Highway Patrol Arrests February 20-21

Lucas J. Claussen, 27, Stella, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, failed to register motor vehicle

Keianna L. Cook, 21, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding, no valid license

Allyson J. Smith, 22, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, no headlights, no taillights, no license plate lights

Hayden J. Dlouhy, 29, Hollister, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Oscar A. Rivas, 28, Rogers, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated, lane violation

Mark H. Lewis, 59, Monett, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Isaac A. O'Neal, 23, Neosho, felony driving while intoxicated- death of another

Kenneth A. Springs, 21, Royce City, Texas, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Noah A. Robertson, 18, Carthage, driving while intoxicated

Gabriele P. Christophel, 34, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash

Byran S. Price, 28, Branson, driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest, speeding, failed to drive on right half of roadway, failed to signal, drove wrong direction on roadway, operation of motor vehicle while using an electronic device

Jonah R. Winston, 25, Joplin, driving while intoxicated 

Neosho Police Department warms of arrest warrant scam

(From the Neosho Police Department)

The Neosho Police Department is alerting residents about an active phone scam targeting individuals in the Neosho area. The department has received multiple reports of residents being contacted by a caller claiming to be a Sheriff’s Deputy, Police Officer or other Law Enforcement.

In each case, the caller provides personal information related to the individual and states that they
have an active arrest warrant. The caller then sends fraudulent “documents” by text message to make
the claim appear legitimate. The caller ultimately demands payment, typically through gift cards, to resolve the supposed warrant.

Residents are urged to educate themselves to avoid becoming victims of a scam.

Law enforcement does not:

• Request payment over the phone

• Accept gift cards, prepaid cards, wire transfers, or digital app payments

• Send warrants or legal documents by text message

• Threaten arrest to force someone to pay

Residents should be alert for:

• Requests for payment by gift card

• High-pressure threats or urgent demands

• Instructions to keep the call secret

• Unsolicited legal documents sent via text

What To Do If You Receive One of These Calls

• Stay calm

• Do not provide any personal information

• Do not send money in any form

• Hang up immediately

• Contact the Neosho Police Department to report the scam or verify the call

These scams continue because they rely on fear and quick reactions. By understanding how the scam works and discussing it with friends and family, residents can help stop the spread of this fraudulent activity.

To Report a Scam or to get more information, contact the Neosho Police Department at 417-451-8012.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

02/19/2026 0922 JIMMIE MICHAEL PALMER

2101 K Highway

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WM 71

2101 HIGHWAY K 250.00

1 PASSING BAD CHECK

02/19/2026 26000327

0700 SHANNON RAE YOUNGBLOOD

WF 54

459 MILL ST 0.00

458 Mill St

NEWTONIA, MO 64866

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 4TH DEGREE - 1ST OR 2ND OFFENSE

02/18/2026 0937 CODY RAY PROFFITT

4408 W 31st St

JOPLIN, MO 64804

WM 35

123 E MAIN ST 0.00

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE EXCEPT 35 GRAMS OR LESS 

2 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE EXCEPT 35 GRAMS OR LESS O

02/18/2026 0816 TRUDY MARIE PARKER

15312 Unicorn Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64866

WF 54

7472 HIGHWAY 60/FINCH DR 0.00

1 OTTAWA COUNTY ASSAULT ON A POLICE OFFICER 

Highway Patrol Arrests February 18-20

Lonell A. Hackett, 34, Joplin, felony driving while intoxicated, felony property damage, felony resisting arrest, no insurance, following too closely, failure to affix license plate, operating a vehicle while using an electronic device

Matthew Jenkins, 65, Purdy, driving while intoxicated (drugs), possession of marijuana, no seat belt

Cooper R. Russell, 25, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding, no headlights

Joseph C. Baker, 39, Powersite, driving while intoxicated

Callie L. Edens, 46, Exeter, driving while intoxicated

Joseph A. Martinez Fixico, 29, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, no insurance

Sabrina E. Roberts, 27, Bolivar, driving while intoxicated

Robert A. Bell, 28, Buffalo, felony driving while revoked, driving while intoxicated, speeding, failed to register motor vehicle, failed to maintain financial responsibility, failed to maintain right half of roadway

Christopher A. Jasso, 25, Verona, possession of drug paraphernalia

Mia R. Balistreri, 20, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, minor visibly intoxicated

Larry A. Davis, 63, Aurora, driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Eric R. Clairmont, 52, Reeds Spring, driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked

Marcus J. Chuich, 19, Springfield, possession of drug paraphernalia 

Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Chad E. Trudell vs. Stephanie A. Trudell

Lindsay Steinkamp vs. Jeff Steinkamp

 

