Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Travis Keiper vs. Nicole Keiper

Brittany N. Dutton vs. Theresa V. England

Renee E. Engel vs. James E. Engel

Christopher L. Owen vs. Laura R. Owen

Matthew A. Chapman vs. Jillian M. Chapman

Cheyenne R. Lasiter vs. Cody S. Lasiter

Nancy L. Babbitt vs. Kyle A. Babbitt

Nathaniel S. Weston vs. Amie C. Weston

Megan A. Smith vs. Gary L. Smith II

Brittney R. Forester vs. Dalton A. Forester

Katherine M. Riddle vs. Kenneth R. Riddle

Jaydon W. Faucett vs. Jessica L. Faucett

Krista L. Brashear vs. Douglas M. Brashear

Jake Neidigh vs. Whittney Neidigh

Lyndall W. Burrow vs. Lara T. Hicks-Burrow

Amanda Stone vs. Benjamin Stone

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Barton County

Jeremy R. Davis and Angela D. Davis

Jasper County

Tyler Jesse Johnston

Jose O. Salas and Maria I. Salas 

Lawrence County

April Leanne Hutson

Terry Joe Tounzen and Donna Gayle Tounzen

Newton County

Rachelle Marie Gerszewski

Stone County

Calvin Lee Smith

April Jean Harris

Vernon County

Brianna Faith Pfeiffer and Adam Gerald Pfeiffer

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

02/27/2025 1345 

JAMES DANIEL DRYER 

 24706 S 40th St SPRINGDALE, AR 74764 

 1300 SW 14 STREET 2,500.00 

UM 68

PASSING BAD CHECK

02/27/2025 1641 

LARRY WAYNE PEQUIGNOT 

 6864 Dutch Elm Dr JOPLIN, MO 64804 

 6864 DUTCH ELM DR 176.50 

WM 69

JPD FTA LIGHTING EQUIPMENT 

JPD FTA NO OPERATORS LICENSE

02/27/2025 25000377 2015 

SAGE WESLEY NORTHERN 

 18347 Aspen Rd NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64840 

 18347 ASPEN RD 0.00 

WM 23 

UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON - SUBSECTION 3 - DISCHARGE INTO HOME,

02/27/2025 2135 

ANTHONY SCOTT WILSON 

 6864 Dutch Elm Dr NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804 

 208 W COLER ST 500.00 

WM 37

KIDNAPPING - 3RD DEGREE 

KIDNAPPING - 3RD DEGREE 

KIDNAPPING - 3RD DEGREE 

KIDNAPPING - 3RD DEGREE 

TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE

02/27/2025 

DARNEY SOLOMON 

 131 Logan Ave NOEL, MO 64854 

 208 W COLER ST 1,500.00 

AM 30

MCDONALD COUNTY DAMAGE PROPERTY 

Carthage man suffers serious injuries in crash on HH

A Carthage man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 10:50 p.m. Thursday on Highway HH, a half-mile south of Carterville.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 29-year-old Carthage man ran off the roadway and struck a culvert.

The Carthage man was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Joplin.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests February 27-28

Nathan K. Julien, 39, Republic, felony driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, speeding, no seat belt

Rudolph H. Donath, 50, Branson, failure to register as a sex offender, no valid license, no insurance, failed to register motor vehicle, displaying license plates of another

Seth K. Weathers, 30, Wheatland, driving while intoxicated, no seat belt

Thomas A. Reese, 40, Bolivar, Johnson County, Kansas, felony warrant for possession of a controlled substance, Bolivar Police Department misdemeanor warrant for animal at large

Michelle M. Allen, 60, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a crash, careless and imprudent driving

Dorion R. Reed, 27, Rogersville, felony aggravated fleeing, felony armed criminal action

Michael J. Clayton, 36, Verona, felony driving while revoked/suspended, no insurance, failed to display valid plates

Patrick J. Ryan, 64, Milo, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash

Nolan W. Coffel, 34, Carl Junction, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving 

Jasper County Marriage Licenses

 

