Highway Patrol Arrests February 22-24

Lauren C. Strouse, 28, Marshfield, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash

Jeffrey S. McDaniel, 56, Springfield, felony driving while intoxicated

Tabbitha D. Shaw, 30, Rogersville, driving while intoxicated (drugs), speeding

Marvin B. Lowe, 64, Springfield, outstanding Greene County warrant

Jasper County Marriage Licenses

Nathaniel William Kaufmann, 32, El Dorado Springs, and Maria Lorena Garcia Cucalon, 35, Joplin

Jose Luis Aguilar Valadez, 34, Carterville, and Norma Marquez Zambrano, 24, Carterville

Garlin Jay Mixon, 22, Rogers, Arkansas, and Anna Beth Wilkerson, 25, Bella Vista, Arkansas

Jacob Mason Wise, 24, Carthage, and Greis Noemi Lopez Gonzalez, 26, Carthage

Cressie Kaimei Linkakahaulani Chow, 45, Carthage, and Kristy N. Mannis, 43, Carthage

Justin Dee Smith, 36, Carthage, and Megan Rene Thornburg, 30, Carthage

James Cleveland Pulley, 43, Joplin, and Meagan Lauren Wilson, 31, Joplin

Gabriel Josiah Fricker, 25, Collinsville, Oklahoma, and Kayla Denise Dubois, 23, Neosho

Brandon Cade Harkins, 33, Miami, Oklahoma, and Tiffani Jo Thompson, 30, Miami, Oklahoma

Martin David Provencal, 63, Gravette, Arkansas, and Kimberly Anne Conroy, 64, Joplin

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Nominations sought for Joplin Historic Preservation Awards

(From the City of Joplin)

The Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Joplin welcomes the public to make nominations for the 2023 Joplin Historic Preservation Awards. Anyone may nominate any individual, entity, or group eligible for one of three awards: The Leslie Simpson Award, The Jeff & Carolina Neal Award, or The Murphysburg Award. Nominations are open now through Friday, March 31, 2023.

"The Joplin Historic Preservation Awards are an excellent way to highlight the efforts of local individuals and organizations. These awards are not just for renovation or rehabilitation projects; efforts to educate the public and foster a stronger community are also recognized. With more interest than ever in Joplin's historic assets, now is the perfect time to honor those who have helped make this so,” said Bill Fischer, chair of the awards committee.

 

“Being a recipient of a Joplin Historic Preservation Award gives our daily work a reason to continue helping our community to become a unique and welcoming place to live, work, and play," said Jeff and Carolina Neal, former award winners and namesake of the Neal Award.

Established in 2019, the goal of this awards program is to celebrate and recognize the extraordinary efforts of individuals and groups who make significant contributions to historic preservation in Joplin. This awards program is biannual, with nominations being open in the springtime of odd-numbered years (2023, 2025, 2027, etc.).

Awards Information

The Leslie Simpson Award – Awarded to an individual who has made significant contributions to historic preservation in Joplin by way of preservation administration, education, events, outreach, planning, research, or service.

The Jeff & Carolina Neal Award – Awarded to people who have made significant developments to historic preservation in Joplin by way of developing and restoring/revitalizing buildings and property within Joplin’s commercial corridors.

The Murphysburg Award – Awarded to groups or organizations who have made significant contributions to historic preservation in Joplin by way of improving our historic neighborhoods through community engagement.

For more information, or to request nomination forms, contact City of Joplin Planner Thomas Walters at 417-623-0820 x1539 or Joplin Historic Preservation Commission Chair Jill Halbach at 417-623-7953 x1041. 

Nomination forms can also be found on the Joplin Historic Preservation Commission website: https://www.joplinmo.org/119/Historic-Preservation-Commission.

Joplin Parks and Recreation wins awards at state conference

(From the City of Joplin)

Congratulations to Joplin’s Parks and Recreation Department. During the recent Missouri Parks and Recreation Association annual conference, Joplin Parks staff were recognized for their excellence in service with two awards.

Jessica Johnson, Recreation Coordinator for the Department, received the Aquatics Section - Outstanding New Professional Award. This honor is given annually to a member of a Parks and Recreation department in Missouri who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills in aquatics by developing and contributing to innovative aquatic programs and advancements. 

Recently she coordinated the Show-Me Water Safety Event with community partners to educate and teach water safety skills to the public. She originally started working for the City in 2009 as a lifeguard and continued working for the city receiving promotions in 2013 and 2015. As Recreation Coordinator, she is also responsible for other programs including Holiday Tree Trail and parks activities for youth and adults.

“We were all very excited for Jessica,” said Paul Bloomberg, Director of the Department. “She brings a lot of talent and energy to our team and has been an asset to us throughout her career here at the City. It was wonderful to have her receive this honor. She deserves it.”

The Maintenance staff of the Parks and Recreation also was recognized for their skills during the State’s Parks and Recreation Maintenance Rodeo. With more than 1,000 acres of parkland, Joplin’s crew work year-round to mow and tend to gardens, trees, and shrubbery so that grounds are pleasant and inviting to citizens. In addition, staff inspect, repair and maintain all playground equipment, pavilions, and other park amenities so patrons can enjoy a safe environment when visiting the City’s 24 parks. 

These responsibilities involve various skills and the rodeo provides an opportunity to display these talents in a friendly competition. The challenges in the rodeo included events that demonstrated the skills they use on a daily basis. 

Categories were: A Backpack Blower contest, a Truck and Trailer obstacle course, Skid Loading, Zero-turn Mowing, and Project Assembly. Joplin’s Parks and Recreation Maintenance Team won First Place in the rodeo that included nearly 20 teams from the western side of Missouri.

