Agenda posted for Newton County Commission business meeting

 

Newton County Commission Agenda
Thursday, June 1, 2023
10:30 am
Newton County Courthouse, Room 309

1. Roll Call

2. Approve Agenda

3.Approve Minutes

4. Old Business

5. New Business
- Court Order 2023-08 Overbid Transfer

6. Appointments and Vacancies
- Appointment Library Board

7. Accept printed reports for review

8. Officeholders Update

9. Department Heads Update

10. Citizens Business

Mrs. Estella Osborn regarding Newton County Water Issues

11. Closed Session
RSMo 610.021 (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded.

Minutes for May 30 Jasper County Commission meeting

The General Session for the Jasper County Commission was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on May 30, 2023, in room 101 of the Jasper County Courthouse by Presiding Commissioner John Bartosh. 

The meeting was opened with a prayer by Jasper County Sheriff Randee Kaiser followed by the pledge of allegiance. 

Roll Call: Presiding Commissioner John Bartosh, Commissioner Darieus K. Adams, and Commissioner Tom Flanigan were present. 

Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Adams made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 23, 2023, General Session. Commissioner Flanigan seconded the motion. By unanimous vote, the minutes were approved. 

 Presentations: None Reports and Communication: None 

Elected Officials/Citizen Request: None 

Commissioner’s Reports: None 

Unfinished Business: None 

New Business: Commissioner Adams made a motion to approve the Evacuation and Safety Procedures Policy for the Jasper County Courts Building in Joplin. Commissioner Flanigan seconded the motion. By unanimous vote, the motion passes.

 

Public Hearing: None 

Citizen Requests: None 

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 

Respectfully submitted, Charlie Davis Jasper County Cler

Joplin Police Department Arrests May 30-31

05/30/2023 1202 

CODY JON CHOLLET 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 25 2808 W 7TH ST 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

05/30/2023 1801 

JOSHUA DEE JENKINS 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 43 8TH/MURPHY 500.00 

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 

COMPLIANCE WITH REQUEST FOR ID BY POLICE OFFICER 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

05/30/2023 1830 

JEWEL MARIE VOAKLANDER 

 2502 Delaware JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 25 SOUTH STATION 32ND ST 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

05/30/2023 2035 

DAVID RICHARD CLARK 

 2010 Bird Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 52 21ST BIRD AVE 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

05/30/2023 2120 

JOHN PAUL MCJUNKINS 

 103 N Windfield JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 46 103 N WINFIELD AVE 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

05/30/2023 1045 

KELSEY CAROL KATHLEEN LAMB 

 531 S Kentucky, 10 JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 34 A ST S PEARL AVE 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

05/30/2023 2320 

CORY CHARLES SHULTZ 

 410 N Division JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 37 410 N DIVISON 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

05/30/2023 2300 

CHRISTOPHER KENT MILLER 

 1712 S Annie Baxter JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 30 8TH AND JEFFERSON AVE 500.00 

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED 

05/31/2023 0010 

AMANDA DAWN LONG-SCHUSTER 

 26054 Fir Road JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 32 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

05/31/2023 0010 

JORDAN LIAN DAVIS 

 314 N Joplin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BF 42 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

05/31/2023 0010

 LUKE EVANS ADAMS 

 210 Lincoln St CARTHAGE, MO 64836 

WM 30 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

Agenda posted for Joplin Celebrations Commission meeting

 

Agenda posted for Joplin Finance Committee meeting

 

Carver Day celebration planned

(From George Washington Carver National Monument)

George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to announce the park’s annual Carver Day celebration to be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., celebrating the life of George Washington Carver and the establishment of the national monument in his honor. 

This year we are commemorating the 80th anniversary of Carver’s passing and the subsequent establishment of the national park on July 14, 1943, the first one to honor an African American. The event is free of charge.

 

Guest speakers include Leo Landis, Museum Curator for the State Historical Society of Iowa. Mr. Landis will share insights into George Washington Carver’s time living in Iowa, which were critical years for Carver as a student and artist, and when he made the decision to change his career path to become an agricultural scientist. 

