Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

07/07/2025 1020 
DECLAN JOHN MURPHY 
 611 W 3rd St GREEN CITY, MO 63545 
 WM 20 208 W COLER ST 2,500.00 
TAMPERING WITH MOTOR VEHICLE - 1ST DEGREE 










07/07/2025 1015 
 EVERITT COVINGTON HARRISS IV 
 1715 S Rex Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 
 WM 36 201 W COLER ST 3,305.00 
HARASSMENT - 1ST DEGREE 
VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION ADULT-1ST OFFENSE 

 07/07/2025 1355 
 PAUL DEWEY PHILLIPS Jr 
 2606 E 8th St JOPLIN, MO 64801 
 WM 37 405 5 5,000.00 
AGGRAVATED FLEEING A STOP OR DETENTION-CAUSES PHYSICAL INJUR 
MURDER 2ND DEGREE 

Highway Patrol Arrests July 7-8

Andrew E. Edie, 45, Cassville, possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

Meghan R. Henderson, 43, Comfort, possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

William M. Lunsford, 29, Republic, driving while intoxicated, no valid registration, careless and imprudent driving







Dylan S. Weston, 30, Purdy, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, failure to drive on right half of roadway, no insurance

Jose A. Murray, 40, Branson, driving while intoxicated, speeding, no valid license

Leeanna R. Bessent, 35, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, driving while intoxicated (with child younger than 17 in the vehicle), driving while revoked, lane violation, identification theft, Barry County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on driving while intoxicated, Taney County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on leaving the scene of an accident 

Centennial Avenue from Garrison to Grand in Carthage to be closed

 (From the City of Carthage)

An expected closure is scheduled for Centennial Avenue from Garrison to Grand Avenue in the coming days.

Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes as needed. We appreciate your understanding.

Water to be shut off on portion of Oak Street in Webb City Wednesday

(From the Webb City Police Department)

PLANNED WATER SHUTOFF

Wednesday, July 9th water will be off in the area of Oak Street from Aylor to Stadium starting at 8:00 AM and ending at 3:00 PM.

The Water Crew will be replacing a fire hydrant.

Jasper County Marriage Licenses

 Justine Dale Wilkins, 43, Park Hill, Oklahoma, and Billie Dawn Edwards, 38, Park Hill, Oklahoma

Tyler Andrew T. Bruder, 29 Gentry, Arkansas, and Danielle Nicole Turner, 30, Carl Junction

Johnny Jake Glover, 31, Joplin, and Becky Breeann Stringer, 31, Joplin

Clifford Clarence Chew, 74, Joplin, and Cathy Ann Chew, 66, Joplin

Matthew Brenton Peters, 37, Miami, Oklahoma, and Pamela Sue Burris, 45, Parsons, Kansas








Robert Lynn Peterson, 59, Joplin, and Sharon Lee Peterson, 69, Joplin

John Dalton Cain, 32, Neosho, and Kimbra Nicole Barkley, 29, Neosho

Johnny Leroy Munger, 77, Frontenac, Kansas, and Vesta Kathern Whisenhunt, 74, Carl Junction

Brandy Kay Franklin, 47, Carthage, and Amber Machelle McKinney, 41, Carthage

Matthew Wayne Adkins, 40, Carterville, and Amber Lee Pittsley, 36, Carterville

Gage Evan Thomas, 25, Carl Junction, and Caitlin Nicole Brock, 28, Duenweg


South St. Louis Avenue from 7th to 6th to be closed


(From the City of Joplin)

Starting Wednesday, July 9, South St. Louis Avenue, from 7th Street to 6th Street, will be closed for utility work as Spire Gas installs infrastructure in this area. 

This is a daytime closure starting at 8 a.m. and reopening at approximately 4 p.m. each day. The closure is scheduled from Wednesday, July 9, through Friday, July 11, weather permitting.






 

Drivers will need to use an alternate route in this area. Neighborhood traffic will still be able to access residences.

The City appreciates your patience as this improvement is completed.

