Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

05/11/2026 0731 DALTON TYLER MARK

1316 North St

JOPLIN, MO 64801

WM 30

3599 S RANGE LINE RD/E 36TH ST 0.00

1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

05/11/2026 1541 SAMUEL ALEXANDER GUM

5269 Dutch Elm Dr

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WM 61

5619 HIGHWAY C/DORSEY LN 0.00

1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

05/11/2026 1532 DALTON RALPH HELMS

647 S Hickory St

NOWATA OK 7404, OK

WM 20

0.00

1 OUTSIDE COUNTY WARRANT

05/11/2026 26000882

2330 MELISSA DIANE HOLLAND

WF 47

4799 W DOWNSTREAM BLVD 0.00

831 West Forth, 831

JOPLIN, MO 64801

1 `DWI 

Joplin man suffers serious injuries in motorcycle accident

A Joplin man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 5:33 p.m. Monday on McClelland Boulevard a half mile west of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2006 Honda Shadow driven by a 62-year-old Joplin man traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned, ejecting the driver.

He was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Joplin.

 

Lamar driver flown to Cox South after crash

A Lamar man was injured in a. one-vehicle accident 10:40 p.m. Monday on Route KK five miles south of Lamar.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2019 Chrysler Pacifica driven by a 37-year-old Lamar man traveled off the south side of the roadway and struck an embankment.

The driver was flown to Cox South, Springfield, to be treated for serious injuries.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests May 11-12

David C. Welch, 21, Pineville, McDonald County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on trespassing

Tracy M. Dellavecchio, 37, Crane, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Bruce A. Fontenot, 38, Ava, driving under the influence, failed to drive in a single lane

Robert R. Green, 23, Strafford, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Robert L. Jones, 22, Baxter Springs, Kansas, Joplin Police Department warrants for no insurance and no valid license

Sadee R. Parker, 20, Baxter Springs, Kansas, driving while intoxicated

Bradley E. Southard, 28, Fair Grove, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, tampering with a motor vehicle, no valid license, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to display valid plates, Greene County warrant for failure to appear on non-support

Marty J. Patterson, 41, Neosho, Newton County felony warrant for receiving stolen property, Neosho Police Department misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on domestic assault and possession of marijuana

Reduced lanes scheduled on U. S. 160 in Barton, Dade counties

(From MoDOT)

Reduced Lanes, Delays on Route 160 in Barton & Dade Cos. During Resurfacing Beginning Week of May 18

Drivers will encounter reduced lanes and traffic delays when a project to resurface U.S. Route 160 in Barton and Dade counties resumes the week of May 18, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

This work was originally scheduled to be completed last winter but was delayed when additional rehabilitation work was identified after the start of the project.

Work will be done at these locations on U.S. Route 160:Between I-49 and Mill Street in Lamar
Between Missouri Route 97 (Main Street) in Lockwood and Missouri Route 39 south of Greenfield

Traffic impacts

Contractor crews will reduce Route 160 to a single lane where crews are working

Drivers will encounter flaggers controlling traffic through the work zones

Drivers will have access to all drive ways and entrances

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone

No signed detours

Drivers are urged to find alternate routes during the project

Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or construction delays could alter the work schedule.

This work is part of a larger project to resurface and improve sections of Route 160 and Missouri Route 97 in Barton, Dade and Lawrence counties.

Project information

Prime contractor – Blevins Asphalt Construction, Mt. Vernon
Total project cost: $8.4 million
Completion date: Early June, 2026

