Joplin Police Department Arrests February 27-28

02/27/2023 0800 

BRIAN LEE SHORTT 

 645 S Oak Grove Ave SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 

WM 51 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

02/27/2023 1008 

ROSS DONALD BUSH 

 201 S 4th St WEBB CITY, MO 64835 

WM 20 633 S PEARL 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

02/27/2023 1146 

HEATH LEE BUERGE 

23001402 726 S Monroe Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 35 726 S MONROE AVE 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

02/27/2023 1228 

LONNIE DALE BELL 

 725 Campbell St WEBB CITY, MO 64870 

WM 60 E ZORA /HIGHLAND AVE 500.00 

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 

02/27/2023 1328 

THADDEUS DEAN BLAIR 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 28 9TH / BYER AVE 500.00 

RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST 

02/27/2023 1602 

JARROD LEE BARNES 

 915 S Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 44 12TH/ MAIN 500.00 

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 

02/27/2023 2050 

CURTIS THEODORE GREEN 

 531 S Kentucky JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 63 32ND/MCCLELLAND 0.00 

SAFE KEEP 

02/27/2023 2010 

TIFFANY DAWN JEFFERIES 

 3711 Mission Lane JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 37 26TH/MAIDEN LANE 0.00 

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED 

02/27/2023 2115 

DAMION HAROLD SIMS 

23001417 1902 S Bird Ave, B JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 21 1902 S BIRD AVE 500.00 

ASSAULT - CITY 

02/28/2023 0025 

JASON CHARLES BEBEE 

 2010 Bird St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 45 722- 4 S CONNOR 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS 

02/28/2023 0120 

TAMMY LYNE SWAN 

 18 Empire JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 47 2800 W 7TH ST 500.00 

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED 

02/28/2023 0135 

JESSE DEAN FRYE 

 531 S Kentucky JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 41 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 

02/28/2023 0258 

TRISTIN SCOTT-THOMAS ROBINS 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 23 2601 S MAIN ST 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

Joplin man cited for DWI after injury accident

A Joplin man was cited for driving while intoxicated following a one-vehicle accident 12:30 p.m. Monday on Zora Street a half-mile west of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2017 Chevrolet 1500 pickup driven by Ronald D. Houdyshell, 72, Joplin, traveled off the north side of the roadway and struck a ditch.

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

Stella, Fairview residents injured in crash near Neosho

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident 7:50 a.m. today on Route H five miles southeast of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2002 Acura MDX driven by Abby Vang, 38, Fairview, failed to stop for a stop sign and pulled into the path of a 1985 Freightliner driven by Eathen L. Allen, 24, Stella.

Vang was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Joplin.

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

 

Joplin man, Kansas residents injured in collision on 171

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle collision 3:40 p.m. today on MO 171 three miles north of Asbury.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2015 Toyota Highlander driven by Dana L. Kegley, 71, Darby, Kansas, failed to stop for a stop sign and pulled into the path of a 2000 Mazda CX5 driven by Timothy S. Frazier, 51, Joplin.

Frazier was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Joplin.

A passenger in the Kegley vehicle, John R. Kegley, 76, Darby, was flown to Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, to be treated for serious injuries. Kegley was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman.

Highway Patrol Arrests February 27-28

Jennifer M. Parnell, 44, Brighton, Greene County felony warrant for probation violation, no seat belt

William W. Smith, 52, Joplin, Delaware County, Oklahoma felony warrants for bail jumping, driving while intoxicated and driving while suspended, no seat belt

Ronald D. Houdyshell, 72, Joplin, driving while intoxicated

Jovan P. Alexander, 37, Springfield, Phelps County warrant for failure to appear on possession of marijuana, no insurance, speeding

Webb City R-7 releases 2023-2024 calendar

 

Sarcoxie Fire Department issues burn ban

 (From the Sarcoxie Fire Department)

The city is issuing a burn ban due to high winds until 4 p.m. Wednesday. 

Thanks for your understanding.

Crowder College presents certified medical assistant certificates to Freeman employees

(From Crowder College)

Crowder College presented Certified Medical Assistant certificates to two Freeman Health System employees via the apprenticeship agreement between the organizations. 