Cornet Wesley King, 58, Joplin, and Jessica Mary Hawkins, 48, Joplin

Jeremiah Caleb Pant, 44, Carl Junction, and Jessica Gonzalez Leon, 41, Joplin

Kanden Layne Jorgensen, 26, Joplin, and Danielle Renee Pliler, 25, Joplin

Levi Shane Henson, 22, Carthage, and Shayla Denise Bishop, 25, Lamar

Gage Micheal Carr, 20, Webb City, and Tiffany Louise Wininger, 19, Webb City

Rafael Villalobos Torres, 37, Carthage, and Jennifer Lea Crane, 42, Carthage

Chase Montgomery Hogan, 21, Joplin, and Allyson Grace Paugh, 20, Joplin

Jesse Zane Ikenberry, 32, Carthage, and Tiara Alanna Conway, 26, Carthage

Dakota Payton Ivy, 22, Brookland, Arkansas, and Shiloh Rebecca Shoemaker, 22, Neosho

Buddy U. Danley, 31, Joplin, and Chelsy Rene Shellenbarger, 33, Joplin

Austin Taylor Cunningham, 29, Liberal, and Audrey Lea Marlay, 27, Joplin

Chandler Nathaniel Davis, 22, Carthage, and Tatiana Sirae Cline, 20, Carthage

Ribbon cutting set for Carthage High School baseball stadium

 (From the 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! 

When: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Where: 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.

Joplin Fire Department battles house fire near 8th and Ohio

(From the Joplin Police Department)

At 8:12 PM, the Joplin 911 center was notified of a possible structure fire near 8th and Ohio. On arrival a single story residential dwelling had fire showing from the exterior and was advancing into the attic. 

Fire personnel began attacking the fire and searched the residence for occupants. The fire was contained in 20 minutes and there were no occupants in the structure. 

The Joplin Fire Marshal’s office responded to determine the cause and origin of the fire. 

The fire was determined to have originated on the exterior of the structure, but the cause remains under investigation. JFD received assistance from the Joplin Police Department and METS ambulance.

During suppression efforts a driver of a passenger vehicle drove over the 5” hose that was being utilized for water supply. JPD officers on scene issued a citation for driving over the hose. 

We would like to stress to the public that when you drive over a charged fire hose there is a good chance the hose will rupture and place our firefighters in danger. In addition to the risk it creates for our firefighters, that section of hose now has to be taken out of service and tested before it can be used again. 

Due to the risk that it creates for our staff we have asked our PD partners to have a zero tolerance policy for anyone that drives over our hose and to issue a citation.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

02/26/2025 0230 

 JONATHAN RANDY MACHADO 

 243 E High St GRANBY 64844 

 WM 35 CHURCH ST 500.00 

DWI 

FAILED TO DISPLAY PLATES ON MOTOR VEHICLE/TRAILER C&I - INVOLVING ACCIDENT 

 

02/26/2025 0945 

 NICHOLAS JOHN TRAVLOS 

 11319 Highway FF JOPLIN, MO 64804 

 WM 26 405 5 500.00 

PROPERTY DAMAGE 2ND 

 02/26/2025 1445 

 TYLER TYRONE PHILLIPS 

 112 Plaza Dr JOPLIN, MO 64804 

 IM 39 303 3 0.00 

FUGITIVE FROM OUT OF STATE- MAJOR CO, OK 

Royale Cinema Lounge featured on next Newsmakers

(From KGCS)

Some people might think VHS tapes are a thing of the past, but not so at Royale Cinema Lounge. The renovated and reworked Bookhouse Cinema and its membership style approach to movie and video watching are the focus of the next Newsmakers program.

Brothers and band mates, Nathan and Caleb Hurley explain why they bought the avant garde theatre and the various options for utilizing the space. Royale Cinema Lounge gets its name from the Hurley brothers band Fox Royale. 

When not touring, the brothers wanted a space that offers something different when it comes to movies. Hundreds of VHS tapes are available at the cinema with multiple viewing areas as well as the bigger screen for special programming including mainstream movies. Royale Cinema Lounge member, Jake Bennett, explains why he enjoys this approach for a movie theatre and has details of a Midweek Movie club.

