Inside Joplin: July 2023

Monday, July 31, 2023

Liberal, area fire departments respond to structure fire

(From the Liberal Fire Protection District)

Liberal Fire responded to a residential structure fire shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday, July 31. The home was fully involved upon arrival and was a total loss.

A big THANK YOU to:

*Lamar Fire for pumper/tanker/manpower mutual aid
*Jasper Fire for pumper/manpower mutual aid
*Barton County Ambulance District
*Barton County Sheriff's Department
*CPWSD #1 (Barton County Rural Water) for water
*Overman Farms for water

Multiple pumpers, tankers, and approximately 25 personnel were on scene for 5 & 1/2 hours. There were no injuries.

Parsons man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill police officers, blow up judicial center

(From the Parsons Police Department)

On Sunday, July 30th, the Parsons Police Department received a troubling call from a man reporting that he would shoot police officers and utilize explosives to blow up the judicial center. In response to the serious nature of the call, Parsons Police Officers were promptly dispatched to the 1800 block of Clark, where the caller was.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers established contact with the caller, identified as Jeromy Ray Heiskell, aged 39, residing in Parsons.

Employing appropriate protocols, officers utilized the public announcement (PA) system on their patrol car to instruct Jeromy to exit the residence. He complied with the instructions and was subsequently apprehended without incident. Heiskell was taken into custody and transported to the Parsons Police Department.

The Parsons Police Department will be seeking charges against Jeromy Heiskell from the Labette County Attorney's Office, which include Criminal Threat and Terrorism. During the search of the residence officers located ammunition, which Jeromy is prohibited from possessing as he is a convicted felon.

It is important to note that Jeromy Heiskell has a history of felony convictions dating back to 2003. Presently, he is on Community Corrections as part of a 2022 plea agreement for Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, Criminal Threat, and 3 counts of Interference with Law Enforcement. Additionally, Heiskell is facing another felony case for Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, pending in Labette County District Court.

Parsons Police Chief Robert Spinks said, "I feel like I am having to repeat the same phrases every week as we arrest repeat offenders for various crimes. I know I am getting tired of saying it probably as much as the public is as tired of hearing it, but not nearly as much as my officers are tired of dealing with it. Accountability for convicted felons needs to be upheld in the court system. We will never arrest people to the point of them deciding to do the right thing. True reform must start somewhere and when it fails and fails again, it is time to change how we reform. Albert Einstein is credited with the saying about the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. I think that sums up our current situation quite well. Time has come for us to make some changes as a society and stop waiting for someone to actually assault or kill innocent people for us to react differently."

This continues to be an on-going investigation and citizens are encouraged to "See It, Hear It, Report It." All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If anyone has any further information on this incident or any other criminal activity, please contact the Parsons Police Department at 421-7060 or call the Tip Line at 421-7057 or email at tips@parsonspd.com.

Parsons woman charged with possession with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school

(From the Parsons Police Department)

On July 25, 2023, we released the information about the arrest of Trinity Dawn Pratt, 47, of Parsons. As a result of this investigation, Trinity Pratt was placed under arrest, and the Parsons Police Department submitted charges to the Labette County Attorney's Office.

The Labette County Attorney’s Office official charged Pratt with Possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance within 1000 feet of a school (a Level 1 Drug Felony), Possession of a controlled substance, Possession of drug distribution paraphernalia (felony) and Possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). Pratt appeared in Labette County District Court on July 26, 2023 and was given a $25,000 bond.

If you recall from the original press release, Pratt was given probation on March 20, 2023, as a part of a plea agreement in reference to a 2021 case for Possession with Intent to Distribute a controlled substance (a Level 2 Drug Felony). She has an underlying sentence of 104 months, according to court documents.

A motion to revoke Pratt’s probation in the 2021 case was filed on July 27, 2023. Pratt appeared for the revocation hearing on July 28, 2023. The Labette County Attorney’s Office requested that Pratt be given a $50,000 bond in the probation revocation, in addition to the new bond of $25,000 that was ordered on July 26th. This would have made Pratt’s total bond $75,000.

