Meeting scheduled to discuss widening of East Zora

(From the City of Joplin)

Widening Zora Avenue from Range Line Road to I-49 is one of the Capital Improvements projects passed by Joplin voters in 2014, and City officials are seeking input on the design of this project.

An Open House Public Meeting will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30 in Room K120 of College Heights Christian Church located at 4311 Newman Road. Those attending should enter from the west side of the building coming from Lot F and entering Door #14. Residents are encouraged to attend this meeting and take the opportunity to discuss project details with the designers who will be finishing the plans.

At this phase of the project, City staff would like hear from the public during this opportunity to view the plans that have been developed by Bartlett and West, Inc., the city’s engineering/design consultant. Initial meetings to introduce the project to property owners along Zora Avenue were held last spring. City officials discussed the project and collected input into the design from those owners along this corridor.

If citizens are unable to attend this public meeting, they may also contact the engineering department to make other arrangements at 624-0820 ext. 536.

Robbery suspects arrested at Carthage home after three-hour standoff

(From the Carthage Police Department)

On August 22nd, 2016 at approximately 3:06 pm, the Carthage Police responded to a residence on the west side of Carthage for a reported armed robbery. 

After three male suspects fled the scene before officer arrival, the investigation into the armed robbery revealed the three male suspects were believed to be in a residence on the south end of Carthage.

Carthage PD and Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputies surrounded the residence. 

After a three-hour standoff, three males and one female exited the residence and surrendered without incident. 

The three males were arrested and were identified as Karon Lewis, 18-year-old Carthage resident, James Johnson, 28-year-old Joplin resident, and Everitt Britt, 28-year-old Joplin resident. 

A warrant for the residence was obtained and Carthage officers recovered items taken in the armed robbery, a Mossberg 500 shotgun with ammunition, a stolen Smith and Wesson 9mm handgun with ammunition, and a small amount of drugs and paraphernalia. 

Karon Lewis, Everitt Britt, and James Johnson are being held at the Jasper County Jail.

All three subjects are being held on warrants for Robbery 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action. Karon Lewis and Everett Britt have $50,000 cash only bonds. James Johnson has a $75,000 cash only bond.

Barton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

Kenneth Eugene Walker II, robbery second degree
Gregory Wayne Greer, operated motor vehicle without a license
Lawrence David Wagstaff, probation violation
Justin McCade Lawson, burglary
Steven Marc Dekker, public indecency
Douglas Dustin Derry, DWI (drug intoxication)
Kelli Jean Klushman, driving while suspended
Ryan Dean Bohm, domestic assault
Christopher D. Furr, contempt of court
Daniel Lee Brunidge, probation violation
Trenton Deeago Wallace, probation violation
Troy Addison Timmons, 24-hour hold for investigation
Mindy May Whipple, 24-hour hold for investigation
Lorenzo Antonio Hernandez, robbery
Shey Daniel Moore, contempt of court
Joseph Aaron Rowell, contempt of court, DWI
Olivia Chanel LeGrand, probation violation
Denny Allen Jeffries, contempt of court, property damage
Gerald Lee Cobb, 12-hour safekeep
Nathan Andrew Goff, possession of a controlled substance
Christopher Sean Ward, failure to appear on driving while revoked
Michael Lynn Heath, 24-hour hold for investigation, tampering with a motor vehicle
Sandra Emily Morgan, driving while suspended
Caleb Eric Langford, 24-hour hold for investigation, possession of drug paraphernalia
James Dean Sprenkle, shoplifiting/stealing
Freddy G. Gonzales, shoplifting/stealing
Hayden Matthew Ogle, 12-hour safekeep
William Edgel Kerens, Jr., DWI
Robert Todd Imondi, careless and imprudent driving, driving while suspended, leaving the scene of a motor accident
Christopher Jerm Benefield, DWI
Adam Joseph Crockett, contempt of court, parole violation, probation violation
Austin James Clemons, failure to appear on domestic assault
Don Vawter, assault
Andrew Barnard Cage, Jr., DWI
Dalton Chase Freeze, 24-hour hold for investigation
Charlie Lopez Mejia, driving while suspended
Stephanie Ann Driggs, ordinance violation
Joshua Brawn Gragg, failure to appear on failure to drive on the right half of the road
Caleb Lee Ramey, probation violation
Justin Charles Foster, transport to Department of Corrections
Anthony Wayne Bysor, stealing
Johnnie Lee Ryan, peace disturbance
Chevalier Allen Thorburn, DWI
Lori Denise Edwards, burglary
Anna Marie Satoe, DWI, failed to show proof of financial responsibility
Christoper Daniel Furr, DWI
William Royce Wheeler, shock incarceration
Sareena Lyn Livick, operated motor vehicle without a valid license
Gary Benavides, drinking in public

Piercy, Crow receive Joplin Police Officer of the Month awards

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Chief Matthew Stewart presented Officer Piercy and Trainee Officer Crow with Officer of the month awards today for July 2016.

Field Training Officer Jacob Piercy and Trainee Ethan Crow observed a red Mitsubishi SUV cutting in and out of lanes and cutting off other vehicles north of Zora on Range Line Road. When the officers attempted to stop the vehicle it fled at a high rate of speed, north on Range Line Road (Madison Ave as it entered into Webb City). At the intersection of 13th and Madison Ave. in Webb City, the driver lost control of the vehicle, hitting the curb, disabling the vehicle.
Three subjects fled on foot from the vehicle. An off-duty Joplin Police Officer that was in the area apprehended the driver, identified as Randolph Spann Jr., 21, Lauderdale, Florida.
A male passenger fled into the Wendy`s located at 13th and Madison. Officers arrested and identified David L. Banaszak, 38, Edgewater, Florida.
The third passenger was not located, nor identified.
It was determined that the vehicle was stolen from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A search of the vehicle yielded more than fifty (50) stolen personal ID’s. There was also a misdemeanor of marijuana in the vehicle.
Spann was arrested for Tampering 1st degree, Possession of Marijuana/Paraphernalia, Receiving Stolen Property, and Trafficking in Stolen Identification, and Felony Resisting.
Banaszak was arrested for Tampering 2nd Degree, Possession of Marijuana/Paraphernalia, Receiving Stolen Property, Trafficking in Stolen Identification, and Felony Resisting.
Some of the items that were recovered from the vehicle were reported earlier by a citizen. She had reported that her vehicle was broken into while parked at Colaw Fitness, 2706 E. 7th Street and over three-hundred and eighty dollars ($380.00) worth of personal items were taken from her vehicle.
Respectfully,


Matthew Stewart
Chief of Police

North Main Street road closures to begin Wednesday

(From the City of Joplin)

The eastern northbound lane of Main Street between C Street and F Street will be closed starting Wednesday, August 24th, 2016 at 6:30 a.m. until Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Drivers should be prepared for lane shifts.

Work is due to Wright Tree Service trimming trees in this area.

Drivers are urged to use extreme caution in these areas and may want to utilize alternate routes during this period.

Retirement party held for Jasper County K9 Lyssa

(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office)

The Jasper County Sheriff's Office had a retirement party for K-9 Lyssa Friday. It was our way of saying thank you for the years of service she provided to the department, and the citizen's of Jasper County. Thank you to everyone who attended.

Carthage Police seek information on stolen moped

(From the Carthage Police Department)

On 08/06/2016 a red and black 2015 Tao Tao ATM-50A1 moped was stolen from 406 Walnut St. in Carthage. 

If you have any information regarding this theft please call the Carthage Police Department at 417-237-7200. An example photo of the moped is shown.