Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

09/29/2026 0100 LANDON LEE BLAYLOCK

5418 Bison Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WM 36

6602 E 32ND ST 500.00

2 FAILURE TO APPEAR - PEACE DISTUBANCE

1 DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT

09/29/2026 0230 JUAN PABLO CHAVEZ

SANCHEZ

WM 30

4799 W DOWNSTREAM BLVD/US

166 HWY

5,000.00

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

09/29/2026 0348 RICHARD LAVERN MYERS Jr

6093 Bison Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WM 49

4999 ELM DR/HIGHWAY 43 5,000.00

1 BARRY CO SO FTA NON SUPPORT

2 SPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010

3 SPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010

4 SPD POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 215.1830

5 SPD DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT 380.140

09/29/2026 1021 BRIANT AARON HOLDEN

531 Kentucky Ave

JOPLIN, MO 64801

WM 30

303 E 3RD 5,000.00

1 FORGERY

2 FORGERY

3 MCDONALD CO- FORGERY

09/29/2026 1103 JACOB EARL MORRIS

20485 Hottel Springs Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64865

WM 37

208 W COLER STREET 100.00

1 CASS CO: EXCEEDED POSTED SPEED LIMIT (20-25 MPH)

09/29/2026 0924 ARNIE LEE TORRENCE

1402 North St

JOPLIN 64801

BM 37

123 EAST MAIN ST 5,000.00

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

09/29/2026 0950 YERRY SAMMY HERNANDEZ

4401 W Lanbright Street

TAMPA, FL 33614

WM 39

303 3 0.00

1 ASSAULT - 2ND DEGREE

2 ARMED CRIMINAL ACTION

4 UNLAWFUL USE OF A WEAPON 215.840

3 RESISTING/INTERFERING WITH ARREST FOR A FELONY

5 IMMIGRATION DETAINER

09/29/2026 1437 CAREY JEAN OBRIEN

113 W Frazier St

GOODMAN, MO 64843

WF 57

21552 GATEWAY DR 1,500.00

1 VIOLATION OF CHILD PROTECTION ORDER 1ST OFFENSE

09/29/2026 26001959

1740 SHANE REGAN BEAUCHAMP

WM 44

4441 HIGHWAY NN 0.00

4041 Highway Nn, M5

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

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

09/29/2026 26001961

1939 MICHAEL JAY DANLEY

WM 45

4599 DAKOTA LN/HIGHWAY 43 0.00

6161 Bison Rd

JOPLIN, MO 64804

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

2 UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

4 CARTHAGE PD FTA NO VALID OPERATORS LICENSE 390.020

5 CARTHAGE PD FTA NO VALID OPERATORS LICENSE 390.020

3 CARTHAGE PD FTA IMPROPER REGISTRATION 390.090 

Highway Patrol Arrests September 29-30

Aaron W. Sipes, 64, Eagle Rock, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, unlawfully operated utility vehicle while under influence of alcohol

 Jimmy G. Callahan, 70, Warsaw, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Joplin Little Theatre production of Carrie the Musical featured on Newsmakers program

(From KGCS)

A horror novel written in 1974 has messages that resonate still today and soon will be shared on stage at Joplin Little Theatre. Carrie the Musical tells the tale of a bullied student whose special powers allow her to execute revenge on her tormentors. The production plus a discussion of Stephen King’s works, including Carrie the novel, are the focus of the next Newsmakers program.

Director Preston Hamilton shares his experience with the musical and its similarities and differences to the original text. He’s joined by actors Maddison Crocker who plays Carrie and Jennifer Jones who portrays Carrie’s mother to discuss the musical’s themes and their roles. Zak Watson, Professor and Department Chair of Language and Literature examines Stephen King’s writing style and talks about the horror and suspense writing genres.

Newsmakers is airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. the week of October 4 on KGCS-TV and will air at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, October 10 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 Suddenlink Communications. The station operates as a service of the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University.

Virtual public meeting set on plans to replace Route 160 North Fork Spring River Bridge in Barton County

(From MoDOT)

Route 160/North Fork Spring River Bridge Replacement in Barton Co. Focus of Virtual Public Meeting

The public is invited to a virtual (online) public meeting starting Friday, October 16, to learn more about plans to replace the U.S. Route 160 bridge over the North Fork Spring River in Barton County, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

The meeting will be available from Friday, October 16 through Thursday, October 29 and can be accessed at the project webpage here.

The bridge, approximately 2.5 miles north of Golden City, is a single-lane bridge built in 1928 and will be replaced with a new structure that is 117 feet longer and eight feet wider than the current one. In addition, the contractor will add permanent pavement markings, guardrail and rumble strips to the ends of the new bridge.

We are committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. Access for people with disabilities is available. If you need a reasonable accommodation or assistance in another language, please contact Southwest District Customer Service at swcr@modot.mo.gov or 417-895-7600.

