12/30/2025 1602 ANTHONY WADE BIXLER
1788 E Valley St
NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64844
WM 50
1788 E VALLEY ST 1,500.00
1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 2ND DEGREE
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Jasper County Marriage Licenses
Jeffrey Allen Williams, 58, Carthage, and Lucretia L. Burt, 52, Carthage
Alexander Eugene Miller, 22, Joplin, and Logan Mae Donnell, 19, Joplin
Dustin Wayne Shaver, 27, Joplin, and Alex Lynn Lewis, 28, Joplin
Isaac Cole Smith, 29, Albert Lea, Minnesota, and Nacelle Merveille, 26, Joplin
Justin Caleb McGough, 24, Joplin, and Katie Jo Cochran, 21, Joplin
Isaac Sean Lemasters, 35, Carthage, and Lydia Faith Graves, 19, Carthage
William Dean Roberts, 43, Asbury, and Candice Lorrean Nail, 42, Asbury
Derrick Austin Balmas, 40, Webb City, and Amanda K. Stewart, 40, Webb City
Lewis Joe Ryan, 49, Goodman, and Andra Shurl Vandiver, 55, Webb City
Better Business Bureau offers auto buying tips on Newsmakers program
(From KGCS)Online searches when shopping often bring unwanted ads and solicitations with some of those coming from scam artists. Buying a vehicle new or used is a big life purchase and the Better Business Bureau shares tips on how to both buy and sell a vehicle while avoiding scammers on the next Newsmakers.
Regional BBB director Pamela Hernandez outlines the importance of knowing the value of your own vehicle before trading-in for something new and of having a budget or loan guarantee. She warns us about fraudulent sales to fake vehicle title scams and lemon laws, plus tips on finding reputable auto dealers and repair shops.
Newsmakers is airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. beginning January 4 on KGCS-TV and will air at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, January 10 on KOAM-TV. It is also posted on the station’s YouTube channel: KGCS – Missouri Southern State University.
KGCS-TV programming can be seen on channel 21 and is also available on regional cable television systems such as Sparklight, Mediacom and Optimum Internet. The station operates as a service of the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University.
Roundabout on Route 60 east of Neosho open to traffic
(From MoDOT)Roundabout at Route 60 in Newton Co. OPEN to Traffic
Where: U.S. Route 60 at Newton County Route HH east of Neosho
When: Tuesday, December 30
What: Contractor crews completed construction of new roundabout at U.S. Route 60 at Newton County Route HH east of east of Neosho. Work on the roundabout began in August.
Crews will be back in the spring to complete the final work at this new roundabout including additional grading outside of the roadway limits and general site cleanup. Drivers should experience minimal impacts to traffic.
This work is part of a project to make improvements at six (6) intersections along U.S. Route 60 between Newton County Route Y east of Seneca and Missouri Route 97 in Barry County near the Monett Regional Airport. More information can be found by going to the project website.
Project Information:Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction Co., Springfield
Completion Date: December 1, 2026
Total Cost: $9.7 million
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests
12/29/2025 0043 CIRBIE RAY HELT
3328 S Moffet Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 38
43+ELM 0.00
1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
12/29/2025 0043 CIRBIE RAY HELT
3328 S Moffet Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 38
4029 ELM DR/CALICO ROCK LN 0.00
1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
12/29/2025 1102 ALEC ODISE NEWDIGGER
1819 S Pearl Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 20
303 E. 3RD ST 250.00
1 `OPERATE VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE - 1ST OF
2 `OWNER OPERATE MV WITHOUT MAINTAINING FIN. RESPONS.-1ST OFF
12/29/2025 25002529
1916 RUSTY LEE ARTINGER
WM 49
2346 HOUSTON LN 0.00
2346 Houston Ln
NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804
1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 2ND DEGREE
Highway Patrol Arrests December 29-30
David A. Turner, 26, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a crash, failed to drive on right half of roadway
Weldon E. Patton, 39, Miami, Oklahoma, felony driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway
Amberel L. MacDermant, 42, Purdy, felony driving while intoxicated- death of another, no valid license, no insurance
Tyler A. Sabatucci, 30, Miami, Oklahoma, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, failure to maintain financial responsibility, front seat passenger failed to wear seat belt, no driver's license
Cindy L. Jared, 48, Rogersville, driving while intoxicated
Kimberly M. Szumowski, 65, Golden, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway
Monday, December 29, 2025
Structure fire at 508 Geyer in Neosho ruled accidental
(From the Neosho Fire Department)At approximately 5:06 a.m. on December 28, 2025, the Neosho Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at a single-family residence located at 508 Geyer Street. Neosho Firefighters arrived on scene at 5:10 a.m. and observed heavy smoke and flames coming from the rear of the home.
