Man allegedly drunk driving stolen 4-wheeler captured inside Freeman Hospital

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On Thursday, May 30th, 2024 at 2:05 p.m. the Joplin Police Department Emergency Communications Center received a 911 report of a disturbance near 29th Street and Virginia Avenue. 

As officers arrived in the area, a suspect in the disturbance was observed fleeing the scene on a four -wheeler, which was possibly stolen. Officers also had reasonable suspicion that the suspect was intoxicated. 

Attempts were made to stop the suspect, but he refused and fled from police on the four-wheeler. A vehicle pursuit ensued and the suspect fled into a wooded area south of Freeman Hospital near 34th and Jackson Avenue. 

As officers were searching the area, it was learned that the suspect had abandoned the four-wheeler and had fled on foot into Freeman Hospital. The suspect was located and detained inside the hospital without incident. He was medically cleared and transported to the Joplin City Jail.

 

Further investigation revealed the four-wheeler the suspect was operating was stolen out of Cherokee County, Kansas. 

The suspect has been identified as Dustin S. Cranfill, age 53 of Joplin, Missouri. Charges of Tampering with a Motor Vehicle in the 1st Degree, Resisting Arrest, and Driving While Intoxicated- Prior Offender have been submitted to the Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review.

Newman Road to be closed between Travis Acres and Duquesne Road

(From the City of Joplin)

Newman Road will be closed between Travis Acres Rd and Duquesne Rd on Monday, June 3 beginning in the morning, weather permitting. This closure is occurring in order for the City’s curbside tree and foliage debris removal contractor to pick up limbs and such left after the storm.

The City appreciates your patience.

Agenda posted for Joplin Parks and Recreation Board meeting

 

Dade County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

Bobbie D. Guy vs. Billy G. Townsend

 

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Rachel D. Forcum vs. Larry D. Forcum

Tina Bressler vs. John Bressler

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Plinio A. Santizo vs. Tammy Woods 

Robyn L. Musser vs. Charles W. Musser

Kaitlyn Olsen vs. Michael Olsen

Bonnie B. Johnson vs. Skyler Lewis

Jacquelyn A. Rickman vs. Jeremy D. Rickman

Debra L. Mulloy vs. Gregory K. Mulloy

Wendy L. Carr vs. Anthony O. Carr

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Jasper County

Amy Marie Scott

Brian Matthew Kinyon and Stephanie Georgeann Kinyon

Bryan Donald Wilkerson and Teshia Lynn Wilkerson

Lawrence County

Byron Earl Ennis and Heather Renee Ennis

Miranda L. Short 

McDonald County

Paul Michael Shumate and Amanda Sue Shumate

Neosho teen involved in double-fatality crash in Stoddard County

Two Sikeston residents were killed in a two-vehicle accident 9:30 p. m. Thursday on U. S. 60 three miles east of Essex in Stoddard County.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2013 Ford Fusion driven by Chance D. Winkler, 19, Neosho, struck the rear of a 2015 Fiat 500 driven by Sheila K. Mosley, 65, Sikeston, causing both vehicles to run off the right side of the roadway.

 Mosley and a passenger in her vehicle, Gerald K. Mosley, 81, Sikeston, were pronounced dead at the scene by Stoddard County Coroner Brent Stidham at 11:20 p.m.

Another passenger in the Mosley vehicle, Jamie D. Minks, 44, Dexter, was treated for minor injuries at St. Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau.

The fatalities were the 25th and 26th this year Highway Patrol Troop E.

Joplin residents injured in collision on 43

Two Joplin residents were injured in a two-vehicle collision 8:15 a.m. today on MO 43 one mile south of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2008 Chevrolet Impala driven by Clifford R. Trewin, 94, Joplin, failed to yield and turned into the path of a 2013 Ford F150 driven by Mark Rich, 68, Grove, Oklahoma.

Trewin and a passenger in his vehicle, Charles F. Wilkins, 78, Joplin, were treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests May 30-31

Amanda C. Hamilton, 47, Webb City, felony resisting arrest, felony assaulting law enforcement officer, driving while intoxicated, lane violation, no insurance

Sarrah M. Taylor, 35, Reeds Spring, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

Robert G. Williams, 34, Reeds Spring, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

 

Community bands' outdoor programs subject of next Newsmakers

(From KGCS)

Community concert bands are known for patriotic fanfare at Memorial Day and July 4th festivities but members say they offer more than just marches.

Three community bands will perform a wide variety of music during a festival called CBOP ’24. That stands for Community Bands Outdoor Picnic 2024 and the event is the focus of the coming week’s Newsmakers program.

