Webb City man cited for DWI following injury accident on 171

A Webb City man was cited for driving while intoxicated following a two-vehicle collision 11:45 p.m. Saturday on MO 171 three miles north of Asbury.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2024 Honda Accord driven by Angel F. Cortes Sierra, 22, Webb City, crossed the center line and struck a 2014 Prevost H3-45 bus driven by Michael L. Kern, 73, Ozark.

Sierra, who was also cited for failed to drive on the right half of the roadway, was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Joplin.

 

Webb City man injured in collision north of Carl Junction

A Webb City man was injured in a two-vehicle accident 10:17 a.m. Sunday on Ivy Road at County Road 270 a quarter mile north of Carl Junction.

According to the Highway Patrol report, 2016 Ford F250 driven by Jacob F. Meyer, 23, Carl Junction, failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a 2023 Ford Raptor driven by Alan K. Schmidt, 70, Webb City, in the side.

Schmidt was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Joplin.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests October 26-28

Josue Mendes Menocal, 35, Shawnee, Kansas, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a firearm

Bailey N. Seely, 31, Verona, driving while intoxicated, no valid license, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash

Micheal L. Collins, 46, Lebanon, driving while intoxicated, speeding, no insurance

Ashley J. Chilson, 39, Hollister, driving while intoxicated

Jason M. Mayer, 49, Nixa, felony driving while intoxicated, felony driving while revoked

Christie L. Davis, 67, Damascus, Oregon, Springfield Police Department misdemeanor warrants for no license, expired plates and no insurance

Matthew Upton, 33, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Angel F. Cortes Sierra, 22, Webb City, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway resulting in a crash

Malachi E. Parker, 30, Bolivar, driving while intoxicated, speeding, no valid license, no insurance

 

Neosho man injured in motorcycle-deer collision

A Neosho man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 7:08 p.m. Friday on MO 86 one mile east of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2022 Honda CB1000 motorcycle driven by Mason L. Snyder, 37, Neosho, struck a deer in the roadway.

Snyder was ejected and the motorcycle overturned.

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

Reeds man dead after collision with semi on 96

A Reeds man was killed in a two-vehicle collision 2:35 a.m. today on MO 96 a half mile east of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2003 GMC Sierra driven by Ronnie D. Gillmore, 43, Reeds, crossed the center line and struck a 2022 Freightliner driven by Kevin W. Fields, 58, Marionville.

After the impact, Gillmore was ejected and was struck by the Freightliner, as both vehicles ran off the road.

Jasper County Deputy Coroner Andrew Roughton pronounced Gillmore dead at the scene at 2:45 a.m.

The fatality was the 90th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D. 

Highway Patrol Arrests October 25-26

Samuel J. Frank, 20, Nixa, Springfield Police Department misdemeanor warrant, failed to stop for stop sign

Mitchell A. Frisinger, 22, Carthage, felony leaving the scene of a traffic crash, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, failed to drive on right half of roadway, failed to display valid plates

William B. Camp, 21, Ridgedale, driving while intoxicated

Bailey J. Dixon, 30, Clever, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway 

Sarcoxie woman arrested for driving under the influence of drugs, Kansas man cited on weapons charge

(From the Lamar Police Department)

During the evening hours of 10/25/2024, Lamar PD Officers conducted a traffic stop near 9th & Gulf. The driver was identified as Kelsey L. Mendoza, 30, of Sarcoxie, MO, and one passenger, Ralph A Sabala, 65, of Overland Park, KS. Further investigation found that the driver had arrest warrants from Jasper County, MO, and the passenger had a warrant for his arrest as well.

During a search of the vehicle, officers located a loaded pistol as well as suspected illegal narcotics and paraphernalia items.

Kelsey Mendoza was cited for driving under the influence of drugs. Charges were forwarded to the Barton County Prosecutor for Ralph Sabala for a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Additional charges pending identification from a crime lab of the suspected illegal narcotics.

Ofc. Brandon Carbone made the initial vehicle stop; he was assisted by Ofc. Duncan, Cpl. Hockett and Sgt. Cornell.

As is the case in all arrests, charges are based on probable cause and all persons are considered innocent until or unless proven guilty in a court of law.