Firefighters quickly confirmed, with the Neosho Police Department, that all occupants had safely. evacuated and were sheltering at a neighboring residence. Initial fire attack operations began at the rear of the home, while additional crews advanced a handline through the front door to extinguish the interior fire. The blaze had extended from the exterior wall into the attic space.
The fire was brought under control at 5:29 a.m. Mutual aid was provided by Redings Mill Fire Protection District, Neosho Police Department, and Newton County Ambulance District. Crews conducted overhaul operations using thermal imaging cameras to locate and extinguish remaining hot spots. One pet was located inside the home and safely returned to the owner.
Residents reported that their smoke alarm alerted them to the fire, allowing them to evacuate safely.
An investigation determined the fire originated on the back porch and the cause was ruled accidental.
Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests
12/24/2025 0357
BRANDI LYNN MARTS
6830 E Highway 86
NEOSHO, MO 64850
WF 45
4999 DOUGLAS FIR RD/HIGHWAY
202.50
43
1 SPD FTA RESISTING ARREST 215.390
2 SPD FTA OBSTRUCT POLICE W/ARREST,DETENTION,STOP 215.390
3 SPD FTA POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 215.1830
4 SPD FTA DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010
12/24/2025 1137 BRYAN ALEXANDER TIJULL
AVILA
1307 Carlie St
NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 21
HWY 86/HEREFORD 0.00 03/12/2026
1 DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE
12/24/2025 1924 KESIA LYNN CROWE
2800 Outer Rd, BLK
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 49
1225- 25 OUTER RD 250.00
3 TRESPASSING 1ST DEGREE
1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE
2 STEALING
4 JPD- POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 215.1830
5 JPD-OBSTRUCT POLICE W/ARREST,DETENTION,STOP 215.390
12/24/2025 2215 ANNA MAY MORGAN
773 Fountain St
STELLA, MO 64867
WF 28
SORREL RD / GATEWAY 0.00
1 OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE LICENSE REVOKED/SUSPENDED
12/24/2025 2240 ANDREW ALAN PERDEW
501 N Anderson Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 27
12850 FREMONT LN 0.00
1 JPD OBSTRUCT POLICE MISUSE 911
12/25/2025 1026 JOSEPH ALAN TRACY
18067 Jenny Ln
NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64844
WM 47
1891 KODIAK RD 100.00
1 FTA- SPD DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
2 FTA - SPD PEACE DISTURBANCE
12/25/2025 25002495
0739 JARED EDWARD HILTON
WM 26
18333 HIGHWAY Y 500.00
3655 Beaumont St, 3A
NEOSHO, MO 64850
1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 4TH DEGREE - 1ST OR 2ND OFFENSE
2 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE
12/27/2025 0416 TREVIN CHANCE PUTNAM
322 N Main St
JOPLIN, MO 64831
WM 36
100.00
1 FTA CARTHAGEPD SHOPLIFTING
12/27/2025 1144 DENISE LYNN SPENCER
1305 Benton Ave
NEOSHO, MO 64850
WF 56
208 W COLER ST 0.00
1 ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE
2 ABUSE OR NEGLECT OF A CHILD UNDER SECTION 568.060.5(1)
12/27/2025 1634 JAMIE LYNN SIDNEY
17590 Radford Ln
NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64844
WF 44
19752 TIGER RD 533.50
1 SPD POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 215.1830
12/27/2025 2132 TREY JAMES MILLIKIN
23508 Sorrel Rd
NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64867
WM 26
212 E BASS 0.00
1 DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 2ND OR 3RD OFFENSE
12/28/2025 0232 FRIEDRICK EDWARD
PHILLIPS
WM 38
I-44 RAILROAD TRACKS 0.00
JOPLIN, MO
2 DELIVERY OR POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AT COUNTY/P
1 RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY
12/28/2025 0816 BRANDON SCOTT
YOUNGBLOOD
6350 Spurgeon Rd
NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804
WM 34
6350 SPURGEON RD 1,500.00
1 ANIMAL ABUSE-1ST OFFENSE
2 ANIMAL ABUSE-1ST OFFENSE
1
3 ANIMAL NEGLECT OR ABANDONMENT-1ST OFFENSE
12/28/2025 1611 BRITTANY DANIELL
STUDDARD
62220 E 235 Rd
WYANDOTTE, OK 74370
WF 34
2979 E 46TH ST 342.50
1 FTA-NPD- EXCEED POSTED SPEED LIMIT-SCHOOL ZONE-21-25 MPH
12/28/2025 2231 MARY ANNE BAKER
7325 S 700 Rd
WYANDOTTE, OK 74370
WF 34
4500- BLK DOUGLAS FIR RD 533.501 SPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010
Shell Knob man killed in crash, Eagle Rock man flown to Mercy Springfield
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2004 Jeep Wrangler driven by a 45-year-old Eagle Rock man crossed over the center line, overcorrected and then went off the right side of the roadway and overturned.
