Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

04/02/2026 0336 BRADLEY MICHAEL

WYRICK

3907 Emmeril Ln

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WM 61

5947 DOUGLAS FIR RD 5,000.00

2 FTA- UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON - SUBSECTION 4 - EXHIBITING

3 FTA- TRESPASSING 1ST DEGREE

1 FTA- STEALING

04/02/2026 1434 TIMOTHY JAMES MEDFORD

POWERS

11231 Poppy Dr

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WM 28

405 E. 5TH ST 1,500.00

1 FTA- DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE

2 FTA- FRAUDULENT USE OF CREDIT/DEBIT DEVICE

04/02/2026 1441 SCOTT RAY PEGGRAM

3005 W 16th St

JOPLIN, MO 64801

WM 38

405 E. 5TH ST 533.50

2 SPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010

3 SPD FAIL TO REGISTER MOTOR VEHICLE 390.090

4 SPD CARELESS AND RECKLESS DRIVING 340.220

5 SPD FAIL TO YIELD TO EMERGENCY VEHICLE 310.070

6 SPD SHOPLIFTING 215.1200

7 SPD POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 215.1810

8 SPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010

1 TAMPERING WITH MOTOR VEHICLE - 1ST DEGREE

04/02/2026 1536 JASON SHANE SHEARER

12426 Falcon Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WM 51

12422 FALCON RD 0.00

04/02/2026 1536 JASON SHANE SHEARER

12426 Falcon Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WM 51

12422 FALCON RD 0.00

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE

04/02/2026 26000615

1939 MATTHEW WAYNE

WM 26

7200 JASMINE DR/JUNIPER DR 0.00

HONEYCUTT

218 W Nonnamaker Dr

FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701

1 JASPER COUNTY - PROB VIOLATION - CAPIAS KIDNAPPING

2 MAKING A FALSE DECLARATION

3 FFJ BENTON CO AR - PROB VIOLATION - FORGERY 2ND DEGREE

04/02/2026 1446 SCOTT RAY PEGGRAM

3005 W 16th St

JOPLIN, MO 64801

WM 38

393.50

1 SPD SHOPLIFTING 215.1200

2 SPD FAIL TO YIELD TO EMERGENCY VEHICLE 310.070

3 SPD CARELESS AND RECKLESS DRIVING 340.220

4 SPD FAIL TO REGISTER MOTOR VEHICLE 390.090

5 SPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010 

Highway Patrol Arrests April 2-3

 Alexis M. Girouard, 44, Galena, Kansas, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, lane violation

McKenzie S. Gibson, 18, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding, lane violation

Jesus Almaraz Lopez, 24, Monett, Lawrence County misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on non-support and driving while revoked (three counts), Monett Police Department misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on stealing (three counts), no valid license

Barton County Marriage Licenses

David Alexander West, 31, Golden City, and Summer Nicole Silvers, 30, Golden City

Alexander Charles Diem, 44, Lamar, and Amber Dawn Jay, 30,

Lamar

Spencer Allen Abts, 33, Webb City, and Kaelynn Michelle Evans,
30, Webb City

Dade County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Codey J. Forbes vs. Heather K. Forbes

John W. Moss vs. Nancy L. Mitchell-Moss

 

Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Brandon J. Pruente vs. Celia R. Hildreth 

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Natalie Q. Blake vs. Jeremy T. Burr

Ashley M. Cummings vs. Chelsea L. Cummings

 

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Jarrett J. Ebner vs. Kylie R. Ebner

Marti R. Millikin vs. Shane B. Banks

Debra L. Amos vs. Terry W. Amos

Emilyann M. Coonce vs. Weldon D. Coonce

David J. Branner vs. Desiree D. Branner

 

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Jonathan Bunn vs. Kristin Bunn

