CJ’s Auto Recon announces today that its name will change to Sparks Autoworks effective immediately. At the same time, the company unveiled a new identity and website, sparksautoworks.com. Mike Sparks, Co-Owner, said, “CJ’s Auto Recon has built a solid reputation as a reliable automotive repair facility over the past 10+ years. We want to ensure that our image and name accurately reflects what we do. The company’s ownership, people, and services have not changed, and our new nam…
Kansas man sentenced for theft from store where he worked
Schifferdecker Aquatic Center Closed Friday – Sunday for Swim Meet
Schifferdecker Aquatic Center will be closed to the public Friday, July 14th through Sunday, July 16th for the Berserkers 4-State Splash Swim Meet. Patrons are encouraged to go to either Cunningham or Ewert Aquatic Centers. Family swim night, normally held on Friday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm at Schifferdecker Aquatic Center is also cancelled for July 14th. Both Cunningham and Ewert Aquatic Centers will be open regular hours, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m on Saturday and Sunday. Each facility offer…
Investigation Underway Into Convenient Store Break Ins
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating three recent commercial burglaries. On Monday, July 3rd, 2017, a suspect broke into the Scammon X-Press convenient store in the early morning hours and stole cigarettes. On Monday morning, July 10th, again in the early morning hours, a suspect broke into the R and J’s Convenience store in Cherokee and also the Quick Shop in Weir, again stealing cigarettes. “Our investigators have collected evidence at the scene…
Theft From Vehicle Suspects Arrested
On July 8, 2017 at 3:36am officers responded to the area of 4506 West 28th. The caller found two juveniles going through his vehicle and they ran away when confronted. This address is in the Cedar Ridge Neighborhood, an area that has seen repeated thefts from vehicles. Responding officers found two juveniles, and one ran on foot. One was detained and the one that ran was found hiding under a truck. Officers identified them as the suspects in the case. During the course of the investi…
Armed Robbery Arrests Made in Joplin
On July 7, 2017 at 7:10 PM Officers with the Joplin Police Department responded to 2623 West 7th, Wal-Mart, for an armed robbery. A female employee was working inside the store at the service desk. She was approached by a customer attempting to purchase flowers. The customer then placed a gun on the counter from his pocket and told the clerk to give him all of the money in the register. Unable to open the register, the suspect left on foot without obtaining any money or other items. T…