Newsmakers is airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. the week of March 2 on KGCS-TV and will air at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, March 8 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 Suddenlink Communications. The station operates as a service of the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University.

Highway Patrol Arrests February 26-27

Elizabeth F. Cathey, 31, Bolivar, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway resulting in a crash

Rodney C. Janisch, 41, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Richard F. Dockendorf, 51, Long Lane, felony driving while intoxicated

Brandon M. Powell, 32, Springfield, driving while intoxicated

 

Joplin Police Department identifies victim in fatal car-motorcycle crash at 23rd and Maiden Lane

 

(From the Joplin Police Department)

The Joplin Police Department has been notified that Douglas Greer, age 50, of Joplin, has died as a result of injuries from a traffic crash. 

On Sunday, February 23rd, at 12:02 p.m., Joplin Police were dispatched to 23rd and Maiden Lane for a two-vehicle crash. 

The investigation revealed that a passenger car was making a left turn onto Maiden Lane from 23rd Street. A motorcycle driven by Greer was northbound on Maiden Lane when a collision occurred in the outside lane. 

Greer was thrown from the motorcycle after striking the rear side panel of the passenger car. Greer was transported to a Joplin hospital with serious injuries and we were notified of his death on Wednesday, February 26th. Next of kin has been notified. No other parties in this crash sustained injuries. Excessive speed was a factor in this crash. 

This marks the first traffic fatality in Joplin for 2025. In 2024, Joplin Police investigated 13 fatal traffic collisions.   

Agenda posted for Carthage Public Services Committee meeting

 

Joplin Fire Department warns of scam

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

We have been receiving reports of a person identifying themselves as Cody Lee with Fire Safety Programs, is soliciting funds stating it is to help “Joplin Area Fire Departments”. We have also heard they are trying to sell magnets and in some cases has given area firefighters names to help make it seem more legitimate.

 
To our knowledge there are no area fire departments working with this person or company for any type of fund raising. Please do not donate or sponsor anything from this individual.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

02/25/2025 0950 

JAMES ALLEN PRICE 

 1706 Joplin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804

208 W COLER ST 0.00 

WM 52 

CHILD MOLESTATION - 1ST DEGREE 

CHILD MOLESTATION - 1ST DEGREE 

CHILD MOLESTATION - 1ST DEGREE

02/25/2025 0950 

SHANLEY ORIAN ADAMS 

 513 Williams St CARTHAGE, MO 64836 

 208 W COLER ST 5,000.00 

WF 36 

NON-SUPPORT, TOTAL ARREARS IN EXCESS OF 12 MONTHLY PAYMENTS 

02/25/2025 1254 

BRYSKE ALLEN BLAIR 

 17998 Hawthorn Rd CARTHAGE, MO 64836 

 208 W COLER ST 575.00 

WM 31 

STEALING - ALL OTHER PROPERTY UNDER 570.030.5 (3) 

02/25/2025 20250130 1258 

MICHAEL IAN JOHNSON 

 612 Stephens St NEOSHO, MO 64850 

 612 STEPHENS DR 0.00 

WM 49 1 

IN-COUNTY WARRANT 

02/25/2025 1349 

MICHAEL IAN JOHNSON 

 612 Stephens St NEOSHO, MO 64850 

 612 STEPHENS DR 1,000.00 

WM 49 

ABUSE OR NEGLECT OF A CHILD UNDER SECTION 568.060.5(1) 

02/25/2025 1230 

ALICIA ANN HUMPHRIES 

 1225 Outer Rd, 25 NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804 

 1100 LITTLEBY ROAD 1,000.00 

WF 39 

FAIL TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER PURSUANT TO SECS 589.400-1 

 02/25/2025 

TERRENCE CURTIS PETERSEN

6829 OLIVE LN 1,000.00 

WM 62 

17254 Danville Dr. NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64865 

PROBATION/PAROLE VIOLATION 

STEALING - $750 OR MORE 

Highway Patrol Arrests February 25-26

Jonathan R. Cartwright, 35, Catoosa, Oklahoma, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while intoxicated (drugs), no valid license

