McDonald County Sheriff's Office recovers stolen property, arrests Anderson man

(From the McDonald County Sheriff's Office)

McDonald County Detectives recovered stolen property. Detective Blake Barrett, supervising the investigation into several recent theft cases was able to develop information that led him to the recovery of a stolen ATV on Indian Creek Road on Thursday, June 27. 

The ATV had been reported stolen on June 23rd from a location west of Anderson. 

Detective Barrett submitted requests for charges and Jeremy Bacon, 40, Anderson has been charged with the Tampering with a Motor Vehicle and Possession of Burglary Tools and is currently being held in the McDonald County Jail with a $3000 cash only bond.

 
During the course of this investigation, additional leads were developed that led the detectives to another location where a stolen boat and lawn mower were also recovered. All of the stolen property has been returned to the legitimate owners.

Newton County Sheriff seeking former Neosho resident on child molestation warrant

 

(From the Newton County Sheriff's Office)

Warrant Wednesday!

This individual has an outstanding Newton County felony warrant. We would like the public's help in locating him.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact our dispatch center at 417-451-8333.

You can also submit anonymous tips on our website.
https://www.nc-so.org/tip.html

**Do not attempt to apprehend**

Lamar Police Department Weekly Report

(From the Lamar Police Department)

Department numbers for the week of June 24 – June 30

Dispatched calls - 169
Reports - 22
Car Stops – 9
DWI – 0
Drug/Paraphernalia Seizure - 0
Total Arrests – 3
Ped/Bike/FIC Cards - 9
Zone, Business & Residential Checks – 230

06/24/2024 Officer responded to a vandalism report in the Lamar City Park. A lit firecracker had been thrown into a toilet, which broke.

06/24/2024 Officer received a report of property damage in the 500 block of Truman. Suspect was arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail. Probable Cause paperwork was completed and forwarded to the Barton County Prosecutor.

06/26/2026 Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of W. 11th St. regarding a past tense Fraud. Investigation continues.

06/26/2024 Officer took a report in the 1200 block of E. 12th regarding a theft not in progress. Investigation continues.

06/28/2024 Officers took a report of a past tense theft in the 1700 block of Broadway. Investigation continues.

06/29/2024 Officer took a report of a past tense theft in the 200 block of E 12th. Investigation continues.


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

So you want to be a Lamar police officer

 

Joplin man injured when vehicle hit by wheel lost by tractor-trailer

A Joplin man was injured in a two-vehicle accident 10:58 a.m. today on eastbound I-44, three miles south of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, an unknown tractor-trailer lost a wheel that struck the driver side of a door of a 2008 Toyota Tacoma driven by Mark R. Brown, 64, Joplin.

Brown was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Carthage.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests July 2-3

Trey M. Matthews, 39, Springfield, failed to display valid plates, Springfield Police Department misdemeanor warrant for speeding

David W. Cape, 55, Monett, felony driving while revoked, no valid plates, no insurance, no seat belt

Sean M. Moore, 29, Kansas City, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Eric C. Long, 26, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, expired plates, lane violation, no seat belt, no insurance

Harlan W. King, 71, Verbena, Alabama, Taney County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on possession of stolen property, Nodaway County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on speeding

William J. Meyer, 69, Monett, Pulaski County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on traffic violation, speeding

Ryan F. Bohannon, 44, South Haven, Kansas, driving while intoxicated 

Coffee with Joplin Police Chief set for Friday at Andy's Frozen Custard

(From the Joplin Police Department)

A reminder that Chief Pearson will be at Andy's Frozen Custard this friday, July 5th, from 11am-1pm for Coffee with the Chief. Come out and enjoy a great discussion with Joplin's Chief of Police.