Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests April 1-2

04/01/2025 0355 

JAMIE LYNN SIDNEY 

 17590 Radford Ln NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64844 

 19999 ELDER RD/PELICAN RD 0.00 

WF 44 1 `

DWI 

RESISTING OR INTERFERING WITH ARREST/DETENTION/STOP 

04/01/2025 0800 

DOMINIC ANTHONY RYAN 

 417 S Washington St NEOSHO, MO 64850 

 417 S WASHINGTON ST 800.00 

WM 38

NPD ASSAULT - COMMON NON INJURY 215.060 

STEALING - VALUE LESS THAN $150 AND NO PRIOR STEALING OFFENSE

04/01/2025 0937 

WILLIAM SCOTT THOMAS 

 1104 Benton Ave NEOSHO, MO 64850 

 106 N DEPOT ST 0.00 

WM 29 

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 

FOLLOWING TOO CLOSE 

JASPER CO PROB VIO TAMPERING W/ MTR VEH 

NPD STEALING 215.320 

NPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010 

DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010 

TAMPERING WITH MOTOR VEHICLE - 1ST DEGREE 

04/01/2025 1040 

COLIN RYAN BEATTIE 

 13678 Indiana Ln NEOSHO, MO 64850 

 28 B ST SE 7,500.00 

WM 50 

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE EXCEPT 35G OR LESS 195.20 

SPD DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT 380.140 

SPD RESISTING ARREST 215.390

SPD DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT 380.140 

SPD FAIL TO PRODUCE LICENSE ON DEMAND 390.020 

SPD FAIL TO DRIVE ON RIGHT HALF OF ROADWAY 340.160 

 04/01/2025 2143 

 ASHLEIGH K HOOPER 

 19522 Highway 59 NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850 

 WF 29 19520 HIGHWAY 59 0.00 

ASSAULT 1ST DEGREE OR ATTEMPT 

Investigation continues into fire at former Seneca Veterinary Clinic

(From the Newton County Sheriff's Office)

At approximately 5:45 AM on April 2, 2025, the Newton County Central Dispatch Center received a call of a structure fire at 3319 Kentucky Rd, Seneca, MO. 

Fire units from Seneca City Fire, Seneca Area Fire Protection District, Redings Mill, Wyandotte Fire, and State Fire Marshal responded to the scene. Newton County Ambulance District responded to the scene as well.

Newton County Sheriff’s Office responded and is currently conducting a suspicious fire investigation along with the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office. The building is the Seneca Veterinary Clinic and the clinic has not been open for several years.

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information about the fire to call 417-451-8300.

Highway Patrol Arrests April 1-2

Shawn L. Boone, 34, West Plains, felony failed to register as a sex offender

Stephen M. Hendrickson, 36, Duenweg, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, felony driving while intoxicated (drugs), possession of drug paraphernalia, lane violation

 

Granby woman cited for DWI after pursuit near Diamond

(From the Newton County Sheriff's Office)

On 04/01/25 at about 03:30am, Deputy Branstetter attempted to conduct a traffic stop near Highway 59 and Highway MM, south of Diamond, Missouri.

 
He had observed a vehicle failing to drive on the right half of the roadway and failing to obey stop signs. The vehicle operation led Deputy Branstetter to believe the driver may be impaired. 

When Deputy Branstetter activated his emergency lights and siren the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. The vehicle led the pursuit to Gum Road where the vehicle lost a tire and continued driving on the rim. 

The Deputy pursued the vehicle to Elder Road, west of Pelican Road, where the vehicle traveled off the roadway and wrecked in a ditch. The driver refused to exit the vehicle and attempted to drive the vehicle out of the ditch for 11 minutes.

 
The driver did give up and exited the vehicle. The deputy’s investigation revealed the driver was under the influence of marijuana.

Jamie L. Sidney 44, of Granby Mo, was taken into custody for DWI and Resisting Arrest, she is currently in custody at the Newton County Jail.

The Newton County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to impaired driving enforcement. If you suspect a driver to be impaired, contact our dispatch immediately at 417-451-8333.

Sheriff Matt Stewart

Accreditation assessor examines Joplin Police Department

(From the Joplin Police Department)

A site-based assessor from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), will arrive Monday, April 7, 2025, to examine all aspects of the Joplin Police Department’s policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Chief Richard Pearson announced today. 

Verification by the team that Joplin Police Department meets the Commission’s state-of-the-art standards is part of a voluntary process to recertify and maintain accreditation — a highly prized recognition of public safety professional excellence. 

The Joplin Police Department must comply with 184 standards to maintain accreditation status. Accreditation is for four years, during which the agency must submit annual reports, and participate in annual remote web-based assessments attesting continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited. 

The Joplin Police Department has maintained CALEA accreditation since 2008. Chief Richard Pearson said, “Maintaining CALEA accreditation for our agency is important because it shows we are committed to holding ourselves to the highest standards. 

"Accreditation ensures both internal accountability and external transparency. I want Joplin residents to rest assured that their police officers, command staff, jailers, and civilian personnel are willing to go above and beyond the best, most professional police service possible.”

