Dade County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

Maxwell Evan A. Rudolph vs. Ashlyn K. Rudolph

 

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

Kathy L. Horton vs. Anthony A. Horton

 

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Shannyn A. Creviston vs. Matthew R. Creviston

Laquita G. Lyttle vs. William V. Lyttle

Brittney E. Stanhope vs. Edward L. Stanhope

Winsley D. Dombroski vs. Steven Dombroski

Mileah M. Brown vs. Joey Brown

Alberto C. Figueroa vs. Beverly A. Collins

Joshua E. Baker vs. Kristen R. Baker

 

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Cody A. Vaughn vs. Mark Vaughn

Andrew F. Pennington vs. Amanda R. Pennington

Brittany L. Huff vs. Justin L. Huff

Jessica L. Morales vs. Daniel Morales

Austin W. Clark vs. Brittney M. Clark

Derek Metcalf vs. Kamesincerlyn Sanamwar

Tyler P. Burkhart vs. Shanda J. Lankford

Martha M. Hill vs. Aaron J. Hill

Sage Adcock vs. Gabriel Adcock

Michelle D. Robbins vs. Scot M. Robbins

Shannon R. Lowery vs. John K. Conney

Teresa A. Pace-Ulibarri vs. Derek P. Ulibarri

 

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Jasper County

Kyla Lee Dawson

Esther Eileene Taber

Lawrence County

Kristina Leanne Moore and Robert Tanner Moore

Newton County

Daniel Keith Smith

Vernon County

Terri L. Meyers

 

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

01/30/2025 0035 

CHRISTINE DENEE PERRY 

 218 S School St GOODMAN, MO 64843 

WF 56 20999 GATEWAY DR/SORREL RD 0.00 

DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - FELONY POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 

UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - PRIOR DRUG OFFEN 

01/30/2025 0035 

KEITH WAYNE HONEYMAN 

 218 S School St GOODMAN, MO 64843 

WM 58 20999 GATEWAY DR/SORREL RD 0.00 

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 

UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - PRIOR DRUG OFFEN 

01/30/2025 0035 

RAYMOND DEWAYNE OWENS 

 744 Heidi Ln NEOSHO, MO 64850 

WM 40 20999 GATEWAY DR/SORREL RD 0.00 

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 

UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - PRIOR DRUG OFFEN 

01/30/2025 0219 

EDEN DAWN COILLOT 

25000191 304 City Limit GRANBY, MO 64844 

WF 19 304 CITY LIMIT RD 1,500.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE 

01/30/2025 0219 

TRYSTIN MICKIAL KIMMEL 

25000191 304 City Limit Rd GRANBY, MO 64844 

WM 20 304 CITY LIMIT RD 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE 

BURGLARY 1ST DEGREE 

01/30/2025 0134 

AUSTIN DOUGLAS SARRATT 

 3340 E Newman Rd JOPLIN, MO 64801 

1099 CHEROKEE AVE/DELAWARE ST 

WM 29 0.00 

FORGERY 

01/30/2025 1019 

ASHLEY MALYNN SHIVELY 

 816 S Case CARTHAGE, MO 64836 

WF 39 405 E. 5TH ST 1,500.00 

STEALING - MOTOR VEHICLE/WATERCRAFT/AIRCRAFT 

01/30/2025 1000 

CHARLES CRAIG CHANCE 

 408 E Ne MIAMI, OK 74354 

WM 53 225 N ENTERPRISE DR 0.00 

FRAUDULENT USE OF CREDIT/DEBIT DEVICE 

STEALING - $750 OR MORE 

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY 

01/30/2025 1613 

KARL DANIEL ADRIAN M 

942 Marynell Lane NIXA, MO 65714 

WM 40 I49/ MCDONALED RD 0.00 

FFJ BENTON COUNTY 

FFJ PEA RIDGE AR 

01/30/2025 2345 

VIVIAN LESLIE TREEN 

24000199 451 Sabre Circle FULTON, MO 65251 W

F 49 6821- 74 GATEWAY DR 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE 

Highway Patrol Arrests January 30-31

Kyle L. Campbell, 28, Springfield, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident, driving while intoxicated

Robert A. Applewhaite, 61, Columbus, Mississippi, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving

Andres W. Arias, 44, Boca Raton, Florida, Dallas County, Texas felony warrant for larceny

Demetrius S. Bradley, 30, St. Louis, driving while intoxicated, no valid license, no insurance, careless and imprudent driving

 

Jasper County Marriage Licenses

Salvador Barac Sanchez Trejo, 32, Webb City, and Elaina Charlene Nance, 26, Webb City

Darwins Ronely Reyes Cancinos, 37, Joplin, and Elvis R. Hernandez Ordonez, 44, Joplin

Robert Kendall Lown, 54, Carthage, and Sarah Loreen McGrew, 47, Carthage

Bailey Wyott Granger, 23, Joplin, and Hailey Ray Dragoo, 19, Joplin

Thomas James Hrabe, 41, Joplin, and Rhonda Marie Little, 29, Joplin

Francisco Javier Torres, 22, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and Bindie Michele Copeland, 21, Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Jordan Dee Reynolds, 30, Webb City, and Lindsey Anne Mitkish, 25, Webb City 

Section of 20th Street in Joplin to be closed beginning Monday

(From the City of Joplin)

In preparation for the City’s widening project of West 20th Street, Liberty Utilities will start relocating power poles along this corridor on Monday, February 3. 

