Highway Patrol Arrests June 18-19

Tracie L. Parker, 46, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failure to make right turn as far to the right as practicable, no seat belt

Otto J. Lynch, 59, Ozark, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Alyssa Yasger, 25, Carthage, driving while intoxicated, no seat belt

Bradley D. Carey, 30, Aurora, driving while intoxicated

Brandon W. Schleiff, 39, Rogers, Arkansas, Arkansas felony warrant for parole violation

 

Jasper County Sheriff: Do you know this suspect?

(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office)

In the early morning hours of June 11, 2025, a suspect broke into an auto dealership in Carthage, Missouri, in an apparent attempt to steal a vehicle. The suspect was caught on surveillance footage during the incident. 

It is believed the individual was dropped off by a silver or gray Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was captured on video as well. We’re sharing images of the suspect, along with video/photos of the suspect vehicle and an example image for reference.

 
If you recognize the suspect or the vehicle, or have any information that could assist with this investigation, please contact:

Detective Samuel Sarmiento
Phone: (417) 358-8177 Ext. 1266
Email: ssarmiento@jaspercountysheriff.org

Joplin Police Department searching for missing person

(From the Joplin Police Department)

The Joplin Police Department is asking for assistance in locating Tod Tucker, who is entered as a missing person. 

Mr. Tucker was last seen in March of 2025 in Joplin. He may be on a bicycle. 

If you have any information regarding Mr. Tucker, please call us at 417-623-3131.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

 06/17/2025 1449 

 AMY MICHELLE MUSGRAVE 

 5042 S Franklin SPRINGFIELD, MO 65810 

 WF 47 1199 HASELTINE 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

06/17/2025 1454 

 DARNELL BENJAMIN DARRA 

 417 S Cliffside Dr Apt 3 NOEL, MO 64854 

 AM 27 GATEWAY DR/GREENWICH 0.00 

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

08/27/2025 

 06/17/2025 1830 

 KYLE MONTANA MCCRORY 

 1783 Laughlin Ridge Rd PINEVILLE, MO 64856 

 WM 22 13131 SORREL RD 225.00 

NPD SPEEDING - 26 TO 30 MPH OVER 320.040

06/16/2025 1000 

 JUSTIN KEITH FLEMING 

 4395 Saginaw Rd NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804 

 WM 30 4395 SAGINAW RD 1,500.00 

HARASSMENT - 1ST DEGREE 

 06/16/2025 1052 

 ERNEST LEROY III NAPIER 

 917 J St. North West MIAMI, OK 74354 

 WM 56 303 E. 3RD 250.00 

FAILURE TO APPEAR 

 06/16/2025 1415 

 JOHN EDWARD HAMILTON 

 7288 Highway Nn NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804 

 WM 29 6 WEST FORT SCOTT ST 10,000.00 

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 

NPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.020

 

Highway Patrol Arrests June 17-18

Dewann L. Johnson, 46, Springfield, Greene County felony warrant for possession of a controlled substance, driving while revoked, window tint

Dustin K Rhoads, 44, Aurora, Christian County felony warrant for harassment, driving while intoxicated, speeding, failed to register motor vehicle, no valid license, no insurance

James M. Wallace, 29, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, following too closely, no tail lamps

Samuel B. Terry, 26, Strafford, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, no front plate

Jason P. Nunnally, 36, Eagle Rock, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, driving while revoked, possession of drug paraphernalia 

Joplin, Webb City natives assigned to Highway Patrol Troop D

(From Highway Patrol Troop D)

Captain Dale O. Jinkens, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, is pleased to announce the assignment of two new troopers to Troop D. The following troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 123rd Recruit Class that graduated from the Patrol Academy on June 18, 2025.

Trooper Kaley Ishman will be assigned to Zone 13, which serves the citizens of Newton and McDonald counties. 

Ishman is a Joplin, MO, native who graduated from Galena High School in Galena, MO, in 2021. Ishman also attended Fort Scott Community College.

Trooper Zane Moore will be assigned to Zone 7, which serves the citizens of Newton and McDonald counties. Moore is a native of Joplin, MO, who graduated from Webb City High School in Webb City, MO, in 2019.

Agenda posted for Crowder College Board for Trustees meeting

CROWDER COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

Neosho Campus Wright Conference Center Monday, June 23, 2025 Call to Order at 10:00 a.m.

 

I.          Call to order

II.        Consent Agenda (Board Action)

A.    Minutes from previous meeting

B.     Approval of checks written for May

III. Personnel (Board Action)

A.    Retirements and Resignations

B.     Changes of Status

C.     Employments

IV. Academic Programs (Board Action)

A.    Addition of Programs

B.     Modification of Programs

C.     Deletion of Programs

V. Budget and Finances       

A.    Grants (Informational)

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

a.       Project Description: Cash for meals for Cultural Trip to Denver, CO

b.      Project Description: Flooring updates for eight RoughRider Village apartments.

c.       Project Description: Topdressing the baseball field with USGA sand.

C.     Contract and Purchase Information ($5,000-$24,999)

a.       Project Description: Atlanta Braves tickets for cultural trip.

b.      Project Description: Work order/ticket system for campus.

c.       Project Description: Pass through payments to Perkins consortium members.

d.      Project Description: Tickets for Chuckwagon ride on cultural trip to Colorado.

e.       Project Description: Prepaid hotspot data charges for the AEL program.

f.        Project Description: 90 BurlingtonEnglish Seats or the AEL Program.

g.      Project Description: Economic impact study

h.      Project Description: Flights for Softball team for the World Series.

i.        Project Description: Replacement simulation monitors

j.        Project Description: Staff laptops to replace old units.

k.      Project Description: Two sets of turnout gear for Fire Science

l.        Project Description: Floor stripping and waxing for Brown Housing units.

m.    Project Description: Cash for Meals, Cultural Trip to Washington, DC

n.      Project Description: Cash for meals for Cultural Trip to Atlanta, GA

VI.       Special Presentations (Informational)

a.       Human Resources/ Payroll Presentation

VII.     President’s Report (Informational)

VIII.   Trustees’ Comments and Announcements (Informational)

IX.       New Business (Informational)

X.        Executive Session

a. 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.

 

XI. Adjournment