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Teana M. McCormick vs. Daren R. McCormick

Madisyn J. Brown vs. Chase A. Brown

Keith D. Yates vs. Theresa M. Yates

Tyler J. Place vs. Alyssa D. Place

Chance W. Bradshaw vs. Maria S. Bradshaw

Benjamin J. Montez vs. Tabbitha C. Montez

 

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Tina M. Fry vs. Robert E. Fry

Alexandra L. Plassman vs. Devin K. Plassman

Tina L. Keller vs. Bryon A. Keller

Gary G. Wright vs. Brittany N. Rowden

Lauren Pinola vs. Christopher L. Pinola

Rosemary P. Miller vs. John W. Miller

Fallon N. Anawalt vs. Adam J. Anawalt

Eric M. Smith vs. Kayla M. Smith

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Barry County

Macario Trott-Magat, Jr. and Makayla Nicole Trott-Magat

Barton County

Wanda Jane Dunagan

Billy Ray Varney

Jasper County

Bruce A. Richardson and Peggy C. Richardson

Vernon County

Brandon Allen Dighero

 

Crowder College Calf Auction scheduled at Joplin Regional Stockyards

(From Crowder College)

Crowder College Agriculture Division will hold its 13th Annual Calf Fundraiser Auction on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 11am, at the Joplin Regional Stockyard. This year’s calf is donated by Dr. Dale and Diane Kunkel, Kunkel Farms, in Neosho, MO.

Each year, the Newton McDonald County Cattlemen’s Association has a local farmer who donates a beef calf for the benefit of Crowder Aggies. These funds provide opportunities for students in our agriculture programs to attend workshops, conferences and contests throughout the year.

Joplin Regional Stockyards will bring the March 1, 2025 registered red angus heifer into the ring at 11am to sell with many of the purchasers donating the calf back to auction again with the last bidder taking her home.

 

Last year’s calf raised nearly $6,000 for Crowder Agriculture. Besides the bidders the following businesses help sponsor the event: Missouri Cattlemen’s Association (Newton & McDonald Counties), Joplin Regional Stockyards, FarmTalk, B&M Tire, Hunke Spray Services, S & H Farm Supply, Eubanks Equipment, SmartLic Supplements, DD Farm & Feed, B&M Tire – Yokohama, Goswick Ag Lime & Fertilizer, Superior Steel Sales, Frye Farm Trailers, 4-State Moto Complex, The 808 Ranch, Red Angus Association, and Cornerstone Bank.

Dr. Chett Daniel, Crowder College President, commented, “We sincerely appreciate the calf donation from the Kunkel family. As local farmers and small business owners in the area, they are truly invested in the success of our region and its young people. The Cattlemen’s Association continues to be one of Crowder’s strongest community partners. Our students and the ag program are incredibly fortunate to have cattlemen’s association in our corner.”

Crowder College’s Agriculture Division offers transfer and workforce degrees in a variety of programs. For more information visit our website: https://www.crowder.edu/academics/departments/agriculture/

 

Crowder College Theatre to present They Promised Her the Moon

(From Crowder College)

Crowder College Theatre department presents They Promised Her the Moon, written by Laurel Ollstein, March 6-7, 7pm nightly, March 8, 2pm, in the Elsie Plaster Community Center on the Neosho campus. Tickets available at the door: General Admission - $12; Senior Citizens (age 65+) - $10; Children (ages 12 and under) - $8.

It’s a rich history highlighting often unknown elements of the impact of women in flight and space travel.”

The production is directed by Annie Smith, Theatre Department Director. Cast list is as follows:

Jerrie Cobb - Angela Carter (Fairview)
Dr. Lovelace - Patrick Gribben (Joplin)
Jackie Cochran – Alisha Bailey (Carthage)
Harvey, Congressman Anfuso – Jacob Herring (Oakdale, CA)
Jack – Dalton Cobb (Neosho)
Helena – Rachel Carter (Fairview)

Mrs. White, Reporter – Becca Gribben (Joplin)
Child 1, Pilot, Photographer – Emma Baker (Carthage)
Child 2, Mayor’s wife, Reporter – Elizabeth Holly (Sarcoxie)
Reporter, Young woman – Hannah Graves (Carthage)
Circus Bob, C. Waggoner, Reporter – Sean Henson (Neosho)
John Glenn – Kayden Bruneau (Goodman)
Carlos – Victor Costa (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
Reporter, Russian Launch Voice – Aaron Kocurek (Neosho)
Reporter – Leanna Moore (Purdy)

Tech Crew and Production Staff is as follows:

Set & Project Design – Monty Pugh-Towe
Lights, Sound, Audio & Video – Stephen Evans
Costume Design – Tori Cobb
Run Crew – Sunny Tate, Boanerges Pastor-Bonilla
Stage Manager – Bekah Erwin

Crowder Theatre will host Student Showcases April 30 & May 1, 7pm to wrap up the spring semester. Summer production of Charlotte’s Web will be June 12-13, 7pm, June 14, 2pm.

