2235 

REBECCA LEANNE CARTER 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 31 3504 S RANGELINE RD 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

01/25/2022 2319 

LUCINDA MARIE ANDERSON 

 710 Hwy 6265 South HARRISON, AR 72601 

WF 45 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

01/25/2022 2319 

SIDNEY TARRELL WELLS 

 2304 S Empire Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

BM 45 23RD ST/BYERS AVE 500.00 

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED 

01/25/2022 2353 

JASMINE LEE SWINK 

 1427 Michigan Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 30 15TH/S MICHIGAN AVE 0.00 

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED 

01/26/2022 0035 

JAMES DEAN CHAVEZ 

 19981 Jag Ln CARTHAGE, MO 64836 

WM 28 3RD ST/CONNOR AVE 0.00 

SAFE KEEP