Agenda posted for Joplin Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

 






































Agenda posted for Joplin Historic Preservation Commission meeting

 

























Agenda posted for Joplin Regional Airport Board meeting

 
























Monday, July 7, 2025

Newton County Sheriff's Office Weekly Report

 

























Carthage Fire Department promotes Eli Maples to deputy chief


(From the Carthage Fire Department)

The department is pleased to announce the promotion of Eli Maples to Deputy Chief – Fire Marshal. Deputy Chief Maples joined the Carthage Fire Department in 2004 and has served in numerous roles including Firefighter, Engineer, Lieutenant, Captain, Training Officer, and Fire Marshal.

With over 20 years of fire service experience, Maples brings a strong focus on public safety, fire prevention, education, and community risk reduction. His promotion to Deputy Chief recognizes both his technical expertise and his leadership within the fire department and community.


Newton County Sheriff's Office Weekend Arrests

07/03/2025 25001269 0328 
DAVID M CRITES III 
 503 N Olive PITTSBURG, KS 66762 
 4799 W DOWNSTREAM BLVD/US 166 HWY 144.00 
WM 36 
VERNON CO- EXCEED SPD LMT 11 15 
JASPER CO- SPEED 20 TO 25

07/03/2025 0942 
TYLER JAMES TUELL 
 303 Mistflower Lane CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834 
 405 E. 5TH 2,000.00 
WM 29 
NON-SUPPORT








07/03/2025 1446 
TIFFANY JADE WATKINS 
 Unknown Address WYANDOTTE, OK 00000 
 300 E 7TH 500.00 
WF 36 
FTA- DWI 

07/03/2025 25001287 1914 
ROGER CLAIR SCHMELZER Jr 
 12875 Iris Rd NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850 
 13305- 18 IRIS RD 0.00 
WM 58 
TRESPASS - 1ST DEGREE - L/E OR RELATIVE 
ASSAULT- 4TH DEGREE - PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (1), (5) 

07/03/2025 2141 
KABEN ALLEN SCHMELZER 
 13305 Iris Rd NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850- 
19 IRIS ROAD 0.00 
WM 39 
DOMESTIC ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE 
RESISTING OR INTERFERING WITH ARREST/DETENTION/STOP

07/04/2025 0103 
TYRA ELIZABETH COLLINS 
 13305 Iris Rd NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850 
 13305 IRIS RD 0.00 
WF 35 
OPERATED MOTOR VEHICLE IN A CARELESS AND IMPRUDENT MANNER 

07/04/2025 0127 13305 IRIS RD 0.00 
LATOSHA MARIE RALSTON 
22601 Rocky Ln GRANBY, MO 64844
WF 36 
POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 

07/04/2025 25001285 0220 
DEANDRE ERIC CALENDER 
 1704 Susan Pl NEOSHO, MO 64850 
 11685 E HIGHWAY 86/I 49 RAMP 2,000.00 
BM 28 
POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 
DELIVERY OR POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AT COUNTY/P

07/04/2025 1103 
DAKOTA JAMES WILLIAMS 
 321 Baxter St NEOSHO, MO 64850 
 321 BAXTER ST 2,500.00 
WM 32 
RESISTING ARREST/DETENTION/STOP BY FLEEING - CREATING A SUBS 
DWI








07/05/2025 25001291 1152 
BRANDON LEE MADISON 
 5507 Highway Dd NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64865 
 5592 HIGHWAY DD 0.00 
WM 40 
DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE 
RESISTING ARREST/DETENTION/STOP BY FLEEING - CREATING A SUBS 
IN-COUNTY WARRANT 

07/05/2025 25001291 1152 
BRANDON LEE MADISON 
 5507 Highway Dd NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64865 
 5592 HIGHWAY DD 0.00 
WM 40 
DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE 
RESISTING ARREST/DETENTION/STOP BY FLEEING - CREATING A SUBS 
POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 
DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

07/05/2025 2105 
JEREMY MCCLOY SCOTT 
 5946 Stone Hill Loop CARTHAGE, MO 64836 
 208 W COLER ST 5,000.00 
WM 45
PROPERTY DAMAGE 1ST DEGREE 
PROPERTY DAMAGE 1ST DEGREE 

07/05/2025 1940 
MICHAEL A FOLTA 
 3810 W Galveston Pl BROKEN ARROW, OK 74012 
 7054 I 44 WB/S MAIN ST 0.00 
WM 55 
UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON - SUBSECTION 10 - CARRIES LOADED WEAP 