For more information on the Theatre Department, please email: AnnieSmith@Crowder.edu

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

 02/17/2026 0127 ROY WENDELL ASOMBRADO

7805 W Lill Ct

NILES, IL 60714

WM 46

EB ON RAMP/I 44 EB 0.00

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

02/17/2026 0127 NATHANIEL ARNOCO

ASOMBRADO Jr

7805 W Lill Ct

NILE, IL 60714

WM 32

EB ON RAMP/I 44 EB 0.00

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

02/17/2026 1606 ANDREW KEITH DOBSON

5848 Kodiak Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64840

WM 33

208 W COLER ST 2,500.00

1 BURGLARY - 2ND DEGREE

2 RESISTING/INTERFERING WITH ARREST FOR A FELONY

02/17/2026 1606 JOHN ANTHONY

MCGONIGLE

612 Easton Apt B

WEBB CITY, MO 64870

WM 40

208 W COLER ST 0.00

1 ASSAULT 1ST DEGREE - SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY SPEC VICTIM

1

2 PROPERTY DAMAGE 1ST DEGREE

Highway Patrol Arrests February 17-18

Tony F. Perez, 32, Lebanon, driving while intoxicated, no valid license, speeding

Luciano Sanchez-Romero, 51, Jacksonville, Florida, operating commercial vehicle while suspended

Robert Santos, 34, Branson, Taney County warrants for failure to appear on unlawful possession of a firearm, no valid license and no insurance

April L. Booth, 36, Merriam Woods, driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest, lane violation

Jason R. Maxon, 48, Galena, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, felony no license

Ahmed Abdi-Essa, 58, Dodge City, Kansas, felony possession of a controlled substance- khat

Laura L. Smith, 49, Oso Valley, Arizona, failure to appear on speeding speeding

 

Newton County Marriage Licenses

James Noble Kelly, 81, Granby, and Betty Jean Turner, 80, Granby

T. J. Robert, 20, Neosho, and N-Tarin Silander, 18, Neosho

Cooper Monroe Andrews, 22, Neosho, and Breanna Nicole Garrison, 20, Neosho

Ringko Naruo, 42, Neosho, and Jean Sipia, 51, Neosho

Brandon Lee Pointer, 39, Oronogo, and Samantha Rose Negele, 30, Oronogo

 

MSSU campus renovations to be featured on Newsmakers

(From KGCS)

Each year, hundreds of students enjoy food and socializing at the Mayes Dining Hall and Student Life Center but that also means wear and tear on furnishings and aging spaces. Renovations are approved and coming soon to the Mayes Student Life Center. Those and other campus improvements are the focus of the next Newsmakers program.

MSSU Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Lisa Toms and student senate representative Gerardo Martinez discuss how input from students helped shape plans for a coffee bar, gaming area, study rooms and improved lighting and furnishings. Andrea Cullers and Martinez share improvements to the campus tennis courts and its funding. MSSU President Dr. Dean Van Galen and Associate Vice President of Admissions and Enrollment Dr. Shellie Hewitt give an update on construction of the new Roy Blunt Health Sciences Innovation Center. Director of Athletics Rob Mallory updates expedited work on the Leggett and Platt Athletic Center renovation project. Plus, a video story on the reshaping of a classroom into a public relations lab.

MSSU Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Lisa Toms and student senate representative Gerardo Martinez discuss how input from students helped shape plans for a coffee bar, gaming area, study rooms and improved lighting and furnishings. Andrea Cullers and Martinez share improvements to the campus tennis courts and funding for that effort. 

MSSU President Dr. Dean Van Galen and Associate Vice President of Admissions and Enrollment Dr. Shellie Hewitt give an update on construction of the new Roy Blunt Health Sciences Innovation Center. Plus, a video story on the reshaping of a classroom into a public relations lab.