Event coordinator, Jud Fisher and Marian Mobley with the Heartland Concert Band discuss why the event was started and give details of Thursday night concerts in Schifferdecker Park leading up to the big event. They say food trucks and an ‘instrument petting zoo’ will make the CBOP festival fun for kids who are often curious about how sounds are created. David Wiggins with the Coffeyville Municipal Band shares some of their playlist for the event while Dee Brake talks about the Republic Community Band. 

Kicking off the band performances on June 22nd will be the U.S. Army 399th Band at 12:30 p.m. Each main stage band will play about sixty minutes while the bluegrass band, Spillwater Drive, will perform during community band breaks.

Newsmakers is airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. the week of June 2 on KGCS-TV and will air at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8 on KOAM-TV. It is also posted on the station’s YouTube channel: KGCS - Missouri Southern State University.

KGCS programming can be seen on channel 21 and is also available on regional cable television systems such as Sparklight, Mediacom and Optimum Internet in Carthage. The station operates as a service of the Department of Communications at Missouri Southern State University.

Public invited to view plans for Dover Outdoor Recreation Area in Joplin

(From the City of Joplin)

The City of Joplin invites the public to view conceptual plans for the new Dover Outdoor Recreation Area planned for the north side of Joplin during a Public Meeting on Thursday, June 6. The meeting will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Joplin History and Mineral Museum, 504 S. Schifferdecker Avenue.

This park development of nearly 100 acres located south of Zora Avenue and east of Lone Elm Road will offer biking activities for all ages and skill levels. Joplin Parks and Recreation staff, along with other City staff members and community stakeholders, have been meeting with SWT Design from Kansas City, the consultant for this project, to gather ideas and input on the design and features of this recreational park. 

Plans include bicycle-related amenities such as a BMX-style pump track, a children’s bike playground, and single-track mountain bike trails throughout. The park will also include restrooms, lighting, and areas for community events. SWT has also teamed with the International Mountain Bike Association (“IMBA”) to design this park.

“With the topography and location of this park, we’ve looked at the best use of the natural features it offers,” said Paul Bloomberg, Parks and Recreation Director. “There are some exciting elements that this park will have because of the natural environment we are planning to utilize in the design.”

Citizens can view renderings of initial plans and provide their input about this new park’s features and layout. This informal public meeting provides a come-and-go format for the public to view informational displays, visit with City staff about the park and ask questions about the project.

If you are unable to attend the meeting and would like to discuss the project, please contact Paul Bloomberg at 417-624-0820, ext. 1504, or email pbloomberg@joplinmo.org .

In April 2023, Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced that the Dover Outdoor Recreation Area (DORA) will receive $1.437 million through the Local Tourism Asset Development Grant Program. Funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, Parson included 26 communities in this effort to bring recovery assistance to Missouri’s tourism, travel, and hospitality industries.

DORA was initially introduced to voters as a project within the Parks and Stormwater Sales Tax Renewal efforts in August 2021. The grant funding will offset some of the costs, and the City will provide a match of approximately $1.7 million.

This project also allows improvements to undeveloped land, restoring some of the landscape back to prairie while adding a parking lot, a shelter, and a restroom within the park. West Soccer Field Road will be improved as an entrance into DORA.

Funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), this program is focused on investing in communities that rely on tourism, travel and hospitality for continued economic growth. The City is one of 26 grants awarded by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) through their Local Tourism Asset Development Program. The Local Tourism Asset Development Grant Program was launched in October 2022. The program awarded competitive grants to applicants, including destination marketing organizations (DMOs), convention and visitors bureaus, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and chambers of commerce affected by the pandemic. Grant awards will fund a variety of projects, such as welcome and recreation centers, property renovations, museum expansions, park improvements, indoor and outdoor attraction development, and more.

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City of Joplin asks public to remove Memorial Day decorations by Monday

 (From the City of Joplin)

City officials are respectfully reminding the public of their opportunity to remove and preserve Memorial Day decorations from graves in city cemeteries by Monday, June 3, to prevent the flowers and decorations from being discarded. Citizens who want to keep these decorations should remove them before that date. To ensure a safe and efficient cemetery maintenance process, the remaining decorations on gravesides will be discarded beginning June 3.

“We recognize the importance of keeping our cemeteries clean, mowed, and well-maintained,” said Parks and Recreation Director Paul Bloomberg. 