Steve Sitton, Site Supervisor at the Thomas Hart Benton State Historic Site, in Kansas City, Missouri will share a presentation entitled, Art, Race, and Thomas Hart Benton. Regionalist painter Thomas Hart Benton was one of the first white artists to paint African American life, labor, culture, and inequality.

Music is a huge part of the Carver Day fun. Musical performers this year include Lem Sheppard. Lem is a local jazz, blues and folk musician who traces the history of African American music from both the North and South. Lem will perform African American music and stories from George Washington Carver’s lifetime and share the African American experience with visitors.

Afrique Aya Drum and Dance Company, Fayetteville, Arkansas will perform traditional West African music and storytelling in a high energy performance that is highly interactive. Cherry and Jerry, a ragtime duo from St, Louis, Missouri, will blend history and music in their program “Early African American Composers.” It includes music by Scott Joplin, James Scott (born in Neosho, Missouri & raised in Carthage, Missouri) and other key figures in this genre which was very popular in George Washington Carver’s time.

 

Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national children’s touring theatre from Asheville, North Carolina, will perform Freedom Songs. This family-friendly, musical revue provides an energetic and engaging approach to learning about Black history. From songs which carried the secret messages needed to navigate the Underground Railroad, to the powerful anthems of the Civil Rights Movement, to Beale Street Blues, music has long been an integral part of American history which is celebrated in this production.

Local church choirs will also be invited to perform.

Carver Day is also a time for kids to explore the park and connect to the child who was born here over 150 years ago. There will be guided tours, Junior Ranger activities, and more. The Diamond Lions Club will provide food concessions.

Carver Day celebrates the African American experience through speakers, storytelling, music, and educational programs. In keeping with Carver’s legacy of accessible and affordable education, Carver Day, like all our programs, is free of charge. Carver is presented in partnership with the Carver Birthplace Association.

Administered by the National Park Service, an agency of the Department of the Interior, George Washington Carver National Monument preserves the birthplace and childhood home of George Washington Carver - scientist, educator, and humanitarian. The park is located two miles west of Diamond, Missouri on Highway V, then ¼ mile south on Carver Road. For more information, please call the park at 417-325-4151 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., visit the park website at www.nps.gov/gwca, or visit the park Facebook page.

 

Statue stolen from Joplin Public Library

 

Carthage Police Department: Do you know these blurry suspects?

(From the Carthage Police Department)

The Carthage Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the suspects shown here. This will be in reference to case #23-1974

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

Oronogo Police Department hiring

(From the Oronogo Police Department)

The Oronogo Police Department is now hiring. 

Applications can be picked up at City Hall or online at https://www.oronogomo.org/.../364/Employment_Application.pdf

Lamar Police Department Weekly Report

(From the Lamar Police Department)

Department numbers for the week of May 22 – May 29:

 
Dispatched calls – 172
Reports – 22
Car Stops – 7
DWI - 0
Drugs – 1
Misc. Arrests – 7
Pedestrian/Bicycle Checks – 4
Business and residential checks – 146

 
05/23/2023 Officer was contacted in reference to an Adult Protection Order Violation. Paperwork was submitted to the prosecuting attorney’s office for charges of Violation of Adult Order of Protection.

 
05/24/2023 Officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Maple St in reference to a call for assistance. A report was made to the Missouri Elderly Abuse Hotline regarding theft and neglect of the resident.

05/24/2023 Officer conducted a traffic stop near 6th and Truman. Driver was in possession of methamphetamine. The methamphetamine will be sent to the Missouri State Crime Lab for further testing, paperwork will then be submitted to the Barton County Prosecuting Attorney in consideration of charges of possession of methamphetamine.

05/25/2023 Officer conducted a traffic stop near 15th & Poplar. Driver was issued a summons for no proof of insurance.

05/24/2023 Officer investigated a past tense theft in the 500 block of W. 11th. Investigation continues.

05/25/2023 Officer responded to NW 1st Ln regarding a theft not in progress. Investigation continues.

05/25/2023 Officer conducted a traffic stop near 13th & Grand. Driver was arrested, transported to the Barton County Jail and issued a summons for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs. The suspected methamphetamine is to be sent to the lab for further identification.