Jack C. Petty vs. Crystal L. Petty

Christian A. Long vs. D'Anna J. Bunn

Brian Greer vs. Chelsey Greer

Demi K. Archuleta vs. Jose C. Archuleta

Benjamin T. Bainbridge vs. Amber M. Bainbridge

Alexis L. Abrams vs. Daniel J. Abrams

Dana Brown vs. Raymond Brown

Cindy D. Partington vs. Tobias C. Partington

Zachary S. Dawson vs. Paisley J. Dawson

Ryan T. Waggoner vs. Jennifer Waggoner

September R. Nossaman vs. Wyatt M. Nossaman

Tiffany Thornton vs. Jerad Thornton

Carmela Herrera vs. Jose R. Canales Salas

Serenah J. Johnson vs. Michael J. Johnson

Abigail L. Owens vs. Ethan W. Owens

 

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Barry County

Bobby Wayne Price and Rebecca Charlene Price

Barton County

Amanda Beth Swope

Jasper County

Sandros Andrew Saba

Stephanii Jetta Rowe

William Joseph Gibson

Norma Jean Taylor

Tara Nicole Berryman

Lawrence County

Jamie Denise Sheafer

Newton County

Janella Louise Miller

Martha Sue Bradley

Stone County

Pearl Lee Zullo

Vernon County

Michael A. Borum 

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

04/01/2026 0405 BRYAN ELMER BOWDRE
6408 Gateway Dr
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 44
I-44/HIGHWAY 43 RAMP 0.00
1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

04/01/2026 0950 CODY RAY PROFFITT
4408 W 31st St
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 35
405 E. 5TH ST 0.00
1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
2 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

04/01/2026 1215 DAVID CHAD PALMER
405 Raye Dr
DIAMOND, MO 64840
WM 52
915 E COUNTRY ROAD 10,000.00
1 FTA - PROPERTY DAMAGE - 1ST DEGREE - DAMAGE TO MV W/ INTENT
2 FTA - TAMPERING WITH MOTOR VEHICLE - 1ST DEGREE
3 FTA - TRESPASSING 1ST DEGREE
4 JPD - OPERATE VEHICLE WITHOUT MAINTAINING FINANCIAL RESPONSI
5 JPD - LARCENY

04/01/2026 1553 LESLIE NICOLE DEWITT
413 S Ventura Ave
REPUBLIC, MO 65738
WF 32
1199 HASTLETINE RD 531.50
NPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010
1 NPD FAIL TO REGISTER MOTOR VEHICLE 390.090
2 NPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010
3 NPDFAIL TO REGISTER MOTOR VEHICLE 390.090
4 NPD NO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP. 390.140
5 NPD NO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP. 390.140

04/01/2026 1553 LESLIE NICOLE DEWITT
413 S Ventura Ave
REPUBLIC, MO 65738
WF 32
1199 HASTLETINE RD 222.00
6 NPDNO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP. 390.140
7 `OWNER OPERATE MV WITHOUT MAINTAINING FIN. RESPONS.-1ST OFF
8 `OPERATE M/V OWNED BY ANOTHER W/O FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
9 SARCOXIE PD: FTA EXPIRED PLATES
10 SARCOXIE PD FTA: NO INSURANCE
11 SARCOXIE FTA: DWR DWS

04/01/2026 2000 JOSHUA DAVID SEIBERT
202 Bienbille St
BELTON, MO 64012
WM 30
2700 HIGHWAY 59/HIGHWAY 60 250.00
1
1 `EXCEEDED POSTED SPEED LIMIT (6-10 MPH) 

Diamond woman suffers serious injuries in collision on 59

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision 6:21 a.m. today on MO 59, a quarter of a mile south of Fidelity.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2016 Ford Mustang, driven by a 47-year-old Diamond woman,  made a left turn into the pathway of a 2016 Ford Mustang driven by a 19-year-old Granby man.