The County Attorney’s recommendation for bond was deemed to be excessive and the judge issued a $20,000 bond in the revocation, making Pratt's total bond $45,000 cash or bondsman.

Subsequently, Pratt posted bond and was released from the Labette County Jail on July 29, 2023. This convicted drug dealer spent less than a week in custody on a new charge of drug distribution, even with the 104 month (almost 8 and a 1/2 year) underlying sentence for the 2021 case looming in her future and having her probation revoked.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If anyone has any further information on this incident or any other criminal activity, please contact the Parsons Police Department at 421-7060 or call the Tip Line at 421-7057 or email at tips@parsonspd.com.

Lamar Police Department Weekly Report

(From the Lamar Police Department)

Department numbers for the week of July 24- July 30:

Dispatched calls – 144
Reports – 16
Car Stops – 12
DWI – 1
Drugs – 0
Total other Arrests –5
Pedestrian/Bicycle Checks – 1
Business and residential checks – 139

07/26/2023 Officer took a past tense domestic assault. A probable cause statement was sent to the Barton County Prosecuting Attorney for consideration of charges of Assault Domestic 4th Degree.

07/26/2023 Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Lexington in reference to a verbal domestic in progress. One person was arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail where he was placed on a twenty-four hour hold for investigation for Domestic Assault 3rd degree.

07/26/2023 Officer was contacted by a subject in reference to a past tense domestic assault. One person was taken into custody without further incident for Domestic Assault 3rd Degree and transported to the Barton County Jail where he was placed on a twenty four hour hold for investigation pending charges by the Barton County Prosecuting Attorney.

07/27/2023 Officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Truman St. in reference to a disturbance. The suspects had left prior to the officer’s arrival. No further action was taken.

07/28/2023 Officer conducted a traffic stop on E. 6th St. One person was issued citations for DWI and open container.

07/30/2023 Officer was dispatched to the 1800 block of College St. for property damage. Investigation continues.