Makenzie B. Pink, 21, Republic, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash

Desmond D. Williams, 26, Springfield, felony possession of a stolen firearm, felony felon in possession of a weapon, driving while intoxicated, no driver's license

 

Project to rehabilitate three Jasper County bridges subject of online public meeting

(From MoDOT)

Project to Rehabilitate Three Bridges in Jasper Co. Focus of Online Public Meeting March 9-23

Jasper County – The public is invited to participate in a virtual (online) public meeting to learn more about plans to rehabilitate three (3) bridges in Jasper County north of Joplin, two (2) on Missouri Route 43 and one (1) on Route M, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

The virtual (online) meeting will be available for two (2) weeks from Sunday, March 9 through Sunday, March 23 and can be accessed at www.modot.org/southwest.

The project entails removing the bridge deck/driving surfaces and replacing them with new, smoother, safer driving surfaces on these three bridges:Missouri Route 43 over the North Fork Spring River
Missouri Route 43 over the Spring River
Jasper County Route M over Duval Creek

The estimated cost for these three (3) bridges is $3.7 million. Work is tentatively scheduled to begin later this summer with completion in the summer of 2026.

We are committed to providing equal access for all participants. Access for people with disabilities is available. Those unable to access the online meeting are encouraged to contact MoDOT’s Southwest District Office at 417.895.7600 and accommodations will be made to share the information and gather feedback.

Connect2Culture schedules three performances for March

(From Connect2Culture)

Connect2Culture (C2C) will host three performances this March at their home theater, the Beshore Performance Hall, inside the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 West 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801).

March will include a five-time GRAMMY-nominated children’s singer/songwriter, France’s premier Celtic band, and a tribute to some of country music’s greatest female artists.

“This is going to be a great month for C2C’s performance season,” said C2C Executive Director Emily Frankoski. “We’ve got a show for kids and their families, a performance featuring Irish music, and a tribute to Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton performed by an all-female band. If you haven’t attended a C2C show yet, this March is the perfect time!”

Justin Roberts & The Not Ready for Naptime Players

Sun, Mar. 2, 2025 | 2pm

Ticket Prices: Adults $16.90 | Kids $4.42

Genre: Kids Music • Pre-K–3rd Grade

Five-time GRAMMY-nominated children’s musician Justin Roberts has been creating the soundtrack to families’ lives for 25 years. Justin’s rock journey goes interstellar with feel-good songs rooted in themes of inclusion, acceptance, and self-discovery. With Justin’s band, the Not Ready for Naptime Players, kids and their families can explore what it means to be yourself and embrace what makes you unique.

An Evening with Doolin’

Thu, Mar. 6, 2025 | 7pm

Ticket Prices: $32.50 - $37.70

Genre: Irish • Folk • Pop

Doolin' is France's premiere Celtic band whose name derives from the little village of musical fame in south-west Ireland. Born in 2005 from an encounter between six accomplished musicians, from its inception Doolin' perfected a mixture of novel musical

genres. Inspired by the purest tradition, Doolin' combines instrumentals, vocals, and original compositions in a resolutely modern style.

Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly

Sun, Mar. 30, 2025 | 4pm

Ticket Prices: $42.90 - $48.10

Genre: Country • Tribute • Traditional

Trailblazing Women of Country celebrates the voices and artistry of Patsy, Loretta and Dolly—immense talents who defied restrictive gender norms—proving that women can be, all at once, beautiful, vulnerable, and powerful. Vocalists Rissi Palmer and Kristina Train, joined by a five-member all female band, will celebrate the legacy of these legends by performing their groundbreaking hits like “Crazy,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “Jolene,” “9 to 5”, and many more.

A complete list of all upcoming C2C performances, information about all artists, high resolution images, and more can be found in the official 24-25 press kit: https://connect2culture.box.com/v/c2c-performances-24-25.

Tickets to all C2C performances are sold exclusively through connect2culture.org, over the phone at (417) 621-9824, or at the box office inside the Cornell Complex. The box office is open Tuesday through Saturday, 1–5pm.

