Jarid A. Girdner vs. Kassiea L. Gardner
Taryn R. Ford vs. Dalton H. Ford
Bryce Hund vs. Cassandra L. Fletcher
Sara R. Wolf vs. Dakota S. Banks
Staci R. Watson vs. Joshua L. Watson
Friday, January 2, 2026
U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin
Barry County
Marvin Alexander Fleming and Cheryl Louise Ryan
Jasper County
Melissa Joy Racicot
Ashley Nicole McCool
Lawrence County
Tracy Lynn Johnson
Vernon County
Cynthia R. Peterson
Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests
12/31/2025 0943 MARCUS LORENZO
Homeless
NEOSHO, MO 64850
AM 25
208 COLER STREET 92.00
1 NPD TRESPASS 215.370
2 NPD POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 215.660
3 NPD LITTERING WITHOUT RISK OF PHYSICAL INJURY/ PROPERTY DAMAGE
4 BARRY COUNTY DOMESTIC ASSAULT
12/31/2025 1000 EARL WAYNE SHEPARD Jr
1457 N West Ave
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802
WM 49
1199 NORTH HASTLETINE 1,500.00
1 FORGERY
12/31/2025 1425 BENJAMIN WADE MYERS
134 E Courtney St
GRANBY, MO 64844
WM 42
287 CEMETERY RD/HIGHWAY 60 50.00
1 GPD FAIL TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
12/31/2025 1400 RAYMA SUE COLE
350 W McKinley St
GRANBY, MO 64844
WF 39
287 CEMETERY RD/HIGHWAY 60 0.00
1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE EXCEPT 35 GRAMS OR LESS
2 OPERATE VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE 1ST OFFE
3 GPD NO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP. 390.140
4 GPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED/REVOKED
5 GPD OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT VALID LICENSE
12/31/2025 1540 MATTHEW THOMAS
SCHLEUNING
3714 Quail Road
DIAMOND, MO 64840
WM 31
4041 HIGHWAY NN 150.00
1 DPD - FTA EXCEED THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT-16-19 MPH 320.050
12/31/2025 1540 MATTHEW THOMAS
SCHLEUNING
3714 Quail Road
DIAMOND, MO 64840
WM 31
4041 HIGHWAY NN 100.00
2 DPD - FTA FAIL TO REGISTER MOTOR VEHICLE 390.090
12/31/2025 1919 MEMORY ELIZABETH SMITH
211 S Jackson Ave
JPLN, MO 64801
WF 33
3699 DEER DR/COYOTE DR 5,000.00
1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
12/31/2025 1955 GLEN RAYMOND FALLOT II
3054 S Blake St
DUQUESNE, MO 64801
WM 45
4013 HIGHWAY 43 0.00
1 JPD - NO INSURANCE
2 JPD - NO INSURANCE
3 JPD - OBSTRUCTING POLICE
12/31/2025 1919 ALEXANDER PAUL
HURRELL
3052 Blake St
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 29
4013 HIGHWAY 43 7,500.00
1 DELIVERY OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE EXCEPT 35 GRAMS OR LESS OF
3 JOPLIN PD FTA DWR DWS
2 UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON - SUBSECTION 11 - POSSESS WEAPON AND
4 DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - FELONY
12/31/2025 2104 JEREMY WAYNE WEEKS
1501 E 6th St
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 44
6847 GATEWAY DR/TROUT FARM
5,000.00
RD
1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 2ND DEGREE
2 ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE
12/31/2025 2244 KODY RYAN COLLINS
9165 Falcon Rd
NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850
WM 29
2849 HOLLY RD/AKRON LN 0.00
1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE
12/31/2025 25002543
JEREMY WAYNE WEEKS 2125 0.00
WM 44
6847 GATEWAY DR/TROUT FARM
1501 E 6th St
RD
JOPLIN, MO 64801
1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 2ND DEGREE
2 ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE
01/01/2026 26000006
1405 SHELIA ANN WALKER
WF 71
13724 HIGHWAY 43 0.00
9021 S 614 Road
MIAMI, OK 74354
1 TRESPASSING 1ST DEGREE
01/01/2026 26000006
1404 GARY ALLEN WALKER
WM 77
13724- 21 HIGHWAY 43 0.00
9021 S 614 Road
MIAMI, OK 74354
1 TRESPASSING 1ST DEGREE
01/01/2026 26000006
1405 ZACHARY BEAU WALKER
WM 49
13724 HIGHWAY 43 0.00
9021 S 614 Road
MIAMI, OK 74354
1 TRESPASSING 1ST DEGREE
01/01/2026 1836 MICHAEL PATRICK
REABOLD
9352 Ellsworth Ln
NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850
WM 59
9352 ELLSWORTH LN 0.00
1 JOPLIN PD HARASSING COMMUNICATION HARRASSMENT PHONE
2 JOPLIN PD DANGEROUS DRUGS POSSES DRUG
Three Joplin residents injured in collision on Illinois Avenue
Three people were injured in a two-vehicle collision 1:25 a.m. Thursday on Illinois Avenue in Joplin.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by a 24-year-old Joplin man struck the side of another 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by a 34-year-old Joplin man.