Work will be done in sections along West 20th Street, starting with the area from Schifferdecker Avenue to Iron Gates Road. During their work, this section of 20th Street will be closed to through traffic during daytime hours.

After completing this first section, Liberty will work from Iron Gates Road to Black Cat Road and then move to the area of Black Cat Road to Central City Road. Depending on weather conditions, this relocation effort could take approximately four to six weeks.

Residents will have access to their homes, and businesses will remain accessible throughout this period.

This project will widen West 20th Street from two lanes to three lanes, make two intersection improvements, add curbs and gutters, and a shared-use path for pedestrians and cyclists along the entire project.

Emory Sapp and Sons, Inc. is the contractor for this $9.8 million project. Funding is through the Capital Improvement Sales Tax initiative passed in 2014 and renewed by voters in 2024, and is partially funded through the City and Jasper County ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act).

Joplin SWAT called after shots fired, man injured on Markwardt Street

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On Thursday, January 30th, 2025, the Joplin Emergency Communications Center began receiving 911 calls about a disturbance with a weapon at 2822 E Markwardt Street in Joplin. 

In addition to the calls about the disturbance, some callers reported hearing at least two gunshots and possibly one coming from inside the residence. 

When officers arrived, they contacted an adult male walking out of the residence who appeared to be suffering injuries. That adult male reported that he had been assaulted by another male at that location and confirmed that a firearm had been involved in the altercation. 

Additional information was obtained that the suspect and possibly three other people were still inside the residence. The male subject that was initially contacted was transported to a local hospital with non-life threating injuries and officers on scene attempted to make contact with anyone inside the residence. 

After numerous attempts were made to contact the remaining people inside the residence, Joplin SWAT responded due to the reports of gunshots and the nature of the incident. 

Detectives with the Joplin Police Department obtained a search warrant for the residence. Following the execution of the search warrant, no persons were located inside the residence. At this time, the Joplin Police Department does not believe there is a threat to the public and this was an isolated event. 

The investigation continues and anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131 extension: 1442.

Jasper Police traffic stop leads to meth arrest

(From the Jasper Police Department)

On Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1118 hours, a Jasper PD officer initiated a traffic stop southbound I-49 near Thorn Rd., Jasper, Missouri on a maroon Ford Taurus.

Contact was made with the driver Dominic Edor, the front passenger Miranda Antley, the back passengers, Motley Wilson, and Charles Kinsey.

 
Upon approaching the vehicle and speaking with the occupants, Eador was leaned over into the passenger seat and was very restless as well as the other occupants who appeared restless and nervous as well.

 
Dispatch advised Eador had a revoked Missouri driver’s license.

 
During a search of Kinsey’s person, a glass smoking pipe with a white powder residue inside, and a plastic baggie with a small amount of a white powder substance believed to be methamphetamine was found. A red straw cut for narcotic use was also found.

 
Kinsey was taken into custody for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia and transported to the Jasper County Jail.

 
Antley was taken into custody for active warrants (FTA- DWR & FTA-Poss. of drug paraphernalia. Eador was issued a citation for driving while revoked and released.

Dense fog advisory in effect in Jasper, Newton, McDonald counties

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Springfield MO
707 PM CST Thu Jan 30 2025

KSZ101-MOZ088-093-101-310915-
/O.NEW.KSGF.FG.Y.0002.250131T0107Z-250131T1200Z/
Cherokee-Jasper-Newton-McDonald-
Including the cities of Rocky Comfort, Neosho, Carthage,
Anderson, South West City, Neutral, Goodman, Riverton, Pineville,
Joplin, Stippville, Baxter Springs, Sherwin, Lowell, Noel, and
Columbus
707 PM CST Thu Jan 30 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Cherokee County. In Missouri, Jasper, McDonald,
  and Newton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

Jasper R-5 cancels classes Friday due to illness

(From the Jasper R-5 School District)

Due to an increasing number of staff and student illness, the Jasper R-V School District will be closed on Friday, January 31st. We will NOT send students to LCTC.

 
This will be AMI day #2, school custodial staff will use the time to deep clean the buildings.