The public is encouraged to visit https://connect2culture.org/all-performances to explore and learn more about all of C2C’s upcoming performances.

Connect2Culture's mission is to "ignite a passion for the arts, culture, and entertainment." It enriches the Joplin area by supporting arts and culture and presenting world-class performances. As Joplin’s community arts agency, it enhances access to creative offerings and serves as a collective voice for the arts. Located in the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Connect2Culture is dedicated to offering diverse and affordable performing arts experiences for all. Learn more at connect2culture.org.

Crowder Theatre to present "Ordinary Days"

(From Crowder College)

Crowder College Theatre will present Ordinary Days, Music and Lyrics by Adam Gwon, Directed by Mary Hickox, March 7 & 8, 7pm; March 9, 2pm, in the Elsie Plaster Community Center on the Neosho campus, 601 Laclede Ave, Neosho.

The musical production includes the following cast members:

Jason – played by Elijah Wall (Granby)
Lauren – played by Angela Carter (Fairview)
Claire – played by Taylor Lewis (Carl Junction)
Deb – played by Caroline Cole (Granby)
Ensemble includes Huxley Wardlaw (Exeter), Rachel Carter (Fairview), Hannah Bradley (Danville, IL), and Gabrielle Swayne (Aurora)

This production is directed by guest director, Mary Hickox, and Lucas Janes, Music Director.

Ordinary Days tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs. Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to life. Ordinary Days is an original musical for anyone who's ever struggled to appreciate the simple things in a complex place. With equal doses of humor and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories combine in unexpected ways to make New York City such a unique and extraordinary home.

“This musical is all about making connections with others, which is hard to do in New York City,” said Annie Smith, Crowder College Theatre Director. “The beauty of this show is discovering these connections as the audience is taken across New York City from the world-famous Metropolitan Museum of Art to the mundane Starbucks.”

Tickets for the production are as follows:

General Admission $15
Seniors (65+)/ Staff/Students $13
Children (12 & under) $11
Crowder Housing Students Free

Tickets may be reserved by calling 417.455.5678 or purchased at the door. Methods of payment accepted: cash, check, credit card.

Webb City Police Department seeking information on intentionally set car fire

(From the Webb City Police Department)

On February 25, 2025, at 7:29am, Webb City Police, Webb City Fire, and METS Ambulance responded to 4550 Half Circle in the Country Acres Mobile Home Park in reference to a vehicle fire. 

The preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle appears to have been intentionally set on fire. Fortunately, emergency personnel were able to extinguish the vehicle fire before the trailer house caught fire as well. However, the vehicle fire did damage a portion of the trailer home.

Detectives with the Webb City Police Department are seeking witnesses who may have seen anyone near the trailer home or vehicle just before the fire started. 

Witnesses who may have seen or heard anything, or anyone with home surveillance video in the area, are encouraged to contact the Webb City Police Department at (417)-673-1911, or at info@webbcitypd.org.

Joplin High School seniors named National Merit Scholarship Finalists

(From Joplin Schools)

We're super proud today of TWO Joplin High School seniors who have been named National Merit Scholarship Finalists!

Congratulations to Sam Bowin and Christian Cavener on this top-notch achievement. Your focus, fortitude, and determination to follow-through on your goals inspires us. 

We wish you luck in the next phase of the contest, and will be cheering for you as you make your plans for bright futures.

Highway Patrol Arrests February 24-25

Michael Snyder, 66, Reeds, driving while intoxicated, no seat belt

Sandra K. Barton, 58, Shell Knob, felony warrant for failure to appear and dangerous drugs, no valid license, felony resisting arrest

Kelly D. Peters, 45, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

Darin R. Kleindl, 53, Stark City, driving while intoxicated

David A. Forrest, 38, Neosho, driving while intoxicated (drugs), failure to drive in a single lane

Allison K. Pulver, 25, Branson, driving while intoxicated

Cliff D. James, 61, Strafford, driving while intoxicated

 

