Joplin Police Shooting Investigation in Sunnyvale Neighborhood

JOPLIN, Mo. — Early Saturday morning about 12:35 a.m. Joplin Dispatch were alerted to reports of a male suffering a gunshot wound in the 3400 block of South Finley Ave.

Joplin Fire Rescue, Joplin Police, Newton County Deputies, and Newton County Ambulance responded to the Sunnyvale Neighborhood.

Upon arrival officers found a male suffering a gunshot wound, “rushed the victim to a local hospital.  The victim is currently in critical condition,” Capt Davis states.

The home was surrounded by crime scene tape overnight as Joplin Police Detectives talked to occupants of the residence and processed the crime scene.

“No arrests have been made at this time.”

If you have any information regarding this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131.  Further details will be released as they become available.

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Joplin Fallen Officers Memorial Golf Scramble

JOPLIN, Mo. — The 18th annual Joplin Fallen Officers Memorial golf scramble will be held at Briarbrook Golf Course in Carl Junction on September 2, 2022.

Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Joplin Explores program and the memorial scholarships for Jake Reed and Ben Cooper.

This will be the 18th annual tournament honoring the sacrifice made by Officer Tim Nielson, who died in the line of duty in September of 2004. With the passing of Corporal Ben Cooper and Officer Jake Reed in March of 2022, the tournament will now recognize the sacrifice made by all three officers.

There will be two different tee off times, 8:00 AM or 1:30 PM. The tournament will be a 4 person scramble. The cost is $260 per team ($65 per person).

Lunch will start at 12:00 pm. Teams from the second tee off will be able to eat at 12:00pm. Participants from the first tee off will be provided lunch at the completion of their round.

To register a team, please contact Brett Davis at (417) 438-1761 bdavis@joplinmo.org

Please share and help make this event a great success. This tournament is open to all.

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Vacant building burns on West 7th in Joplin; Smoke visible for miles

JOPLIN, Mo. — Tuesday morning smoke and flames visible from a vacant structure at 1700 west 7th also known as 720 S Cunningham.

Dark black smoke was visible from miles around.

West 7th Street traffic was closed as fire hoses stretched across MO-66.

Fire officials tell us just weeks ago they were inside the building and deemed it an unsecured vacant dilapidated structure.

Now immediately after the fire they determined the walls were dangerous and could fall, they brought in a trackhoe and brought the building down.

“At 7:24 AM today, July 12, 2022, Joplin 911 was notified of a structure on W. 7th. A large column of smoke was visible while units were responding. First arriving units found a vacant building fully involved with partial roof collapse. A defensive fire attack was started and the fire was placed under control in approximately 30 minutes. 7th street had to be shut down for a period of time due to supply lines being across the road. There were no injuries to firefighters, the fire is under investigation by the Joplin Fire Marshal and the Joplin Police Department. Assistance was provided by METS Ambulance, Joplin Police Department, and Joplin Public Works.” – JOPLIN FIRE

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Joplin Police Major Crash Team investigate crash involving Newton Co. Sheriff Deputy

JOPLIN, Mo. — Shortly after 2 a.m. reports of a person on a bicycle struck in the roadway by a vehicle near E 32nd near S Finley.

On the scene Sgt Thomas Bowin of the Joplin Police Dept tells us a “motorized bicycle” and a Newton County Sheriff’s Deputy Tahoe collided, both were traveling eastbound.

The bicycle operator was transported to an area hospital. Assistant Police Chief Brian Lewis updated information Thursday  afternoon saying the male was listed in serious condition.

The Joplin Police Major Crash Team assembled at 3:15 a.m. using their FARO crash mapping system. This required the entire roadway to clear except for the motorized bicycle and the Deputy vehicle.

NEWTON CO SHERIFF CHRIS JENNINGS STATEMENT

On July 7, 2022, at approximately 2:02AM, a Newton County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle operated by a deputy struck a bicyclist while traveling eastbound on East 32nd Street in Joplin.

The deputy was responding to a burglary alarm call. The bicyclist was traveling eastbound on 32nd St in the outside lane at the time of impact. The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital.

A crash investigation is being conducted by the Joplin Police Department.

No further details are being released at this time.

Sheriff Chris Jennings

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Joplin Police warn of counterfeit money being passed off in Joplin area

JOPLIN, Mo. – The Joplin Police Department have received numerous reports of fake bills being passed. These reports have now sparked investigations of counterfeit money being used throughout city to purchase goods and services from local businesses.  Also to purchase items from persons selling goods from Online Marketplace and Garage Sales, and other online groups.

Please be vigilant and check the cash bills before exchanging goods or services. This picture is an illustration of the type of money being used around the city on a regular basis. Again, please check the cash for authenticity before exchanging goods or services.” – JOPLIN POLICE DEPT

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Joplin Police seek to identify male in security video, do you know this man?

JOPLIN, Mo. – The Joplin Police Department share a video online and request public assistance in identifying a person of interest involved with a current investigation.

The video shows an adult male working to remove the stabilizers from an RV Camper Trailer so it could be readied for moving.

