Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

06/16/2026 1220 NIKKAYLA RACHELL WILLIAMS

4817 Maple Dr

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WF 33

13499 HIGHWAY K/MAPLE DR 0.00

1 PROBATION/PAROLE VIOLATION

Highway Patrol Arrests June 16-17

Peyton R. Clifton, 20, Galena, felony driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, no seat belt

 Devante D. Hamilton, 23, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended

Blake S. Ogle, 22, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, failed to affix plates, no license plate light, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Joshua R. Bouslaugh, 43, Stotts City, Lawrence County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on traffic violation

Wesley D. Spinks, 21, Jerico Springs, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Self-help author featured on Newsmakers program

(From KGCS)

When life throws you curve balls, do you live in a place of stagnation or do you move? That question motivates author Henry Harris Junior as he pens his self-help books that bring focus to healing from relationship woes. Navigating real life challenges for adults and students is the focus of the next Newsmakers program.

Harris discusses his latest book, “Uncover: The Bridge Between Acceptance and Authenticity.” Harris writes from a personal journey perspective asking questions that he and the reader seek to answer. 

His other books deal with rejection, relationships and facing your wounds. Missouri Southern State University mental health counselor Riley Miller explains how those same issues impact college students and shares services available to help them navigate those challenges.

Newsmakers is airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. beginning on KGCS-TV June 21 and will air at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27 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

 06/15/2026 1110 DUSTIN RAY ENGLE

1013 Hamilton St

SENECA, MO 64865

WM 46

13,000.00

1 NON-SUPPORT, TOTAL ARREARS IN EXCESS OF 12 MONTHLY PAYMENTS

06/15/2026 1818 SHELBY LYNN SCROGGINS

12172 Mulberry Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WF 28

12172 MULBERRY RD 174.50

1 JASPER CO- FAIL TO REG VEH

06/15/2026 1836 MICHAEL NMN TACHUO

1908 Lael St, B

NEOSHO, MO 64850

WM 60

1908- B LAEL ST 3,500.00

1 DWI - AGGRAVATED

06/15/2026 1703 ANITA J PIERRE

5850 Highway 43, 7

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WF 61

5850 HIGHWAY 43 0.00

1 ASSAULT- 4TH DEGREE - PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (1), (5)

06/15/2026 1439 NATHAN A WOMACK

275 Route Mm

SOUTH WEST CITY, MO 64863

BM 37

HWY 43 / U HWY 0.00 07/21/2026

1 OUTSIDE COUNTY WARRANT

Highway Patrol Arrests June 15-16

Nicholas J. Fields, 31, Crane, two Aurora Police Department misdemeanor warrants for non-moving traffic violations

Angela D. Taylor, 49, Webb City, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway resulting in a crash

Brian L. Richards, 41, Collins, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, failed to yield

Christopher M. Kampa, 50, Springfield, felony aggravated fleeing, felony driving while intoxicated- persistent offender, felony driving while revoked, felony possession of a controlled substance- cocaine, speeding, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Michael D. Burrows, 49, Branson, felony failure to appear on manslaughter, no seat belt, no insurance 

Agenda posted for Joplin Museum Advisory Board meeting

 

Portion of Joplin's Main Street to be closed Sunday for Great Race

(From the City of Joplin)

A stretch of Joplin’s Main Street will be closed to traffic this Sunday, June 21, as the City hosts one of this summer’s celebratory Route 66 events – the Hemmings Great Race.

A nine-day classic car rally that spans more than 2,300 miles, the Great Race features 120 of the world’s finest antique automobiles. 

As day 2 of the event concludes in Joplin, the vintage cars will park on Main Street between First and Seventh Streets. The streets will be closed beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday and will reopen at 9:15 p.m. that evening.

These race participants, as well as local hot rods, will be on display for the public from 5-8 p.m.

For more information on the event, go to https://www.visitjoplinmo.com/events/great-race-joplin-stop/.