“Flowers must be removed from gravesites to provide a clear and safe path for the mowers. We strive to be respectful of all those represented in our cemeteries and their loved ones. This is why we encourage those who have decorated their loved ones’ graves to remove flowers and other decorations before June 3 as a way to help us maintain a respectful and well-maintained facility for honoring those who have gone before us.”

The City of Joplin owns and operates four cemeteries, which are a division of Joplin Parks and Recreation. Cemeteries include:

Fairview Cemetery, 13th & Maiden Lane;
Forest Park Cemetery, 4th and Range Line;
Osborne Memorial Cemetery, west side of 33rd and McClelland Boulevard; and
Parkway Cemetery, east side of 33rd and McClelland Boulevard.

For more information about Joplin cemeteries, please call 417-623-7990.

Highway Patrol Arrests May 29-30

Paul A. Rose, 41, Springfield, Greene County misdemeanor warrant for child support violation

Talley J. O'Neal, 65, Stephenville, Texas, driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident

Karl J. Ashley, 41, Joplin, driving while intoxicated

Benjamen A. Ford, 19, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, no motorcycle endorsement, possessing plates of another, no valid plates, no insurance, careless and imprudent driving resulting in a crash

 

Joplin man injured in accident on old 71

A Joplin man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 2:12 p.m. today on Old Highway 71 five miles south of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1989 Jeep Wrangler driven by Luis A. Soto Gonzalez, 42, Joplin, ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a boulder.

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

Highway Patrol Arrests May 28-29

Blake A. Reynolds, 25, Cedarcreek, driving while intoxicated, failing to drive on the right half of the roadway resulting in an accident, no insurance

Nicholas R. Cole, 39, Aurora, Christian County misdemeanor warrants for trespassing and failing to appear on traffic violation, driving while suspended, failed to display valid plates, no seat belt

Kurtis B. Reeves, 36, Springfield, driving while suspended, no insurance, Laclede County warrant for failure to appear on no license

Charles P. McMurray, 34, Fair Grove, Webster County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on traffic violation, Nixa Police Department misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on traffic violation, no seat belt, no valid license, no insurance

Donald E. James, 57, Springfield, felony driving while intoxicated, felony driving while revoked.,

Oklahoma man arrested during burglary at Cherokee County church

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a reported burglary in progress at a church near Melrose in Southwest Cherokee County on Wednesday afternoon.

Upon their arrival, deputies encountered 52-year-old Aaron Cole, of Weatherford, Oklahoma, who allegedly entered through a broken window.

During the course of their investigation, Cole was reportedly found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Cole was transported to the Cherokee County Jail where he is being held on allegations of burglary, possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia.

"The arrest of this suspected thief is a great example of the partnership between our agency and the community. Thanks to a vigilant resident who reported suspicious activity, and one of our deputies patrolling the nearby county roads, the suspect was able to be taken into custody within minutes of our office being contacted," according to Chief Deputy Nate Jones.

Pavement sealing work planned in Jasper, Dade, six other counties

(From MoDOT)

Pavement Sealing Work Planned for Routes in 8 Southwest Missouri Counties Starting Week of June 3

State routes in eight (8) southwest Missouri counties are scheduled to be sealed with a mixture of rock and oil beginning the week of June 3, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Here’s a look at the locations where MoDOT crews will be working:

Cedar County: Routes A, B, BB
Polk County: Routes A, OO, C, Y, K, Z

Vernon County: Route HH between County Road 437 and Vernon/Cedar County line

Clair County: Routes O, OO
Dade County: Routes A, E, W
Jasper County: Route A
Dallas County: Route AA between Route O and Route UU
Webster County:

Route Y

Drivers also can expect flaggers and pilot cars directing them through the work zone. 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 to the work zone.

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

A seal coat is not an alternative to an asphalt overlay, but is planned for these roads as an economical way to maintain and preserve the roadway. The treatments keep a road from deteriorating and will extend its life.

Wentworth couple injured in accident south of Sarcoxie

Two Wentworth residents were injured in a one-vehicle accident 3:20 p.m. Tuesday on Newton Road two miles south of Sarcoxie.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2001 Ford F150 driven by Tammy K. Shelton, 64, Wentworth, traveled off the roadway and overturned.

Shelton was treated for minor injuries and a passenger, Mark D. Shelton, 65, Wentworth, for moderate injuries at Mercy Joplin.

 

Seven people killed in Missouri traffic accidents over holiday weekend

(From the Missouri State Highway Patrol)

Seven people died in traffic crashes over the 2024 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 24, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 27, 2024.