07/06/2025 0030 
ASHTON A HUNT 
 521 Grancview Dr. JOPLIN 64804 
 7000 59 HIGHWAY 100.00 
WM 27
GPD NUISANCE VIOLATION 
GPD NUISANCE VIOLATION 








07/06/2025 25001300 1645 
HOPE MARIE MAYNARD 
 2125 S Annie Baxter Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 
 4162 GREENWOOD DR 0.00 
WF 32 
WEBSTER CO DANGEROUS DRUGS 
SPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010

07/06/2025 1804 
AARON RAY SNIDER 
 624 Summit St NEOSHO, MO 64850 
 208 W COLER ST 0.00 
WM 38 
DWI 

07/06/2025 1038 
CHAS TREVOR EMORY 
 6002 Bison Rd NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804 
 6002 BISON RD 0.00 
WM 50 
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 
DOMESTIC ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE 
POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 

Highway Patrol Arrests July 6-7

Jacqueline N. Atkinson, 46, Houston, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Alejandro M. Aleman, 36, Springdale, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated, speeding, failed to drive on right half of roadway, no valid license, no insurance

Zachery T. Deacon, 29, Republic, driving while intoxicated

Brittany N. Damron, 32, Strafford, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway causing accident, driving while suspended, failed to maintain financial responsibility, failed to display valid plates








Logan J. Livingston, 20, Carthage, speeding, careless and imprudent driving

Isaiah A. Boykin, 25, Chanute, Kansas, Jasper County felony probation violation warrant- original charge larceny, speeding, no license

Felicia M. King, 30, Rogers, Arkansas, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, resisting arrest, trespassing, failed to display valid plates, no insurance, failed to affix rear plate

Wyatt E. Keever, 22, Billings, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, no license plate light

 

Missouri State Highway Patrol reports eight fatalities over holiday weekend

(From Missouri State Highway Patrol)

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the following preliminary 2025 July Fourth holiday statistics for the counting period of 6 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2025:

Traffic Statistics

Crashes -- 246
Injuries -- 115
Fatalities -- 8
DWI -- 114

Boating Statistics

Crashes -- 9
Injuries -- 4
Fatalities -- 0
Drowning -- 0
BWI -- 13







[During the 2024 counting period, 14 people were killed and 560 were injured in Missouri over the holiday in 1,366 traffic crashes. Last year during the counting period, troopers arrested 149 people for driving while intoxicated. In 2024, there were 10 boating crashes, which included seven injuries and no fatalities. No one drowned during last year's July Fourth holiday. Troopers made 12 boating while intoxicated arrests over last year’s July Fourth holiday weekend.]

2025 July Fourth Holiday Boating Statistics

Troopers worked nine boating crashes, which included four injuries and zero fatalities. Troopers made 13 boating while intoxicated arrests. No one drowned during the counting period.

2025 July Fourth Holiday Traffic Statistics

Troopers worked 246 traffic crashes, which included 115 injuries and eight fatalities. Troopers also made 114 DWI arrests.

Fatality Traffic Crashes

One traffic fatality occurred in the Troop D, Springfield area, Troop H, St. Joseph area and Troop I, Rolla area. Two fatalities occurred in the Troop B, Macon area. Three fatalities occurred in the Troop C, Weldon Spring area.








No traffic fatalities were reported on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

One person died Friday, July 4, 2025. A 62-year-old man from Bonne Terre, MO, died after being ejected from the motorcycle he was driving. The crash occurred after the man had passed a vehicle as they were entering a curve. The motorcycle was traveling too fast for the conditions and the rider failed to negotiate a curve. The motorcycle traveled off the right side of the road and the driver was ejected. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by Dr. Ruggeri of Mercy Hospital. He was not wearing a helmet. The crash occurred on westbound Missouri Route Y, west of Snowdell Road, in St. Francois County. The Patrol was assisted at the scene by the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Office.

Seven people died on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Two people died when the vehicle they were driving traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck and tree, and began to burn. The driver and passenger were pronounced at the scene by Putnam County Coroner Fleshman. The crash occurred on eastbound Highway 136, 5 miles east of Lucerne, in Putnam County. This crash is still under investigation.

