Water shutoff planned Monday in Webb City

 (From the City of Webb City)

WATER SHUTOFF 

Daugherty from Madison to Cedar - water will be off starting at 9:00 am on Monday, October 3rd and end at 1:00 pm. The Water Crew will be replacing a fire hydrant.

If you have any questions, please call the Public Works Department at 673-6297.

City of Lamar reports utility bill scam

(From the City of Lamar)

We have received a few reports of citizens getting scam calls that their utility bill is past due and they are going to be shut off.

 
If you are concerned that your account is past due please call City Hall at 417-682-5554.

Please do not provide your financial information over the phone to anyone you do not know.

Joplin Fire Department announces promotions

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

Today was a tremendous day for Joplin Fire as we were able to promote 3 new Captains and 1 new Driver/Engineer. 

Promoting to the rank of Captain are Joshua Jones, Levi Sack, and Jeremy Merrick. Promoting to the rank of Driver/Engineer is Nate Bean. All four of these gentlemen have worked extremely hard and we are proud of all of them.

 
Congratulations and keep up the good work as you continue to serve the citizens of Joplin.

Dade County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

William C. Stefan vs. Holly K. Stefan

 

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

Crystal R. Clark vs. Wendell P. Clark

 

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Kelley K. McCullough vs. Curtis R. McCullough

Daisy Z. Juarez-Ramos vs. Henrry G. Estrada-Hidalgo

Jessica A. Fields vs. Brian L. Fields

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Jim Herrera vs. Julissa DeLeon Solis

Renee Clemons vs Ronald J. Clemons

Richard W. Crouch vs. Laura Behan Crouch

Jessica D. Edens vs. Robert M. Peppers

Ashley B. Jones vs. Matthew L. Jones

Abigail Fisher vs. Eric Fisher

 

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Jasper County

Dennis Wayne Dollins and Christina JoAnn Dollins

Raymond Lee Smith

Lindsey Sue Smutz

Peggy Ann Kenyon

Lawrence County

Patrick Len McSpadden and Anissa Fran McSpadden

Newton County

Lacey Ray Spencer

Stone County

Kazimiera Judith Neavill

 

Riverton man sentenced to eight years for meth possession, assaulting a K9, burglary

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

A sentencing hearing in Cherokee County District Court on Thursday resulted in a prison term being handed down for Adam C. Evans.

Evans, age 37, of Riverton, was sentenced to 104 months imprisonment.

"The roughly eight and a half year prison sentence stems from numerous cases investigated by Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputies, going back to 2018," according to Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves.

"Evans pled guilty to the August 2018 Burglary of a rural Cherokee County home where numerous firearms were stolen, a spring 2021 case where he barricaded himself in a local business when deputies attempted to arrest him on an outstanding warrant and he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, and an August 2021 incident where Evans fled into a wooded area, striking a Law Enforcement K9 with a branch when Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputies again attempted to arrest him on additional outstanding warrants for his arrest," according to Sheriff Groves.

The formal charges Evans pled to are: Inflicting Harm to a Law Enforcement K9, Burglary, Possessing Methamphetamine and Interference with Law Enforcement.

Evans has been held in the Cherokee County Jail since his arrest in August 2021.

The cases were prosecuted by the Cherokee County Attorney's Office.

 

Joplin Police Department Arrests September 29-30

09/29/2022 1324 

TUCKER ROGER MENDENHALL 

 531 S Kentucky JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 56 123 S MAIN 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

09/29/2022 1351 

ROGER A. ORASKOVICH 

 1817 S Ohio Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 48 4TH/ST LOUIS 225.00 

URINATING/DEFECATING IN PUBLIC 

09/29/2022 1530 

DESIREE COATES 

 531 Kentucky JOPLIN, MO 64801 

 NE WOODLINE OF LANDRITH PARK - OCC PROPERTY 

BF 39 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

09/29/2022 1615 

THADDEUS DEAN BLAIR 

WM 27 2623 W 7TH ST 0.00 

1102 S Sergeant Ave 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

09/29/2022 1530 

RICKY ALLEN JONES 

 Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 60 LANDRETH PARK 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 

09/29/2022 1530 

JAMES LUCAS BOYER 

 531 Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 38 3324 RANGELINE 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

OPEN CONTAINER OF AN INTOXICATING BEVERAGE 

09/29/2022 1725 

JACKIE JOHNELL HANKINS 

 915 W 2nd St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BM 37 5TH AND BYERS 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