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

02/24/2025 0000 

 EDDY EUGENE HICKS 

 416 E Downing SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807 

 WM 53 HWY 43 AND ELM DR 250.00 

JASPER COUNTY 

SPEED 11 TO 15 

 02/24/2025 1155 

 KATHERINE L DAUGHERTY 

 706 Gibson St NEOSHO, MO 64850 

 WF 36 113 WEST HICKORY 0.00 

IN-COUNTY WARRANT 

 02/24/2025 1411 

 RONNIE L GOSWICK 

 11879 W Hwy 86 RACINE 64858- 

WM 53 11799 EAGLE DR/W HIGHWAY 86 0.00 

ASSAULT 1ST DEGREE OR ATTEMPT 

ARMED CRIMINAL ACTION

 

Agenda posted for Joplin Celebrations Commission meeting

 

West 5th Street and Porter Avenue in Joplin to close for stormwater improvements

(From the City of Joplin)

Starting Monday, March 3, the intersection of West 5th St. and Porter Ave. will be closed for the replacement of stormwater infrastructure within the intersection as well as ditch improvements. 

This closure will remain in effect for four weeks. Neighborhood traffic will still be able to access residences.

 

Funding for the projects is through the Parks and Stormwater Sales Tax supported by voters in 2011, as well as an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal grant.

For questions, please contact Kaleb Roberts, Stormwater Engineer, 417-624-0820, ext. 1520. The City appreciates your patience as this improvement is completed.

Newton County Marriage Licenses

 Joseph Edwin James, 33, Joplin, and Heather Dawn Cowan, 29, Joplin

Stephan Mikael Wright, 26, Neosho, and Destiney Christine Stotts, 22, Neosho

Joseph Wyatt Adkins, 29, Joplin, and Jayda Danielle Johnson, 29, Joplin

Ismar Fernando Dominguez De Leon, 40, Neosho, and Heidy Rosibel Vargas Gonzalez, 39, Neosho

Elijah Nehemiah Pearrow, 28, Bentonville, Arkansas, and Esther Grace Seim, 27, Bentonville, Arkansas

Joshua Michael Patterson, 24, Neosho, and Reese Elane Stringer, 21, Carthage

Hua Wen, 51, Granby, and Loretta Violet Skreyjo, 77, Granby

Shawn Thomas Pilkenton, 19, Washburn, and Kayla Lynnae Hendrix, 18, Washburn

John M. DeLong, 59, Huntsville, Arkansas, and Rita Jill Williams, 63, Neosho

Kyle Lee Gamble, 36, Carl Junction, and Katherine Jean Seit, 32, Joplin

Dalton Thomas Deshazer, 26, North Miami, Oklahoma, and Kiyah Jane Sisco, 24, Fairland, Oklahoma

Luis Enrique Hernandez, 25, Neosho, Carla Llareli, 22, Neosho

James Dakota Sanchez, 32, Columbus, Kansas, and Marcy Harden John, 28, Columbus, Kansas

Clifton Blake Cundiff, 58, Neosho, and Rebecca Lynn Swain, 42, Neosho

Galena Police Department arrests burglary suspect

(From the Galena Police Department)

Galena Police Officers received a call this evening of a civilian who was following a suspect that tried breaking into their residence. 

Galena officers located the suspect vehicle and attempted to stop it at 7th and Short Street however the suspect fled. 

A pursuit was initiated and the suspect vehicle crashed out at 90th and Plum Road in the county in a field. The suspect fled on foot and was arrested. 

The suspect was transported by ambulance to an area hospital for medical clearance. The suspect will be facing several charges including felony stealing and Fleeing.

Lamar Police Department Weekly Report

(From the Lamar Police Department) 

Department numbers for the week of Feb 19 – Feb 22, 2025

 
Dispatched calls – 124
Reports - 12
Car Stops – 5
DWI – 0
Drug/Paraphernalia Seizure – 0
Total Arrests – 1
Ped/Bike/FIC Cards - 0
Zone, Business & Residential Checks – 173

02/21/2025 Officer was dispatched to respond to the 1100 block of Arthur Aull St to take a theft report. Investigation continues.