 

City of Joplin to provide free curbside limb and foliage pickup

(From the City of Joplin)

Joplin City Council at the Monday, June 15 council meeting, approved FREE curbside tree limb and foliage pickup for all residential addresses in Joplin. Citizens should place tree limbs and vegetation at the curbside before the morning of Monday, July 6, 2026. Full details of the City’s storm cleanup plan, including advice regarding volunteer assistance, fraud prevention, and food spoilage, can be found at: https://www.joplinmo.org/storm-clean-up

The City of Joplin will continue to clean up from the significant storm damage caused on the night of June 13, 2026. The National Weather Service has preliminarily determined that straight-line winds estimated as high as 90-95 miles per hour caused damage in the Joplin area.

Key Elements of the City’s Storm Clean-up Plan Include:

    • Homeowners should contact their insurance company first.

    • Joplin residents are encouraged to haul tree and vegetation debris to the tree limb drop-off facility located at 1702 N. Schifferdecker now through Saturday June 27, from 7 AM to 7 PM.

    • Joplin residents may burn tree and vegetation debris. Call 417-623-0403 BEFORE burning.

    • FREE Curbside Pickup: Residents within the Joplin City Limits or Duquesne City Limits may stack up tree and vegetation debris curbside by the morning of Monday July 6, before the City begins FREE curbside pickup of tree and vegetation debris. Stay tuned for updates regarding a map of zones and the estimated dates for pickup to begin for the zones.

    • PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE TREE OR VEGETATION DEBRIS IN THE STREETS OR SIDEWALKS.

    • Elderly and disabled or those unable to move their own tree and vegetation debris may request help from volunteers by calling 417-624-0820 ext. 1542 or 1539.

    • The City’s Public Works Operations staff or a contractor will make a single pass through designated areas to collect all tree limbs and foliage stacked at the curb (please do not place in the street nor block sidewalks).

    • Citizens will have until Monday, July 6, 2026, to get all tree and foliage debris to the curb. Pickup
and hauling of the debris will begin on or after that date.

    • City crews will work closely with hired contractors for an efficient process. It may take multiple
months to collect all the tree limbs and foliage.

    • Stay tuned for updates regarding a map of zones and the estimated dates for pickup to begin for
the zones.

    • City employees and/or contractors hired by the City cannot enter your property to cut up or remove trees. They will only be authorized to haul away tree debris stacked curbside.

    • The elderly and disabled may request volunteer assistance to cut up and move trees that fell during the June 13, 2026, storm. Call the City’s Planning, Development, and Neighborhood Services
Department at 417-624-0820, ext. 1542 or 1539, and the City will match the caller with a volunteer
group. Volunteers may stack tree debris at the curb if they cannot haul the vegetation debris to the
City’s Limb Drop-Off facility at 1702 N. Schifferdecker.

    • Crews will only pass down your street a single time to collect all vegetation debris which is left
curbside by June 29, 2026. Do not place any tree debris on the curbside after crews have already
collected tree debris on your street. Homeowners will be responsible for disposing of all tree limbs
placed curbside after the crews have passed your street.

    • Keep in mind that this program is not offered for any construction material debris such as roofs,
siding, fences, insulation, household items, etc. If you have such damage, you should contact your
property insurance company for assistance with removing such debris and for repairs to your home
or business.

    • If you have an entire tree down, the City recommends cutting the tree stump off flush with the
ground. City crews can haul away the stump, but cannot and will not haul root balls.

Regarding the decision to offer curbside pickup of tree limbs following the June 13, 2026 storm, City
Manager Nick Edwards said, “Thankfully, Joplin citizens have been supportive time and time again for the City, which allows the City team to be able to step up in moments where there’s a tremendous amount of need. I believe the community will again be able to show our grit and resolve – demonstrating we truly are ready for anything.”

“Council is enthusiastic about being able to offer curbside tree limb pickup after a storm like this," said
Mayor Rob O'Brian. “This is why it’s so important that the City operates on a pay-as-we-go basis and has maintained good financial health - so we can afford to extend these extra services when needed. I speak for the Council when I say we’re proud of City staff, community members, and volunteers who have stepped up again to clean up after yet another damaging storm. When nature makes a mess, this community rolls up its sleeves and gets to work. Ad omnia parata. Together, we are ready for anything!”