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

Joplin Police Department Weekly Activity Report

Joplin Police Department Weekend Arrests

07/28/2023 0800

NADA ROSE REYNOLDS

531 S Kentucky Ave GOODMAN, MO 64843

WF 38 2914 E 32ND ST 500.00

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/28/2023 1115

DAMITRA SHERESCE HACKETT

2017 N Ramsey SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803

BF 25 100 MERCY WAY 500.00

RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST

07/28/2023 1223

TARA LEE FLEMING

2615 E 6th St JOPLIN, MO 64801

WF 29 2516 E 6TH ST 0.00

BENCH WARRANT

07/28/2023 1318

THOMAS SHERMAN JONES

118 N Main Street, B2 WARRENSBURG, MO 64093

BM 18 101 N RANGELINE RD 500.00

PEACE DISTURBANCE

07/28/2023 2059

ALICIA M WEST

620 N Pennsylvania WEBB CITY, MO 64870

WF 25 7TH JEFFERSON 0.00

BENCH WARRANT

07/28/2023 2042

MARKALE JERE WEBB

1008 N Florida Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801

BM 26 1008 N FLORIDA 500.00

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

07/28/2023 2140

CASEY WILLIAM WILSON

2525 E 32nd St, H94 JOPLIN, MO 64804

WM 25 2525- H94 E 32ND ST 500.00

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

07/28/2023 2230

JOSEPH RAY BLINZLER

531 S Kentucky JOPLIN, MO 64801

WM 46 W 7TH ST S SERGEANT AVE 500.00

PUBLIC CONSUMPTION

07/28/2023 1100

MADISON PAIGE FORTNER

1021 W 12th St JOPLIN, MO 64801

WF 31 3126 S JACKSON 500.00

FAIL TO APPEAR

07/29/2023 0005

CUYLER BRAI DEAN HUNT

629 S Wall JOPLIN, MO 64804

WM 24 303 E 3RD ST 500.00

FAIL TO APPEAR

07/29/2023 0020

TRAVIS LEE BROWN

WM 19 15TH/ MINNESOTA AVE 225.00

1012 E 17th St JOPLIN, MO 64804

MINOR IN POSSESSION

07/29/2023 0150

ROBERT KENNETH WILSON

17 Central JOPLIN, MO 64801

WM 43 909 S PENNSYLVANIA 500.00

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/29/2023 0150

DUEL JAN WALKER III

909 Pennsylvania JOPLIN, MO 64801

WM 40 909 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE 500.00

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/29/2023 0150

HEATHER MARIE COOPER

909 S Pennsylvania Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801

WF 32 909 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE 500.00

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/29/2023 0150

CHELSEA RAE SLATON

531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801

WF 31 909 S PENNSYLVANIA 500.00

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/29/2023 0150

ANGELIA DAWN YOUNGBLOOD

909 S Pennsylvania Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801

WF 30 909 S PENNSYLVANIA 500.00

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/29/2023 1145

COLTTYN NICK OLSON

2617 Grand Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804

WM 25 2617 GRAND AVE 0.00

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

07/29/2023 1230

EBONY DENIECE GANDY

1718 S Sergeant Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804

BF 39 15/JOPLIN 500.00

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

07/29/2023 1554

KERRIEONA MERRIE DILLINGER

507 Coyne Ave MIAMI, OK 74354

BF 20 7TH/MURPHY 0.00

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

07/29/2023 1650

COLTTYN NICK OLSON

2617 Grand Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804

WM 25 303 E 3RD ST 500.00

VANDALISM

07/29/2023 1915

WESLEY DANUAL ELMORE

318 E Lewis St, 113 CARTERVILLE, MO 64835

WM 40 W 2ND ST/ S MAIDEN LN 500.00

FAIL TO APPEAR

07/29/2023 0927

ROGER LEE WOOD

139 S Roane St WEBB CITY, MO 64870

WM 40 811 W 7TH ST 0.00

SAFE KEEP

07/29/2023 2156

ZANE RIVER JACKSON

Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64801

WM 26 2601 S MAIN ST 500.00

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

VANDALISM

07/29/2023 2055

RYAN CHRISTOPHER MCNEELY

4635 N Lone Elm Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801

WM 31 2020 HAMPSHIRE TERR 500.00

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

07/30/2023 0025

GARRY DALE KIECKER II

531 Kentucky JOPLIN, MO 64801

WM 39 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 500.00

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/30/2023 0113

ALEX GLENN RIGGS

531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801

WM 36 4TH/MAIN ST 500.00

PARK AFTER HOURS

07/30/2023 0609

KOLTON BLAKE MARN

425 N Fountain St CARTERVILLE, MO 64835

WM 24 2803 S CONNOR AVE 500.00

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED - ALCOHOL

07/30/2023 0906

EBONY ANTOINETTE DAVIS

Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64801 BF 40 A/JOPLIN 500.00

FAIL TO APPEAR

07/30/2023 1445

DAMERIUS ANTWAIN POLK

3804 E College View Dr, 7 JOPLIN, MO 64801

BM 26 7TH/ILLINOIS 0.00

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

07/30/2023 1705

RACHELL L HUNT

806 Jefferson JOPLIN, MO 64804

WF 43 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00

FAIL TO APPEAR

07/30/2023 1730

IVAN LEE LINDSEY

531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804

WM 26 7TH ST VIADUCT/KENTUCKY 0.00

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/30/2023 1700

ALAIDN PETER

182 Massachusetts Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801

WM 39 7TH ST VIADUCT/KENTUCKY 0.00

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/30/2023 1746

SHANNON D STEWART

WM 50 3010 W 1ST STREET 225.00

3020 S Minnesota Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804

PUBLIC CONSUMPTION

07/30/2023 2030

SHELTON RAY WASHINGTON

816 Ohio Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801

BM 42 W 6TH ST/ S WALL AVE 225.00

PEDESTRIANS WALKING ALONG ROADWAYS

07/30/2023 1930

BUDDY DALE BANES

1509 Kelly Grove GROVE, OK

WM 47 100 E MERCY WAY 225.00

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

07/30/2023 2010

DERRICK JAMES THOMPSON

Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64801

WM 34 6TH AND JACKSON AVE 500.00

COUNTY FELONY FTA WARRANT

POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

Joplin woman suffers serious injuries, cited for meth possession after crash south of Carthage

A Joplin woman was cited for felony possession of methamphetamine following a one-vehicle injury accident 3:47 a.m. today on Apple Road four and a half miles south of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2008 Honda Ridgeline driven by Ashley D. Johnson, 35, Joplin, struck a utility pole, traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a fence and a tree.