Lamar Police Department Weekly Report

(From the Lamar Police Department)

Department numbers for the week of Mar 24 – Mar 30, 2025

Dispatched calls – 223
Reports - 9
Car Stops – 10
DWI – 0
Drug/Paraphernalia Seizure – 0
Total Arrests – 1
Ped/Bike/FIC Cards - 13
Zone, Business & Residential Checks -189

03/24/2025 Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of N. Truman St regarding a hit and run vehicle accident causing damage to a mailbox. Investigation continues.

03/24/2025 Officer attempted to make a warrant arrest; but subject fled before arrest could be made.

 
03/26/2025 Officer conducted a traffic stop in the 1700 block of Broadway. A citation for failure to register motor vehicle was issued to the driver.

 
03/28/2025 Officers responded to the intersection of 15th & Truman Streets regarding a stolen vehicle after being advised by a Barton County Sheriff’s Deputy. Barton County Deputy responded to the scene and took custody of the driver.

J03/29/2025 Officers were dispatched to 7th & Parry Streets for a disturbance. Suspects were questioned and released at the scene.

03/29/2025 Officers were dispatched to a domestic in progress in the 1300 block of Broadway. During the investigation, one person was arrested and placed on a twenty-four hour hold for investigation for Domestic Assault 3rd degree, Assault 3rd degree, child endangerment 2 degree and kidnapping.

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

 

Search warrant execution leads to arrest of Diamond man, meth confiscation

(From the Newton County Sheriff's Office)

As a result of an investigation conducted by the Ozark Drug Enforcement Team and the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was served earlier today at 106 N. Depot in Diamond, MO. Members of ODET obtained a search warrant for suspected narcotics and the search warrant was served by members of ODET and the Newton County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team.

The location was secured by the Newton County Special Response Team with the assistance of ODET and Diamond PD. During the search, detectives with ODET located substances believed to be methamphetamine as well as drug paraphernalia.

William Thomas, 29, of Diamond was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance as well as seven outstanding warrants. Warrants were for Misdemeanor Failure to Appear-Following Too Close from Neosho PD, Felony Probation Violation-Tampering with a Motor Vehicle from Jasper County, Misdemeanor Failure to Appear-Stealing and Misdemeanor Failure to Appear-Driving While Suspended/Revoked from Neosho PD, Misdemeanor Failure to Appear-Driving While Suspended/Revoked from Granby PD, Failure to Appear-Felony Tampering with a Motor Vehicle from Newton County and a Felony Probation Violation from Probation and Parole, District 9.

William Thomas was transported to the Newton County Jail and is currently in custody. Charges have been forwarded to the Newton County Prosecutor for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information about illegal drugs in our communities to call 417-451-8333 to report the activity.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

03/31/2025 2357 

 JOSEPH MICHAEL LOUI FULCHER-HEFNER 

 220 W High St AURORA, MO 65605 

 WM 27 208 W COLER ST 1,000.00 

PROBATION VIOLATION 

HARASSMENT

 

Highway Patrol Arrests March 31-April 1

Ryan P. Rhinehart, 49, Neosho, Neosho Police Department warrant for failure to appear on driving while suspended or revoked

Amanda J. Fitzpatrick, 36, Cassville, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on the right half of the roadway resulting in a crash, no insurance, felony driving while revoked

Heather N. Puffinbarger, 38, Neosho, driving while intoxicated, following too closely, speeding

Phillip J. Darner, 45, Cassville, driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a crash 

Joplin firefighter released from hospital

(From the City of Joplin)

The Joplin firefighter, who had experienced a medical emergency during a scheduled training exercise on March 25, 2025, was released from the hospital over the weekend and continues recovery.

We appreciate the public concern and prayers for our team member, and we ask the media to continue respecting privacy and HIPAA regulations regarding this individual.

Investigation continues into death of 3-month-old Oronogo child

(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office)

On 4-1-2025 at approximately 11:30 AM, the Oronogo Police Department received a medical call in the Greystone subdivision in Oronogo, involving a three-month old child that was not breathing. 

Lifesaving efforts were started on the scene and the child was transported to a local hospital. 

The child was pronounced deceased a short time later. 

Jasper County Detectives were requested to assist with the investigation. Next of kin has been notified. Investigation is ongoing.

Pittsburg, Kansas man killed in SUV-motorcycle collision at 7th and Adele

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On March 29th, 2025, around 8:07 pm, Joplin Emergency Communications Center began receiving 911 calls about an unknown injury crash at the intersection of 7th and Adele Avenue. 

When officers arrived, they located a motorcycle and a SUV that had been involved in a two-vehicle crash. 

At the time of the initial investigation, it was determined that a 2020 Harley Davidson motorcycle was westbound on 7th Street at Adele Avenue and a 2010 Toyota Rav 4 was eastbound on 7th Street. The SUV was making a left turn. The motorcycle struck the Toyota, a curb, and utility pole. 

Both drivers were transported to local hospitals where the motorcycle rider was pronounced dead. The rider of the motorcycle is a 26-year-old male, of Pittsburg Kansas. The driver of the SUV is a 76-year-old male of Joplin. 

The Joplin Major Crash Team responded, and the investigation into this crash is still ongoing.