Stay tuned for official updates from the City of Joplin.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

06/12/2026 26001102

0541 ISAAC MATTHEW DAWSON

WF 32

1893- B JAGUAR RD 500.00

613 S Moffet Ave

JOPLIN, MO 64801

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE

06/12/2026 1026 DAVID PATRICK HILLS

11912 Norway Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WM 50

11912 NORWAY RD 0.00

1 BURGLARY - 1ST DEGREE

2 VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION ADULT-1ST OFFENSE

06/12/2026 1100 DYLAN CHASE VILLENEUVE

407 E 9th St

GROVE, OK 74344

WM 25

208 WEST COLER 0.00

1 CARELESS AND IMPRUDENT MANNER DRIVING W/ ACCIDENT

06/12/2026 1200 DUSTIN SCOTT SHIPMAN

413 1/2 E Hickory St

NEOSHO, MO 64850

WM 59

208 WEST COLER 0.00

1 DWI - AGGRAVATED

06/12/2026 1401 SHAUN PAUL STEWART

21125 Mulberry Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64844

WM 47

21125 MULBERRY RD 10,000.00

1 FL TO REG AS SEX OFFNDR/589.400-.425 UNDRLYNG OFNS UNCLASSFD

2 FL TO REG AS SEX OFFNDR/589.400-.425 UNDRLYNG OFNS UNCLASSFD

3 FL TO REG AS SEX OFFNDR/589.400-.425 UNDRLYNG OFNS UNCLASSFD

06/12/2026 1700 DONNIE GENE JENNINGS

277 Rt Jj

ROCKY COMFORT, MO 64861

WM 64

GATEWAY / WILDWOOD 483.00

1 NPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.020

06/12/2026 1947 E 44TH ST/S CONNECTICUT AVE 50.00

ELI SCOTT WELLS

WM 24

9335 County Rd 90

CARTHAGE, MO 64836

1 FTA CARTHAGE IMPROPER EQUIPRMENT

2 CARTHAGE FTA IMPROPER

3 CARTHAGE FTA IMPROPER REGISTRATION

4 CARTAHGE FTA IMPROPER EQUIPMENT

5 CARTHAGE FTA IMPROPER REGISTRATION

06/13/2026 26001108

0435 BEE NMN LOR

AM 39

19667 NORWAY RD 500.00

1678 Mayberry Drive A

NEOSHO, MO 64850

1 JOPLIN PD NOT MAINTANING FINANCIAL RESPNSIBILITY

06/13/2026 26001109

1100 RANDALL STEPHEN RATTLES

WM 44

302 ELM DR 1,000.00

302 Elm

WENTWORTH, MO 64873

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

2 ASSAULT- 4TH DEGREE - PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (1), (5)

06/13/2026 1916 AMBER MARIE HOBBS

407 Washington Ave

BAXTER SPRINGS, KS 66713

WF 39

4041 HIGHWAY NN 500.00

1 `DWI

06/14/2026 1400 JEROME PADEN SMITH

Homeless

NEOSHO, MO 64850

WM 50

2367 COYOTE DR/APRICOT DR 164.00

1 NPD ANIMAL AT LARGE - DOG 210.100

06/14/2026 2106 JEFF ALLEN NORTHERN

2640 East 34 St, 83

JOPLIN, MO 64804

WM 41

208 W COLER ST 50,000.00

1 BURGLARY 1ST DEGREE

06/14/2026 2106 JERRY EDWARD

MCCAMMON

6576 Donald Ln

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WM 60

0.00

1 DWI - CHRONIC

2 RESISTING/INTERFERING WITH ARREST FOR A FELONY

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

Highway Patrol Arrests June 13-15

Nicole L. VanHook, 32, Springfield, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, driving while intoxicated, no insurance, failed to drive on right half of roadway, no seat belt

Ian J. McCue, 35, Clinton, driving while intoxicated (drugs)

Victory J. Baker, 24, Bolivar, felony possession of a controlled substance- suboxone, driving while intoxicated

Tammy S. Davidson, 62, Springfield, Greene County felony warrants for possession of a controlled substance and fraud

Kody T. Procell, 31, Kansas City, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on the right half of the roadway resulting in a crash

Keanu William, 27, Noel, driving while intoxicated, abandoned vehicle, leaving the scene of a crash, no seat belt, no valid plates, careless and imprudent driving

William G. Long, 41, Springfield, driving while intoxicated (drugs), failed to display a valid plate, no insurance, no seat belt

