12/22/2025 0806 GARRETT KANE BITTICK
30915 Holly Rd
NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64866
WM 27
30915 HOLLY RD 1,500.00
1 DWI - PERSISTENT
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Highway Patrol Arrests December 22-23
Bilen S. Abdo, 42, Dallas, Texas, felony possession of a controlled substance- khat, possession of drug paraphernalia
Steve M. Kiefer, 58, Springfield, felony driving while intoxicated, speeding, careless and imprudent driving
Joplin History and Mineral Museum to close in January for remodeling
(From the City of Joplin)The Joplin History and Mineral Museum will be closed to the public in January 2026 for remodeling and exhibit updates.
The main project will be the remodel of the circus room and the upgrading of several other exhibits, as well as the completion of the 100th anniversary exhibit on Route 66. Plans are to have an opening for the Route 66 exhibit when the museum reopens in February.
The museum will reopen on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Joplin Recycling Center offers options for discarded Christmas trees
(From the City of Joplin)The City of Joplin will have three collection points for discarded, natural (live) Christmas trees starting December 26 and continuing through January 31. Citizens should bring their tree, completely stripped of all decorations, and place it near the “Christmas Tree Drop-Off” sign posted at one of the following locations:
Humphrey Park on Utica Street in the Royal Heights area;
McIndoe Park at Glendale Road and Jackson Avenue – place trees in the southwest corner of the parking lot; and
Public Works Center at 1301 West 2nd Street.
People are welcome to pick up the discarded trees at these locations for use in establishing fish habitats. City staff will take the remaining trees to the City’s processing site to be chipped.
When discarding other holiday items, please remember Joplin Recycling Center accepts many of these items, including gift wrapping (no metallic paper or ribbons), paper boxes, bottles, cans, greeting cards, and cooking oil. The Center also accepts discarded Christmas lights.
The Center is located at 1310 West A Street. Hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 12 noon to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Recycling Center will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The Center is always closed on Sundays and Mondays. For more information, call 417-624-0820, ext. 1501.
Jasper County Marriage Licenses
Trevor Owen Dahl, 21, Olathe, Kansas, and Leah Christine Scott, 21, Loma Linda
Cristian Velazquez, 23, Reeds, and Courtney Marie Freiburger, 23, Verona
Braxtyn Tre'len Wofford, 21, Carthage, and Stephanie Sherlyn Urena, 21, Carthage
Jonah Hjylmar Hensley, 22, Pierce City, and Kaitlin Alice Kleiboeker, 22, Stotts City
Brandon Lane Funk, 48, Carl Junction, and Corinne Theresa Stevens, 56, Carl Junction
Ryan Tyler Wood, 41, Norman, Oklahoma, and Jennifer Michelle Brooks, 45, Bixby, Oklahoma
Tyler Khol Lynch, 18, Miami, Oklahoma, and Lynlee Cate McCurry, 19, Locust Grove, Oklahoma
Monday, December 22, 2025
McDonald County deputies locate stolen vehicle, investigation continues
(From the McDonald County Sheriff's Office)The McDonald County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information regarding a stolen vehicle investigation.
On December 19, 2025, the Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible stolen vehicle from the Anderson area. At that time, the reporting party was not the registered owner and was unable to formally report the vehicle as stolen.
On December 22, 2025, detectives with the McDonald County Sheriff’s Office identified the vehicle as stolen and began actively searching for it. After reviewing multiple calls for service received over the weekend in the Grasshopper Road area, detectives responded to that location.
While on Grasshopper Road, detectives located a white passenger vehicle matching the description. Vehicle information was provided to the McDonald County Dispatch Center, which confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen.
Following confirmation, detectives contacted nearby residences in the area and obtained information identifying a possible suspect.