Newsmakers is airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. beginning February 22 on KGCS-TV and will air at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, February 28 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 Optimum Internet. The station operates as a service of the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

02/13/2026 1017 JACOB RAY MARRS

7206 Westview Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WM 32

28 B ST 5,000.00

1 RESISTING ARREST/DETENTION/STOP BY FLEEING - CREATING A SUBS

3 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 2ND OR 3RD OFFENSE

2 RESISTING/INTERFERING WITH ARREST FOR A FELONY

4 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 2ND OR 3RD OFFENSE

5 OPERATED MOTOR VEHICLE IN A CARELESS AND IMPRUDENT MANNER

02/13/2026 1020 MATTHEW SCOTT SAWDEY

63884 E 206 Rd

WYANDOTTE, OK 74370

WM 36

28 B ST 1,500.00

1 DAMAGE TO JAIL/JAIL PROPERTY

02/13/2026 1147 TERRAH RAE NICHOLS

1801 N Wood St

GALENA, KS 66739

WF 39

405 E. 5TH ST 500.00

1 `FAILURE TO REGISTER VEHICLE/TRAILER ANNUALLY W/ DOR

02/13/2026 1934 CAMERON NYE DRAKE

SMITH

608 Olympia Road

GOODMAN, MO 64843

WM 46

13115 SORREL RD/KUDU RD 0.00

1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

02/14/2026 2006 DYLAN CAYN ROGERS

11319 Highway Ff, LOT A27

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WM 30

11319- A27 HIGHWAY FF 225.00

1 CARTHAGE PD EQUIPMENT VIOLATION

2 JOPLIN PD LARCENY

02/15/2026 0830 MARCO ENRIQUE ZARATE

405 5th St, B

MONETT, MO 72447

WM 26

3963 HIGHWAY 37/CHERRY RD 0.00

02/15/2026 0830 MARCO ENRIQUE ZARATE

405 5th St, B

MONETT MO 72447

WM 26

3963 HIGHWAY 37/CHERRY RD 0.00

1 `OPERATE VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE - 1ST OF

2 `EXCEEDED POSTED SPEED LIMIT (11-15 MPH)

02/16/2026 0007 DANE ALLEN WILSON

958 Blankenship

NOEL, MO 65854

WM 56

300 E 7TH ST 1,000.00

6 `OPERATED VEHICLE ON HWY WITHOUT VALID LICENSE - 3RD AND SUB

1 SPD POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 215.1830

2 SPD POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 215.1830

3 SPD OPEN CONTAINER OF ALCOHOL 342.050

4 SPD NO VALID OPERATORS LICENSE 390.020

5 SPD NO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP. 390.140

02/16/2026 0039 TIA NICHOLE CALCOTE

508 State Highway 59

GOODMAN, MO 64843

WF 31

3699 DEER DR/COYOTE DR 250.00

2 TRESPASSING 1ST DEGREE

1 PROPERTY DAMAGE 2ND

02/16/2026 2100 JOSHUA DAN ALLEN

720 Cardwell St

STELLA, MO 64867

WM 45

899 CARTER ST/CARDWELL ST 0.00

1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE 

Anderson man killed in crash on 76

An Anderson man was killed in a one-vehicle accident 10:45 a.m. Monday on MO 76 500 feet west of Anderson.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche driven by a 75-year-old Anderson man traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned.

The fatality was the eighth this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests February 15-17

Bruce A. Sullivan, 49, Mount Vernon, misdemeanor protection order violation

Cody L. Price, 35, Lockwood, felony driving while intoxicated, failure to drive on right half of roadway

Michael S. Evans, 52, Springfield, felony driving while intoxicated, felony resisting arrest. felony driving without a valid license

Sean M. Atwood, 38, Branson, felony possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, driving while intoxicated with person less than 17 in vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia (two counts), no seat belt (two counts)

Ashley D. Achemire, 30, Cassville, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, driving while intoxicated, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid license

Thomas R. Carter, 38, Noel, driving while intoxicated

Jerrold S. Levi, 68, Galena, driving while intoxicated (drugs), no insurance, no seat belt

Zachary A. Dewey, 30, Springfield, felony tampering with a motor vehicle, failure to affix plates, no valid plates

Patrick C. Orlandi, 55, Seymour, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, tampering with a motor vehicle

Omar A. Dualle, 37, Columbus, Ohio, felony possession of a controlled substance- khat, possession of drug paraphernalia

Rikki A. Hatfield, 39, Ozark, driving while intoxicated, expired registration, no valid license

Osbaldo Perez-Ceniceros, 27, Verona, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, no seat belt, no insurance, no valid license, leaving the scene of a crash

Verla J. Crahan, 65, Carthage, driving while intoxicated (drugs)

Amanda M. Anderson, 39, Monett, driving while intoxicated, failed to stop at a stop sign, failed to drive on right half of roadway, driving while suspended, displaying a suspended license, Cassville Police Department misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear

Brock A. Powell, 40, Carterville, driving while intoxicated, failure to yield

Gerald L. Grinder, 65, Washburn, driving while intoxicated,. speeding