The Diamond woman was treated for serious injuries and the Granby man for minor injuries at Mercy Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests April 1-2

Kendra L. Norris, 28, Mount Vernon, Cassville Police Department misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on stealing, Monett Police Department misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on stealing, displaying plates of another and no license

Christopher J. Hodge, 54, Edgerton, Independence Police Department felony warrant for dangerous drugs, Clinton County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on speeding

Michael A. Martin, 54, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failed to stop at stop line, failed to signal

Lori B. Hicks, 62, Buffalo, driving while intoxicated

Paige E. Drolla, 35, Bogelusa, Louisiana, no valid license, speeding, no seat belt

Jasper County Marriage Licenses

 Anthony Alan Wofford, 43, Webb City, and Whitney Joann Wilson,  46, Joplin

Martin Dean Riley, Jr., 37, Carterville, and Kelsey Lynn Baxley, 36, Salisbury

Isaac Noah Fry, 28, Carterville, and Chloe Lindsey R. Hensley, 33, Carterville

Isaac John Wallace, 19, Joplin, and Karlee Jo McPhail, 19, Joplin

Eric Wayne Baldwin, 57, Joplin, and Samantha Maria Joseph, 58, Joplin

Bryson Dwight Galvan, 25, Webb City, and Veda Kevala Craane, 23, Webb City

Caden Eugene Shoemaker, 19, Duenweg, and Brianne Aileen Thornton, 19, Duenweg

Odir Antonio Escobar Sanchez, 46, Carthage, and Jennifer Idalia Rosales Mariona, 46, Carthage

Cesar Aaron Pichardo, 23, Carthage, and Catalina Garcia Rangel, 23, Diamond

Cody Richard Baran, 33, Carl Junction, and Gillian Leigh Tucker, 27, Carl Junction

Chastin Christopher Wallace, 24, Webb City, and Robin Marie Evenson, 21, Webb City

Jace Tyler Waggoner, 34, Webb City, and Gloria Lauren Robertson, 36, Webb City

Route Z at 171 in Carl Junction to be closed for railroad crossing repairs

(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route Z CLOSED in Jasper Co. for RR Crossing Repairs April 2-3

Where: Jasper County Route Z at Missouri Route 171 at Carl Junction

When: Around the clock Thursday-Friday, April 2-3

What: Route Z CLOSED while railroad crews repair damage at crossing following crash Wednesday, April 1

Traffic Impacts

All lanes of Route Z CLOSED at railroad crossing

Drivers will have access to driveways and entrances at either end of the work zone but will not be able to travel through the work zone

No signed detours

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.

MSSU student selected for Zeta Tau Alpha leadership post

(From Missouri Southern State University)

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) student Jennifer Archer has been selected as one of just 14 Leadership Consultants for Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) for the 2026–2027 academic year, a highly competitive national role focused on leadership development and chapter support.

Archer will graduate this May with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. During her time at MSSU, she served two years as ZTA chapter president and made a lasting impact on the organization.

“Being selected as a Zeta Tau Alpha Leadership Consultant is truly an honor,” said Archer. “This organization has poured so much support into my life. It is rewarding to have my hard work be recognized on a national level.”

As a Leadership Consultant, Archer will serve as a full-time representative of the organization, working with collegiate chapters across the country to provide guidance, leadership training, and operational support. Consultants play a critical role in helping chapters reach their full potential through officer education, recruitment strategy, and organizational development.

She added that the role will further strengthen her personal and professional growth. “I cannot wait to meet with members of Zeta Tau Alpha from all over the country and build life-long connections. This experience will be amazing for developing my leadership skills, independence, and communication skills. I am proud to be a member of Zeta Tau Alpha and continue my journey in this organization.”

The position also offers unique professional development opportunities, including extensive travel, hands-on leadership experience, and the chance to collaborate with campus and organizational leaders nationwide.

Archer will begin her new role in July.

Traffic delays expected on I-44 west of Fidelity

 

(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect Traffic Delays on I-44 in Jasper County Saturday, April 11 for Utility Work

Where: I-44 in Jasper County just west of Fidelity at Exit 18

When: For a short time between 8 p.m., Saturday, April 11 and 6 a.m., Sunday, April 12

What: Traffic slowed in both directions to allow contractor crews to work on a utility line over the interstate

Traffic Impacts

Law enforcement will slowly lead I-44 traffic through the work zone beginning at these locations: 

Westbound I-44 beginning just west of Jasper County Road 100 (Exit 22)
Southbound I-49-to-westbound I-44 on ramp (Exit 46)
Northbound Missouri Route 59-to-westbound I-44 on ramp