The investigation remains ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests
12/19/2025 25002467
0020 HUNTER MATTHEW PARMAN
WM 22
3598 S MAIN ST/E 36TH ST 0.00
1346 Reata
CARTHAGE, MO 64836
1 JPD - TRESPASS
2 JPD - RESIST ARREST
12/19/2025 25002467
0020 LANDON REIDE WARD
WM 25
3598 S MAIN ST/E 36TH ST 0.00
5012 Kolkmeyer Dr
NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804
1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
12/19/2025 0955 CODY RAY PROFFITT
4408 W 31st St
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 34
405 5 0.00
2 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SUBSTANCE EXCEPT 35 GRAMS
1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
12/19/2025 1355 MAXIMO RENE ZAPETA
VASQUEZ
115 S Little
GENTRY, AR 72734
UM 32
303 3 500.00
1 IDENTITY THEFT OR ATTEMPTED IDENTITY THEFT-1ST OFFENSE
2 IMMIGRATION DETAINER
12/19/2025 1429 NAOMI ROSE SCOTT
525 S Ozark Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 45
303 E. 3RD ST 3,500.00
1 FORGERY
2 FORGERY
12/19/2025 2045 TAMMY DELILAH POE
5742 Gateway Dr
NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804
WF 66
5742 GATEWAY DR 15,000.00
1 OUTSIDE COUNTY WARRANT
12/20/2025 0106 JENNY LYNN BOUZEK
406 Howard St, 2
CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WF 43
208 W COLER ST 1,500.00
1 LEAVING SCENE OF ACCIDENT - PHYSICAL INJURY
Highway Patrol Arrests December 20-22
Michael P. Young, 51, Rockaway Beach, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway resulting in a crash, no insurance
Brody P. Eberley, 21, Neosho, felony driving while intoxicated- persistent offender, careless and imprudent driving, no insurance, no license plates, no seat belt
Evan L. Andreatta, 19, Fordland, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, no driver's license, no insurance
Jiminez S. Gerardo, 37, Mexico, no valid operator
Hilario G. Martinez-Merida, 64, Frontenac, Kansas, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, lane violation
Sohrab A. Paulino, 39, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, failed to obey traffic control device, failed to signal
Michael W. Hanley, 38, Vinita, Oklahoma, driving while intoxicated, improper turn
Michael C. Childers, 59, Springfield, felony driving while intoxicated- persistent offender, no valid license, no motorcycle license, failure to comply with ignition interlock requirements, speeding
Lisa M. Dobson, 55, Wheatland, driving while intoxicated
Joseph E. Martinez, 47, Sarcoxie, felony aggravated fleeing, driving while revoked, careless and imprudent driving
Clovis D. Jones, 46, Kissee Mills, driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, lane violation
David A. Kovalchuk, Clever, resisting arrest, driving while intoxicated (drugs), speeding, no insurance
Newton County Marriage Licenses
Alvin Lee Cook, 57, Neosho, and Susan Elizabeth Hahne, 52, Neosho
Pelsiano Augustin, 55, Neosho, and Sihter Kemelios, 59, Neosho
Trenton Connor Waters, 18, Neosho, and Johny Ceaira Nykole Howard, 18, Granby
Juan Luis Coronado, 31, Goodman, and Meagan Lynn Caswell, 35, Goodman
Trevor Aaron Pfau, 32, Neosho, and Morgan R. Wright, 29, Neosho
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Oronogo man suffers serious injuries in car-tractor collision
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision 5:45 p.m. Friday on Kafir Road 10 miles north of Oronogo.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2017 Chevrolet Spark driven by a 61-year-old Oronogo woman struck the rear of a Kubota farm tractor driven by a 50-year-old Oronogo man.
The tractor driver was treated for serious injuries and the car driver for minor injuries at Mercy Joplin.
Highway Patrol Arrests December 19-20
Natasha Haney, 39, Springfield, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid license, no insurance
Ginger L. Austin, 44, Rockaway Beach, driving while intoxicated
Jeanette M. Eberhardy, 43, Lowell, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated (drugs)
Shaell L. Johnson, 19, Galena, Kansas, driving while intoxicated, lane violation, failed to stop at stop sign
Lucy J. Marion, 19, Brookline, driving while intoxicated, minor visibly intoxicated, no valid license, failed to drive on right half of roadway
James M. Shaffer, 39, Baxter Springs, Kansas, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive in a single lane
Katie A. Cook, 35, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, speeding
Amanda R. Cain, 42, Branson, driving while intoxicated
Michael D. Rust, 41, Pierce City, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway
Izak D. Sims, 20, Buffalo, driving while intoxicated, failed to display valid plates, minor visibly intoxicated
Richard P. Disimoni, 32, Jackson, Tennessee, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving leading to a crash
Raymond A. Carrion Roldan, 23, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, failed to drive on right half of roadway
Ronald K. Clayton, 36, Kirbyville, felony possession of a controlled substance- fentanyl, felony no valid license, possession of drug paraphernalia
Dillon O. Billings, 26, Nashville, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated, failed to signal
Teresa M. Barnes, 62, Buffalo, driving while intoxicated
James R. Green II, 42, Branson, felony possession of a controlled substance- alprazolam, driving while suspended, driving while intoxicated (drugs), possession of drug paraphernalia
Pammela P. LaFolette, 64, Ozark, driving while intoxicated, no valid license
Theresa N. Tybroski, 52, Springfield, Greene County felony warrant for failure to appear on possession of a controlled substance, Strafford Police Department warrant for failure to appear on no valid license
Cardinals Caravan coming to MSSU January 17
KGCS-TV and the MSSU Department of Communication are once again proud to host the Cardinals Caravan coming to Joplin on January 17, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. This is a free event being held in the Taylor Performing Arts Center with a seating capacity of a thousand on the main level.