09/29/2022 1845 

JASON CHRISTOPHER SCOURTEN 

 1816 E Hill St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BM 36 18TH / KANSAS 225.00 

PUBLIC CONSUMPTION 

09/29/2022 2300 

MICHELLE AMBER DAVIS 

 2416 S Cleveland Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 33 2200 S ANNIE BAXTER AVE 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

IMPROPER LANE USAGE 

VANDALISM 

09/30/2022 0132 

ABIGAIL JEIN ALTENDORF 

 3341 S Joplin, 303 JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 22 9TH / MAIN ST 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA 

09/30/2022 0250 

CHRISTIAN ALAN PAINTER 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 52 30 MCCLELLAND 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

Highway Patrol Arrests September 29-30

Quinton D. Adams, 31, St. Louis, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding

James L. Craig, 41, Redlands, California, felony possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, careless and imprudent driving, no seat belt

Matthew D. Long, 52, Texarkana, Texas, driving while intoxicated, failed to signal, failed to stop at stop sign, failed to stop at stop light, failed to drive on right half of roadway, Taney County misdemeanor warrant for expired registration

Dalton C. Nagel, 32, Decatur, Alabama, driving while intoxicated, failed to maintain right half of roadway, failed to display registration properly

Brianna D. Bell Criss, 22, Kirbyville, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Michael Gregory, 57, Dallas, Texas, driving while intoxicated

Joseph L. Cartaya, 45, Springfield, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

David W. Dady, 61, Hollister, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Deanna M. Johnson, 38, Kissee Mills, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on the right half of the roadway resulting in a crash

Jose J. Ferrer, 33, Springfield, felony possession of a controlled substance- psylocibin mushrooms, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended, speeding, no seat belt

Anderson man, woman arrested on felony charges, allegedly stole trees

(From the McDonald County Sheriff's Office)

September 28th Deputies arrested Megan Rios-Kaminski, 42, Anderson and Gavin Lawson, 33, Anderson for the crime of Felony Stealing in connection with the theft of numerous Walnut and Oak trees from a farm off of DD Highway outside of Noel.

 
Detectives were notified by the landowner and during the course of the investigation, caught the suspects in the act!

 
Both suspects are being held on the stealing charges with bond set at $2500.

Joplin Police Department Arrests September 28-29

09/28/2022 0800 

ADAM RAY WILES 

 4151 Detroit Lane JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 33 303 E 3RD 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

09/28/2022 1114 

ANTHONY DAVID MCALLISTER 

 3001 N St Louis Ave, 35 JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 47 303 E 3RD STREET 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

09/28/2022 1200 

THERESA MORRISON 

 1810 S Iowa Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

BF 52 214 E 8TH ST 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

09/28/2022 1400 

BRANDON LEE RHODY 

 915 S Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 28 702 S ILLINOIS 500.00 

ASSAULT - CITY 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

09/28/2022 1752 

MASTON KEITH GREEN 

 3981 Caliope Ln JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 35 D/ PEARL 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

09/28/2022 2144 

RUSTY JOEL MEADOWS 

 1090 Ancient Oaks JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 41 932 E 34TH ST 0.00 

ASSAULT 

09/28/2022 2233 

WYATT WILLIAM DEXTER 

 940671 Se 3360 WILSON, OK 74881 

WM 46 8TH/JOPLIN AVE 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

DEFECTIVE LIGHTING 

09/28/2022 2240 

DERRICK ALLEN CURTIS 

 1006 N Goetz Blvd, 4 JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BM 29 2226 S HARLEM 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

09/29/2022 0120 

SETH WILLIAM VAILE 

 1510 S Connor Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 28 2300 S MAIDEN LN 225.00 

LOITERING CLOSED PARKING LOTS 

09/29/2022 0120 

JORDAN WILLIAM JENNINGS 

 602 Webb St DUENWEG, MO 64841 

WM 26 2300 S MAIDEN LN 225.00 

LOITERING CLOSED PARKING LOTS 

09/29/2022 0056 

BRETT MICHAEL BRIDGES 

 11268 Gateway Dr NEOSHO, OK 64850 

WM 26 10ST/ S MAIN ST 500.00 

DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE OF DRUGS 

TRAFFIC SIGNALS- FLASHING RED 

Granby man injured in collision on 60

A Granby man was injured in a two-vehicle accident 2:34 p.m. Wednesday on U. S. 60 at Cemetery Road.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2021 Subaru Ascent driven by a 17-year-old Neosho boy, failed to yield and drove into the path of a 2015 Subaru Outback driven by Max L. Adcock, 73, Granby.