Eastbound I-44 at Missouri Route 66 on ramp

Drivers will experience delays while utility crews do their work

No signed detours

Signs and message boards will alert traffic approaching the work zone

Drivers urged to consider alternate routes

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

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

03/31/2026 1200 JAMES EDWIN JR

PFEIFER Jr

11068 Norfolk Ln Lot 2

NEOSHO, MO 64850

WM 53

11068 NORFOLK LN 250.00

1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

03/31/2026 1622 TERRA LYNN GILMOUR

138 Kristi Ln

GOODMAN, MO 64843

WF 41

20000 GATEWAY DR/HIGHWAY AA 100.00

1 ANDERSON PD-DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT

03/31/2026 2113 JASON EDWARD MILLER

11068 Norfolk Ln

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WM 36

11068- 2 NORFOLK LN 0.00

2 JOPLIN PD TRESPASSING

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE 

Cybersecurity risks topic for next Newsmakers program

(From KGCS)

Phones make online shopping, sharing and even banking easier, but they can also put you at risk from scam artists working to steal your identity and money. The best prevention tool is cybersecurity. That’s the focus of the next Newsmakers program.

The Better Business Bureau Regional Director Pamela Hernandez explains why connected devices equals connected risks. She offers a checklist of tips to keep your personal information safe using stronger passwords and app safety. Missouri Southern State University Chief Information Security Officer Gary Dodson talks about online safety measures for those on campus to avoid cyber-attacks and protect sensitive data. 

Newsmakers is airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. beginning on KGCS-TV April 5 and will air at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11 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.

Crowder FBLA students qualify for nationals

(From Crowder College)

Crowder College Future Business Leaders Association students competed in the state competition earlier this month with 14 earning the opportunity to participate at the Nationals in June in Las Vegas.

“We had four students qualify for nationals two years ago, seven students last year, and now we are taking 12 students to the Nationals,” exclaimed Dr. Scott Donaldson, Business Division instructor/FBLA advisor. “That is strong growth, and it shows our students are some of the best in the entire nation!”

Natalie Sarratt was also elected Vice President of Membership for Missouri State FBLA Collegiate. “This is the second year Crowder has a student holding that position,” stated Donaldson.

Students attending the national conference will participate in workshops, networking events, a career fair, and their respective competitions. Results from the state competition are as follows:

Individual competitors:

Seth Russell (Neosho) – 1st place: Foundations of Economics; Impromptu Speaking
Chey Baker Oxford (Neosho) – 2nd place; Foundations of Economics; Organizational Behavior
Chloe Graber (Sarcoxie) – 2nd place: Customer Service
Haley Parker (Grovespring) – 2nd place: Business Communications
Arden Roller (Neosho) – 2nd place: Foundations of Management; 3rd place: Foundations of Hospitality Management; 5th place: Foundations of Communications
Gauge Spier (Neosho) – 2nd place: Foundations of Technology
Kadicey Wells (Stark City) – 2nd place: Business Presentation

Suri Reyes (Webb City) – 3rd place: Job interview
Braxton Wolfe (Fairview) – 3rd place: Public Speaking; 6th place: Sports Management
Pau Khai (Purdy) – 4th place: Supply Chain Management
Natalie Sarratt (Neosho) – 4th place: Business Communications
Holly Vogelpohl (Fairview) – 4th place: Foundations of Digital Design; Foundations of Hospitality Management
Kayla Mallory (Neosho) – 5th place: Foundations of Communications; 5th place – Foundations of Marketing
Leslie Serrano (Monett) – 5th place: Foundations of Accounting
Bridget Andon (Neosho) – 6th place: Foundations of Hospitality Management

Team contests:1st place – Management Case: Andon, Russell, Sarratt, Spier
1st place – Hospitality Case: Graber, Sarratt, Spier
3rd place – Accounting Case: Baker Oxford, Reyes, Serrano

The National FBLA conference will be held June 6-8, in Las Vegas. FBLA is the largest business Career and Technical Student organization in the world. Each year, FBLA helps more than 230,000 members in middle school, high school, and college prepare for career in business.

