Jasper County Sheriff: Do you know this suspect?

(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office)

In the early morning hours of June 11, 2025, a suspect broke into an auto dealership in Carthage, Missouri, in an apparent attempt to steal a vehicle. The suspect was caught on surveillance footage during the incident. 

It is believed the individual was dropped off by a silver or gray Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was captured on video as well. We’re sharing images of the suspect, along with video/photos of the suspect vehicle and an example image for reference.

 
If you recognize the suspect or the vehicle, or have any information that could assist with this investigation, please contact:

Detective Samuel Sarmiento
Phone: (417) 358-8177 Ext. 1266
Email: ssarmiento@jaspercountysheriff.org

Joplin Police Department searching for missing person

(From the Joplin Police Department)

The Joplin Police Department is asking for assistance in locating Tod Tucker, who is entered as a missing person. 

Mr. Tucker was last seen in March of 2025 in Joplin. He may be on a bicycle. 

If you have any information regarding Mr. Tucker, please call us at 417-623-3131.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

 06/17/2025 1449 

 AMY MICHELLE MUSGRAVE 

 5042 S Franklin SPRINGFIELD, MO 65810 

 WF 47 1199 HASELTINE 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

06/17/2025 1454 

 DARNELL BENJAMIN DARRA 

 417 S Cliffside Dr Apt 3 NOEL, MO 64854 

 AM 27 GATEWAY DR/GREENWICH 0.00 

DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 2ND OR 3RD OFFENSE 

08/27/2025 

 06/17/2025 1830 

 KYLE MONTANA MCCRORY 

 1783 Laughlin Ridge Rd PINEVILLE, MO 64856 

 WM 22 13131 SORREL RD 225.00 

NPD SPEEDING - 26 TO 30 MPH OVER 320.040

06/16/2025 1000 

 JUSTIN KEITH FLEMING 

 4395 Saginaw Rd NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804 

 WM 30 4395 SAGINAW RD 1,500.00 

HARASSMENT - 1ST DEGREE 

 06/16/2025 1052 

 ERNEST LEROY III NAPIER 

 917 J St. North West MIAMI, OK 74354 

 WM 56 303 E. 3RD 250.00 

FAILURE TO APPEAR 

 06/16/2025 1415 

 JOHN EDWARD HAMILTON 

 7288 Highway Nn NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804 

 WM 29 6 WEST FORT SCOTT ST 10,000.00 

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 

NPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.020

 

Highway Patrol Arrests June 17-18

Dewann L. Johnson, 46, Springfield, Greene County felony warrant for possession of a controlled substance, driving while revoked, window tint

Dustin K Rhoads, 44, Aurora, Christian County felony warrant for harassment, driving while intoxicated, speeding, failed to register motor vehicle, no valid license, no insurance

James M. Wallace, 29, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, following too closely, no tail lamps

Samuel B. Terry, 26, Strafford, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, no front plate

Jason P. Nunnally, 36, Eagle Rock, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, driving while revoked, possession of drug paraphernalia 

Joplin, Webb City natives assigned to Highway Patrol Troop D

(From Highway Patrol Troop D)

Captain Dale O. Jinkens, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, is pleased to announce the assignment of two new troopers to Troop D. The following troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 123rd Recruit Class that graduated from the Patrol Academy on June 18, 2025.

Trooper Kaley Ishman will be assigned to Zone 13, which serves the citizens of Newton and McDonald counties. 

Ishman is a Joplin, MO, native who graduated from Galena High School in Galena, MO, in 2021. Ishman also attended Fort Scott Community College.

Trooper Zane Moore will be assigned to Zone 7, which serves the citizens of Newton and McDonald counties. Moore is a native of Joplin, MO, who graduated from Webb City High School in Webb City, MO, in 2019.

Agenda posted for Crowder College Board for Trustees meeting

CROWDER COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

Neosho Campus Wright Conference Center Monday, June 23, 2025 Call to Order at 10:00 a.m.

 

I.          Call to order

II.        Consent Agenda (Board Action)

A.    Minutes from previous meeting

B.     Approval of checks written for May

III. Personnel (Board Action)

A.    Retirements and Resignations

B.     Changes of Status

C.     Employments

IV. Academic Programs (Board Action)

A.    Addition of Programs

B.     Modification of Programs

C.     Deletion of Programs

V. Budget and Finances       

A.    Grants (Informational)

B.     Contract and Purchase Approval (Anything over $25,000) BOARD ACTION

a.       Project Description: Cash for meals for Cultural Trip to Denver, CO

b.      Project Description: Flooring updates for eight RoughRider Village apartments.

c.       Project Description: Topdressing the baseball field with USGA sand.