Adcock was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

 

Granby residents injured in crash on 86

Two Granby residents were injured in a two-vehicle collision 5:50 p.m. Wednesday on MO 86 four miles east of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2002 Nissan Quest driven by Camrynn P. McDonald, 21, Granby, pulled into the path of a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Mary A. Greer, 30, Joplin.

McDonald was treated for serious injuries and a passenger in her vehicle, a 10-year-old girl, for minor injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests September 27-29

Andrew J. Robinson, 45, Springfield, felony no driver's license, no insurance, no seat belt, Lawrence Couny misdemeanor warrant for displaying plates of another, no insurance

Tyler J. Sindle, 30, Mountain Home, Arkansas, felony driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident

 

Agenda posted for Joplin Sports Authority Board meeting

 

Agenda posted for Joplin Celebrations Commission meeting

 

Joplin Police Department Arrests September 27-28

09/27/2022 0300 

DARRELL JOSEPH-PAUL WRIGHT-ROBERTSON 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 28 41ST/MAIN 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

09/27/2022 1053 

KATHERINE ALYSSA WADE 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 34 9TH / CONNOR 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

09/27/2022 1215 

MICHAEL RAY MOYCENKO 

 2114 N 21st Street GALENA, KS 66739 

WM 40 N CONNOR AVE / W INGER PL 225.00 

PUBLIC CONSUMPTION 

09/27/2022 2330 

DUSTIN PAUL HENSON 

 215 S Highland Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 29 6TH/ST CHARLES 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

09/28/2022 0320 

CHRISTINE EARLENE HALL 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 38 1631 E 4TH ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

Wyatt Earp Fallfest scheduled in Lamar

 

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The colorful history of Wyatt Earp and the Earp family is included in the recently published book, Only in Lamar Missouri: Harry Truman, Wyatt Earp and Legendary Locals.

Copies are available at the Lamar Democrat, Barton County Chamber of Commerce and Truman Birthplace in Lamar, Barnes and Noble in Springfield and Always Buying Books, The Book Guy, Changing Hands Book Shop and Southside Antique Mall in Joplin.

The book is also available in hardback, paperback and e-book formats from Amazon.

So you want to be a Neosho police patrol officer

 

Webb City School District names recipients of Cardinal Teacher Awards

(From Webb City School District)

The Webb City School District and Webb City Chamber of Commerce have always had a wonderful partnership and annually come together to recognize educators across the district who have played an important role in the lives of students through the recognition of the Cardinal Teacher Award.

 
This week, Dr. Rossetti and Jonathan Dawson were able to surprise our 2022 Cardinal Teacher Award recipients with the BIG announcement and we couldn’t be happier to make it social media official. 

These amazing teachers have been nominated by students past and present, co-workers, parents, and community members. They will be formally recognized at the Webb City Chamber Annual Awards Celebration on October 13th and during the Webb City Foundation Banquet in the spring.

Congratulations to the following teachers:

K-2 Katherine Mitchell - Heritage Preschool
3-4 Samantha Bird - Mark Twain Elementary
5-6 Lori Smith - Webb City Middle School
7-8 Paige Bordewick - Webb City Junior High School


9-12 Kayla Howard - Webb City High School

Third generation takes over leadership at Webb City funeral home, expansion planned

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Simpson Funeral Home has entered its third generation of ownership. Austin Simpson, along with his wife Amanda, have taken leadership of the company from Austin’s parents, Hal and Stefanie Simpson, with a sale finalized in August, 2022.

 
Austin confirmed his commitment to continue the legacy instilled by his late grandfather, Jack C Simpson, “..our legacy in serving families in the midst of grief and loss will continue under the strong footings set generations before me. We will strive to dignify lives well-lived by our friends and neighbors. As one of the longest-standing family owned and operated firms in our area, our company will be industry leaders in quality and compassion for all.”

The company maintains two locations in Webb City and Carl Junction, each fully staffed and able to handle a wide variety of needs, from cremation, to burial, and pre-arranged funerals. 

Recent plans are underway for the expansion and modernization of Simpson Funeral Home. “We are the first funeral home in the area to offer fully-online planned cremation and burial plans,” Austin says. 

“We believe this feature provides a significant benefit to our community, now able to plan for their final expenses in the comfort of their own home, with their family members.” Other plans for modernization include the renovation of both facilities, and the expansion of overall services the company offers. From cremation, to burial, and everything in between, Simpson Funeral Home will continue to provide exceptional customer service and affordable solutions.