Any information about this person could be helpful. Information can be forwarded by calling 417-623-3131 Ext. 1647 or send us a message on Facebook.” — JPD

Video feat. in our Community Action Group: Joplin Area Stolen Items. Courtesy Joplin Police

COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP: JOPLIN AREA STOLEN ITEMS

The Joplin Area Stolen Items page exists to make the sale of stolen items as difficult as possible, also to assist police in the recovery of stolen items.  By sharing posts it enables the community to assist identifying individuals or locating items.

RULES FOR POSTING IN THE GROUP

  • EVERY POST MUST HAVE A PICTURE OR VIDEO
  • WHAT was stolen
  • WHERE it was stolen from
  • WHAT occurred when stolen
  • WHAT police dept have you reported
  • PHOTO If you don’t have a pic of what was stolen, google image search, something that looks similar, post that and say, it looks similar to … This group is a community action group created and sponsored by @JoplinNewsFirst

NOTE: 1) The stolen item needs to be reported to a police agency before they are posted in the group. 2) Do you have security footage seeking to identify someone on your property? Please post footage/pics.  3) If something is recovered or there are updates, please update your original post in a timely manner.

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Joplin Police SWAT secure residence on Ruby Way for JPD investigators

JOPLIN, Mo. – Just after 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, tipsters told us Joplin SWAT were active in the Freeman Grove Neighborhood of south Joplin.

On our arrival to 3420 S Ruby Way, Joplin SWAT had secured the residence and some occupants were detained for questioning.

Capt William Davis of the Joplin Police Dept tells us Joplin SWAT served a search warrant at the residence on behalf of JPD Detectives in an ongoing criminal investigation.

No one was injured securing the residence in a ‘contain and call out‘ by SWAT officers.  Everyone cooperated, coming out of the home after a short time.

Many occupants were released quickly.  Others were still being detained in the street as detectives and officers executed the search warrant.

No one is arrested at this time or charged at the initial printing of this article.

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Two alarm fire in North Heights Neighborhood of Joplin, ruled accidental

JOPLIN, Mo. — Around 9:15 a.m. Friday morning reports of a structure fire at 431 N Jackson in the North Heights Neighborhood alerted Joplin Dispatch.

Joplin Fire Dept responded sounding a second alarm for more manpower and apparatus as active fire was declared. Joplin Police Dept and METS ambulance also responded.

The residence located on the SE corner of D and N Jackson closed roadways surrounding the property.

“First arriving Joplin Fire units arrived to find smoke coming from a residential structure. Crews attacked the fire and had it under control in approximately 20 minutes. There were no injuries to occupants of the home.” – Joplin Fire

Joplin Police Ofc Darrell Kink told us everyone was out of the home safely.

The active flames were extinguished quickly as Joplin Fire began an interior attack. You can see in our live video on our arrival firefighters were inside working on the fire as smoke rolled out from the eaves and roofline.

The Joplin Fire Marshal determined the cause of the fire to be accidental resulting from food left cooking on the stove unattended.

Joplin Fire alerted utilities to disconnect from the residence due to extensive interior damage. Liberty Utilities and Spire Gas responded to the scene.

Fire was declared out by Jackson Fire Command at 10:25 a.m.

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Missing man in Joplin, Mo.; Left for walk and never returned, he suffers from dementia police say

***UPDATE Mr. Mavis was located and returned home safely,” Thank you.***

JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin Police Department release an image of a missing man who suffers from dementia.

We are asking for assistance in locating Bill Mavis. If located, please contact the Joplin Police Mr. Mavis suffers with dementia. He left for a walk around 9:00 pm [Thursday] night. He resides in the area of 2nd and Maiden Lane.” — JPD

Contact JPD 417-623-3131 or call 911.

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Injured Joplin Police Officer Rick Hirshey released to return to work

JOPLIN, Mo. – Officer Rick Hirshey was critically injured during an officer-involved-shooting on March 8, 2022. Tragically two other officers, Cpl Ben Cooper and Ofc Jake Reed, died of injuries sustained during the incident with a now-deceased subject.

Ofc Hirshey has been recovering since his release from the hospital and has now been released to light duty status the Joplin Police Dept state.

The Joplin Police Department is happy to announce that Officer Rick Hirshey has been cleared to return to work on light duty status and reported back to JPD.” – Capt William Davis, PIO

He is not cleared for full enforcement duties, however as of Monday, June 20, he is now assisting with administrative duties at the department.

THE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS

Ofc Hirshey was hospitalized for 8 days before being discharged and has spent the last 96 days at home recovering and healing from his wounds. “We are proud to welcome him back and wish him the best as he continues his recovery process to get back to full duty,” Joplin Police state in a release of information.

Ofc Hirshey has made public appearances during his recovery to raise money for the fallen two officers. He threw out the first pitch recently at a Joplin Outlaws baseball game.

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He made an appearance at the Bright Futures, Guns and Hoses Charity Basketball Event. And he posed for photos at the Running 4 Heroes event in late April.

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