Johnson, who was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Joplin, was also cited for not wearing a seat belt and for possession of drug paraphernalia.

A passenger, Wesley D. Strickland, 34, Diamond, was treated for minor injuries at Mercy.

Highway Patrol Arrests July 30-31

Ashley D. Johnson, 35, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, no seat belt, possession of drug paraphernalia

Ray D. Munns, 57, Garfield, Arkansas, felony leaving the scene of a crash, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash

Jasper County Sheriff's Office Arrests

7/31/2023

Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report

7/13/2023 David W Galbraith , 62 of Joplin, MO was arrested for: Fugitive from Justice

7/13/2023 Francisco Garcia, 72 of Joplin, MO was arrested for: Domestic Assault

7/14/2023 Anderson S Claros, 27 of Carthage, MO was arrested for: Stealing

7/14/2023 Donald Smith, 40 of Joplin, MO was arrested for: Assault

7/16/2023 Terry Thompson, 63 of Joplin, MO was arrested for: Weapons Violation

7/17/2023 Trey M Bowman, 24 of Carthage, MO was arrested for: Assault, Trespassing

7/17/2023 Lisa L Bigley, 38 of Joplin, MO was arrested for: Child Abuse / Neglect

7/19/2023 Joshua P Turner, 38 of Webb City, MO was arrested for: Burglary, Tampering

7/19/2023 James E Rentfrow, 41 of Joplin, MO was arrested for: Tampering

7/19/2023 Christy L Lane , 41 of Avilla was arrested for: Domestic Assault

7/20/2023 Travis L Benson, 48 of Thayer, KS was arrested for: Driving While Intoxicated / Impaired

7/20/2023 Derek W Shikles, 43 of Joplin, MO was arrested for: Domestic Assault

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Jasper County Marriage Licenses

Samuel Lewis Jones, 31, Webb City, and Chantel Marie Selsor, 28, Webb City

Kameron Alexander Keith, 20, Vidor, Texas, and Tristan McKinsey Perryman, 23, Lone Jack

Jared Dwight Johnston, 23, Joplin, and Danielle Rose Smith, 22, Joplin

Kaleb Anthony McCoy, 25, Joplin, and Hailey Marie Robinson, 23, Joplin

Corban Peter Entinger, 20, Joplin, and Emma Leanne Cochran, 20, Joplin

Kyzer Zane Thiessen, 23, Joplin, and Allison Kristine Drummond, 24, Carl Junction

Joseph Warren Winnett, 23, Joplin, and Haily Jae Miller, 20, Joplin

Timothy Joe Spencer, 32, Duenweg, and Melanie Lorraine Frye, 32, Duenweg

Kori Dean Bromwell, 27, Anderson, and Destiny Leigh McBride, 27, Liberal

Logyn Robert Crowe, 18, Webb City, and Angie Kalynn Freeman, 21, Webb City

Austin Michael Harshman, 23, Baxter Springs, Kansas, and Cadie-Marie Judith Stapleton, 23, Baxter Springs, Kansas

James-Corbin Alan Wayne Wilson Henry, 21, Joplin, and Heather Grace Erin Harper, 21, Joplin

Austin Geoffrey Zodrow, 22, Owasso, Oklahoma, and Gracie May Huelet, 23, Carthage

Marvin Duain Taffner, 59, Jasper, and Erica Danielle Cass, 38, Jasper

Gabriel Alexander Piacentini, 21, Columbus, Kansas, and Jennifer Elaine Crosswhite, 20, Cabool