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

05/08/2026 0321 HALLIE MCCALL THURSTON

1539 E Camino Alto St

SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804

WF 29

4777 W DOWNSTREAM BLVD 0.00

1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

05/08/2026 0526 SARA ASHLIE SEIGRIST

6161 Bison Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WF 25

5999 GUM RD/W HIGHWAY 86 500.00

1 OUTSIDE COUNTY WARRANT

05/08/2026 0511 MICHELLE SUE BECK

301 Arlington Dr

SCOTT CITY, MO 63780

WF 50

EB ON RAMP/I 44 EB 2,500.00

1 DWI - PERSISTENT

05/08/2026 0949 DUSTIN LEE GUTHRIE

10506 Kentucky Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WM 47

208 W COLER ST 0.00

1 `DWI

05/09/2026 26000865

0302 ANNA MAY MORGAN

WF 28

21552 GATEWAY DR 2,500.00

10 Walter Cir

BELLA VISTA, AR 72714

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

2 TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE IN FELONY PROSECUTION

05/09/2026 26000866

0320 MERCEDES RAIN BOYER

WF 19

16833 FINCH DR 0.00

16833 Finch Dr

NEWTON, MO 64850

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE

05/09/2026 26000867

1403 MELISSA LYNN ENDICOTT

WF 58

HIGHWAY 60/GRANBY MINERS

0.00

1227 Fir Street

RD

GRANBY, MO 64844

1 UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

05/09/2026 26000867

1403 MELISSA LYNN ENDICOTT

WF 58

HIGHWAY 60/GRANBY MINERS

0.00

1227 Fir Street

RD

GRANBY, MO 64844

2 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - FELONY

05/09/2026 1853 NAOMI ESTHER FREED

30352 Palm Rd

FAIRVIEW, MO 64842

WF 77

30352 PALM RD 300.00

1 JCSO NO VALID LICENSE

05/09/2026 2016 PEYTON LEON WYRICK

3907 Emmeril Ln

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WM 82

3907 EMMERIL LN 0.00

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 2ND DEGREE

05/09/2026 2133 MEGAN LOUISE DODSON

305 Woodland Pl

CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834

WF 35

MM 35 I49 NORTH 0.00

1 JOPLIN PD TRESPASSING

05/10/2026 1029 DANIEL HICE DAWSON

514 N Pearl Ave

JOPLIN, MO 64850

WM 29

11209 HIGHWAY 59/BUSINESS 60 10.00

1 DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER FAIL TO WEAR SAFETY BELT 

Lockwood man flown to Mercy Springfield after crashing into rock bluff

A Lockwood man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 11:55 p.m. Sunday on I-44 at Halltown.

According to the Highway Patrol arrest, a 2013 Kia Forte driven by a 20-year-old Lockwood man failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the roadway and struck a rock bluff.

The driver was flown to Mercy Springfield with serious injuries.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests May 9-11

Fabian Gomez, 22, Merriam Woods, felony leaving the scene of a crash, driving while intoxicated, Rockaway Beach warrant for failure to appear on no valid license

Latosha N. Chappell, 35, Independence, Bates County warrant for failure to appear on speeding

Marissa G. Eastman, 30, Aurora, driving while intoxicated (drugs)

Megan K. Swollen, 36, Shell Knob, driving while intoxicated

Harley M. Williams, 33, Cassville, Barry County warrant for probation violation- possession of a controlled substance

Trystan J. Lindner, 29, Pierce City, Lawrence County warrant for failure to appear on failure to register motor vehicle, no valid license

Preston J. Sundlie, 36, Highlandville, driving while intoxicated, failed to stop at stop sign

Kellie A. Cross, 29, Springfield, Springfield Police Department warrants for failure to appear on no valid license, failure to yield right of way and failure to signal

Braxton J. Fristed, 44, Goodman, failure to register as a sex offender

Kelsey Urban, 22, Fayetteville, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated, lane violation

Jeremy L. Hamilton, 39, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, failed to signal, no valid license

Hunter L. Morisset, 22, Nixa, driving while intoxicated, lane violation, failed to signal, no front plate

Hunter C. Rhodes, 21, Mansfield, driving while intoxicated, failed to signal

Trevor A. Carey, 25, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Riyley A. Marsh, 22, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, no valid license, stopped in the roadway

Vasquez J. Gonzales, 25, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, no driver's license, lane violation

Landon W. Pankey, 34, Strafford, driving while intoxicated, lane violation, failed to signal

Jim D. Castbell, 52, Miller, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Harold D. Vennemann, 54, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, no insurance, displaying plates of another

Alfredo Castillo Merlo, 53. Springfield, felony driving while intoxicated, failed to register motor vehicle, no valid license

James A. Carter, 41, Kansas City, four Platte County warrants for failure to appear, no valid license, speeding, no seat belt

Kary A. Brichacek, 49, Republic, felony leaving the scene of a crash, failure to yield

 

Agenda posted for Joplin Regional Airport Board meeting

 

Agenda posted for Crowder College Board of Trustees meeting

CROWDER COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

Neosho Campus Monday, May 18, 2026 Call to Order at 10:00 a.m.

 

1. Call to order 
2. Consent Agenda (Board Action) 

1. Minutes from previous meeting
2. Approval of checks written for April                                                                     
3. Budget – Second Reading
4. MOU with Access Healthcare for Medical and Pharmacy Services
5. MOU with Access Healthcare for Behavioral Health Services
6. Approval of resignation of Trustee Andris

3. Personnel (Board Action)

A.    Retirements and Resignations

B.    Changes of Status

C.     Employments

4. Academic Programs (Board Action)
5. Budget and Finances

A.    Grants (Informational)

B.    Contract and Purchase Approval (Anything over $25,000) BOARD ACTION

1. Project Description: MOBIUS Consortium membership.
2. Project Description: Student licenses for AEL
2. Contract and Purchase Information ($5,000-$24,999)
1. Project Description: National Student Nurses’ Association 
2. Project Description: Flex support hours for Blackboard Reach.
3. Project Description: EBSCOhost databases for students through the Lee Library.
4. Project Description: Single sign on service for Library databases.
5. Project Description: Synology storage hard drives.
6. Project Description: Registration and lodging for SkillsUSA Nationals in Atlanta, GA.
7. Project Description: End point management solution for campus wide computers.
8. Project Description: Student use computer desktop monitors and staff laptop docking stations.
9. Project Description: Hotel rooms for the MAACCE Conference.
10. Project Descriptions: Essential Education Licenses for AEL.

6. Special Presentations (Informational)
1. TDS Presentation

VII.  President’s Report (Informational)

8. Trustees’ Comments and Announcements (Informational)
9. New Business (Informational)
10. Adjournment