Carthage High School Fall Choral Concert on tap

 

Newton County Jail escapee recaptured

(From the Newton County Sheriff's Office) 

On 09-27-22 Michael Durison was taken back into custody. He had escaped from custody on 09-18-22 while being treated at Freeman Hospital in Neosho. At that time he assaulted a Corrections Officer and managed to flee the hospital.

 
After following several tips Newton County Detectives and the Joplin Police Department took Durison into custody in a travel trailer located at 1808 West 20th in Joplin. 

A 20-year-old female was taken into custody at the same time. Charges are being requested against her for hindering prosecution.

Durison was originally being held for charges in Louisiana. He now faces numerous charges in Newton County as well. 

Those charges are First Degree Assault, First Degree Robbery, Armed Criminal Action, Disarming a Corrections Officer and Escape from Custody. He is being held without bond at this time.

Joplin Health Department mosquito fogging scheduled

(From the Joplin Health Department)

Mosquito fogging is scheduled for Friday, 9-30-22.

 
The Joplin Health Department fogs for mosquitos on Friday mornings during the warmer months, weather permitting. To request your neighborhood be added to the mosquito fogging route, call the Joplin Health Department at 417-623-6122.

 
To see the current fogging routes, go to http://www.joplinmo.org/1040/Mosquito-Vector-Control.

Learn more about controlling mosquitos in your neighborhood: https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/

Carthage Police: Do you know this suspect?

 

(From the Carthage Police Department)

The Carthage Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the female suspect shown here. This will be in reference to Case #22-4069

If you know this person, please contact Aux Officer Keith at 417-237-7200 or at a.keith@carthagemo.gov

Rock-A-Thon set at Joplin History & Mineral Museum

(From Joplin Parks and Recreation)

Minerals, rocks and gems are significant to Joplin's history. 

Learn more about these at annual favorite for many. Patrons can peruse bead jewelry, learn to identify local minerals, participate in rock swaps, shop for beautiful gems, watch demonstrations, win door prizes, grab a bite from a food truck, and more. 

Don’t miss the four-state area’s premier rock and gem event! Free and open to the public. See you at the Joplin History & Mineral Museum this weekend.

New sign dedication scheduled at Spiva Park in Joplin

(From the City of Joplin)

There will be a new sign dedication October 5th at 2 p.m. at the historic Spiva Park, downtown Joplin.

The Joplin Mayor and the Spiva Family will be present for this event and it is open to the public.

Stella woman injured in one-vehicle accident

A Stella woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 8 p.m. Tuesday on Route KK six miles west of Seligman.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2000 Toyota 4 Runner driven by Kelli L. Brennand, 20, Stella, ran off the roadway and overturned.

Brennand was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Bella Vista, Arkansas.

 

Neosho teen injured in accident on Elder Road

A Neosho teen was injured in a one-vehicle accident 9:15 p.m. Tuesday on Elder Road four miles north of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2007 Chevrolet Impala driven by 16-year-old Neosho boy failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the roadway and overturned.

The boy was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Joplin.

 

Joplin Police Department Arrests September 26-27

09/26/2022 0750 

LEVI DUANE WILLIAMS 

22007311 821 S Florida Ave, 3 JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 41 821 S FLORIDA 500.00 

ASSAULT OFFICER 

RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST 

09/26/2022 0901 

GINGER NICOLE EHLERT 

 1822 W 7th St JOPLIN, KS 64801 

WF 52 1531 W 7TH ST 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

09/26/2022 1654 

JEREMY JASON EDWARDS-MONSON 

 3320 S Texas JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BM 40 3320 S TEXAS 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

09/26/2022 1725 

DEANNA FAYE SANCHEZ 

 720 Jillian Ln WEBB CITY, MO 64870 

WF 50 3130 S PEARL AVE 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

09/26/2022 1911 

DANIEL RASHAD JOHNSON 

 2407 S New Hampshire Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

BM 33 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT

09/26/2022 1925 

KEVIN DARNELL SMITH 

 4865 Elm Rd REEDS, MO 

BM 56 900 E 5TH ST 500.00 

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 

09/27/2022 0240 

GAGE MITCHELL ROSSON 

 26076 Fasion Ln JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 30 90 S PICHER 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

Pineville man receives serious injuries crashing into tree

A Pineville man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 3:05 a.m. today on Bear Hollow Road, two miles east of Jane.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1990 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Brian H. Johnson, 44, Pineville, failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the right side of the road and struck a tree.