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Jasper County North Fork/Spring River Bridge to be closed

(From MODOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Jasper Co. Route H/North Fork Spring River Bridge CLOSED Beginning Aug. 7 for Repair

Where: Jasper County Route H over North Fork Spring River west of Jasper

When: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Thursday, beginning August 7 until repairs are complete

What: MoDOT crews making repairs to bridge

Traffic Impacts

Both lanes of Route H bridge CLOSED during the day until repairs are complete

Drivers will have access to driveways and entrances on either end of the bridge but will not be able to drive across it

All Route H lanes OPEN during nighttime hours and weekends

No signed detour

Drivers should find alternate route

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

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

MODOT schedules Joplin meeting to receive feedback on high priority transportation needs

(From MODOT)

The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting the public to join the discussion on priority unfunded transportation needs in their areas.

Missouri’s transportation system is a tremendous asset, including 33,808 miles of roads and 10,424 bridges, making it one of the largest for any state in the nation.

MoDOT, working with its regional planning partners, has outlined a draft High Priority Unfunded Needs listing, which identifies $1.1 billion in annual unfunded transportation needs for the system. The list was created to guide the development of needs into funded projects as state and federal transportation funds become available in future years.

The public is invited to review the list and provide feedback on the order of priorities that could be funded in the future. A meeting to discuss the draft updated High Priority Unfunded Needs list for transportation in Southwest Missouri will be held in Joplin on August 3, from 10 am – 12 Noon at the Joplin Public Safety Training Facility (PSTF) Room 150, Swede Lane 5102, Webb City 64870. There will be a second meeting in Springfield on August 10, from 10 am – 12 Noon at Springfield Library Center Community Rooms A & B, 4653 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield 65810. The presentation materials and a comment form are also available online at https://www.modot.org/unfundedneeds.

MoDOT staff have worked with metropolitan planning organizations and regional planning commissions throughout the state to develop a list of high priority unfunded road and bridge needs. The draft lists include $4.7 billion in road and bridge needs in three tiers.

Tier one includes $552 million and includes needs that could be accomplished in the time of the current five-year Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) as federal and state funding levels increase. These needs have good estimates.

Tier two is worth $2.1 billion and includes needs beyond the current STIP timeframe with broader estimates.

Tier three includes $2 billion of needs also beyond the current STIP timeframe with broader estimates. In addition, MoDOT staff worked with planning partners to identify $1 billion in multimodal needs.

The draft document and comment forms will be available online through August 31, 2023, at https://www.modot.org/unfundedneeds. For more information, call MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org. To receive the latest statewide news and text alerts, signup for e-updates.

City of Joplin opens tree limb dropoff to residents following storm

(From the City of Joplin)

Due to the high winds in last night’s storm, residents have down limbs and branches to dispose of. To help with this, the City’s Public Works will open the Free Tree Limb Drop Off Site this week, starting today, Monday, July 31.

It will be open from 8:30 a.m. -2 p.m. today through Friday, August 4. The next regularly scheduled drop off is set for Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19.

The drop-off site is located at 1702 North Schifferdecker Avenue, just about a half-mile north of Belle Center Road on the west side of Schifferdecker.

Another option for residents is to bundle limbs and branches cut to 4-foot maximum length and place them at curbside for pick up on their regularly scheduled trash service day.

Jasper County 4-H hunting and outdoor skills team places fourth at national championships

(From University of Missouri Extension)

Thirty-five Missouri 4-H Shooting Sports members competed at the highest level at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships on June 25 - June 30 in Grand Island, Nebraska.

The event boasted a record-breaking number of participants: 718 athletes from 42 states, competing in nine disciplines.

The 27 events in the nine discipline areas include: compound archery, recurve archery, air rifle, air pistol, small bore (.22) rifle, small bore (.22) pistol, shotgun, muzzleloading and hunting & outdoor skills. This is National 4-H Shooting Sports’ premiere event for youth.

Each state can send up to nine teams to compete, with a maximum of 36 youth representing each state.