Barry County Coroner Gary Swearingen pronounced the passenger, a 74-year-old Shell Knob man, dead at the scene.
The driver was airlifted to Mercy Springfield to be treated for serious injuries.
The fatality was the 127th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.
Neosho man killed in collision on 76, two others injured
A Neosho man was killed in a two-vehicle collision 4:40 a.m. today on MO 76 three miles west of Anderson.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 33-year-old Bella Vista, Arkansas man struck a 2006 Toyota Sienna driven by a 44-year-old Neosho man.
The Neosho man was pronounced dead at the scene by McDonald County Deputy Coroner David Goens.
Two passengers in his vehicle, a 33-year-old woman and a 30-year-old Neosho woman, were treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.
The fatality was the 128th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.
(Note: This post originally said the deceased was a man. It was changed after the Highway Patrol report corrected its information.)
Highway Patrol Arrests December 27-29
Aidan J. Cook, 21, Eagle Rock, driving while intoxicated
Mandy K. Lynch, 46, Republic, felony leaving the scene of an accident, driving while intoxicated
John G. Ormsby, 34, Aurora, Christian County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on traffic violation
Raymond D. Smith, 60, Walnut Shade, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, no seat belt
Traci E. Powers, 23, Cherokee, Kansas, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving
Cameron J. Derenbecher, 19, Lebanon, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive in right lane, minor visibly intoxicated
Ashley B. Streamed, 57, Noel, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, no seat belt
Parker S. Morton-Strausbaugh, 23, Joplin, driving while intoxicated- prior offender, failure to register motor vehicle
Preston L. Painter, 24, Joplin, speeding, driving while intoxicated
Brittany A. Baker, 29, Purdy, felony possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, felony possession of drug paraphernalia, Cassville Police Department misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on a moving traffic violation and no insurance
Larry T. Wise, 35, Butterfield, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, felony possession of drug paraphernalia
Elijah C. Greenwood, 18, Branson, felony aggravated fleeing, careless and imprudent driving, no motorcycle endorsement
Highway Patrol reports 10 fatalities over holiday period
(From Missouri State Highway Patrol)
During the Christmas holiday counting period, troopers report the following traffic statistics for 2025 (preliminary):
Crashes ─ 258
Injuries ─ 94
Fatalities ─ 10
DWI Arrests ─ 93
During the 2024 Christmas holiday counting period, troopers investigated 81 traffic crashes, which included four fatalities and 44 injuries. Statewide, five people died and 133 people were injured in 295 traffic crashes over last year’s Christmas holiday. Troopers arrested 18 people for driving while intoxicated during the 2024 Christmas holiday counting period.
There were zero boating crashes, zero boating fatalities, zero drowning, and zero boating while intoxicated arrests during the 2025 Christmas holiday counting period.
Further details related to the traffic crashes and arrests can be found on the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s website.
NOTE: The Christmas Day holiday counting period varies from 1.25 to 4.25 days in length, depending on which day of the week the holiday falls. In 2025, Christmas Day fell on a Thursday, making the holiday period 4.25 days. In 2024, Christmas Day fell on a Wednesday, making the holiday period 1.25 days.
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