C.     Contract and Purchase Information ($5,000-$24,999)

a.       Project Description: Atlanta Braves tickets for cultural trip.

b.      Project Description: Work order/ticket system for campus.

c.       Project Description: Pass through payments to Perkins consortium members.

d.      Project Description: Tickets for Chuckwagon ride on cultural trip to Colorado.

e.       Project Description: Prepaid hotspot data charges for the AEL program.

f.        Project Description: 90 BurlingtonEnglish Seats or the AEL Program.

g.      Project Description: Economic impact study

h.      Project Description: Flights for Softball team for the World Series.

i.        Project Description: Replacement simulation monitors

j.        Project Description: Staff laptops to replace old units.

k.      Project Description: Two sets of turnout gear for Fire Science

l.        Project Description: Floor stripping and waxing for Brown Housing units.

m.    Project Description: Cash for Meals, Cultural Trip to Washington, DC

n.      Project Description: Cash for meals for Cultural Trip to Atlanta, GA

VI.       Special Presentations (Informational)

a.       Human Resources/ Payroll Presentation

VII.     President’s Report (Informational)

VIII.   Trustees’ Comments and Announcements (Informational)

IX.       New Business (Informational)

X.        Executive Session

a. Following the regular meeting, upon motion and roll call vote of the Board, the Board will move to a closed session to discuss personnel pursuant to Section 610.021 RSMo.

 

XI. Adjournment

North Heights Porchfest subject of Newsmakers program

(From KGCS)

A walk this fall in one Joplin neighborhood offers a chance to experience live music from a variety of genres. The North Heights Porchfest is the focus of the next Newsmakers program. 

The annual event was born out of care and concern for the North Heights neighborhood. The non-profit organization formed from that concern is coordinating the event that will feature more than 60 bands or solo musical artists performing on porches or yards October 4th. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with bands beginning at noon.

 

New coordinator Angela Hudson shares other event features including arts, crafts, and vendors. Moira McGhee discusses Market in the Park events at the old Columbia school property that owners are allowing the group to use and renovate for future neighborhood projects including a possible stage for Porchfest performances. Singer songwriter Kara Middick performs and shares why she will take part in Porchfest this year.

Newsmakers is airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. beginning June 22 on KGCS-TV and will air at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28 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.

Drone fly-in planned at Missouri Southern

 

Joplin city offices closed for Juneteenth

(From the City of Joplin)

The City of Joplin offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. 

This closing includes the Recycling Center, the Sunshine Lamp Trolley, and MAPS transportation services. All City services will resume their regularly scheduled hours on Friday, June 20.

Connect2Culture schedules free concerts at Cornell Complex

(From Connect2Culture)

Connect2Culture (C2C) will host two exciting summer performances outside on the Leggett & Platt Green at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 West 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801). All events are FREE and open to the public, and include complimentary chair rentals.

Liberty Celebration!

Saturday, June 28 | 6:00pm (gates 5:00pm)

Liberty Celebration! is Connect2Culture's annual patriotic performance on the last Saturday before the Fourth of July. Designed to ignite excitement and pride ahead of Independence Day, this annual event brings the community together through music, celebration, and a shared love for our country. Made possible by Liberty Utilities, this year’s celebration will feature bluegrass music from No Apparent Reason, The Vogts Sisters, and ROUTE 3, as well as food trucks, lawn games, and a firework finale!

Free and open to the public; complimentary chairs available. More Info: https://www.connect2culture.org/liberty-celebration

Made possible by Liberty Utilities.

JOMO Jammin' Music Festival

Saturday, July 19 | 4pm (gates 3:00pm)

Connect2Culture's JOMO Jammin’ Music Festival launched in 2021 to celebrate the incredible local and regional musical talent in our area. A vibrant one-day event, the festival is designed to be fun and engaging for the entire community. 

In an effort to boost community involvement and excitement, most of the performing bands are selected by public vote, giving attendees a direct role in shaping the experience. Free to attend, the festival brings people together for live music, connection, and local flavor in the heart of Joplin. This year’s lineup features Project Six; Here, Now; Dance Monkey Dance!; Sunset Circle; Blister Soul; and Dawson Hollow.