Missouri Counties represented include Bates, Boone, Christian, Clay, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Jasper, Laclede, Lafayette, Lewis, Linn, Marion, Miller, Pike, Polk, and Texas.

Four of nine Missouri teams placed in the top five overall. Five Missouri competitors placed as top ten overall individuals.

4th Hunting & Outdoor Skills:

Sarah Wright, Caleb Waynick, Austin Pope, and Jake Thorn; Coach Bill Athey

Joplin license office opens in new location

(From the Missouri Department of Revenue)

The Joplin License Office, located at 2702 Richard Joseph Blvd., Ste. 116, Joplin, Mo., 64804, opened today at 8:30 a.m. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office phone number is 417-580-9991.

The management contract for the Joplin License Office was awarded to CGB Holdings LLC on February 15. All license office contracts in Missouri are awarded through a competitive bid process. License offices are operated by independent contractors but overseen by the Missouri Department of Revenue.

(The information submitted by CGB Holdings LLC to the Department of Revenue, including the manager, salaries and background can be found at this link.)

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Joplin man injured in 3-vehicle accident near Oronogo

A Joplin man was injured in a three-vehicle accident 4:58 p.m. Saturday on Ivy Road one mile west of Oronogo.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2016 Ford Focus driven by a 16-year-old Joplin girl pulled into the path of a 1998 Dodge 1500 driven by Garrett K. Bittick, 24, Joplin, forcing the Bittick vehicle into the path of a 2021 Toyota RAV4 driven by Craig A. Divine, 50, Webb City.

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

Neosho man injured in crash on 86

A Neosho man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 7:15 p.m. Saturday on MO 86 one mile west of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2008 BMW driven by Calvin L. Waters, 47, Neosho, traveled off the left side of the roadway, impacted the ground and overturned.

Waters was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests July 29-30

Abigail P. Anderson, 18, Springfield, minor in possession

Dylan J. Leach, 20, Willard, driving while intoxicated, speeding, minor visibly intoxicated

Nicholas R. Morris, 23, Aurora, driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Carolyn G. Billingsley, 23, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive in a single lane, failed to make right turn as near to the curb as possible

Nicholas H. Westpheling, 33, Cassville, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, no valid plates

Brandon K. Markham, 30, Cassville, driving while intoxicated

Stone R. Allen, 25, Osceola, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Bethany J. Majors, 40, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Adam W. Spencer, 41, Shell Knob, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash

Mark B. Coppage, 43, Aurora, felony probation violation warrant

William A. Larsen, 40, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Thomas G. Driskill, 40, Republic, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid license, speeding, no seat belt

Saturday, July 29, 2023

Marian Days begins in Carthage

(From the Carthage Police Department)

Marian Days is kicking off today and we have started closing roads around the event. We are anticipating a larger crowd than last year and we ask for patience while the road blocks are in place.

The roads around the Congregation of the Mother of the Redeemer have been blocked as of 7 AM today (see below for the the list). They will remain closed until the morning of Sunday August 6th.

There will be large amounts of foot traffic near the grounds. Please be cautious in the area. We look forward to another safe and fun event.

Road closures

Grand from Highland south to Fairview
Fairview and Wynwood
Glenstone
Highland and Clinton

Goodman, Noel residents injured in crash on 59

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident 3:45 p.m. Friday on MO 59 a half-mile south of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2003 Toyota Camry driven by Martha J. Hanna, 77, Noel, attempted to turn northbound on Route AA and turned into the path of a 2017 Hyundai Sonata driven by Summer D. Denny, 43, Goodman.

Denny and Hanna were treated for minor injuries at Freeman Neosho.

Joplin, Carl Junction residents injured in collision on 66

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle accident 7:35 p.m. Friday on MO 66 one mile west of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2011 Toyota Camry driven by Lee W. Williams, 83, Carl Junction, failed to yield to a 2021 Kenworth flatbed driven by Dustin M. Gilstrap, 40, Joplin, causing a collision.

Both vehicles traveled off the roadway with the Gilstrap vehicle overturning and coming to rest on its top.