A 53-year-old man from St. Louis, MO, died when the vehicle he was driving traveled off the right side of the road and struck a street sign. The vehicle returned to the road and traveled off the left side of the road. The right side of the vehicle struck the ground; the vehicle overturned and struck a utility pole. The vehicle came to rest off the left side of the road. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by Christian Hospital EMS. The man was not wearing a seatbelt. The crash occurred on northbound Natural Bridge Road, at Brown Road, in St. Louis County.

A 68-year-old man died when the vehicle he was driving traveled off the roadway and overturned. The man was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead by Dr. Keith Butvilas at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, MO. The crash occurred on East 430th Road one-half mile west of Bolivar.







A 32-year-old man died when the vehicle he was driving traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Deputy Coroner G. Armstrong. The man was wearing a seatbelt. The crash occurred on Cedar Falls Road, at Flat River Bridge, in St. Francois County. The Patrol was assisted at the scene by the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Office.

A 27-year-old female died when the northbound vehicle she was riding in began to hydroplane. The vehicle began to rotate and crossed the center of the road. The rear of the vehicle was struck by a southbound vehicle. The female was pronounced dead by Dr. Riggings at Mercy Hospital in Lebanon, MO. The female was not wearing a seatbelt. The male driver of the northbound vehicle sustained serious injuries in the crash; he was wearing a seatbelt. 

A female occupant of the northbound vehicle sustained serious injuries in the crash; she was wearing not wearing a seatbelt. A male occupant of the northbound vehicle sustained minor injuries; he was wearing a seatbelt. The female driver of the southbound vehicle sustained minor injuries in the crash; she was wearing a seatbelt. A juvenile male and an adult female passenger in the southbound vehicle sustained minor injuries; they were wearing seatbelts. A juvenile female, an adult female, and an adult male passenger sustained serious injuries in the crash. The adult male and juvenile female were wearing seatbelts; the adult female was not wearing a seatbelt. The crash occurred on Highway 5, at Lake Shore Drive, in Laclede County. The Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Laclede County Sheriff’s Office.








A 71-year-old female died when she walked into the path of an eastbound vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene by Harrison County Coroner Andre Remmer. The crash occurred on eastbound U.S. 136, west of I-35, in Bethany, MO. The Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office and the Bethany Police Department.

No traffic fatalities were reported on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

NOTE: The fatality statistics in this news release could change if late deaths occur, if other departments report fatalities after this news release was sent out, or if a fatality is determined to be caused by a medical condition rather than a traffic/boating/drowning incident.

Agenda posted for Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau Board meeting

 





















Joplin Police taking applications for Citizens Academy


(From the Joplin Police Department)

The Joplin Police Department is proud to announce the upcoming session of the Citizens Police Academy. The Citizens Police Academy is an exciting 14 week program hosted by the police department. This program is offered to people in our area who want to learn more about the Joplin Police Department. 

Offered FREE of charge, this hands-on, interactive, behind-the-scenes program is taught by experienced police officers, who share their unique perspective on law enforcement. The classes will be held every Thursday evening starting July 31st from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The CPA will conclude on October 30th with a closing ceremony and dinner. The classes will be held at various locations throughout the City. The class size will be limited to approximately 25 participants. 






Applicants must be 21 years or older and pass a background check. Topics covered will include: crime scene investigations, narcotics investigations, vehicle stops, SWAT operations and equipment, use of force concepts, building clearing, DWI enforcement, an introduction to the K9 unit and much more. 

An application can be submitted or printed from JPD’s website, www.joplinpolice.org, under the Events tab. An application can also be obtained at the front desk of the Joplin Police Department at 303 E. 3rd Street, in Joplin. Questions can be directed to Officer Lacey Baxter at lbaxter@joplinmo.org or at (417) 623-3131, ext 1632.

Barton County Marriage License

 John Marshall Morland, 51, Girard, Kansas, and Lorin Bethany Wallace, 47, Liberal












 

Pavement sealing work planned in Jasper, Barton, Lawrence, Barry counties


(From MoDOT)

Pavement Sealing Work Planned for Various Routes in Five Counties Starting Week of July 14

Drivers should expect one lane traffic, flaggers and pilot cars where contractor crews are sealing state routes with a mixture of rock and oil in Barton, Jasper, Lawrence Barry and Stone counties beginning the week of July 14, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.