Coy Pankratz, 50, Cassville, felony driving while intoxicated- habitual offender, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, leaving the scene of a crash

Sara L. Ellis, 72, Hollister, driving while intoxicated

Garrett D. Wood, 22, Wildwood, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on the right half of a roadway resulting in a crash

Harry L. Brooke, 28, Springfield, felony leaving the scene of a crash, careless and imprudent driving resulting in a crash, possession of drug paraphernalia, no insurance, possessed suspended license, displayed plates of another, window tint violation, no vehicle inspection, no valid license 

Oronogo residents can take storm debris to Webb City wastewater treatment plant

 (From the City of Oronogo)

Any residents that live in Oronogo can haul their storm debris and natural vegetation to the Webb City limb yard located at the wastewater treatment plant (2100 N. Madison) Monday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. 

Do not leave items in trash bags. No other debris may be disposed of other than vegetation.

Newton County Marriage Licenses

Jacob Anthony Brendel, 37, Goodman, and Amber Dawn McGehee, 40, Goodman

Jacob Andro McCauley, 19, Goodman, and Mackenzie Len Neil, 19, Goodman

Aureliano Montelongo Bonilla, 49, Seneca, and April Kay Hardaway, 44, Seneca

Jeremiah Luke Robbins, 23, Elkins, Arkansas, and Machaira Madyson Marie Wasson, 22, Neosho

Steven Ray Hymer, Jr., 29, Diamond, and Keilah Abigail Ryann Mason, 25, Diamond

Jose Enrique Aguilera Balbino, 39, Granby, and Telma Natalia Perez Perico, 38, Granby

Colby Paul Cornett, 28, Joplin, and Brooklyn Michelle Utley, 28, Joplin

Robert Daniel Rodriguez, 40, Neosho, and Ashley Renae Jennings, 39, Neosho

Aaron Brice Fichtner, 38, Anderson, and Brittany Dawn Akins, 33, Granby

Thomas Franklin Crossno, 62, Talala, Oklahoma, and Kathy Lynn Williams, 57, Talala, Oklahoma

Garen Allen Wescoat, 42, Neosho, and Trinity Mattea Misner, 27, Neosho

 

Agenda posted for Crowder College Board of Trustees meeting

             CROWDER COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

Neosho Campus Monday, June 22, 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 May
3. Election of Board Vice-Chair                                                           

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)

1. Application: TRIO Educational Opportunity Center.
2. Application: TRIO Talent Search West
3. Application: TRIO Talent Search East
4. Application: FEMA/SEMA Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Grant
5. Application: SCC6 MoPAACT grant 
6. Application: The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP).
7. Application: Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP)

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

1. Project Description: Asphalt repairs at the Neosho and Cassville campuses.
2. Project Description: Academic program commercials.
3. Project Description: 40x40 barn.
4. Project Description: Flooring replacement for multiple areas on campus.
2. Contract and Purchase Information ($5,000-$24,999)
1. Project Description: Labor market data and trend insights for our region and programs
2. Project Description: EcoPrint Papercut for employee and student lab printers.
3. Project Description: Fire protection service for Brown dorms and RoughRider Village.
4. Project Description: Promotional swag and banners for AEL program.
5. Project Description: Warranty and upgraded hardware for Cassville nursing simulator 
6. Project Description: Student auscultation simulator for nursing program.
7. Project Description: 1098T preparation services for 2026-2027.
8. Project Description: Hardware for emergency notification speaker expansion.
9. Project Description: Labor for emergency notification speaker expansion.
10. Project Description: Siren integration and FEMA shelter door interface.
11. Project Description: Hardware for campus camera improvements.
12. Project Description: Labor costs for campus camera improvements.
13. Project Description: Lawncare for the baseball field including topdressing and overseed.
14. Project Description: Men’s cross-country uniforms. 
15. Project Description: One IR spectrometer for the chemistry lab. 

6.  Special Presentations (Informational)
1. Final Presentation Strategic Plan 2023-2026 Year 3

VII.  President’s Report (Informational)

8. Trustees’ Comments and Announcements (Informational)
9. New Business (Informational)
10. Executive Session
1. Following the regular meeting, upon motion and roll call vote of the Board, the Board will move to a closed session to discuss personnel pursuant to Section 610.021 RSMO.
11. Adjournment