Gilstrap, Williams and a passenger in the Williams vehicle, Harriet I. Williams, 80, Carl Junction, were treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Joplin teen injured in accident on 49

A Joplin teen was injured in a one-vehicle accident 9:10 a.m. today on MO 49 one mile south of Milo.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2022 Hyundai Tuscon driven by a 16-year-old Joplin boy ran off the road and struck trees.

The boy was treated for minor injuries at Nevada Regional Medical Center.

Diamond man injured in accident on Table Rock Lake

A Diamond man was injured in an accident 12:01 a.m. Friday on Owl Creek on Table Rock Lake three miles west of Golden.

According to the Highway Patrol report, Donald W. Brown, 76, Diamond, driving a 2008 Ranger Bass boat, failed to see a boat dock and struck it.

Brown was treated for minor injuries at Freeman Urgent Care, Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests July 28-29

Zachary S. Barber, 39, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, no insurance

Shannon W. Barwick, 32, Anderson, McDonald County misdemeanor warrant for moving traffic violation

Regina R. Cade, 40, Springfield, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, no insurance, no seat belt

Gregory L. Funk, 38, Fordland, felony driving while intoxicated, no insurance, no seat belt

Daitin J. Sparks, 30, Wyandotte, Oklahoma, felony resisting/interfering with arrest

Marisa S. Gartin, 23, Joplin, Texas County misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on no seat belt and speeding

Friday, July 28, 2023

Jasper Fire and Rescue responds to semi-trailer fire on 43

(From Jasper Fire and Rescue)

A little after 4pm yesterday, Jasper Fire was dispatched for a semi-trailer fire on Highway 43 to the south of Highway 126.

Upon arrival it was found to be heavily involved. The fire was under control in a few minutes and took several minutes to finish cooling it. The fire appeared to have started from a tire.

Thank you to the Barton County Sheriff's Office for taking care of traffic and to the Tri-Cities FPD for sending a tanker in case extra water was needed.

Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

Bryan E. Stevens vs. Terra F. Stevens

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Jacob Carden vs. Marjorie M. Carden

Jace R. Brunson vs. Jadie E. Brunson

Jack L. Peltier vs. Janine G. Peltier

Velky Gutierrez vs. Rogelio A. Gutierrez

Samantha Moore vs. Joel P. Moore

Robert L. Anglani vs. Connie Anglani

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Sage B. Coleman vs. Gloria E. Coleman

Blair P. Moran vs. Cinderia K. Moran

Melina E. Depreste vs. Brian K. Depreste

Staci J. Edwards vs. David B. Edwards

Kaylee F. Carpenter vs. Zane Hedgecorth

Aniverca Lowe vs. Danny W. Lowe

Amanda D. Guyette vs. Timothy A. Guyette

Gary W. Welker vs. Gloria A. Welker

Kelby T. Pollock vs. Julia A. Kendall-Pollack

William C. Anderson vs. Jennifer A. Anderson

Hunter D. Altic vs. Natasha L. Altic

Dakota J. Alton vs. Felicia K. Alton

Brittany A. Dodge vs. Benjamin A. Dodge

Heather D. Allgood vs. Johnathon B. Allgood

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Barry County

Tyler Dee Ford

Morgan Wayne Schafer and Shari Lea Schafer

Barton County

Phillishia Nicole Thomas

Jasper County

David A. Heholt II and Sarah B. Heholt

Henri David Lopez Ordonez

Lisa Jane Caylor

Ray Allen Sanderlin

Samuel William Russell

Rena Susan Brewer

Dusty Marie Revelle

Brandy S. Archibald

Jenny Lee Kleindl

Andrew Brian Griffith

Jimmy D. Crane and Charlene M. Crane

Ronny W. Reddell

McDonald County

Alena Danelle Johnson

Newton County

Suzan Estelle Bartlett

Stephen Paul Pettigrew

Scott Matthew Feken

Levi Alan Fisher and Shynia AshLee Fisher

Vernon County

Joseph R. Kimmell and Emily L. Kimmell