Johnson was treated for serious injuries at Washington Regional Hospital, Fayetteville, Arkansas.

 

Neosho woman injured in one-vehicle accident

  A Neosho woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 10:45 a.m. today on North Wood Street one mile east of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2016 Kia Soul driven by Judith K. Trimble, 75, Neosho, lost control on loose gravel, overcorrected and overturned.

Trimble was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman Neosho.

Highway Patrol Arrests September 26-27

Matthew W. Galvan, 39, Springfield, felony possession of a controlled substance- oxycodone, driving while suspended, no insurance, no seat belt

James A. Mays, 37, Aurora, possession of drug paraphernalia, no insurance

Sharon A. Peel, 40, Aurora, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

State Historical Society executive director to speak at Missouri Southern

(From Missouri Southern State University

Dr. Gary Kremer, executive director of the State Historical Society of Missouri, will offer a lecture tied to his latest book at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, in Webster Hall’s Corley Auditorium.

This Place of Promise: A Historian’s Perspective on 200 Years of Missouri History was published in November 2021. Tied to the bicentennial celebration of Missouri’s statehood, the book includes personal perspectives from a native son as well as what it means to be a Missourian.

Presented by the Social Science Department, Kremer’s appearance at Missouri Southern was coordinated by Dr. Virginia Laas, a retired professor of history at the university who is currently wrapping up her three-year term as president of the historical society’s board of trustees.

“My term ends at the end of October,” said Laas. “We have never had Gary come to Missouri Southern to give a talk, and I was delighted that he agreed to come when I asked.

“He’ll talk about Missouri’s history, what it means to him and what he sees as the future for the state.”

Kremer is a fifth-generation Missourian who has written, coauthored and coedited a dozen books. He previously taught history at Lincoln University in Jefferson City and later at William Woods, and served as state archivist from 1987-91. He became executive director of the State Historical Society of Missouri in 2004.

“When Gary took over, we were located in the basement of the library at the University of Missouri in Columbia,” she said. “Today, we have a modern, three-story building across the street from Peace Park. The building itself epitomizes what he’s done for our organization. He oversaw the expansion of our programming and our outreach across the state. Under his management, the historical society gained a much greater presence in the state of Missouri.”

Kremer also led statewide efforts last year to commemorate the bicentennial through a variety of events.

“Dr. Kremer is a tremendous asset to our state and a valued colleague in our history community,” said Brad Belk, Missouri Southern’s community historian. “Gary did such a phenomenal job with Missouri’s 200-year celebration and was a compelling figure in the film (“Missouri! A Bicentennial Celebration”) that chronicled Missouri’s two centuries.”

Admission to his presentation at Missouri Southern is free and open to the public.

First graduates reported for new Jasper County Jail Treatment Program

(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office)

On September 30th, 2022 at 4:00 PM, the Jasper County Jail Treatment Program (JCJTP) will be graduating its first three participants. The program is an is an intensive 120-day treatment program involving inmates that have either volunteered to attend or have been referred to the program as a result of a court sanction or probation violation.

Once admitted to the program, the participants meet with a therapist and complete a comprehensive intake assessment to identify mental and behavioral health challenges. 

While in the program, participants will be held to higher standards for keeping the treatment dorms clean and orderly. They have a daily checklist of chores they are required to complete as part of the treatment activities.

The participants will work with a therapist throughout the program to address challenges and learn how to cope with them in a healthier, more socially appropriate manner. When the participants complete the treatment program, they will be referred to outpatient treatment programs for continued support.

Each graduate will have received an average of 425+ hours of treatment during their treatment engagement with the JCJTP. Graduates have been engaged in treatment for at least five days a week while following a structured routine. The treatment program consists of:

Individual Counseling: to address contributing factors to engaging in substance use and antisocial behavior.

Group Counseling: to address as a group those contributing factors and to provide feedback and support for one another.

 
Group Education: to learn about the cause and effects of their behaviors and to learn coping skills to reduce/prevent future reoccurrences.

 
Life Skills and Parenting Educational Groups

Yoga and Meditation: to learn discipline, how to better regulate and express their emotions, and how to reduce the physical symptoms resulting from negative emotions.

 
Work Assignments: these work details will be separate from the trustees in the detention center.

 
Community Support Groups: to get established with the various support groups available in the community to assist with the transition following their graduation and release from the Jasper County Detention Center.

 
Discharge Planning: to help to identify needs necessary to improve their life outside of and at the conclusion of their incarceration.