05/25/2023 Officers arrested a subject in the 700 block of Parry on numerous felony warrants. Subject was placed under arrest and transported to the Barton County Jail. Subject was in possession of a clear baggie with a crystal like substance which will be submitted to the crime lab for processing.

 
If you have any questions, please feel free to call 417-682-3546 and speak with Chief Joe Moore.

Baxter Springs Police Department April Statistics

 

Joplin Police Department Weekly Activity Report

 

Joplin Police Department Holiday Weekend Arrests

05/26/2023 1430 

SANDRA LYNN ZAVISLAK 

 458 WAUB Waubonsee Circle OSWEGO, IL 60543 

WF 45 3151 E 7TH ST 500.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

05/26/2023 1507 

MITCH ALLEN BRAUN 

 4620 S Byers Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 24 4TH / TURK 500.00 

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

05/26/2023 1612 

DAVID CHAD PALMER 

 4992 Pilot Ln DIAMOND, MO 64840 

WM 49 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00 

LARCENY 

05/26/2023 2220 

AUDREY RENEE EFIRD 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 44 7TH/BYERS 500.00 

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 

PEDESTRIANS WALKING ALONG ROADWAYS 

ASSAULT OFFICER 

05/26/2023 2355 

CLAYTON RICHARD CARTER 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 43 3536 HAMMANDS BLVD 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

05/27/2023 0414 

BRADLEY MICHAEL REEVES 

 1009 Southgate Cir CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834 

WM 46 1009 SOUTHGATE CIR 500.00 

VANDALISM 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST

STOP OR YIELD SIGNS AT THROUGH STREETS 

IMPROPER LANE USAGE 

SPEED LIMIT ON SPECIFIC STREET 

DISPLAY OF STATE PLATES 

05/27/2023 0800 

JASON SCOTT EMERY 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 45 701 S ILLINOIS AVE 0.00 

DISTURBING THE PEACE 

05/27/2023 0808 

ROBERT THEODORE HARTMANN 

 2701 E 11th St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 45 9TH / MISSOURI 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

05/27/2023 1158 

JERRY PAUL CROW III 

531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 22 2630 E 2ND ST 500.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

COMPLIANCE W/ REQUEST FOR INFO BY POLICE OFFICERS 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

05/27/2023 1850 

JOHN MARK LOVELL 

 25 H Street Ne MIAMA, OK 74354 

WM 63 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

05/27/2023 1930 

ALBERTO NMN MEDINA 

 900 Pitcher Ave JOPLIN, MO 

WM 50 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00 

LARCENY 

05/27/2023 2045 

STEPHANIE MARIE WELLS 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 43 6TH/MCKINLEY 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

05/27/2023 2157 

KATHERINE ELIZABETH COURTNEY 

 1722 S Sergeant Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 52 21ST/VIRGINIA 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

05/27/2023 2316 

BOBBY GENE SKILES 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 32 200 E ARTISTIC 500.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

COMPLIANCE WITH REQUEST FOR ID BY POLICE OFFICER - BUSIN 

05/28/2023 0005 

ZAKARY J EDWARD LAMBETH 

 3121 E 11th Street JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 24 12TH/PETERS 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

05/28/2023 0153 

JUNIOR M GONZALEZ 

 3320 S Texas Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 26 7TH/OZARK 225.00 

IMPROPER LANE USAGE 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

05/28/2023 0229 

ANTONIO EUGENE MCKOY 

 2650 7th St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 50 3506 S RANGELINE RD 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

05/28/2023 0330 

EDITH O SPEARS 

 1518 E Dale St SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803 

WF 45 100 E MERCY WAY 500.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

TRESPASS OF REAL PROPERTY 

ASSAULT - CITY 

05/28/2023 0420 

DAVID ALLAN JAY FRIEND 

 1919 S Byers JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 30 20TH/PORTER 500.00 

FALSE POLICE REPORT 

05/28/2023 0535 

PAYDEN SCOTT ALLEN 

 1007 N International Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 18 611 W 6TH ST 500.00 

MINOR IN POSSESSION 

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 

05/28/2023 0655 

BRETT EARL BAKER 

 531 S Kentucky JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 38 510 KENTUCKY AVE 500.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