Here’s a look at the locations where contractor crews will be working:

Stone County

Route K – From Route M south to Route A near Hurley

Route UU – From Missouri Route 86 east to end of state maintenance northeast of Blue Eye

Barry County

Route B – From Missouri Route 97 east to a point just west of Missouri Route 37 near Purdy

Lawrence County

Route M – From Missouri Route 96 south to Missouri Route 174 east of Mt. Vernon

Missouri Route 97 – From a point approximately two (2) miles south of County Road 2210 near Pierce City south to a point just north of Route B in Barry County

Jasper County

Route YY – From Missouri/Kansas state line east to Missouri Route 96 near Carl Junction

Route JJ – From Route Z south to Route P near Carl Junction

Missouri Route 37 – From Missouri Route 96 west of Avilla south to I-44 at Sarcoxie







Barton County

Route K – From Northwest 40th Road east to Missouri Route 43 near Liberal

S. Route 160 – From Missouri/Kansas state line east to Route M near Mindenmines

Route T – From U.S. Route 160 south to Missouri Route 126 east of Lamar

Route A – From Route C south to U.S. Route 160 north east of Lamar

Drivers will encounter flaggers and pilot cars directing them through the work zone. Drivers should wait for the pilot vehicle before proceeding through the work zone or before entering the work zone from a side road.

Signs and message boards will alert drivers to the work zone.

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.








A seal coat is not an alternative to an asphalt overlay, but is planned for these roads as an economical way to maintain and preserve the roadway. The treatments keep a road from deteriorating and will extend its life.

Project information

Contractor: Blevins Asphalt Construction Co., Mt. Vernon
Total cost: $1.9 million
Completion date: September 1, 2025

Sunday, July 6, 2025

Joplin woman killed, nine injured in Laclede County crash

A Joplin woman was killed and nine people injured in a two-vehicle collision 6 p.m. Saturday on Highway 5 at Lake Shore Drive in Laclede County.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2017 Nissan Rogue driven by a 45-year-old Vancouver, Washington man hydroplaned and spun around crossing the center of the roadway causing a 2019 Ford F150 driven by a 22-year-old Long Lane woman to strike its rear.








The Nissan Rogue traveled off the left side of the roadway into a ditch. A passenger in that vehicle, a 27-year-old Joplin woman, was pronounced dead at 7:28 p.m. at Mercy Lebanon.

The driver and another passenger in the vehicle, a 43-year-old Vancouver, Washington woman, were treated for serious injuries at Mercy Lebanon and Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, respectively.

Another passenger, a 23-year-old Joplin man, was treated for minor injuries at Lake Regional Hospital.

The driver of the Ford F-150 and two passengers, a 16-year-old Conway girl and a 23-year-old Niangua man, were treated for serious injuries at Lake Regional Hospital.








Two other passengers, an 8-year-old Conway boy and a 35-year-old Conway woman were treated for minor injuries at Mercy Lebanon.

The fatality was the 14th this year and the second this month for Highway Patrol Troop I.

Pittsburg man arrested following apartment explosion, standoff


(From the Pittsburg Police Department)

On Friday morning, July 4, 2025, at approximately 05:00 AM, law enforcement officers with the Pittsburg Police Department were dispatched to the 100 block of west Cleveland Street in reference to a report of an explosion in the area. Officers responded and located an apartment complex which had received damage from an apparent explosion to the exterior of the property. Decking, an apartment door and a few apartment windows were damaged. There were no injuries reported. 

The reporting party stated they suspected the incident was related to an ongoing issue they were having with another individual. Investigators with the Pittsburg Police Department responded to assist with the investigation, and the scene was processed, and items of evidence were collected.








Officers responded to another residence in the 800 block of east Ford Street to follow up with the alleged suspect. Contact was made with the suspect, who was identified as 55-year-old Donovan Davis, of Pittsburg. 

Mr. Davis refused to exit his residence and threatened to commit self-harm if officers entered to apprehend him. Based on the nature of the incident and of the threats that were made, entry was not made into the residence at that time. 

A Pittsburg Police Department crisis negotiator was on scene and began communicating with Mr. Davis in an attempt to get him to surrender. After 45 minutes of negotiating, Mr. Davis surrendered to officers and was taken into custody without any further incident.