Free and open to the public; complimentary chairs available. More Info: https://www.connect2culture.org/jomo-jammin

Made possible by Freeman Health System.

Both of these performances will be held outside on the Leggett & Platt Green at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex.

Important: No outside food, drinks, chairs, or pets permitted; complimentary chairs available.

McDonald County Sheriff's Office warns of ticket scam

(From the McDonald County Sheriff's Office)

Scam Alert!!!

Numerous people have reported receiving text messages from the Missouri Department of Transportation saying that they owe money for a traffic ticket.

 

 
This is a scam! Ignore and delete this message.

 
MODOT does not issue or collect fine money for tickets.

 
DO NOT click the link and never give your bank account info or make payments to anyone that has contacted you electronically unless you know them and have a business relationship with them.
Better safe than sorry, delete these messages and do not reply to them.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Weekly Report

 

Joplin Police Department Weekly Activity Report

 

Newton County Sheriff's Office Weekend Arrests

06/13/2025 1340 

GREGORY HOUSTON NALLY 

 2629 East 5th JOPLIN, MO 64901 

 712 E 32ND ST 0.00 

WM 25 

IN-COUNTY WARRANT 

CHILD MOLESTATION - 2ND DEGREE -CHILD LESS THAN 12 YOA 

06/13/2025 1445 

TERRENCE CURTIS PETERSEN 

 12124 Goldfinch Rd NEOSHO, MO 64850 

 12015 E HIGHWAY 86/HAMMER RD 250.00 

WM 63 

ANDERSON PD FAILED TO REGISTER VEHICLE

06/13/2025 1741 

TREVOR LYNN BROWN 

 1015 S Neosho Blvd NEOSHO, MO 64850 

 208 W COLER STREET 0.00 

WM 31 

DWI - PRIOR 

06/14/2025 25001105 0012 

JUSTIN KEITH FLEMING 

 4395 Saginaw Rd, B NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804 

 4395 SAGINAW RD 0.00 

WM 30 

HARASSMENT - 1ST DEGREE 

06/14/2025 0256 

CODY JOE DOWLING 

 2730 Iowa Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

 14290 FOLIAGE RD 0.00 

WM 38 

TAMPERING WITH MOTOR VEHICLE - 1ST DEGREE 

JASPER CO WARRANT TAMP MOTOR VEH 

DWI - AGGRAVATED

06/14/2025 1710 

EVAN FRANCIS SCHOTTER

7000 OLD 71 HIGHWAY 500.00 

WM 46 

3868 Foliage Rd 

JPD - FTA NO INSURANCE

06/14/2025 2026 

MARSHAL DUANE MARTIN 

 13724 Hwy 43, 27 SENECA, MO 64865 

 13724 HWY 43 0.00 

WM 26 

BARRY CO WARRANT HIT AND RUN LVE SCENE OF ACCDNT R 1 

 06/15/2025 2257 

EMANUEL DE JESUS MORALES 

 2819 S Grand Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

 5283 S RANGE LINE RD/SOUTHERN HILLS DR 94.00 

WM 24 

CARTHAGE PD INATTENTIVE DRIVING 

06/15/2025 0347 

SKYLAR BRUCE ARNOLD 

 11232 Poppy Dr NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850 

 11232 POPPY DR 800.00 

WM 29 

NPD POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 215.660 

NPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.020 

NPD FAIL TO DISPLAY REGISTRATION PLATE 390.010 

NPD FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 390.080 

DPD MISC ORDINANCE VIOLATION 600.070 

DPD FAIL TO YIELD TO EMERGENCY VEHICLES 310.070 

DPD NO VALID OPERATORS LICENSE 390.020 

DPD CARELESS AND IMPRUDENT DRIVING 340.330 

DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED/REVOKED 

GPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED/REVOKED 

NO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP. 390.140 

IMPROPER DISPLAY OF PLATES 390.060 

UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - AMPHETAMINE OR M `

DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 2ND OR 3RD OFFENSE 

DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 2ND OR 3RD OFFENSE 

OWNER OPERATE MV WITHOUT MAINTAINING FIN. RESPONS.-1ST OFF 

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROOF WITH DOR -FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

FAIL TO DELIVER/RECEIVE CERT OWN SALE/TRANS OF MTR VEH/TRAIL 

RESISTING ARREST 215.390 

NPD POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 

JPD DRIVE WHILE REVOKED 

PROBATION/PAROLE VIOLATION 

Highway Patrol Arrests June 15-16

Aigul Bagissova Jones, 40, Branson, driving while intoxicated, drove wrong way on divided highway

Calvin J. Chapman, 20, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, minor visibly intoxicated

Dustin J. Mohan, 55, Plano, Texas, driving while intoxicated

Anthony J. Mills, 41, Reeds Spring, driving while intoxicated

 

Agenda posted for Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau Board meeting

 

NOAA weather radios won't work until sometime Wednesday

 (From the City of Joplin)

Joplin Emergency Manager Dave Holden alerts area residents that an update to the National Weather Service weather system will create an outage of NOAA weather radios. This outage is expected to be short-term, from Monday, June 16, through sometime on Wednesday, June 18. Holden reminds all citizens to have alternative ways to receive weather warning information during this time.

“There are multiple sources to access for weather warnings, including local TV and radio stations, weather apps on a mobile device, and the NWS website at weather.gov/sgf,” he said. “This is a short period of time to utilize these sources; however, it is strongly encouraged to keep two or three options throughout the year in case one goes out of service due to technical issues, or for an update such as the one which is currently taking place with the NOAA radios.”

Holden received notification from the National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri, stating, ”The National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri will be conducting a required, scheduled update to their Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS) system from Monday, June 16 through Wednesday, June 18. The NWS uses the AWIPS computer system to display and integrate weather and water information, and to send life-saving information, such as weather and water warnings, to the public.”

Springfield officials also noted that this work will not impact their core services of forecast products, and weather watches, warnings and advisories are expected during this period. The KSGF radar will remain operational and products will continue to be distributed as normal.

Any questions can be sent to Science and Operations Officer Jason Schaumann at Jason.Schaumann@noaa.gov

 

Newton County Marriage Licenses

 Corey Dewayne Walters, 36, Neosho, and Jessica Lynn Creamer, 35, Neosho

Paul Andrew Terry, 37, Aurora, and Ngoc-Quynh Dang Nguyen, 40, Aurora

Chase Gustin Parrish, 24, Diamond, and Sarah Beth Henson, 23, Diamond

Dylan Lee Rissman, 21, Diamond, and Kaylee Michelle Shephard, 22, Diamond

Michael Donovan McAndrews, 30, Neosho, and Hillary Alaine Edens, 33, Neosho

Michael Thomas Potter, 40, Pierce City, and Emily Beth Hatfield, 39, Pierce City

Chad Lee Fry, 50, Seneca, and Djuana Dawne Denton, 53, Seneca

Jody Lee Linthicum, 37, Neosho, and Samantha Jean Kliem, 29, Neosho

Joshua T. Iseli, 25, Neosho, and Courtney Nicole Bommarito, 23, Neosho

Dustin Leigh Pamplin, 40, Neosho, and Juanita Evelina Tuning, 51, Neosho

Highway Patrol Arrests June 14-15

Brianna N. Veitmeier, 34, Branson, driving while intoxicated, failed to signal, speeding, failed to maintain right half of roadway

Kyler E. Griffberg, 23, Webb City, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, failed to maintain right half of roadway

Jason E. Baker-Mitchell, 48, Hollister, driving while intoxicated, failed to signal, speeding

Shawn R. Johnson, 23, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, driving while intoxicated, failed to maintain right half of roadway, operating a non-commercial vehicle while using an electronic device

Daniel V. Lewis, 54, Strafford, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, driving while intoxicated

Jessica R. Smith, 39, Springfield, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, felony resisting arrest, felony bringing a controlled substance into a jail, Springfield Police Department felony warrant, Springfield Police Department misdemeanor warrant, no seat belt

Chelsey E. Tolentino, 29, Springfield, Arkansas state warrant for fugitive out of state

Jeremy D. Collins, 43, Springfield, Greene County felony warrant, Greene County misdemeanor warrant, no headlights, no taillights, no license plate light

Kirk J. Runnels, 68, Jasper, driving while intoxicated, failed to maintain right half of roadway

Naing Oo, 45, Des Moines, Iowa, driving while intoxicated, failed to stop at stop sign

James E. Setzer, 24, Buffalo, driving whlie intoxicated

Dylan M. Lanter, 25, Kansas City, driving while intoxicated, speeding, no seat belt, using a cell phone while driving