Robin Bach and Ashley Cox completed the two-year program and earned CMA credentials.

The program combines Crowder College classroom education and on-the-job training with Freeman Health System with paid tuition. 

Students spend 20 hours a week benefitting from a variety of learning opportunities in the classroom and the ability to travel to various provider-based clinics within the Joplin area and outlying clinics including Kansas and Oklahoma locations. 

All students will have guaranteed employment with Freeman Health System after the completion of the program, and the passing of the Certified Medical Assistant National Exam.

“This has been a great partnership with Freeman which creates a win for all involved,” stated Dr. Phillip Witt, Vice President of Career and Technical Education. “The classroom activity is held on the front-end providing the students the opportunity to get their clinical hours and hands-on training at various Freeman Health System locations.”

Crowder College is a registered Department of Labor Apprenticeship program provider in partnership with Branco Enterprises Inc. (Carpentry), Bill’s Electric Inc. (Electrician), Certified Express, Inc. and Contract Freighters, Inc. (Truck Driving) in addition to Freeman Health System (CMA). For more information about apprenticeship programs go to: https://www.crowder.edu/ grants/apprenticeships/


Robin Bach photo (L-R): Ike Isenhower, Allied Health Division Chair, Bach, and Dr. Phillip Witt, Vice President of Career & Technical Education

Ashley Cox photo (L-R): Ike Isenhower, Allied Health Division Chair, and Cox

Agenda posted for Joplin Celebrations Commission meeting

 

Donkey basketball game to benefit Carthage High School seniors

 

Joplin Police Department Weekly Activity Report

 

Traffic delays expected on MO 59 in Noel

( From MODOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Reduction, Traffic Delays on Route 59 in McDonald Co. Beginning Week of March 6

Where: Lane closures on Missouri Route 59 (Cliffside Drive) between Missouri Route 90 and Main Street in Noel

When: 7 a.m., Monday, March 6 and for the next several weeks

What: This is part of the project to stabilize the streambank and make sidewalk improvements along the Elk River

Traffic Impacts

One lane closed on Route 59 with traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals

One lane of Route 59 OPEN at all times

All lanes of Route 59 OPEN if construction pauses for longer than two (2) weeks

Drivers should expect traffic delays, equipment and contractor crews close to traffic

No signed detours

Drivers are urged to find alternate routes

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zones

Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.

Lane closures, traffic delays expected on U. S. 71 in McDonald County

(From MODOT)

Drivers can expect lane closures and traffic delays when a project to resurface a section of U.S. Route 71 and Route OO in McDonald County near Pineville begins the week of March 6, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Contractor crews will remove the existing asphalt driving surface and replace it with a new asphalt surface on Route 71 from Goodin Hollow Road in Pineville south to the Missouri/Arkansas state line and on Route OO from Route 71 south to the Missouri/Arkansas state line south of Jane.

In addition to the resurfacing, the contractor will install new guardrail, rumble strips, signs, overhead lighting and traffic signal loop detectors in areas on Route 71. Contractor crews also will add a new right turn lane from northbound Route 71 to Rains Road in Pineville.

Traffic Impacts

Expect lane closures and traffic delays on U.S. Route 71 where crews are working

At least one lane of Route 71 traffic will be OPEN in each direction at all times

All lanes of Route 71 traffic will be OPEN during nighttime hours

Route OO drivers will encounter flaggers and/or pilot cars where crews are working. Drivers should wait for the pilot vehicle before proceeding through the work zone or before entering the work zone from a side road.

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zones

No signed detours

Drivers should find alternate routes around the work zones

Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.

Project Information

Prime contractor: APAC-Central, Springfield
Total project cost: $5.5 million
Completion date: November 1, 2023

Agenda posted for Joplin Action Plan Implementation and Oversight Committee meeting

 

Galena man sentenced on battery charge

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

James Bilke Jr., 50, of Galena, was sentenced to over a year imprisonment earlier this month in Cherokee County District Court.

The 15 month sentence came after Bilke pled guilty to Attempted Aggravated Battery, stemming from a January 2020 altercation.

Bilke is being held in the Cherokee County Jail pending transfer to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

 

 

City of Joplin opens tree limb dropoff service early due to storm

(From the City of Joplin)

Due to last night’s storm, residents may have experienced broken and downed tree limbs. To help with their disposal, the City will open its tree limb drop-off site for residents to bring their limbs and branches damaged from the storm. The site will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 1 through March 3.

The City’s monthly tree limb program also starts this month, and the site will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the third Saturday and the Friday preceding it, March 17 and March 18. We will offer this service every third Saturday and the Friday preceding the third Saturday starting this month through October.

 

The drop-off site address is 1702 North Schifferdecker Avenue, which is approximately six-tenths of a mile north of Belle Center Road on the west side of Schifferdecker Avenue. This free drop-off service is for Joplin residents only. Professional contractors will not be allowed to dump.

Joplin residents should also note that the City’s residential trash service through Republic Services allows yard waste removal on their regular trash pick-up day. Limbs must be cut to a maximum of four (4) feet and bundled. Bundles shall be no heavier than 50 pounds. The diameter of each tree limb shall be no larger than four (4) inches.

Please contact the Recycling Coordinator at 417-624-0820, ext. 1501 with any questions about the site drop-off. For questions about curbside pickup, contact Republic Services at 800-431-1507.

Joplin Police Department Weekend Arrests

02/24/2023 1046 

SHAWN JAY MOORE 

 2636 E 11th JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 57 303 E 3RD 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

02/24/2023 1135 

EMILY ANN CLARK 

 413 Quaker St PURCELL, MO 64857 

WF 43 5TH / CONNOR 0.00 

CARELESS DRIVING 

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED 

STATE LICENSE PLATES REQUIRED 

NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

OPERATION OF DANGEROUS VEHICLE

02/24/2023 1230 

ALEX GLENN RIGGS 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 35 115 E 34TH 500.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

02/24/2023 1320 

WAYLON DEWAYNE DURISON 

 817 S Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 39 201 N WALL 500.00

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

02/24/2023 1500 

JEREMY BLAKE SHAWN BLEVINS 

 2028 S Byers Ave, A JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 33 1704 S WALL 500.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

02/24/2023 1637 

MEGAN MARIE RAMSEY-COLWELL 

 121 N Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 31 6TH/SARGEANT 500.00 

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

02/24/2023 1645 

GRAYLON BROWN Jr 

23001342 1801 S Ohio WEBB CITY, MO 64801 

BM 41 1801 S OHIO 500.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

02/24/2023 1746 

KEITH FRANKLIN BERTRAM 

 1822 W 7th St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 56 1ST/OAK 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

02/24/2023 2041 

RENATTA LENNA KENTNER 

 4313 Raine Miller Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 51 3223 E 20TH ST 500.00 

DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE OF DRUGS 

DEFECTIVE LIGHTING 

02/25/2023 0240 

WILLIAM ETHAN OSBORN 

 6556 Se Bostonmill GALENA, KS 66739 

WM 25 12TH/ PENNSYLVANIA AVE 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

02/25/2023 1428 

CALEB LEVI HINZ 

 2020 Carolina Circle JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 28 7TH / ILLINOIS 0.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

02/25/2023 1416 

RHONDA LAVONE SCHWENDINGER 

 531 S Kentucky JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 39 3031 S RANGELINE 500.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

02/25/2023 1730 

TRISTIN RAY SMITH 

 816 W 3rd, 1 JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 18 10TH/MAIDEN LANE 0.00 

NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

OPERATORS LICENSE NOT ON PERSON 

02/25/2023 1850 

CHRISTOPHER S DAVIS 

23001368 1312 E 24th JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 48 1312 E 24TH ST 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

02/25/2023 1925 

RICHARD RAY COPHER 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 55 6TH ST/PORTER AVE 0.00 

PEDESTRIANS WALKING ALONG ROADWAYS 

LITTERING 

POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 

02/26/2023 0010 

JAMES RUSSELL PARKER IV 

1006 N Goetz Blvd, 4 JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BM 21 1006- 4 N 60 ET 2 BLVD 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

02/26/2023 0747 

GRANVILLE DON GORDINEER 

 531 S Kentucky JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 38 531 S KENTUCKY 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

02/26/2023 0744 

KELSEY ANNMARIE MITCHELL 

 806 S Jefferson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 34 2400 S SCHIFFERDECKER 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

02/26/2023 0822 

MELVIN RAY EDGETT 

 1213 Katherine Ave DUQUESNE, MO 64801 

WM 53 10TH/MAIDEN LANE 500.00 

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED 

02/26/2023 0845 

LOUIS M COOKE 

 223 Freight Rd LONG LANE, MO 65590 

WM 52 7TH/MAIDEN LANCE 0.00 

NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

02/26/2023 0921 

MICHAEL OOSOWEE MESSER 

 121 N Jackson JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 40 9TH/CHESTNUT 225.00 

POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 

02/26/2023 1249 

ALFRED JOSEPH CREOLLO Jr 

3711 N Mission Ln JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 59 6TH/JACKSON 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

02/26/2023 1308 

SKYLAR CALVIN BRIGGS 

 531 S Kentucky JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 25 3RD/JOPLIN 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

02/26/2023 2200 

JOSEPH CORY WASSON 

 6362 Racine St RACINE, MO 64858 

WM 33 32ND ST/ INDIANA AVE 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

Highway Patrol Arrests February 26-27

 David G. Handley, 49, Joplin, felony driving while intoxicated (chronic offender), driving while suspended, no seat belt, no insurance, failed to signal, failed to stop at stop sign

Jason T. Greife, 45, Leslie, felony driving while intoxicated, no valid license

Highway Patrol Arrests February 25-26

Harold F. Rich, 51, Cassville, felony driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, driving while suspended, no seat belt

Regina A. Stewart, 44, Cassville, felony driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, driving while revoked, no insurance

Mackenzie J. Lee, 24, Powersite, driving while intoxicated

Levi K. Martin, 36, Independence, Kansas, Allen County Sheriff's Office felony warrant for probation violation for possession of amphetamine, no valid license, possession of drug paraphernalia

Paul R. Kallmeyer, 29, Bois D'Arc, driving while intoxicated, no motorcycle endorsement, no insurance, careless and imprudent driving, no valid plates

Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for northern Jasper County, southern Barton County

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
KSC021-037-MOC011-097-270715-
/O.NEW.KSGF.SV.W.0011.230227T0629Z-230227T0715Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1229 AM CST Mon Feb 27 2023

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northeastern Cherokee County in southeastern Kansas...
  Southeastern Crawford County in southeastern Kansas...
  Southern Barton County in southwestern Missouri...
  Northern Jasper County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 115 AM CST.

* At 1229 AM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from near Columbus to near Quapaw to Wyandotte, moving
  northeast at 65 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Pittsburg, Lamar, Frontenac, Columbus, Oronogo, Jasper, Golden
  City, Cherokee, Weir, Alba, Scammon, Purcell, Chicopee, Nashville,
  Mindenmines, Carytown, Asbury, Neck City, Lamar Heights and Waco.

 This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 47 and 66.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3730 9490 3750 9475 3750 9408 3730 9408
      3729 9405 3725 9405 3715 9491
TIME...MOT...LOC 0629Z 219DEG 56KT 3713 9489 3698 9476 3677 9470

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Newton, McDonald, southern Jasper counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1218 AM CST Mon Feb 27 2023

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southeastern Cherokee County in southeastern Kansas...
  Newton County in southwestern Missouri...
  McDonald County in southwestern Missouri...
  Southern Jasper County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 100 AM CST.

* At 1218 AM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from near Chetopa to near Bernice State Park to near
  Proctor, moving northeast at 60 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Joplin, Carthage, Neosho, Webb City, Big Sugar Creek State Park,
  Carl Junction, Baxter Springs, Galena, Oronogo, Seneca, Granby,
  Anderson, Carterville, Noel, Duquesne, Dodge, Sarcoxie, Goodman,
  Duenweg and South West City.

 This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 44 between mile markers 0 and 31.
 Interstate 49 between mile markers 1 and 46.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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Pineville woman injured in crash on 90

A Pineville woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 12:10 a.m. today on MO 90 three miles east of Jane.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2011 GMC Yukon driven by Keshia R. Grover, 36, Pineville, ran off the roadway and struck two signs and a culvert.

Grover was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Rogers, Arkansas.

Diamond woman injured in collision on Newton Road

A Diamond woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident 9:20 a.m. today on Newton Road five miles north of Diamond.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2014 Kia Soul driven by Bernadine G. Tyler, 25, Carl Junction, failed to yield and pulled into the path of a 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage driven by Benedict A. Ducote, 31, Diamond.

A passenger in the Ducote vehicle, Shalanna A. Ducote, 32, Diamond, was treated for minor injuries at Mercy McCune-Brooks Hospital, Carthage.

Goodman man injured in collision on 76

A Goodman man was injured in a two-vehicle accident 2:05 p.m. today on MO 76 a half mile west of Anderson.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2011 Toyota Venza driven by James A. Hamill, 66, Goodman, pulled into the path of a 2005 Dodge 1500 driven by a 17-year-old Anderson boy.

Hamill was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests February 24-25

Juan C. Cruz, 44, Kissimmee, Florida, Lincoln County, South Dakota felony warrant for assault

Micky W. Hollins, 51, Springfield, felony driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, expired license plates, no insurance

Bryan E. Liggett, 22, Verona, driving while intoxicated, speeding, lane violation

Matthew P. Derby, 29, Walnut Shade, felony possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, speeding, driving while suspended

Timothy S. Stafford, 44, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, no insurance, failure to register motor vehicle, no valid license

Albert F. Griggs, Jr., 58, Hollister, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Courtney L. Scholes, 31, Rockaway Beach, driving while intoxicated

Kansas man, suspect in February 7 shooting, arrested after firing shots at Joplin police officers

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On February 24th, 2023, at approximately 11:18 pm officers with the Joplin Police Department attempted to conduct a high-risk traffic stop on a white Chevrolet Tahoe near 2315 W. 7th Street. 

Officers believed the suspect from this investigation, Adam E. Kastler, was an occupant inside the vehicle. 

During the stop, Kastler forcefully stole the vehicle from the owner and fled the scene from officers. Kastler had active felony warrants out of Newton County for Failure to Appear as well as a Joplin Municipal warrant for Failure to Appear. 

During the pursuit, Kastler fired multiple gunshots at pursuing Joplin Police Officers at multiple points in the pursuit. The pursuit entered Kansas and the suspect vehicle crashed west of Galena. 

Kastler was taken into custody without further incident and transferred to Kansas law enforcement officials. No officers were injured and no officers discharged their weapons during the incident.

Additional criminal charges are being sought against Kastler and further details will be released as they become available.

Original news release
 

On Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 04:44 am the Joplin Police Department Emergency Communications Center received a report of a shooting at 909 S. Monroe Avenue in Joplin. 

Officers responded to the scene and located an adult male who had been shot. Officers began rendering aid until METS and Joplin Fire Personnel arrived on scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is currently listed in stable condition. 

The suspect in this incident had fled the scene before officers arrived. No arrest has been made at this time. The suspect is described as a white male in his 30’s and is approximately 6’00 tall and 170 lbs.

Detectives are trying to locate Adam E. Kastler, age 34, of Joplin. Kastler has active felony warrants out of Newton County for Failure to Appear as well as a Joplin Municipal warrant for Failure to Appear. 
 

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

At 11:24 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023, Cherokee County law enforcement were notified a suspect was actively fleeing from, and shooting at, Joplin Police Officers. The pursuit entered Kansas north of Galena, and ended when the suspect crashed north of Highway 66 on Chico Road, west of Galena.

The suspect, identified as 35 year-old Adam Kastler, of Burlingame, Kansas, was apprehended and transported to the Cherokee County Jail.

No law enforcement discharged their firearm, and none were injured during the incident.