“I’m proud of our Parks and Rec maintenance staff members. They demonstrated their expertise and knowledge that we see every day here in Joplin,” said Bloomberg. “There are numerous different jobs and challenges they work on throughout the year. They do a lot more than mowing and weed-eating, which is what most people see our crews doing in the parks. They work as a team and we appreciate all they do for our community.”

Joplin Police Department Arrests February 22-23

02/22/2023 0800 

AMBER LYNNE SWAGER 

 30217 Floral Lane JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 27 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

02/22/2023 1536 

COLTON TROY WILLIAMS 

23001289 3322 S Delaware Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 37 3322 S DELAWARE 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

02/22/2023 1536 

SHANNON R BRUFFETT 

 101 S Moffet Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 45 E NEWMAN/ N CATTLEMAN 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

02/22/2023 1940

 IAN MICHAEL JASO MILLARD 

 1902 S Pennsylvania JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 19 1902 S PENNSYLVANIA 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

02/22/2023 1950 

MICHAEL JOSEPH DUNN 

 195 S Kansas Ave ASBURY, MO 

WM 69 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

02/23/2023 0045 

TYLER JUAN PRICE 

 2419 Murphy Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BM 25 1800 S MAIDEN LANE 500.00 

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED 

NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

02/23/2023 0128 

STEVEN KYLE VANCE 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 39 531 S KENTUCKY 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

02/23/2023 0128 

CHAD THOMAS PHILLIPS 

 531 S Kentucky JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 40 531 S KENTUCKY 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

02/23/2023 0137 

BELINDA SUE WILLIAMS 

 914 W A St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 38 MAIN ST/MURPHY AVE 500.00 

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED 

02/23/2023 0510 

RAYMOND LEE KEITH BRINKLEY 

 1040 Cherokee Ave BAXTER SPRINGS, KS 66713 

WM 50 QUINCY/ST LOUIS 225.00 

NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

EXPIRED STATE LICENSE PLATES 

02/23/2023 0713 

AARON JON PANCAKE 

 718 S McKinley Ave, 4-5 JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 39 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

02/23/2023 0713 

DANIEL DWAYNE ROBERTS 

WM 48 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BENCH WARRANT 

02/23/2023 0713 

BRANDON SCOTT ADAMS 

 386 Ashmore Dr CARTHAGE, MO 64836 

WM 31 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

02/23/2023 0713 

KENDRA SYRONA HEISKELL 

 718 S Connor, 2 JOPLIN, MO 64804 

BF 30 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

02/23/2023 0713 

GEORGEANNA MAE BARKSDALE 

 1818 Vermont Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 40 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

Sarcoxie police check on trespassing dumpster divers nets two arrests, meth, weapon

(From the Sarcoxie Police Department)

On 02/17/2023, two Sarcoxie Officers were notified of individuals dumpster diving on private property. The Officers responded to 1601 Joplin Street and observed a silver passenger vehicle and two males by and inside the dumpster. A female was located in the vehicle.

 
Contact was made with Brandon Harkins of Pierce City, MO, Andrew Erwin of Aurora, MO, and Erica Wilson of Aurora, MO.

 
Erwin initially gave the name of Steven Cooney but slipped up when asked again what his birth date was; he gave his correct birth date, he was asked for his real name, and why he lied, he admitted to lying due to having multiple warrants. Erwin was placed under arrest.

 
Harkins was patted down for officer safety when a fully loaded .22 caliber revolver was recovered from his back pocket. What felt like a needle was in his front pocket. Harkins admitted that it was a needle and a small quantity of methamphetamine. The needle was what we call loaded and ready for use. The needle and crystal-like substance field-tested positive for methamphetamine. Harkins was placed under arrest.

 
Wilson allowed a consent search of her vehicle, where nothing was located. She was released from the scene.

 
All were advised that they were trespassing and to stay out of dumpsters on private property.

 
Erwin is being held in the Joplin Jail for his warrants.

 
Harkins is being held in the Jasper County Detention Center on a $30,000 bond for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
All parties are innocent until proven otherwise by the courts.

Jasper County Sheriff's Office Arrests

Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 

1/24/2023 Cameron Hagen, 34 of Alba, MO was arrested for: Property Damage, Trespassing 

1/26/2023 Aaron Blake, 27 of Joplin, MO was arrested for: Stealing 

1/26/2023 Emily Sturgis, 30 of Joplin, MO was arrested for: Stealing 

1/28/2023 Kyle J Carey, 31 of Oronogo, MO was arrested for: Driving While Intoxicated / Impaired, No Drivers License, Careless and Imprudent Driving 

1/29/2023 Tanner D.J. Pankratz, 20 of Carthage, MO was arrested for: Minor in Possession of Alcohol 

1/31/2023 Cory D Reynolds, 46 of Miami, OK was arrested for: Fugitive from Justice 

2/3/2023 Daniel A Burdick, 40 of Jasper, MO was arrested for: Domestic Assault

2/4/2023 Miguel A Garcia-Hernandez, 21 of Pittsburg, KS was arrested for: Driving While Intoxicated / Impaired, No Valid Drivers License, Drive Speed Less Than 40 MPH on Interstate 

2/5/2023 Clarence L Ackerson, 53 of Joplin, MO was arrested for: Domestic Assault 

2/5/2023 Cole J Brown, 18 of Carthage, MO was arrested for: Driving While Intoxicated / Impaired 

2/5/2023 Elizabeth A Robinson, 50 of Webb City, MO was arrested for: Driving While Intoxicated / Impaired, Fail to Maintain Right Half of Roadway 

2/5/2023 Colton E Spor, 27 of Carthage, MO was arrested for: Fugitive from Justice 

2/7/2023 Tyson E Waldo, 43 of Carthage, MO was arrested for: Driving While Intoxicated / Impaired