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers investigated the following over the 2024 Memorial Day holiday weekend:

Traffic Statistics

Crashes -- 275
Injuries -- 161
Fatalities -- 7
DWI -- 128


Boating Statistics

Crashes -- 7
Injuries -- 7
Fatalities -- 0
Drowning -- 0
BWI -- 6

(Note: During the 2023 counting period, the Patrol investigated 287 traffic crashes, which included 117 injuries and 12 of the 13 fatalities. Also, over the 2023 Memorial Day holiday: Marine operations troopers investigated 10 boating crashes, which included no fatalities and two injuries. Troopers made 137 driving while intoxicated arrests and eight boating while intoxicated arrests. No one drowned over the 2023 Memorial Day holiday. Statewide over the 2023 Memorial Day holiday weekend, 13 people died and 403 were injured in 990 traffic crashes. During the 2023 Memorial Day weekend, there were 10 boating crashes which included no fatalities and two injuries. No one drowned over last year’s Memorial Day weekend.)

Troopers investigated all seven of the traffic crash fatalities. Three fatalities occurred in the Troop C, Weldon Spring, MO, area. One fatality occurred in each of the following areas: Troop A, Lee’s Summit, MO, Troop B, Macon, MO, Troop E, Poplar Bluff, MO, and Troop I, Rolla, MO, areas.

One person died within the counting period on Friday, May 24, 2024. Rosa L. Rodriguez, 55, of Amarillo, Texas, died when the driver of another vehicle lost control of his vehicle, left the roadway, struck the concrete median barrier, returned to the roadway, crossed the lane, and struck Rodriguez’s commercial vehicle. Both vehicles left the roadway and struck the concrete wall causing Rodriguez’s vehicle to jackknife. Both vehicles then continued down the wall until it became a guardrail. Rodriguez’s vehicle continued down the guardrail and overturned, while the other vehicle maintained contact with the cargo body of Rodriguez’s vehicle until they came to rest. Rodriguez’s vehicle then caught fire. The crash occurred in St. Louis County on Interstate 270 westbound, west of New Florissant Road. Rodriguez was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. EMS personnel pronounced Rodriguez deceased at the scene. A passenger in Rodriguez’s vehicle was not wearing a seat belt and sustained serious injuries. The driver of the vehicle that struck Rodriguez’s vehicle was not wearing a seat belt and sustained serious injuries.

There were no fatalities on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Two fatalities occurred on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Crystal P. Hooper, 37, of Monroe City, MO, died when the vehicle she was driving traveled off the roadway, struck an embankment, and overturned. The crash occurred in Marion County on U.S. Highway 61 two miles north of Palmyra, MO. Hooper was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. Marion County paramedic B. Schrage pronounced Hooper deceased at the scene. A passenger in Hooper’s vehicle was wearing a seat belt and sustained serious injuries. The Marion County Sheriff's Office, Palmyra Fire Department, and Monroe City (MO) Police Department responded to the scene.

Patrick L. Shelton, 37, of Benton, MO, died when he was ejected from the golf cart in which he was a passenger then struck by another golf cart. The crash occurred in Bollinger County on U.S. Highway 34 west of Missouri Route Y 12 miles west of Marble Hill, MO. Dr. Anna Delanis pronounced Shelton deceased at the scene. Neither driver of the golf carts was injured.

Four people died in traffic crashes on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024. Dwayne C. Washington, 44, of St. Louis, MO, died when the vehicle he was driving exited the roadway, and struck a metal guardrail. The crash occurred in St. Louis County on Interstate 270 eastbound, west of Lilac, MO. It is unknown whether Washington was wearing a seat belt. A paramedic pronounced Washington deceased at the scene.







Danny Luebbers, 18, of Salem, MO, died when the vehicle in which he was a passenger experienced a mechanical failure, traveled off the roadway into a wooded area and struck a tree. The crash occurred in Dent County on U.S. Highway 119 at Missouri Route E. Luebbers was wearing a seat belt. Dent County Coroner Gina White pronounced Luebbers deceased at the scene. The driver of the vehicle and another passenger sustained moderate injuries; both were wearing their seat belt at the time of the crash. The Dent County Sheriff’s Office and Salem (MO) Police Department responded to the scene.

William F. Gorman, 89, of Independence, MO, died when the motortricycle he was operating was struck as he attempted to cross U.S. Highway 65. The crash occurred in Benton County on U.S. Highway 65 at Balke Road. Gorman was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Dr. Joshua Stilley pronounced Gorman deceased at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle was wearing a seat belt; she was not injured in the crash.