05/28/2023 1205 

ZACHARY JOHN MINCK 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 37 205 N MAIN ST 500.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

05/28/2023 1238 

MICHAEL PATRICK CLUBBS 

 2852 Osage St ST LOUIS, MO 63118 

WM 40 4240 S 43 HWY 500.00 

POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 

05/28/2023 1115 

JENNIFER LEE ARINK 

 3816 Meramec St ST LOUIS, MO 63116 

WF 62 4240 S HWY 43 500.00 

LARCENY 

05/28/2023 1511 

MICHAEL NIKOLAI KOWACICH 

 3401 S Poplar Dr JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 33 2800 E 32ND ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

05/28/2023 1455 

JAMES LUCAS BOYER 

 Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 39 3317 S RANGELINE 500.00 

ASSAULT - CITY 

05/28/2023 1600 

PHYLLIS ARDEL PENNINGTON 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 

WF 44 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 225.00 

TRESPASS OF REAL PROPERTY 

05/28/2023 1409 

EDITH O SPEARS 

 1518 E Dale St SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803 

WF 45 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

ASSAULT - CITY 

05/28/2023 1827 

ANNA M MARTINEZ 

 2834 E 11th St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 22 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00 

LARCENY 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

05/28/2023 1858 

DERRICK DEVON HUDSON Jr 

2911 W 14th St, 8 JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BM 26 2911 W 14 ST 500.00 

MISUSE 911 SYSTEM 

05/28/2023 2023 

WILLIAM BLAKE CAGLE 

 1115 E 34th St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 38 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

d303 E 3RD ST 500.00
FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

05/28/2023 2320 

JEREMY WAYNE WEEKS 

 1501 E 6th St, 8 JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 41 1501- 4 E 6TH ST 10,000.00

EX-PARTE/FULL ORDER OF PROTECTION FOR A CHILD - VIOLATION OF 

05/28/2023 2350 

JOSEPH RAY BLINZLER 

 531 S Kentucky JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 46 1313 W 7TH ST 500.00 

LITTERING 

05/29/2023 0009 

JERRY LYNN BAKER 

 1502 S Michigan Ave, B8A3 JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 41 1502- B8A3 S MICHIGAN AVE 500.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

05/29/2023 1217 

MARYANN MAGDLENE WIMBERLY 

 316 S Brownell Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 45 302 S COX 500.00 

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 

BENCH WARRANT 

05/29/2023 1757 

JASON SCOTT EMERY 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 45 4240 43 HWY 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

05/29/2023 1915 

JARED KANE BECKETT 

 928 S Picher Ave, 1 JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 21 928 S PICHER AVE 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

05/29/2023 2150 

MICHAEL ALLEN DAVIS 

 406 W McKee St, A CARTERVILLE, MO 64835 

BM 57 27TH/MAIN 500.00

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED 

Greenfield man airlifted to Cox South following crash

A Greenfield man was injured in a one-vehicle accident this morning (exact time of the crash is unknown) on North Dade 81 four miles north of Greenfield.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2002 Lexus IS300 driven by Ryan M. Elliott, 35, Greenfield, traveled off the right side of the road, struck the ditch and overturned through a fence.

Elliott was airlifted to Cox South Hospital, Springfield, with serious injuries.

Joplin residents injured in collision

Two Joplin residents were injured in a two-vehicle accident 2:10 p.m. today on Gateway Road at Jaguar Road six and a half miles southeast of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2007 Hyundai Elantra driven by Margaret A. Kastendieck, 78, Joplin, failed to yield to a 2000 Honda Accord driven by Ryanna R. Blair, 19, Joplin, and struck it in the rear.

Blair and a passenger in the Kastendieck vehicle, Vera K. Wyant, 83, Joplin, were treated for minor injuries at Mercy Joplin.

 

Ten people die in Missouri traffic accidents over Memorial Day weekend

(From the Missouri State Highway Patrol)

Ten people died in traffic crashes over the 2023 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 26, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 29, 2023.