The Cardinals Caravan is an opportunity for baseball fans of all ages to meet professional players and get autographs from some of their favorite Cardinals and new recruits plus some famous Cardinals alums.
The free event features highlight reels, corn hole games, and a question and answer session with players, alums and Cardinals broadcasters. Youth 15 and under get a ticket for guaranteed autographs upon entry along with a special gift from Caravan sponsor Missouri Farm Bureau. A raffle of Cardinals tickets and memorabilia benefits your local United Way of Southwest Missouri/Southeast Kansas. United Way volunteers will have baseballs for sale for the autograph session. Other fans will be allowed to seek autographs with time permitting.
The roster of visiting players will be announced in early January.
Friday, December 19, 2025
Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests
WILLIAMSON
3410 Ruby Way
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 28
WASHINGTON AND ELLISON 0.00
1 DPD SPEEDING 11-15
12/18/2025 1012 JASON ROSAS CRESPO
1209 Prospect Ave
CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 22
1901 E. CLEVELAND 250.00
1 `EXCEEDED POSTED SPEED LIMIT (1-5 MPH)
2 `EXCEEDED POSTED SPEED LIMIT (16-19 MPH)
3 `OPERATE M/V OWNED BY ANOTHER W/O FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
4 `OPERATE VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE - 1ST OF
5 `OPERATE VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE - 1ST OF
12/18/2025 25002461
1030 KINDALL BRIANNE MCKEE
WF 35
4486 HAROLD LN 436.50
3014 Silver Creek Dr
JOPLIN, MO 64804
1 NPD STEALING 215.320
3 JASPER COUNTY POSSESION OF A CONTROLLED SUBATSNCE
2 PROBATION/PAROLE VIOLATION
4 CARTHAGE PD STEALING
5 JOPLIN PD DWR OR DWS
12/18/2025 25002461
1030 JEREMY DAVID NELSON
WM 42
4486 HAROLD LN 0.00
4458 Harold Ln
NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804
1 DELIVERY OR POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AT COUNTY/P
12/18/2025 25002461
1030 DAMIEN WYATT DENTIS
WM 46
4468 HAROLD LN 0.00
804 E Megan Ln
WEBB CITY, MO 64870
1 DELIVERY OR POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AT COUNTY/P
12/18/2025 1345 BRYLEE MAXINE
BOHANNAN
11831 Whispering Pines Rd
NEOSHO, MO 64850
WF 24
94 BARRY CO DRIVE 5,000.00
1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
2 NPD FALSE DECLARATIONS TO OFFICER 215.155
12/18/2025 25002464
1437 GARRETT KANE BITTICK
WM 27
30915 HOLLY RD. 0.00 03/05/2026
30915 Holly Rd
NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64866
1 DWI-2ND OR SUBSEQUENT FELONY B
2 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 2ND OR 3RD OFFENSE
12/18/2025 25002467
2100 MANDI MARIE GILSTRAP
WF 42
5012 KOLKMEYER DR 0.00
6208 Gayle Ln
NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804
1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
4 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - FELONY
3 TRESPASSING 2ND DEGREE
2 UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - AMPHETAMINE OR M
Highway Patrol Arrests December 18-19
Carter E. Cantrell, 25, Independence, felony tampering with a motor vehicle, speeding, no insurance, failed to display valid plates, no seat belt
Clay E. Martin, 25, Niangua, felony tampering with a motor vehicle, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, no seat belt, Probation and Parole felony warrant for tampering with a motor vehicle, Webster County felony warrant for possession of a controlled substance
Nicholas A. Berge, 44, Bolivar, felony driving while intoxicated, felony driving while revoked, felony resisting arrest, failed to yield to emergency vehicles
Karen T. Taylor, 45, Kirbyville, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, no insurance, speeding, lane violation
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