Extracurricular activities will be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on absence ratios for that team/group.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

01/29/2025 1610 

MICHAEL JOSEPH MCCLAIN 

 135 N Roy Hill Blvd GOODMAN, MO 64843 

WM 37 20769 GATEWAY DR/KUDU RD 250.00 

MCDONALD COUNTY - FTA NO VALID DL 

01/29/2025 1959 

ASHLEY MARIE HORSTKAMP 

 202 S Central Ave FAIRVIEW, MO 64842 

199 S ESTES AVE/E MONTGOMERY ST 

WF 40 0.00 1 1 `DWI 

Highway Patrol Arrests January 29-30

Charlie W. Davis, 52, Springfield, Nixa Police Department misdemeanor warrants for no new driver's license after suspension and failure to register a motor vehicle

Caleb J. Allen, 22, Branson, driving while intoxicated

Kasie D. Thrasher, 34, Carthage, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving resulting in a crash

Jennifer N. Stringer, 48, Rogersville, Rogersville Police Department misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear, Ozark Police Department warrant for failure to appear, driving while revoked, careless and imprudent driving, operating vehicle while using an electronic device

Chip L. Malchow, 61, Louisburg, felony driving while intoxicated resulting in physical injuries, failure to yield

Ahmed S. Ali, 42, St. Louis, felony possession of a controlled substance- hallucinogen (khat)

Tara M. Sumrall, 29, Moscow Mills, driving while intoxicated

Newsmakers program shares warning of romance scams

(From KGCS)

Internet scams are always costly, but there’s one type of attack that can take a person’s money, dignity and even their hearts. 

Romance scams have cost people in the United States and Canada a billion dollars over a three-year period. The Better Business Bureau breaks down the anatomy of a romance scam on the next Newsmakers.







Pamela Hernandez with the Missouri Better Business Bureau explains how con artist engage lonely individuals on dating sites starting with the contact and then grooming them to believe their new love is in the military, a government official or someone overseas who needs help with a financial matter. Hernandez also shares fake florist and jewelry scams which increase around Valentine’s Day. She provides information about a scam survival kit available to help victims rebuild their financial profiles.

Newsmakers is airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. the week of February 2 on KGCS-TV and will air at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, February 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 Communication at Missouri Southern State University.

Agenda posted for Joplin Celebrations Commission meeting

 

Ribbon cutting, grand opening scheduled for Carthage High School baseball stadium

(From Carthage R-9 School District)

We’re thrilled to announce the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the brand-new McCune Brooks Regional Hospital Trust Baseball Stadium! 

This incredible facility is a testament to the strength and generosity of our amazing community. 

Every dollar was raised through community donations to make this dream a reality for our Carthage Tiger Baseball team! 

Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 1:00 PM
Carthage High School

1098 E. Airport Dr., Carthage, MO 64836 

Join us as we celebrate this monumental achievement and cut the ribbon on a new era of Tiger Baseball.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

01/28/2025 1614 

DAVID SCOTT CHRISTOPH VINEYARD 

 4 Sawmill Ter. GOODMAN, MO 64843 

WM 49 208 WEST COLER ST. 0.00 

DWI - DEATH OF ANOTHER 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE 

01/28/2025 2231 

MARK EDWARD SMITH 

 5947 Douglas Fir Rd NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804 

4999 DOUGLAS FIR RD/HIGHWAY 43 

WM 52 0.00 

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY 

RESISTING/INTERFERING WITH ARREST FOR A FELONY 

PROBATION VIOLATION RESISTING OFFICER--OUTSIDE COUNTY WARRAN 

01/28/2025 1659 

ERNEST DALE YOUNG 

25000182 2201 S Moffet Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 36 208 W COLER ST 0.00 

ASSAULT- 4TH DEGREE - PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (6) 

01/28/2025 1735 

WINSTON WHITECROW BRESTER 

 600 W 3rd St QUAPAW, OK 74363 

WM 32 208 W COLER ST 0.00 

ASSAULT- 4TH DEGREE - PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION

Highway Patrol Arrests January 28-29

John A. Spoon, 35, Carl Junction, felony driving while intoxicated, felony failure to register as a sex offender, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, no insurance, no valid license

William D. Davis, 47, Springfield, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, failure to register motor vehicle, no seat belt

Christopher K. Miller, 31, Joplin, Joplin Police Department misdemeanor warrants for trespassing and driving while suspended, Duquesne Police Department misdemeanor warrant for peace disturbance, Webb City Police Department misdemeanor warrants for resisting arrest and shoplifting, Seneca Police Department misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on obstructing the police (two counts)

Charity M. Hooper, 41, Louisburg, Dallas County felony warrant for dangerous drugs 

Highway Patrol Arrests January 27-28

Octavious D. Manier, 42, Springfield, felony fugitive out of state- Ottawa County, Oklahoma, driving while revoked, no seat belt