Both drivers and a 24-year-old Joplin man who was a passenger in the first vehicle mentioned above, were treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.
Highway Patrol Arrests January 1-2
Richard S. Vandeweerd, 46, Brookline, felony possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, driving while intoxicated, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid registration, failed to affix plates, no title, no inspection
Amee M. Reehten, 55, Republic, driving while intoxicated, lane violation, failed to stop on steady red signal
C'Aundra M. Perkins, 38, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, speeding, failed to stop at steady red signal
Austin D. Devault, 26, Goodman, felony driving while intoxicated,
Lamar, Wheaton high school graduates receive Highway Patrol promotions
(From Highway Patrol Troop D)Captain Dale O. Jinkens, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, is pleased to announce the following promotions.
Effective January 1, 2026, Corporal Matthew Cook was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and designated the supervisor of Zone 11, which serves Jasper County. Cook was appointed to the Missouri State Highway Patrol on July 1, 2008, as a member of the 88th Recruit Class. After graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop C, Zone 5. Cook transferred to Troop D, Zone 9, serving Cedar and St. Clair counties on October 1, 2011. He then transferred to Zone 6, serving Lawrence and Dade counties on October 1, 2012. On May 15, 2016, Cook Transferred to Zone 5, which serves Jasper County. In July 2018, Cook transferred to his current assignment in Zone 11, also serving Jasper County. He was promoted to Corporal on August 1, 2022, and designated the assistant supervisor of Zone 11.
Sergeant Cook graduated from Lamar High School in 2005. He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Missouri Southern State University in 2011. Cook is married and has two children.
Effective January 1, 2026, Trooper Sean Goostree was promoted to the rank of Corporal and will serve as the assistant supervisor of Zone 6, which serves Lawrence and Dade counties. Goostree was appointed to the Missouri State Highway Patrol on January 1, 2018, as a member of the 105th Recruit Class. After graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop G, Zone 4, serving Northern Howell and Shannon counties. In 2020, Goostree transferred to his current assignment where he remains.
Corporal Goostree graduated from Wheaton High School in Wheaton, MO, in 2012. He then earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Missouri Southern State University in 2017
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Highway Patrol Arrests December 31-January 1
Shaelyn R. Largest, 18, Rogers, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, no insurance
Pyper F. Simonin, 19, Seneca, driving while intoxicated
Devon J. Barbe, 22, Ashland, driving while intoxicated, no headlights after dark, failed to register vehicle
Tyler D. Pouncy, 26, Waynesville, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway
Eduardo Aldape-Rodriguez, 24, Branson, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive in a single lane
Arnold D. Cavasoz, 23, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding, failed to drive on right half of roadway, no valid plates, following too closely
Jonathan D. Burdette, 47, Lincoln, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, speeding
Lane D. Salsman, 23, Mount Vernon, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving
Cody L. Winn, 31, Pea Ridge, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated, no valid license, failed to drive on right half of roadway, careless and imprudent driving, speeding
Taylor R. McCullah, 24, Monett, driving while intoxicated, speeding, failed to drive on right half of roadway
William A. Schroeder, 50, Springfield, felony driving while revoked, no insurance, failed to register motor vehicle
Eric A. Keester, 33, Nixa, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway resulting in an accident
Brian P. Mayfield, 58, Marshfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding, failed to drive in a single lane
Brady J. Hayden, 22, Pittsburg, Kansas, driving while intoxicated (drugs), no seat belt
Keaton V. Thomas, 25, Anderson, felony armed criminal action, felony assault, felony leaving the scene of an injury accident, tampering with physical evidence, careless and imprudent driving, no insurance
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