Lane closures, traffic shifts planned on Route P in Joplin

(From MoDOT)

MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Closures and Traffic Shifts on Jasper County Route P in Joplin
Beginning Monday, October 5, for Sidewalk Upgrades

Where: Lane Closures and traffic shifts on Jasper County Route P between Perking’s Street and Missouri Route 66 (7th Street) in Joplin

When: Monday, October 5, until Friday, October 30

What: Crews will remove portions of sidewalks and entrances, temporarily replacing them with gravel while new pavement is installed. The project includes sidewalk installation and upgrades, entrance upgrades, curb and gutter, and signal upgrades at various locations to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. This is part of the sidewalk upgrades project on various routes in Stone, Taney, Lawrence, Jasper & Newton Counties, which began in July 2026.

Traffic Impacts

Drivers may encounter flaggers, lane closures, and traffic shifts where crews are working

Driveway concrete replaced in half sections, and temporary gravel driveways will be provided to allow access to the property

Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours planned.

Signs will alert drivers approaching the work zone

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

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

Project Information

Branco Enterprises, Inc., Springfield, is doing the work for a low bid amount of $1,025,005.09.
The project is to be completed by December 14, 2026.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

09/28/2026 26001947

0117 WILLIAM CARL BUSBY

WM 58

999 S MAIN ST/ROSE LN 0.00

802 Jackson Ave

JOPLIN, MO 64801

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE

2 TANEY COUNTY

09/28/2026 2015 SAM L MOREAU Jr

142 N Riley St

GOODMAN, MO 64843

WM 44

21999 GATEWAY DR/MCDONALD RD

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

Greenfield man suffers serious injuries in motorcycle crash

A Greenfield man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 8:40 p.m. today one mile south of Greenfield.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2005 Harley Davidson Electra Glide driven by a 42-year-old Greenfield man traveled off the right side of the road, ejecting the driver, who was treated for serious injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests September 28-29

Kieler A. Parker, 20, Joplin, Jasper County warrant for invasion of privacy and trespassing

Brady D. Elliott, 21, Baxter Springs, Kansas, driving while intoxicated

Travis L. Stroud, 48, Niangua, Wright County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on peace disturbance, no valid license, no insurance

Phillip M. Stockton, 38, Everton, driving while intoxicated

Carrie M. Liles, 46, Brighton, felony unlawful possession of a firearm

Samantha R. Bell, 34, Bolivar, Bolivar Police Department warrant for failure to appear on larceny, speeding

 

Last chance to order for Soroptimist International of Joplin's nuts and candy sale

(From Soroptimist International of Joplin)

Soroptimist International of Joplin is currently accepting orders for premium, gourmet nuts, candies, and snacks during their signature annual fundraising event. Deadline for orders is October 1, 2026.

The club is again partnering with Miller Pecan Co., a family-owned business in Afton, OK. By partnering with a local producer, the club is supporting not only Soroptimist programs but also local growers.
Monies raised from the campaign will fund local Soroptimist initiatives such as:

The annual Camp Soroptimist, a recreational retreat for Jasper County children in foster care.

Live Your Dream® awards, which offer financial resources to offset costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education or additional skills.

Dream It, Be It Career Support for Girls®, giving female high school students the tools they need to achieve their education and career goals, empowering them to break cycles of poverty, violence, and abuse.

"Our annual nut and candy sale is always a favorite tradition, but more importantly, it directly fuels our mission right here in Joplin,” says co-chair Amanda Mitchell. “Every purchase from our nut and candy sale directly supports local women, girls, and foster children. By grabbing your favorite holiday treats, you're helping us fund life-changing educational scholarships, programs, and community grants right here at home."

To place an order, please contact Amanda Mitchell at amanda.mitchell033@gmail.com or Lisa Paugh at lisacpaugh@gmail.com.The catalog of products may be viewed at canva.link/2026sijnuts.

Soroptimist International of Joplin is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas, a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Soroptimist, a 501(c)(3) organization that relies on charitable donations to support its programs, also powers LiveYourDream.org—an online community offering offline volunteer opportunities in support of women and girls. For more information about how Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls, visit www.soroptimist.org, www.joplinsoroptimist.org, or www.facebook.com/SIJoplin

Davis Boulevard in Joplin closed for relocation project

(From MoDOT)

Davis Blvd. CLOSED in Joplin for Relocation Project Beginning Sept. 30

Where: Davis Boulevard between 27th Street and Route FF (32nd Street) in Joplin

When: Wednesday, September 30 for the duration of the project

What: Contractor crews CLOSING Davis Boulevard as part of a project to relocate the street approximately 1,000 feet to the east and connect it with Stephens Boulevard

Traffic Impacts

Davis Boulevard CLOSED between 27th Street and Route FF (32ndStreet) in Joplin

Access to the General Mills facility will be maintained throughout the project

Traffic will be directed along a signed detour using Route FF (32ndStreet), Range Line Road and 20th Street

Drivers urged to find alternate routes

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone

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

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

Additional Details

The work to relocate Davis Boulevard is to make room for a future project to build a bridge over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railroad at Route FF (32nd Street).