Ronald W. Moore III, 38, of Catawissa, MO, died when the motorcycle he was operating traveled off the roadway and struck the guardrail. Moore was ejected from the motorcycle. The crash occurred in St. Louis County on Interstate 55 north of S. Lindbergh Blvd. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Dr. Testrake pronounced Moore deceased at Mercy Hospital South.


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.

Lamar Police Department Weekly Report

(From the Lamar Police Department)

Department numbers for the week of May 20 – May 27:
Dispatched calls - 393
Reports - 13
Car Stops – 21
DWI – 0
Drug/Paraphernalia Seizure - 0
Total Arrests – 3
Ped/Bike/FIC Cards - 24
Zone, Business & Residential Checks – 189

05/20/2024 Officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Hagny for an argument between neighbors. One person was transported to the Barton County Jail and placed on a 24 hour hold for investigation for assault.

05/21/2024 Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Maple St for a domestic disturbance (physical). Parties agreed to separate for a few days. Report will be sent to the Prosecuting Attorney.

05/22/2024 Officer observed a person at a business, who he knew had been trespassed from the business. A summons for trespassing was issued.

05/23/2024 Officers were dispatched to the Lamar City Park for a person who was believed to be intoxicated. Subject was transported to the Barton County Jail and issued summonses for possession of alcohol and drinking in the city park.

05/24/2024 Officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Hagny for a report of property damage. A summons was issued for property damage.

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

MSSU Choral Society summer session to begin

 (From MSSU Choral Society)

The special summer session of the well-known area-wide mixed community chorus, the MSSU Choral Society, begins Monday, June 3, 7 pm to 9 pm. in room 208 of the Music Building at MSSU.

There are no auditions, and all singers are welcome. Prior experience in a choir in the past is helpful, but not required. The class fee is $30 and covers the music, 8 weeks of rehearsal and the performance. Interested singers may attend the first few weeks free.

The choir will prepare for a special late July concert with a selection of engaging and fun-to-sing music.

Kaden Propps will lead the chorus in this summer session. Propps is choir director at First Community Church and music teacher.

For further information, contact Wally Bloss at WBloss@GMail.com or 417-386-3996.

 

National Trails Day hike scheduled at George Washington Carver National Monument

(From George Washington Carver National Monument)

George Washington Carver National Monument will host a special hike on Saturday, June 1st on National Trails Day, the country’s largest celebration of trails.

Visitors will learn about National Park Service trails, regional and local trails, hiking safety, and well-being. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. park staff and VIPs will lead a three-mile hike around the park boundary, with shorter hike options available. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for one shallow water crossing during this moderate boundary hike. Bring a refillable water bottle, and wear sun protection and insect repellent.

In addition, a ranger-guided tour of the one-mile Carver trail begins at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., or you may self-guide on the trail at your own pace. Explore the park trails, get behind-the-scenes information, and learn how this 240-acre place impacted George Washington Carver. 

Meet at the flagpole at 8:00 a.m. for a safety briefing. The hike will be completed before noon. National Trails Day is an annual event hosted by the American Hiking Society, which celebrates not only national scenic and historic trails, but all trails on public lands.

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.

Highway Patrol Arrests May 26-28

Cooper A. Clayton, 21, Salem, driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked

Brayden M. Johnson, 21, Collins, driving while intoxicated, no license plate light, Camdenton Police Department misdemeanor warrant for no insurance

Allen W. Ryser, 39, Fair Grove, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash

Telisha M. Honeycutt, 37, Bolivar, driving while intoxicated (drugs), possession of drug paraphernlia, window tint

David H. Jamieson, 58, Eagle Rock, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving

Nelson J. Reed, 46, Reeds Spring, Stone County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on driving while suspended

Sommer A. Moser, 28, Ozark, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Khristopher B. Carlton, 39, Harrison, Arkansas, boating while intoxicated, child endangerment (three counts), supplied alcohol to a minor (two counts)

Kevin S. Wiebe, 67, Omaha, Arkansas, felony driving while intoxicated- serious injuries, following too closely, no valid license

Michael E. Cody, 69, Reeds Spring, driving while intoxicated

Arianna Cain, 18, Aurora, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving

Scott M. Klein, 31, Purdy, driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest, failed to drive on right half of roadway, driving while revoked, no seat belt

Claudia P. Mendez, 35, Purdy, felony no driver's license, careless and imprudent driving, no seat belt, child restraint violation (two counts) failed to secure child under 16 in seat belt