Andrew B. Clay, 21, Nixa, felony driving while intoxicated, felony leaving the scene of an accident, no insurance, careless and imprudent driving resulting in an accident, window tint

Highway Patrol Arrests June 13-14

Chad E. Yount, 24, Oronogo, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, failed to signal

Diego A. Suria, 21, Rogers, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash

 

Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

Lawrence Morris vs. Roberta J. Morris

 

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Ashton L. Bowser vs. Benjiman R. Bowser

Elisia K. King vs. Cody D. King

Charliss R. Barker vs. Anthony D. Barker

 

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Jerrod E. Fort vs. Cassie M. Fort

Nicholas A. Courtney vs. Bliss L. Courtney

Tonya M. Watkins vs. Donald G. Watkins

Madison M. Crain vs. Brandon L. Crain

Amber L. Callis vs. Chase C. Callis

Kayla M. Carterman vs. Cory L. Carterman

 

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Sarah M. Jones vs. Sir C. Jones

Naomi R. Scott vs. Brian J. Miller

Blake A. McCarty vs. Ashley M. McCarty

Kamey Baker vs. Johnathan Baker

Mark D. McCallister vs. Lisa A. McCallister

Jessica R. Powers vs. Courtney C. Richardson

Ashley Engle vs. Joshua Engle

Brooklyn D. Walker vs. Bethany L. Walker

Jullianne Wilkerson-Linfoot vs. Eric Linfoot

Cassandra J. James vs. Dakota L. Scofield

Cole Satterlee vs. Abby Satterlee

Britain J. Hale vs. Magen E. Hale

Anthony Jiminez vs. Rebecca Jiminez

Edward Norton vs. Pocket Norton

Joseph C. Stone vs. Jessica L. Stone 

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Jasper County

Diana Lynn Coupe

Brandon Wade Smith

Lawrence County

Douglas Hudson Patton and Ashley Lynne Patton

 

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

 06/12/2025 0010 

CORTNEY NICHOL SIMMONS 

 4506 W Westwood Dr BATTLEFIELD, MO 65619 

 1099 CHEROKEE AVE/DELAWARE ST 0.00 

WF 33 

DRIVE MV ON HWY WHILE DRIVER`S LICENSE IS SUSP/REV CH 303 

TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE IN FELONY PROSECUTION 

06/12/2025 0940 

SHAD LEON MINTON 

 536 Cardwell St STELLA, MO 64867 

 405 5 10,000.00 

WM 50 

ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD 2ND DEGREE 

BURGLARY 1ST DEGREE 

06/12/2025 0940 

STEPHEN MCGEE HENDRICKSON 

 Homeless NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850 

 405 5 250.00 

WM 36 

ASSAULT- 4TH DEGREE - PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (3) 

06/12/2025 1230 

RAYMOND DEWAYNE OWENS 

 744 Heidi Ln NEOSHO, MO 64850 

 300 EAST 7 3,500.00 

WM 40 

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 

OPERATE VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE - 2ND OF 

06/12/2025 1440 

ASHLEY DAWN ENGLAND 

 756 Cyclone Rd PINEVILLE, MO 64856 

 1300 SW 14TH 5,000.00 

WF 41 

TAMPERING WITH MOTOR VEHICLE - 1ST DEGREE 

FRAUDULENT USE OF CREDIT/DEBIT DEVICE

06/12/2025 1627 

LANDON REIDE WARD 

 5012 Kolkmeyer Drive JOPLIN, MO 64804 

 S CONNECTICUT AVE/E 44TH ST 0.00 

WM 24 

DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE 

 06/12/2025 1926 

 JASON STEWART RACKERS 

 13038 Cody Ln DIAMOND 64840- 

WM 50 13040 CODY LN 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE 

 06/12/2025 2108
 MAURICIO HUMBERTO HERNANDEZ 

 325 W Brook St NEOSHO, MO 64850 

 WM 43 6999 OLD HIGHWAY 71/WILSON RD 0.00 

DWI 25001124 

 06/12/2025 2330 

 AKISI NMN OSAWA 

 117 N Pennsylvania St GRANBY, MO 64844 

 WM 25 177 N PENNSYLVANIA ST 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE 

OPER MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED BY ANOTHER KNOWING OWNER OF VEHICLE 

DPD DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT 380.140 

DPD DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT 380.14