Mr. Davis was taken to the police department and questioned in relation to the incident, and investigators applied for a warrant to search Mr. Davis’ apartment for evidence relating to the explosion on west Cleveland Street. 

The search warrant was granted and upon being served items of evidence, specifically a suspected improvised explosive device, were located. Neighboring residences were evacuated, and the assistance of the Kansas Highway Patrol’s Hazardous Devices Unit (HDU) was requested. The HDU responded and assisted in a thorough search of the apartment. Additional evidence was collected, and the suspicious device was rendered safe at an offsite location.







Mr. Davis was placed under arrest and transported to the jail at the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office booking. Mr. Davis was arrested for felony criminal use of weapons, felony aggravated arson, felony aggravated assault, felony interference with law enforcement, felony criminal damage, and for a misdemeanor traffic warrant from the Crawford County District Court. Mr. Davis is currently being held without bond.

Mr. Davis is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
 
The investigation into this incident is ongoing at this time. Anyone having information related to this incident, or other crimes, is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at (620) 231-1700, or at our automated tip line, (620) 231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Golden City man flown to Mercy Joplin following ATV-car collision

A Golden City man was injured in a two-vehicle collision 10:58 a.m. Friday on MO 126 at Church Street in Golden City.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2021 Polaris Sportsman ATV driven by a 61-year-old Golden City man failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox driven by 42-year-old Lamar woman.

The Golden City man was airlifted to Mercy Joplin with serious injuries.
 

Highway Patrol Arrests July 4-5

Brendon M. Terry, 33, Hollister, felony possession of a controlled substance- hydrocodone and cocaine, failed to signal, following too closely

Alejandro Pedro Ibarra, 21, Missouri, driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest, no valid license, no turn signal, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Shawn L. Nunn, 31, Lebanon, felony driving while intoxicated- persistent offender, felony aggravated fleeing, careless and imprudent driving, no turn signal, failed to stop at a traffic signal (four counts, no seat belt







Rebecca D. Moore, 37, Branson, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Louetta Merrill, 58, Protem, felony trafficking methamphetamine, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

Billy W. Phillips, 67, Protem, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

Vanessa R. Burns, 26, Nixa, driving while intoxicated, no headlights

Robin R. Michels, 66, Springfield, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, driving while intoxicated (drugs), five Springfield Police Department misdemeanor warrants for traffic offenses

Roy P. Quick, 50, Marshfield, driving while intoxicated

James R. Ransberg, 48, Springfield, felony driving while revoked, displaying plates of another

Ashley M. Young, 40, Springfield, Springfield Police Department misdemeanor warrant for stealing








Billy E. Crittenden, 56, Watts, Oklahoma, driving while intoxicated, lane violation

Matthew D. Males, 36, Springfield, boating while intoxicated

Madison B. McDonald, 26, Lamar, Carthage Police Department warrants for failure to appear on possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of narcotic equipment

Richard B. Morris, 56, Neosho, felony driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway 

Dade County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

Courtney Wells vs. Edward Carroll III











 

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Taylor M. Haddock vs. Mason S. Haddock
Brianna Kinderknecht-Williams vs. Jordan Williams
Kaleb D. Forte vs. Elvia Marquez
Amanda D. Hall vs. James E. Hall








 

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Jaci J. Burns vs. Norman S. Burns
Cristel K. Shadwick vs. Christopher N. Shadwick
Joseph M. Lasiter vs. Keasha S. Lasiter









 

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Angel D. Cowgill vs. Olivia M. Greer
Billy Baker vs Michelle Baker
Cailah M. Johnson vs. Dylan A. Johnson
Candace M. Thomas vs. Jared A. Thomas
Mackia A. Lawson vs. Taylor A. Lawson
Nathaniel D. Ward vs. Shela R. Ward
Kate L. Tweedy vs. Spencer A. Tweedy
Shelby H. Mitchell vs. Shane E. Mitchell
Mindy G. Offutt vs. Jason M. Thomas



 

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Jasper County

Julie Beth Immekus
Lucas James Dickens
Leslie Ellen Anderson

Stone County

Jennifer Kathleen O'Rourke

Vernon County

Joseph Dwayne Tipper 

Friday, July 4, 2025

Highway Patrol Arrests July 3-4

Tyler A. Mattke, 26, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Christopher C. Rowe, 65, Rockaway Beach, driving while intoxicated, no valid license, failure to maintain right half of roadway