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers investigated the following over the 2023 Memorial Day holiday weekend:

Traffic Statistics

Crashes -- 314
Injuries -- 102
Fatalities -- 10
DWI -- 130
Drug Arrests -- 14

Boating Statistics

Crashes -- 6
Injuries -- 3
Fatalities -- 0
Drowning -- 0
BWI -- 7
Drug Arrests -- 0

(Note: During the 2022 counting period, the Patrol investigated 301 traffic crashes, which included 129 injuries and nine of the 13 fatalities. Also, over the 2022 Memorial Day holiday: Marine operations troopers investigated nine boating crashes, which included one fatality and four injuries. Troopers made 131 driving while intoxicated arrests and seven boating while intoxicated arrests. No one drowned over the 2022 Memorial Day holiday.)


Troopers investigated all of the traffic crash fatalities. Two fatalities occurred in both the Troop B, Macon, MO, area, and the Troop I, Rolla, MO, area. One fatality occurred in each of the following areas: Troop A, Lee’s Summit, MO, Troop C, Weldon Spring, MO, Troop D, Springfield, MO, Troop E, Poplar Bluff, MO, Troop G, Willow Springs, MO, and Troop H, St. Joseph, MO.

Two people died within the counting period on Friday, May 26, 2023.

Danny R. Caudill, 56, of Doniphan, MO, died after being struck by a vehicle on Missouri Highway U south of Doniphan in Ripley County. Caudill was a pedestrian and in the roadway at the time he was struck. The driver of the vehicle that struck Caudill was not injured and was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Ripley County Coroner Mike Jackson pronounced Caudill deceased at the scene.

Jared C. Young, 20, of Hillsboro, MO, died when he attempted to pass another vehicle on a curve and met a second vehicle. Young then swerved to the right and the front of the oncoming vehicle struck his driver’s side door. Young’s vehicle then traveled off the right side of the roadway and caught fire. The vehicle that struck Young’s vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway. That driver was wearing a seat belt; he sustained moderate injuries. The crash occurred on Highway E at Belleville Lane in Jefferson County. It is unknown whether or not Young was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The driver of the vehicle Young attempted to pass was wearing a seat belt. He was not injured in the crash. Dr. Paul Granet pronounced Young deceased at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Four people died in traffic crashes on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

David G. Daniels, 67, of Lawson, MO, died after he swerved around a vehicle turning left into a driveway, then struck the front of another vehicle. Daniels was operating a motorcycle at the time of the crash; he was not wearing a helmet. The crash occurred on Missouri Route M north of Clevenger Road in Ray County. The drivers of the two vehicles involved in the crash were wearing their seat belts; neither driver was injured in the crash. Dr. Jesse Gregory pronounced Daniels deceased at the scene.

James H. Goers, 62, of Steelville, MO, died when the motorcycle he was operating traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a ditch, and overturned. Goers was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The crash occurred on Hickory Road northeast of Steelville in Crawford County. Dr. White pronounced Goers deceased at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, MO.

A 15-year-old male of Unionville, MO, died when the vehicle in which he was a passenger traveled off the right side of the roadway. The driver overcorrected, causing the vehicle to travel off the left side of the roadway and overturn. The juvenile passenger was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The crash occurred on Missouri Highway 5 north of Milan, MO, in Sullivan County. Sullivan County Coroner Robert Wyant pronounced the juvenile deceased at the scene. The driver of the vehicle was not wearing a seat belt and sustained minor injuries. The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, Sullivan County Ambulance, and Milan (MO) Fire Department assisted at the scene.

Tucker L. Tollerton, 18, of Hannibal, MO, died when the vehicle he was driving traveled off the right side of the roadway. The vehicle returned to the roadway, and Tollerton overcorrected. The vehicle overturned multiple times before traveling off the left side of the roadway and coming to rest. Tollerton was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The crash occurred on Missouri Route M southwest of Hannibal, in Ralls County. A passenger in Tollerton’s vehicle was wearing a seat belt and sustained moderate injuries. Dr. Colin Shouster pronounced Tollerton deceased at Hannibal Regional Hospital. Ralls County Sheriff's Office, Center (MO) first responders, New London (MO) first responders, and Marion County Ambulance assisted at the scene.

Three people died on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

Zachiriah A. Hahn, 24, of Farmington, MO, died when the vehicle in which he was a passenger ran off the right side of the roadway. The driver overcorrected and the vehicle struck an embankment and overturned. Hahn was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The crash occurred on Missouri Highway K east of Ellington, MO, in Reynolds County. Reynolds County Coroner Jeff McSpadden pronounced Hahn deceased at the scene of the crash. The driver of the vehicle was not wearing a seat belt and sustained moderate injuries.

Chandra D. Moffet, 42, of St. James, MO, died when the driver of the vehicle in which she was a passenger lost control. The vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned. Moffet was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. The crash occurred on County Road 1140 west of County Road 1090 in Phelps County. Phelps County Coroner Ernie Coverdell pronounced Moffet deceased at the scene. The driver of the vehicle was wearing a seat belt and sustained minor injuries.

Bobbie G. Sullivan, 66, of Springfield, MO, died when the vehicle he was driving traveled off the right side of the roadway. He overcorrected and the vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a berm, and overturned. Sullivan was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 65 north of Branson, MO, in Taney County. Taney County Ambulance Paramedic Bobby Berschied pronounced Sullivan deceased at the scene.

One person died on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023.

Todd K. Nelson, 42, of Amazonia, MO, died when the vehicle he was driving traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a tree stump, and overturned. Nelson was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The crash occurred on Missouri Route T north of Amazonia in Andrew County. Andrew County Coroner Dr. Doug Johnson pronounced Nelson deceased at the scene. Conservation Agent A. Maupin, the Andrew County Sheriff’s Office, and Andrew County first responders assisted at the scene.

NOTE: The statistics provided could change if late deaths occur, other departments report crashes or incidents, a fatality is determined to be a drowning, or if a fatality is determined to be caused by a medical condition after this news release was posted.

Highway Patrol Arrests May 29-30

Jonathon D. Blakely, 41, Springfield, Greene County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on DWI (drugs)

Christopher R. Cable, 36, Brighton, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine

Joshua E. Viles, 38, Brighton, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine

Damorie D. Bevly, 30, Anna, Texas, driving while intoxicated, speeding

 

Night lane reductions planned at HH and 571 in Carthage, 171 and Main Street in Webb City

(From MODOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Reductions at Night in Jasper Co. for Signal Improvements May 30-June 1

Where/When: These times and locations:

7 p.m., Tuesday, May 30 until 7 a.m., Wednesday, May 31 – Jasper County Route HH (Fir Road) & Missouri Route 571 (Grand Avenue) in Carthage

7 p.m., Wednesday, May 31 until 7 a.m., Thursday, June 1 – Missouri Route 171 & Jasper County Route D (Main Street) in Webb City

What: Contractor crews making signal improvements as part of a sidewalk improvement project

Traffic Impacts

Drivers will encounter narrowed lanes where crews are working

Crews and equipment working close to traffic

Traffic signals flashing red, intersection controlled as four-way stop

Drivers urged to find alternate routes

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

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

Night lane reductions expected on I-44 off ramps in Joplin

(From MODOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Reductions on I-44 Off Ramps at Night in Joplin for Signal Improvements June 1-2

Where: These I-44 off ramps in Joplin: Eastbound I-44 at Exit 1 (U.S. Route 400/U.S. Route 166)

Eastbound and westbound I-44 at Exit 4 (Missouri Route 43)

Eastbound and westbound I-44 at Exit 6 (Missouri Route 43/Main Street)

When: 7 p.m.-5 a.m., Thursday, June 1 and 7 p.m.-5 a.m., Friday, June 2

What: Contractor crews making signal improvements as part of a paving project along I-44 between the Missouri/Oklahoma state line and I-44/Missouri Route 59 at Fidelity

Traffic Impacts

Drivers will encounter narrowed lanes where crews are working

Crews and equipment working close to traffic

Traffic signals flashing red, intersection controlled as four-way stop

Drivers urged to find alternate routes

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

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

Jasper County Route H/North Fork Spring River Bridge closure scheduled

(From MODOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Jasper Co. Route H/North Fork Spring River Bridge CLOSED June 6 for Bridge Inspection

When: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday, June 6

Where: Jasper County Route H over North Fork Spring River west of Jasper between Jasper County Route J and County Road 150

What: MoDOT crews inspecting the bridge

Traffic Impacts

Route H bridge CLOSED

Drivers will have access to driveways and entrances on either end of the work zone but will not be able to travel through the work zone

Drivers urged to find alternate routes

No signed detours planned

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone

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

Newton County Commission Schedule

Monday, May 29, 2023
Office closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Tuesday, May 30, 2023
8:00 am Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff, as well as Citizens seeking information.

Wednesday, May 31, 2023
8:00 am Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff, as well as Citizens seeking information.

9:00 am Broadband Regional Meeting, Joplin

10:00 am Connell Insurance Meeting

Thursday, June 1, 2023
8:00 am Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff, as well as Citizens seeking information.

10:30 am Newton County Business Meeting

7:00 pm Economic Security Meeting, Joplin

Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 05/25/2023, 2:30 pm
(RSMo 610.020)

Agenda posted for Jasper County Commission meeting

 

Lamar woman injured in one-vehicle accident

A Lamar woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 2 p.m. today on Route KK one mile south of Lamar.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze driven by Mackayla C. Rodriquez, 22, Lamar, ran off the right side of the road, struck the ground and came to rest next to a creek.

Rodriquez was treated for minor injuries at Cox Barton County Hospital, Lamar.

Duenweg woman injured in accident on Kodiak Road

A Duenweg woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 2:50 p.m. today on Kodiak Road two miles south of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2002 Indian Scout motorcycle driven by Shannon M. Front, 53, Duenweg, traveled off the right side of the road and overturned.

Front was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Joplin.

 

Agenda posted for Carthage Public Services Committee meeting

 

Three people injured, including Carthage woman, 1-year-old girl, in crash caused by deer

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle accident 9:20 p.m. Sunday on eastbound I-44 one mile east of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a Lexus SUV driven by Lin Lin, 39, Hanover Township, Pennsylvania was stopped in the road and hitting a deer, when it was struck in the rear by a 2005 Honda Accord driven by Kylee M. Morris, 22, Carthage.

Lin was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Joplin.

Morris was treated for serious injuries and a passenger, a 1-year-old girl for minor injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests May 27-29

Alan R. Livingston, 29, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident, no valid plates, no seat belt

Jose A. Cervantes, 35, Summers, Arkansas, felony driving while intoxicated, speeding

Ryan C. McEeely, 31, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, failed to stop for steady red signal, speeding, stopped/decreased speed/turn from direct course when unsafe, no registration, consumption of alcoholic beverage while driving

James A. Jennings, 23, Neosho, Seneca Police Department warrant for failure to appear on defective equipment

Lazaro J. Medina Lopez, 27, Kansas City, Jackson County misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on failure to display plates, driving while suspended, no seat belt and possession of marijuana, speeding, driving while revoked

Devinon K. Boykin, 36, Erie, Pennsylvania, felony drug trafficking in the first degree (80 pounds of methamphetamine, $2,500 cash and a Glock 17 firearm), hold for U. S. Marshals, unlawful possession of a firearm

Anita D. Russell, 46, Springfield, Christian County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on failure to register motor vehicle

Bradley L. Goodman, 42, Marshfield, driving while intoxicated, no front license plate, failure to place vehicle not in motion as far to the right as possible

Brandon S. Maggard, 37, Halfway, felony possession of a firearm

Amanda J. Rogers, 39, Bolivar, felony unlawful possession of a firearm, felony possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine

Francina M. Cox, 50, Joplin, Jasper County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on driving while revoked

Juan O. Garcia, 45, Rogers, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated

Chase B. Watt, 28, Appleton City, driving while intoxicated

Isaiah T. Whittaker, 27, Springfield, no seat belt, Springfield Police Department misdemeanor warrants for failure to maintain financial responsibility and failure to register motor vehicle, speeding, no valid license

Dane M. Crownhart, 52, Shell Knob, driving while intoxicated

Dante G. Deckard, 23, Sugar Creek, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident

Travis E. Beechler, 49, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding, passing on the right, no insurance

Amy L. Tut, 40. Rockaway Beach, felony possession of a controlled substance- tramadol, driving while intoxicated (drugs)