Project Information

Prime contractor: Hartman & Company Inc., Springfield
Total project cost: $2.9 million
Completion date: December 1, 2026

Newton County Marriage Licenses

Richard Jerron Whittle, 28, Stark City, and Julia Sason Balch, 27, Stark City

Glennis Gary Naylor II, 27, Neosho, and Bethany Faythe Vermillion, 29, Neosho

Lane Allen McDonough, 28, Seneca, and Katelyn Hope Angel, 23, Seneca

Christian Vaughn Irwin, 27, Neosho, and Marsha Ann Leisure, 26, Neosho

Christopher James Engle, 24, Carl Junction, and Makayla Gail Smith, 23, Carl Junction

Trent Ray Neece, 22, Neosho, and Kinley Jo Wilson, 21, Neosho

Paula Lea Bowers, 51, Neosho, and Harvey Joseph Stephens, Jr., 57, Neosho

Nicholas Adam Pfeifer, 28, Neosho, and Sabrina Nicole Kubic, 27, Neosho

Joshua Lee McConnell, 33, Neosho, and Faith Danielle Reynolds, 28, Neosho

Karen Andrew Evey, 23, Neosho, and Olivia Kaye Peacher, 23, Neosho

Jeromy Kyle Neil Sims, 24, Joplin, and Taylor Skye Duncan, 25, Joplin

Jordan Robert Bishop, 21, Neosho, and Cora Mae Crowe, 21, Neosho

Kim Marble Anderson, 77, Ivins, Utah, and Penelope Marlene Richardson, 62, Edwardsville, Kansas

Cole Landon Kimbrough, 22, Galena, Kansas, and Kenzington Amber Cannady, 24, Galena, Kansas 

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

09/25/2026 1000 WILLIAM ELMER

ELLINGTON

341 Elm Street

STARK CITY, MO 64866

WM 38

1999 SHETLAND RD/ASPEN RD 5,000.00

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 1ST DEGREE

2 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 2ND DEGREE

09/25/2026 1524 KEVIN RAY WILSON

Homeless

NEOSHO, MO

WM 44

4075 HIGHWAY 43/ 0.00

1 FFJ-CHEROKEE COUNTY -FAILURE TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER

2 FAIL TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER PURSUANT TO SECS 589.400-

09/25/2026 1527 MARGARET DENISE

WILLIAMS

WF 62

4180 DETROIT DR/DUSTIN LN 2,500.00

1 OUTSIDE COUNTY WARRANT

09/25/2026 1700 KOU SHENG XIONG

879 Mill Street

STARK CITY, MO 64866

AF 32

208 W COLER ST 0.00

1 STEALING - $25,000

09/26/2026 26001940

2002 JUSTIN BLAINE ROY

WM 54

3ND ST/GLENDALE RD 0.00

833 S Main St

JOPLIN, MO 64801

1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - FELONY

09/26/2026 2232 CANDACE LYNN JORDAN

21887 Jaguar

GOODMAN, MO 64843

WF 51

20599 KUDU RD/GATEWAY DR 150.00

3 NPD FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 390.080

4 NPD FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 390.080

5 NPD DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1 GOODMAN PD- LARCENY

2 MCDONALD CO- DANGEROUS DRUGS

09/26/2026 2351 JERRY DALE SLAUGHTER Jr

12882 Mcdonald Rd

GOODMAN, MO 64843

WM 37

114 E NEWTON ST 146.50

1 SPD DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT 380.140

2 SPD DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT 380.140

09/27/2026 0154 MORIAH KAYE LYNNE

MATHEWS

1312 Billings Ave

SENECA, MO 64865

WF 32

4800 W DOWNSTREAM BLVD 33.50

4 SPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

2 UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

5 SPD NO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP. 390.140

6 SPD VEHICLE LICENSE/INSPECTION/TITLE

7 SPD POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 215.1830

3 SPD ANIMAL AT LARGE 205.170

8 SPD NEGLIENT BURNING / EXPLODING 215.1100

09/27/2026 1240 MARCO KEN JEFFRIES

705 Wisteria Ln

CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834

WM 39

4000 BLOCK OF GATEWAY DR 0.00

2 TRESPASSING 1ST DEGREE

1 STEALING

09/27/2026 1240 JESSICA ANN GRENINGER

2969 Kentucky Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64865

WF 38

4000 BLK OF GATEWAY DR 0.00

1 TRESPASSING 1ST DEGREE