Joplin woman faces felony charge after allegedly shooting at woman near 7th and Wall

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On July 26th, 2022 at approximately 11:25 pm the Joplin Police Department Emergency Communications Center received a call of gunshots near 7th Street and south Wall Avenue in Joplin. 

The caller advised she was shot at by a person in another vehicle near this intersection. 

Officers responded and made contact with the caller and witnesses who described driving west on 7th Street and a female driver in a red Ford Mustang convertible pulled next to them on 7th Street, pointed a gun at them and fired a round. No persons were injured during the shooting. 

The victim was able to positively identify the suspect as Kameron McCain. 

Officers responded to 2813 S. Adele Avenue and located the suspect vehicle at this address. After some time, officers were able to get two females to exit the residence, with one of them being McCain. 

After further investigation, officers placed Kameron D. McCain, age 20 of Joplin, under arrest. Charges have been filed by the Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office against McCain for Discharging a Firearm at or from a Motor Vehicle/At a Person (Class B Felony).

Highway Patrol Arrests July 26-27

Christopher J. Dykes, 29, Aurora, driving while intoxicated, Lawrence County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on driving while intoxicated 

Cindy L. Martz, 54, Stotts City, felony leaving the scene of an injury crash, no valid license, no insurance

Jessica G. Bednarek, 38, Leavenworth, Kansas, speeding, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana

Lamar Police Department Weekly Report

(From the Lamar Police Department)

Department numbers for the week of July 18 – July 24:

Dispatched calls – 159
Reports – 22
Car stops – 33
DWI/DWI-D - 0
Drugs - 1
Misc. Arrests – 13
Pedestrian/Bicycle Checks – 18
Business and residential checks – 139

07/22/2022 Officer took a report of forgery. Investigation continues.

07/23/2022 Officer took a report of theft at Murphy’s USA. One person was arrested and issued a summons for stealing under $750 (shoplifting).

07/23/2022 Officer stopped a vehicle near 10th and Parry. The driver was arrested for driving while suspended and possession of controlled substance. Probable Cause paperwork was forwarded to the Barton County Prosecutor.

07/24/2022 Officer conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Grand. Driver was arrested and charged with Driving While Revoked felony and failed to yield to emergency vehicle.

07.24/2022 Officer was advised of an individual who had driven off without paying for gas at Murphy’s USA. The individual had driven off without paying on 4 other dates in June and July. Summonses were issued for stealing under $750 (shoplifting).

 
If you have any questions, please feel free to call 417-682-3546 and speak with Chief Joe Moore.

 

Neosho R-5 announces new administrative assignments

(From Neosho R-5 School District)

Join us in congratulating these individuals on their new roles as part of the NSD Administrative Team!

We are proud of the NSD Team Members who have grown in their education careers with us and are beginning a new chapter as an administrator. 

Additionally, we are excited to welcome new faces who will bring unique perspectives and fresh ideas to Wildcat Nation.

 
Stay tuned to learn more about these team members in the coming weeks!

Eight Neosho businesses serve alcohol to minors during compliance check

 

Open house nights scheduled at Joplin R-8 schools

(From Joplin Schools)

Open House schedules are ready at all Joplin Schools! Join us in your building to walk the hallways, meet your teachers, see your classrooms, and get excited for a great year of learning and growth. We can't wait to see you!

(Preschool families will be contacted with their appropriate attendance night -- be on the lookout for details directly from JEC.)

Cause of structure fire on Zora Avenue still under investigation

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

Just before 4pm this afternoon, Joplin 911 received reports of a possible structure fire on Zora Ave.

First arriving units found a single-story residential structure with fire showing from the garage. Personnel attacked the fire and were able to contain it to the garage with some extension into the attic of the residence. 

There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. 

Due to the extreme heat, additional units were brought in to assist. JFD received assistance from the Joplin Police Department and Metro Emergency Transport System. 

The fire is still under investigation at this time by the Joplin Fire Marshal.