Carthage Police: Do you know this person?

 

(From the Carthage Police Department)

The Carthage Police Department is requesting public assistance in identifying the individual in the photos below. 

If you know this person, please contact Detective Snow at 417-237-7200 or at e.snow@carthagemo.gov. This is in reference to case number 24-1281.

Former Utah police officer, Marine joins Joplin Police Department

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Please join us in welcoming Joplin’s newest officer, Jeremy Atwood. 

Officer Atwood is a lateral transfer from Salt Lake City, Utah where he served as a Police Officer for the last 3 1/2 years and served in the US Marine Corps for 5 years prior to that. 

Officer Atwood is in the process of working through his in-house training at JPD and we look forward to having him out on the streets of Joplin serving our community. Welcome to the JPD family!

Carl Junction woman cited for felony DWI after injuring two people in parking lot

A Carl Junction woman was cited for felony driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a crash following an injury accident 3 p.m. Wednesday in a business parking lot at Fir Road west of Lone Elm Road at Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2014 Chevrolet Impala driven by Michelle A. Davis, 35, Carl Junction, backed into a 1989 Ford Crown Victoria driven by Amber L. Turner, 35, Carl Junction, pushing the vehicle into a passenger from the Turner vehicle, James E. Turner, 39, Carl Junction, knocking him off his feet.

A second occupant of the Turner vehicle, a 9-year-old girl, struck her head on the door pillar.

Both were treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Joplin.

Davis fled the scene and was located a short while later, according to the Patrol report.

Carthage man injured in collision north of Webb City

A Carthage man was injured in a two-vehicle accident 11:30 a.m. today on County Road 220 one-tenth of a mile north of Webb City.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2018 Ford F150 driven by Cheryl L. Rose, 65, Jasper, struck a 2010 Toyota Corolla driven by Dale F. Herlocker, 71, Carthage, in the rear. 

Herlocker was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests June 26-27

Zachary S. Presley, 22, Branson, driving while intoxicated

Justin T. Rector, 32, Lebanon, Laclede County felony warrant for probation violation, Laclede County felony warrant for domestic assault, failed to drive on the right half of the roadway, no insurance, no valid license, leaving the scene of a traffic crash, no seat belt

Nathaniel P. Haldiman, 30, Ozark, felony driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Michelle A. Davis, 35, Carl Junction, felony driving while intoxicated with injuries, felony leaving the scene of a crash

 

Joplin Fire Department reminds residents of fireworks guidelines

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

As Independence Day approaches, citizens need to keep safety in mind as they handle fireworks to avoid any problems. 

To provide a safer environment for families, neighbors, and visitors to our community, the City reminds everyone to adhere to all regulations involving the sale and discharge of fireworks in Joplin. We also remind citizens to be good neighbors and remove any trash or debris from the fireworks they discharge.

Fireworks may only be sold within the City of Joplin on July 1, 2, 3, and 4. They may be discharged only on July 1, 2, 3, and 4 from 12 Noon to 11 p.m. in Joplin.

The City prohibits the sale, possession, or discharge of bottle rockets within the City. Any bottle rockets found will be confiscated immediately. Any variances of these rules may result in appropriate fines and confiscation of all possessed fireworks. Chinese lanterns are also banned from use within Joplin.

The City also encourages residents to clean up their shoot sites to eliminate debris and trash within our community. Fireworks should be cooled before they are disposed of. To help ensure items are extinguished, remaining fireworks barrels can be sprayed with water or dunked in a bucket before disposing of them.

Other fireworks safety tips include:

Think first and foremost of SAFETY when discharging fireworks.

Follow all the manufacturer’s instructions.

It is recommended that children do not use any fireworks. However, if they do, always have adult supervision.

Only discharge fireworks in an area clear of any obstructions and has short grass or a noncombustible surface.

 
Clear the area of any trash, wood piles, yard debris, etc.

Make sure that everyone is at a safe distance from the discharge area.

Have a method of extinguishing devices immediately, i.e., a garden hose, a bucket of water, or a fire extinguisher.

DO NOT HANDLE DUDS. They may go off several minutes later.

Always use punks to light the firework. Using lighters or matches may cause the fireworks to ignite prematurely.

Do not hold a firework in your hand and light it.

Do not discharge fireworks toward or near people, houses, or other structures, flammable or combustible items.

Expect lane reductions, delays on 86 in Newton County

(From MoDOT)

Expect Lane Reductions, Delays on Route 86 in Newton Co. for Resurfacing Beginning July 8

Drivers can expect lane closures and occasional traffic delays on Missouri Route 86 south of I-44 beginning Monday, July 8 for resurfacing, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Contractor crews will be working on Route 86 between I-44 and Newton County Route BB south of Joplin. Here’s the work being done:Between I-44 and Newton County Route NN, the contractor will be laying a new asphalt surface and adding two-foot-wide shoulders on both sides of the highway
Between Route NN and Route BB, the contractor will be milling off the old surface and replacing it with a new one

In addition, the contractor will be adding rumble strips, permanent striping and guardrail in areas.

Traffic impacts

Traffic reduced to one lane where contractor crews are working

Drivers will encounter flaggers and pilot cars where crews are working. Drivers should wait for the pilot vehicle before proceeding through the work zone or before entering the work zone from a side road.

Work between I-44 and Route NN will be done during nighttime hours (7 p.m.-7 a.m.); all lanes open to traffic during daytime hours

Work between Route NN and Route BB will be done during daytime hours (6 a.m.-8 p.m.); all lanes open to traffic at night

No signed detour

Drivers should 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 delays could alter the work schedule.

This is part of a project that began last year and included work along Jasper County routes M & BB and Loop 44.

Project information

Prime contractor: APAC-Central Inc., Springfield
Total project cost: $5.4 million
Completion date: August 1, 2024