Crowder College FBLA is under the advisement of Business Instructors:
Dr. Scott Donaldson, Dr. Gregory Murdock, and Mr. Jacob Barnes.

 

Crowder debaters make strong showing at Pan Pacific Debate Championship

(From Crowder College)

Two students from Crowder College earned a strong result at the Pan Pacific Debate Championship hosted by Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu.

Seth Russell (Neosho) and Jonathan Tribbey (Goodman) placed 5th overall in British Parliamentary debate, competing against some of the most competitive four-year college programs at the event. Universities from across the United States attended the tournament.

This marked the first time Russell and Tribbey competed in the British Parliamentary format, one of the most demanding styles of collegiate debate. The format requires rapid argument development, strategic teamwork, and adaptation across multiple rounds. The team competed in five rounds earning three second place marks, one third place mark, and one fourth place finish.

“This result shows how quickly these students can grow under pressure,” said Coach Taylor Corlee, Crowder College Speech and Debate Coach. “To place fifth at this level, in a new format, speaks to their work ethic and ability to compete with top programs.”

The team competed March 17–23 during spring break on the island of Oahu. Along with competition, the trip gave students exposure to diverse perspectives and a chance to engage with teams from different regions and backgrounds.

Crowder College continues to build momentum in speech and debate, with students gaining experience at high-level tournaments and bringing those skills back to campus.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

03/30/2026 1149 DAVID WAYNE FLORY

Po Box 419

PINEVILLE, MO 68458

WM 53

300 E. 7TH ST 331.50

2 NPD NO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP. 390.140

3 NPD NO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP. 390.140

4 NPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.020

5 NPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.020

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE

03/30/2026 0909 CONNOR JUDD GARVIN

24753 Demott Drive

WEBB CITY, MO 64836

WM 25

208 WEST COLER ST 5,000.00

1 BURGLARY - 2ND DEGREE

2 STEALING - $750 OR MORE

03/30/2026 1706 JASON ROSAS CRESPO

1209 Prospect Ave

CARTHAGE, MO 64836

WM 22

208 W COLER ST 188.50

1 SPD NO VALID OPERATORS LICENSE 390.020

2 SPD NO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP. 390.140

3 SPD POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 215.1830

03/30/2026 2034 IAN SHAWN MOORE

1900 Parma Ln

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64840

WM 47

880 S NEOSHO BLVD 250.00

3 `OWNER OPERATE MV WITHOUT MAINTAINING FIN. RESPONS.-1ST OFF

4 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

5 `OWNER OPERATE MV WITHOUT MAINTAINING FIN. RESPONS.-1ST OFF

6 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

03/30/2026 2034 IAN SHAWN MOORE

1900 Parma Ln

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64840

WM 47

880 S NEOSHO BLVD 193.50

1 FTA - SPD NO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP. 390.140

2 FTA - SPD NO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP. 390.140

7 JPD-TRAFFIC OFFENSE DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT

8 JPD-OBSTRUCT POLIICE FAIL TO COMPLY

9 JPD - OBSTRUST POLICE FAIL TO COMPLY

10 JPD-DANGEROUS DRUGS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

CARTHAGE PD - FTA - DRIVING WHILE REVOKED

CARTHAGE PD - FTA - NO INSURANCE

03/30/2026 26000593

2148 MANDI MARIE GILSTRAP

WF 42

2979 E 46TH ST 0.00

6208 Gayle Ln

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

1 UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

2 JOPLIN PD - DEFECTIVE EQUIP

3 JOPLIN PD- DEFECTIVE EQUIP

4 JOPLIN PD- DEFECTIVE EQUIP

5 JOPLIN PD- OBSTRUCT POLICE

6 JOPLIN PD- DEFECTIVE EQUIP

03/30/2026 2349 RANDY DOUGLAS

PASSMORE

5517 Spurgeon Rd, 151

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WM 56

5517 SPURGEON RD 500.00

1 VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION ADULT-1ST OFFENSE

2 VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION ADULT-1ST OFFENSE