Daniel J. Napier, 33, Springfield, Springfield Police Department multiple misdemeanor warrants

Colby D. Beisly, 31, Nevada, felony driving while intoxicated- serious physical injury, felony assault, no seat belt, no insurance

Bernardino Rebolorio, 64, Butterfield, driving while intoxicated, no valid license, no insurance

 

Tracy E. Milbourn, 24, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, no seat belt, no valid license

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests January 27

01/27/2025 1140 

DUSTIN PAUL HENSON 

 215 South Highland JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 32 405 5 500.00 

DWI - PRIOR 

01/27/2025 1140 

CHARLES ANDREW STEELE 

 2606 E 8th St JOPLIN, MO 64801 WM 39 405 5 250.00 3 1 `OPERATE VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE - 1ST OF 1 1 STEALING - ALL OTHER PROPERTY UNDER 570.030.5 (3) 

STEALING - 4TH OR SUBSEQUENT STEALING OFFENSE WITHIN 10 YEARS

 

01/27/2025 0246 

MIA SAMANTHA SCHULZ 

 5779 Kodiak Rd NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64840 

WF 40 303 E. 3RD ST 500.00 

NON-SUPPORT 

01/27/2025 1800 

JOSEPH CLINTON HILL III 

20250064 210 S Ball St WEBB CITY, MO 64870 

BM 22 123 E MAIN ST 0.00 

DWI - DEATH OF ANOTHER 

St. Louis Avenue closure reopens, portion of South Connecticut to close

(From the City of Joplin)

Starting Wednesday, January 29, South Connecticut Avenue from East Campbell Parkway to East 8th Street will be closed as stormwater work progresses in this area. This closure allows for installing a box culvert in the railroad right of way near 9th Street.

The St. Louis Avenue closure is now open, allowing full access along this main corridor.

Drivers may not be affected by this new closure on Connecticut Avenue and 9th Street because Connecticut Avenue shifts northwest at Campbell Parkway and merges with St. Louis Avenue, which carries the bulk of traffic traveling north.

Weather permitting, the work should be completed by February 17. Detours for southbound and northbound traffic will direct drivers to St. Louis Avenue.

Please use caution in these work areas. The City appreciates your patience as the improvements are made.

Lamar Police Department Weekly Report

(From the Lamar Police Department)

Department numbers for the week of January 21 – January 26, 2025

 
Dispatched calls – 114
Reports - 7
Car Stops – 10
DWI – 1
Drug/Paraphernalia Seizure – 0
Total Arrests – 3
Ped/Bike/FIC Cards - 1
Zone, Business & Residential Checks – 283

01/24/2025 Received a report of a house fire in the 600 block of W 9th St. Officers stood by to assist with traffic control.

01/25/2025 Officers received information regarding a domestic assault, which occurred in the 600 block of W. 10th St. The suspect had left the residence; but located and a traffic stop was initiated. The suspect was arrested for domestic assault first degree, endangering the welfare of a child and driving while intoxicated 2nd offense and transported to the Barton County Jail.

01/26/2025 Officer went to the 400 block of W. 13th St for a verbal domestic. Parties separated for the night.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call 417-682-3546 and speak with Interim Chief of Police Steve Shaw.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Weekly Report

 

Newton County Sheriff's Office corporal receives award for saving prisoner's life

(From the Newton County Sheriff's Office)

Corporal Hope Birkinsha responded to a medical emergency in the jail. An inmate lost consciousness and was not breathing so Corporal Birkinsha administered Narcan. 

The inmate regained consciousness, began breathing and communicating with corrections officers. The inmate then lost consciousness and stopped breathing. 

Corporal Birkinsha administered Narcan again, forcing the inmate to regain consciousness and begin breathing. Corrections officers continued medical assistance to keep the inmate conscious until EMS arrived and transported the inmate to the hospital.

While at the hospital, the hospital staff managed to revive them by administering overdose medication.
It is evident the inmate would have suffered a fatal overdose incident had it not been for the actions of the correction officers involved, particularly Corporal Birkinsha’s direct contribution.

-Sheriff Matt Stewart

Newton County Sheriff's Office seeking man who made terroristic threat at church

 (From the Newton County Sheriff's Office)

We are requesting the public's assistance in identifying the male and his vehicle in the photo. He made a terroristic threat at a church and we need to speak to him. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to call our dispatch at 417-451-8333.

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Joplin Police Department Weekly Activity Report

 

Joplin Police Department: Do you know this guy?

(From the Joplin Police Department)

IDENTIFICATION REQUEST

The Joplin Police Department is requesting public assistance in identifying this person. 

Any information could be helpful. Please call 417-623-3131 Ext. 1464 or send us a message on Facebook. 

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.