Kastler is being held in Cherokee County on allegations of Attempted Capital Murder, Attempting Killing of a Police Dog, Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Use of a Firearm, Possession of Methamphetamine and Drug Paraphernalia, Fleeing Law Enforcement and several other traffic violations.

Additionally, Kastler is being held on multiple outstanding felony warrants from Newton County, Missouri, along with other arrest warrants issued in Lyon County, Emporia and Ford County, in Kansas.

Kastler is also expected to face additional charges in Missouri.

Jasper R-5 School District releases 2023-24 calendar

 

Deputy Mike Robertson retires from Jasper County Sheriff's Office

(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office)

After 15 years Deputy Mike Robertson is retiring. During his time with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, he has served as a bailiff for Judge Holcomb, Judge Copeland, Judge Hensley, and Judge Mouton. Best of luck in your future endeavors.

Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

Bobbie Voris vs. Nelson Voris

 

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Diane R. Harlan vs. Grady W. Harlan

Richard Vandiver vs. Trystan Morey

 

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

Gaileen A. Harmon vs. Darrin D. Gilbert

 

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Eric Istre vs. Rose Istre

Elicia Coleman vs. Joseph Coleman

Katherine Baldwin vs. Brian Baldwin

Brian C. Rawson vs Nikki L. Rawson

Jason W. Allman vs. Katrina W. Allman

Danyel D. Rickard vs. Jonathan C. Rickard

Kelsey N. Ghumm vs. Kyle R. Ghumm

Yvette McMillian vs. Garen D. McMillian

Lakyne D. Steen vs. Jason R. Steen

 

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

 

Barry County

Cindi M. Prewitt

David M. Johnson and Terri J. Johnson

Victor Paul Cuellar and Taylor Marie Cuellar

Seth Austin Campbell and Sara Sue Campbell

Barton County

Richard Stanley Pliska

Jasper County

Christina Renee Ailes

McDonald County

Paul M. Shumate and Amanda S. Shumate

Newton County

Zackery Scott Adamson and Laura Rachell Adamson

Joplin Police Department Arrests February 23-24

02/23/2023 0830 

TODD KIRK FENTON 

 4041 Hwy Nn JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 58 3020 E 10TH 0.00

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

02/23/2023 1005 

TAWNY ANN PAONESSA 

23001307 1730 Murphy Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 34 817 E 15TH ST 500.00 

LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING 

02/23/2023 1311 

PARKER ALAN GOODHUE 

 531 S Kentucky JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 20 20TH GENNEVA 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

02/23/2023 1345 

RYAN XAIVER JOHNSON 

 1716 S Wall Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 43 20TH/PEARL 0.00 

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED 

02/23/2023 1436 

JERRY L JACKSON 

 1002 S Connecticut Ave, 1 JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BM 33 7TH/HIGHVIEW 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

02/23/2023 1724 

DESIREE LEE JONES 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 30 1012 S ILLINIOS 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

COMPLIANCE WITH REQUEST FOR ID BY POLICE OFFICER - BUSIN 

02/23/2023 1755 

NAOMI CHRISTENA LANHAM 

 421 E 17th St JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 50 1221 E 32ND ST 500.00

LARCENY 

02/23/2023 2000 

ANTHONY RAY CIRCO 

 111 Skyline Dr JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BM 39 16TH/BYERS 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 

DEFECTIVE LIGHTING 

02/23/2023 2100 

SUMMER MARIE EADS-TUNNELL 

 733 Jillian Ln WEBB CITY, MO 64870 

WF 27 4TH/BYERS 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

02/23/2023 2346 

ANTHONY JAVIER TORRES 

 2912 E 9th St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 29 19TH/MISSOURI 0.00 

SAFE KEEP 

02/24/2023 0110 

RENEE ESTHER METSKER 

 1511 W C St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 61 1511 W C STREET 225.00 

MISUSE 911 SYSTEM 

02/24/2023 0030 

BRAXTON LEE BAKER 

 325 S College St WEBB CITY, MO 64870 

WM 31 12TH/RANGELINE 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPONS CITY