William A. Scheer, 21, Ozark, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive in a single lane






Rodolfo I. Rodriguez, 24, Carl Junction, driving while intoxicated, littering, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Clancey T. Wood, 38, Lampe, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, failed to register vehicle, no seat belt

Natacha S. Shoemaker, 52, Webb City, driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, no insurance, failure to place vehicle as far to the right as possible

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

07/02/2025 1500 
RICKY MONROE MAYBERRY 
 3329 S Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 
 WM 60 11000 32ND ST 250.00 
FTA - DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 2ND OR 3RD OFFENSE 
JPD FTA LARCENY 

07/02/2025 1750 
MINDY JO JOHNSON 
 430 Broadway St NEWTONIA, MO 64866 
 WF 24 208 W COLER ST 5,000.00 
ABUSE OR NEGLECT OF A CHILD UNDER SECTION 568.060.5(1) 








07/02/2025 1943 
CASEY RYAN GRAY 
 6161 Bison Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804 
 WM 24 6161 BISON RD 250.00 
OPERATE M/V OWNED BY ANOTHER W/O FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 
RESISTING ARREST/DETENTION/STOP BY FLEEING - CREATING A SUBS 
DRIVING WHILE REVOKED 

 07/02/2025 2227 
 BRIAN CURTIS TREVINO 
 4002 S Duquesne Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804 
 WM 45 5999 OLD HIGHWAY 71/DAVID DR 250.00 
FTA - EXCEEDED POSTED SPEED LIMIT (26+ MPH 

Highway Patrol Arrests July 2-3

Jonathan T. Barnes, 35, Chadwick, Greene County misdemeanor warrant, no seat belt, no insurance

Laneah K. Whittle, 37, Hermitage, driving while intoxicated

Ronda L. Steward, 59, Grove Spring, driving while intoxicated, Wright County misdemeanor warrant for driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, no valid license, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, no insurance

Jack L. Hare, 62, Springfield, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, speeding, displayed plates of another, no insurance







Randy L. Buchanan, 53, Nixa, felony driving while intoxicated- death of another

Maleigha R. Montee, 28, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, no insurance

Dayton A. Barnes, 18, Springfield, Springfield Police Department misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on no insurance

Justin R. Kincannon, 33, Fordland, felony resisting arrest by fleeing, driving while intoxicated, speeding, careless and imprudent driving

Jonah R. Winston, 24, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway 

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

07/01/2025 0357 
LEVI J REYNOLDS 
 8733 Finch Dr NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850 
 5500 RIVERSIDE DR 5,000.00 
WM 25 
DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 4TH DEGREE - 1ST OR 2ND OFFENSE DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 4TH DEGREE - 1ST OR 2ND OFFENSE 

07/01/2025 1425 
ZACHARY DALE FLY 
 115 W Crescent St AURORA, MO 65605 
 1901 E. CLEVELAND AVE 25,000.00 
WM 33 
TAMPERING WITH MOTOR VEHICLE - 1ST DEGREE 
STEALING - MOTOR VEHICLE/WATERCRAFT/AIRCRAFT 



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07/01/2025 1428 
MONTANA JAMES WILLIS 
 816 West Mccord #3 NEOSHO, MO 64850 
 1339 STATE HWY O 2,000.00 
WM 29 
POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 
POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 
POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

07/01/2025 1425 
PEYTON LEON WYRICK 
 3907 Emmeril Ln NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804 
 208 WEST COLER ST 1,500.00 
WM 81
DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE 

07/01/2025 1800 
JENICA NICOLE GREGORY 
 18759 Norway NEOSHO, MO 64850 
 208 WEST COLER ST 0.00 
WF 42 
DRUG COURT TREATMENT



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07/01/2025 1600 
BRANDON LEE YODER 
 302 Oak Cliff Dr NEOSHO, MO 64850 
 208 WEST COLER STREET 0.00 
WM 24 
COMMITAL COURT 

 07/01/2025 2210 
 GEORGENIA MARIE MILLS 
 10110 Nighthawk Rd NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850 
 WF 54 59 AND INDUSTRIAL 0.00 
DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE