Jasper County Sheriff's Office Arrests

2/23/2021 

Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 

2/19/2021 Seth P Wilkins 37 of Webb City, MO was arrested for Fail to Register as Sex Offender. 

2/19/2021 Gary L Pearce 55 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance. 

2/20/2021 Taylor J Rodriguez 25 of Carthage, MO was arrested for Domestic Assault 4th. 

2/20/2021 Amanda L Moss 35 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance. 

2/20/2021 William J Harlan 67 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Delivery of Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

2/20/2021 Linda S Bradley 58 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Delivery of Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

2/20/2021 Jennifer D Bennett 32 of Pittsburg, KS was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. 

2/20/2021 Bryson A Stringert 24 of Seneca, MO was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and Exceeded Posted Speed Limit. 

2/21/2021 Don R Lutz 52 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated - Persistent Offender and Driving While Revoked. 

2/21/2021 Steven T Hedgecorth 29 of Webb City, MO was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance. 

2/22/2021 Jay M Spencer 39 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Domestic Assault 4th Degree. 

2/22/2021 Kevin C Johnson 24 of Reeds, MO was arrested for First Degree Murder - 2 counts and Armed Criminal Action - 2 counts. 

2/23/2021 Steven Flores 25 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated - Prior Offender. 

The charges for which the above were arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence. 

For a more detailed list of inmates currently in custody visit our web site at: http://www.jaspercountysheriff.org/Documents/inmate_roster/InmateRoster.pdf The upper left hand corner of the INMATE ROSTER will reflect the date and time it was updated. 

The INMATE ROSTER is subject to change as individuals are booked and released from jail.

Lane closure planned on East 20th from Main Street to Indiana Avenue

(From the City of Joplin)

East 20th Street will have a lane closure from Main Street to Indiana Avenue on Wednesday, February 24 to allow City crews to make necessary road repairs. The outside lane for eastbound traffic will be closed during this time.

Drivers are urged to use extreme caution in the work area and consider using alternate routes. The City appreciates your patience during this time.

Lamar man injured in crash on I-49

 

A Lamar man was injured in a one-vehicle crash 6:20 a.m. today on I-49, two miles south of Sheldon.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Jerry L. Rowell, 51, Lamar, failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the right side of the road and struck the ditch and a tree.

Rowell was treated for moderate injuries at Nevada Regional Medical Center.

Nevada woman injured in three-vehicle accident on 54

A Nevada woman was injured in a three-vehicle accident 3:30 p.m. today on U. S. 54, one mile west of Nevada.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2006 Chrysler 300 driven by Sylvia D. Matson, 31, Nevada, was stopped to make a left turn. 

A 1991 Peterbilt tractor driven by Dax T. Wilson, 49, Jasper, was westbound in the passing lane, when a 2011 Mazda CX7 driven by Stephanie A. Ayers, 47, Sheldon,  attempted to make a left turn in front of the Wilson vehicle.

The Wilson vehicle struck the Ayers vehicle and then the Matson vehicle.

Matson was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests February 22-23

 

James B. Mapes, 57, Spokane, Christian County warrant for failure to appear on possession of marijuana

Jeffrey S. Twitty, 45, Rowlett, Texas, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving

Jake B. Norton, 35, Sparta, felony possession of a controlled substance, felony unlawful possession of a firearm, felony tampering with a vehicle first degree, felony operating a vehicle without a license, felony Wright County for failure to appear on no insurance and possession of amphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest, failure to display plates, no insurance, speeding

James W. Schweikhard, 46, Tulsa, Oklahoma, felony tampering in the first degree, felony resisting by fleeing, driving while intoxicated (drugs)

Two Neosho natives among those receiving promotions in Highway Patrol Troop D

(From Highway Patrol Troop D)

Captain Justin McCullough, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, is pleased to announce the following promotions effective March 1, 2021.

Corporal Jason Cornett will be promoted to the rank of sergeant and will remain in Zone 19, where he serves as a motorcycle officer. 

Cornett was appointed to the Patrol on January 1, 1995, and after graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, was assigned to Troop D, Zone 8, Barton/Vernon counties. Cornett transferred to Zone 13, Newton/McDonald counties in 1998. He was promoted to corporal in 2003, and was designated the assistant zone supervisor of Zone 13. 

In 2015, Cornett transferred to Zone 19 to serve as a motorcycle trooper. Cornett is a native of Neosho, Missouri. He graduated from Neosho High School in Neosho, Missouri, in 1986. He served in the United States Navy as an electrician from 1987 until 1991. Sergeant Cornett is married to Dedra (Martin) Cornett and they have three children, Cade, Bree, and Jase.

Corporal Joel E. Givens will be promoted to sergeant and designated the zone supervisor of Zone 14, Barry County. Givens was appointed to the Patrol on January 8, 2006, and after graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, was assigned to Troop C, St. Louis and Jefferson counties. 

In 2011, Givens transferred to Troop A, Clay County, and in 2014, he was promoted to corporal and assigned to Zone 11, Cass County. In 2016, he took a voluntary demotion to trooper and transferred to Troop D, Zone 14, Barry County. In 2017, Givens was promoted to corporal and designated the assistant zone supervisor of Zone 14, Barry County. 

Givens graduated from Jefferson City High School, Jefferson City, Missouri, and later attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and sociology, with a minor in criminal justice. Sergeant Givens is married to Keri Givens.

Corporal Michael Lee will be promoted to the rank of sergeant and will remain in Zone 18, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement. Lee was appointed to the Patrol on January 1, 2008 and, after graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, was assigned to Troop D, Christian County. 

In 2015, Lee transferred to Zone 18 as a commercial vehicle enforcement trooper where he received the rank of corporal in 2016. Sergeant Lee was born in Ozark, Missouri. He graduated from Chadwick High School in Chadwick, Missouri. Sergeant Lee is married to Traci (Melton) and they have one grown child, Caleb.

Corporal Kenny Sanders will be promoted to the rank of sergeant and designated zone supervisor of Zone 7, Newton and McDonald counties. Sanders was appointed to the Patrol on October 20, 2002 and, after graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, was assigned to Troop A, Zone 14, Bates County. 

In 2006, Sanders transferred to Troop D, Zone 7, Newton/McDonald counties. In 2012, Sanders was promoted to corporal and assigned to Zone 15, Stone/Taney counties. In 2015, Sanders transferred to Zone 13, Newton/McDonald counties, and was designated as the assistant zone supervisor. 

Sanders is a native of Neosho, Missouri. He graduated from Neosho High School in Neosho, Missouri. Sergeant Sanders is married to Amanda (McGinnis) and they have three children, Kyle, Keaton, and Kolton.

Baxter Springs residents in custody following foiled afternoon burglary

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

A Baxter Springs duo is in custody after their mid-afternoon burglary attempt was foiled.

Cherokee County Deputies were dispatched to suspicious activity at a vacant home north of Galena just before 2:30 Monday afternoon.

Upon the first deputy's arrival, he apprehended a suspect who was allegedly attempting to cut the catalytic converter from a vehicle. The deputy then began to detain another suspect still inside their car, when a third suspect emerged from inside the home and fled into a wooded area.

A K9 was deployed as other deputies responded to the area. Although the third suspects identity is known, he has not yet been located.

Justin Merrill, age 39 and 33 year-old Lacey Powell, both of Baxter Springs, were transported to the Cherokee County Jail on allegations of Burglary and Theft. In addition, Powell is also being held on outstanding warrants for her arrest from Baxter Springs Municipal Court.