Garrett Q. Couey, 22, Exeter, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, no valid license plates, no insurance, failed to register out-of-state vehicle in Missouri

Joseph D. Fields, 20, Monett, driving while intoxicated, speeding 

Highway Patrol Arrests May 25-26

Dagon D. Wallace, 20, Marionville, driving while intoxicated, failed to equip motor vehicle with two working headlights

La Shundria E. Powell, 36, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, failed to signal

Mariana Rodriguez, 32, Joplin, felony driving while intoxicated- persistent offender, no valid license, failed to display valid plates, no seat belt

Richard A. Bizal, 37, Kimberling City, driving while intoxicated

James C. Heard, 58, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, no valid license

Karie S. Olsen, 54, Galena, Kansas, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, failed to display valid plate

Jacob S. Stephens, 24, Cassville, driving while intoxicated, speeding, no seat belt

Janella L. Johnson, 52, Conway, felony no valid license- third or subsequent offense, failure to maintain financial responsibility 

Webb City teen flown to Cox South following ATV accident

A Webb City teen was injured in a one-vehicle accident 8:30 a.m. today on County Road 218B, three miles south of Hermitage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2020 Yamaha 4-Wheeler driven by a 16-year-old Webb City boy ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a ditch ejecting the boy.

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

 

Highway Patrol Arrests May 24-25

Diego A. Castillo, 22, Springfield, no driver's license, speeding, no insurance

Donavan B. Epperson, 34, Joplin, Webb City Police Department misdemeanor warrant for no insurance, Jasper County misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on possession of marijuana and non-support, no seat belt

Johnny E. Roby, 59, Belton, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Jacob E. Collins, 38, Springfield, Greene County felony warrant for tampering with a motor vehicle

Kalen B. Shoemaker, 27, Waynesville, driving while intoxicated, speeding, following too closely

Jose Angel Barrientos Fernandes, 42, Monett, driving while intoxicate, no valid license, failed to stop at stop sign

Austin W. Evans, 18, Neosho, driving while intoxicated, failed to register motor vehicle, careless and imprudent driving, no seat belt

Matthew G. Roberts, 25, Willard, felony driving while intoxicated- serious injury, felony first degree property damage, careless and imprudent driving, failed to stop at stop sign, no insurance

Ashley N. Holt, 35, Springfield, felony driving while intoxicated- physical injury, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident, no valid license, no insurance, leaving the scene of an accident, failed to stop at a stop sign

 

Diamond seniors receive nearly a half million in scholarships

 

Newton County Sheriff's Office promotes Jerry Hornback to captain

(From the Newton County Sheriff's Office)

Sheriff Chris Jennings is excited to announce the promotion of Detective Jerry Hornback to Captain.

Captain Hornback will be over the Corrections Division. Captain Hornback has been with Newton County since 2005.

Portion of Joplin Street in Sarcoxie to be closed

 

Webb City R-7 school bus involved in accident

(From Webb City R-7 School District)

A Webb City R-7 school bus was involved in an accident Friday afternoon. Students were on the bus at the time of the accident and parents were quickly notified. 

Students are safe, have been checked by Webb City School District nursing staff, and are now with their guardians. 

We would like to thank the Webb City Police Department for their swift response and assistance.

Pittsburg man held on $500,000 bond after arrest on sexual exploitation, child pornography charges

(From the Pittsburg Police Department)

On Wednesday morning, May 22nd, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., law enforcement officers from the Pittsburg Police Department executed two search warrants simultaneously at the residences of 906 E. 13th Street, and 1126 W. 2nd Street, both in Pittsburg. Both search warrants pertained to the seizure of electronic devices used to facilitate criminal activity.

During this investigation, conducted by the department’s Criminal Investigations Division, 34-year-old Timothy Dean Reid, was found to be in possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Mr. Reid was taken into custody during the execution of the search warrant at the residence of 906 E. 13th Street.

Mr. Reid was arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Child, and Internet Trading of Child Pornography. Mr. Reid was booked into the jail at the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, where he is currently being held in lieu of a $500,000.00 bond.

Mr. Reid is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing at this time. Anyone having information related to this, or other incidents, is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at 620-231-1700, or at our tip line, 620-231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

Goodman Police Department Monthly Report

 

Dade County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Sara J. Watson vs. Lindsey L. Watson

Sara E. Hurd vs. Daytona R. Hurd

 

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Michael S. O'Brien vs. Patricia O'Brien

Luis J. Ruiz vs. Kelly J. Ruiz