02/21/2025 Officer made a warrant arrest in the 200 block of W. 12th. Subject was transported to the Barton County Jail where he posted bond and was released.

02/23/2025 Officer spoke to an individual who came to the Police Department about a verbal argument. Parties separated for the night.

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

Newton County Sheriff's Office Weekly Report

 

Joplin Police Department Weekly Activity Report

 

Joplin woman, 18, lifeflighted to Mercy Springfield, two other Joplin residents injured in crash on 171

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle accident 8:49 a.m. today on MO 171 three miles west of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2013 Mercedes C350 driven by an 18-year-old Joplin woman struck the rear of a 2017 Peterbilt Conventional driven by a 61-year-old Joplin man.

The woman was airlifted to Mercy Springfield with serious injuries. A passenger in her vehicle, a 21-year-old Joplin man, was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

The semi driver was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Carthage.

Three killed in wrong way, head-on collision on I-49

Three people were killed in a two-vehicle collision 10:13 p.m. Sunday on I-49 in Pineville.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2017 Nissan Rogue driven by a 63-year-old Bella Vista, Arkansas woman was heading southbound in the northbound lane when it collided head on with a 2021 Honda Civic driven by a 33-year-old Kansas City, Kansas woman.

McDonald County Deputy Coroner Johnathan Fletcher pronounced both drivers and a passenger in the Honda Civic, a 43-year-old Kansas City, Kansas man dead at the scene at 10:45 p.m.

The fatalities were the 15th, 16th and 17th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D. 

Neosho man suffers serious injuries when motorcycle hits dog

A Neosho man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 3:32 p.m. today on Oak Road, two miles west of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1999 Yamaha motorcycle driven by a 44-year-old Neosho man struck a dog in the roadway, ejecting the man.

He was treated for serious injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

 

Newton County Sheriff's Office Weekend Arrests

02/21/2025 24001634 1430 

RICHARD GLEN OWENS 

 1818 S Vermont Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 5,000.00 

WM 45 

1 STEALING - MOTOR VEHICLE/WATERCRAFT/AIRCRAFT REMOVAL OF MANUFAC/NUMB/MTR #/OTR DIST # FROM MTR VEH  

02/21/2025 1113 

ROBERT LEE BUTLER 

 13712 Starling Rd STARK CITY 64866 13712 STARLING RD 0.00 

WM 38

DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE 

02/21/2025 1150 

RICHARD GLEN OWENS 

 1818 S Vermont Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

 3401 FARAON ST 0.00 

WM 45

IN-COUNTY WARRANT

02/21/2025 1207 

JESSICA LYNN WILSON 

 Homeless , MO 64831 22264 

HWY 86 1,500.00 WF 33 

MCDONALD COUNTY STEALING MOTOR VEHICLE/WATERCRAFT/AIRCRAFT 

JASPER COUNTY FTA TAMP WITH MOTOR VEH 

02/22/2025 1250 

KEITH RICHARD HURLBERT 

 19810 Kodiak Rd, 12 NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850 

 19810- 11 KODIAK RD 250.00 

WM 37 

ANDERSON PD ANIMAL AT LARGE 

02/22/2025 1337 

BRADLEY MICHAEL WYRICK 

 3907 Emmeril Ln NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804 

 HWY 43 & DUTCH ELM DR 0.00 

WM 60 

FUGITIVE FROM OUT OF STATE 

02/22/2025 25000337 2322 

GREGORY ALAN WYROBEK 

5300 COURTNEY LN 0.00

WM 56 

ASSAULT - 2ND DEGREE 

ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE - SPECIAL VICTIM 

RESISTING/INTERFERING WITH ARREST FOR A FELONY 

 02/23/2025 0015 

 JOSHUA LEE BRANUM 

 773 Fountain St STELLA, MO 64867 

 WM 39 923 CARDWELL ST 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE 

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

RESISTING OR INTERFERING WITH ARREST/DETENTION/STOP 

DWI  

 02/23/2025 2001 

 CATHERINE LEEANN DAUGHERTY 

 2575 Pineville Rd NEOSHO, MO 64850 

 WF 36 19810- 9 KODIAK RD 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE