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Wanted in Barry County, Mo. on warrants

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CASSVILLE, Mo. — Sheriff Danny Boyd of the Barry County Sheriff’s office has recently been releasing information on Wednesday’s regarding individual wanted on outstanding warrants.

**WANTED WEDNESDAY**

“If you know the whereabouts of wanted subjects please contact dispatch at 417-847-3121 or our office at 417-847-6556. You can remain anonymous!”

ANTHONY RAMOS

  • Wanted on the following:
  • Burglary 1st
  • Assault 2nd
  • Armed Criminal Action
  • FTA on $15,000 cash bond

BASIL MINOR

  • Wanted on the following:
  • Felony Criminal Dis. of Solid Waste (4x)
  • Illegal disposal of waste tires (4x)
  • Felony bad check
  • Warrants other jurisdictions

The following are others wanted on Barry County, Missouri, warrants.

 

House burns in Joplin’s Roanoke Neighborhood, homeowner injured

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JOPLIN, Mo. — About 4:15 p.m. Wednesday afternoon Joplin Dispatch were alerted to a structure fire with visible flames at 925 W Richmond in the Roanoke Neighborhood.

Joplin Fire, Joplin Police and METS ambulance responded.

Upon arrival Joplin Fire observed flames and smoke.

Before our cameras arrive METS transported one male of the residence suffering burns. We learn he is being transported to a Springfield Burn Unit for treatment.

It’s believed the fire started in the garage area and then spread to the house. Flames were shooting through the roof as you can see in our live! video.

Fire was declared out at 6:11 p.m. The Joplin Fire Marshal has arrived to begin preliminary investigation.

 

This is a breaking news story. Stay with KOAM News Now as we continue to learn more.

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News to Know: Crash kills 6 students, and charges filed against Joplin shooting victim

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TISHOMINGO, Okla. – A southern Oklahoma high school and community are grieving as they learn that six students have died in a crash. The six students were in a car that collided with a semi-truck on U.S. Highway 377 near Tishomingo, Oklahoma Tuesday afternoon. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol did not have details of the collision or the exact ages of the students, but says all six victims were female. Tishomingo Public School Superintendent Bobby Waitman said in a Facebook post that the district had “a great loss” involving students from the district’s high school — and that “our hearts are broken”. The district made counselors available at the high school and said the school would be open Wednesday with a focus on “the emotional well-being of our students”.

JOPLIN, Mo. – A Carl Junction woman has died from injuries suffered in a crash Sunday morning. Joplin police say the crash happened on State Highway 171 and North Saint Louis Avenue. 48-year old Rebecca Mcallister was driving west when the vehicle left the road and struck a stoplight pole. Mcallister died at a local hospital. Read the full report here.

JOPLIN, Mo. Authorities have released the identity of a man shot by Joplin police over the weekend, and they’ve filed charges against him. 34-year old Michael Yarga of Joplin is charged with third degree assault and resisting arrest. The incident happened Saturday. Police say an officer made contact with three people near 9th and Connor, when one man ran and the officer chased after him. Authorities say Yarga stopped a few blocks away and assaulted the officer. A second officer then shot Yarga. The injured officer was treated and released, Yarga is still in the hospital. The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating the shooting. Read more on the charges here.

CHANUTE, Kan. – A second person is arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 15 year old Chanute, Kansas teen. Police were called to the 200 block of Walnut on where they found Nasha Gregory with a gunshot wound on March 13th. She died at a hospital. According to court documents, 20 year old Makinzy Steeves of Topeka is now charged with endangering the welfare of a child, contributing to a child’s misconduct, and interference with law enforcement. Steeves was arrested in Coffeyville. Steeves co-defendant, 19 year old Treyvn Hayes-Smith, is already in custody charged with involuntary manslaughter, aggravated child endangerment, contributing to a child’s misconduct, and interference with law enforcement. Both will be in court this week for their first appearance. Find links to the previous stories here.

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Man in custody after standoff where he allegedly threatened LEO with rifle

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WEST MINERAL, Kan. — About 6 a.m. Tuesday morning Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies were alerted to a Domestic Disturbance that resulted in an hour and half standoff at a residence on NW 70th.

Upon arrival officers determined that a resident, Larry Overman, 46, was armed refusing to allow an adult female and numerous children to leave the home.

Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves states in a press release, “Deputies approached the home and the woman and several children, including an infant, fled from inside.  Overman however, remained armed inside with several other kids.”

What followed was nearly a two-hour ordeal where Overman is alleged to have threatened law enforcement with a rifle.

“He was eventually taken into custody and transported to the Cherokee County Jail where he is being held in lieu of $239,000.00 bond,” Sheriff Groves states.

Overman is being held on the following criminal allegations:

  • Domestic Battery
  • Aggravated Child Endangerment (multiple counts)
  • Kidnapping
  • Assault on Law Enforcement

This is a breaking news story. Follow our Joplin News First news tab here on KOAM News Now as we continue to learn more.

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Jasper Co. Prosecutor files Felony Assault charge to man shot by Joplin Police officer

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JOPLIN, Mo. — Late Saturday evening a man who ran on foot from Joplin Police, allegedly assaulted an officer and was then shot by a second officer is now named as charges are filed.

“The suspect in this incident has been identified as Michael C. Yarga, age 34 of Joplin,” Capt William Davis states in a press release.

Yarga was arrested after being shot we learned on scene Saturday.

Monday, March 21st, 2022 the Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed charges against Yarga:

  • Assault in the 3rd Degree- Special Victim (Class D Felony)
  • Resisting/Interfering with Arrest, Detention or Stop (Class A Misdemeanor).

He was denied bond. Yarga is currently in stable condition at a local hospital and is under law enforcement guard.

As per department policy the officer involved in the shooting was placed on administrative leave.

Capt Davis states, “The names of officers involved in the incident are still being withheld at this time.”

The Missouri State Highway Patrol are investigating this incident as an outside, uninvolved agency.

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Man wanted on Attempted Murder charges stemming from shooting in Parsons, Kan.

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PARSON, Kan. — Earlier this month, March 5, 2022, at approximately 1:49 a.m., Parsons Police were called to Somewhere Else Bar, 2016 Crawford Ave, for a reported shooting in the parking lot.

Upon arrival officers located Tyrone Mayweathers, 42 years old of Kansas City, suffering multiple gunshot wounds. The victim remains under medical care at an undisclosed location.

The investigation now reveals there was a large fight in the parking lot.

Parsons Police Detectives obtained a felony arrest warrant for David Lamont Young III, 26. The felony arrest warrant extends to the entire nation for inter-state extradition. He will face the following charges:

  • Attempted 2nd Degree Murder
  • Criminal Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

Parsons Police have also notified the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force who are now actively seeking Young.

Parsons Police believe Young fled the area after the shooting.

Parsons Police Department Lieutenant Kyle Wiford states in a release of information, “this is not the first time that Young has been connected to a shooting, we consider him to be armed and dangerous based on a combination of past criminal convictions, associating with known felons, and based on information. Citizens are advised to use caution and to notify police.”

If anyone has any information you can contact the Parsons Police. Or contact U.S. Marshals by submitting a tip on their website here. You may remain anonymous.

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Weekend crash turns fatal as Carl Junction, Mo. woman dies

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JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin News First was on scene of an early morning crash Sunday that has now proven fatal for the female driver.

Capt William Davis states Rebecca McAllister, 48, of Carl Junction, Mo. died of injuries in the crash where she struck the base of a traffic signal.

The crash occurred at State Hwy 171 and N St Louis Ave, along the southern edge of the Joplin Airport. Capt Will Davis states in a release of information:

“Officers with the Joplin Police Department, Joplin Fire Department, METS Ambulance Service responded to the scene. During the investigation it was found that a 2019 Nissan Sentra was being driven westbound on State Highway 171. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a stoplight support pole. The driver, identified as Rebecca McAllister, 48 of Carl Junction, Missouri, was transported to a local hospital where she later died. She was the only occupant of the vehicle.” — CAPT WILL DAVIS

Next of kin has been notified.

The crash remains under investigation by the Joplin Police Department Major Crash Team.

Stay with Joplin News First as we continue to learn more. Further updates will be posted here on our news tab on KOAM News Now.

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Man dies of injuries suffered in structure fire last week in Joplin, Mo.

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JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin Police Capt William Davis releases more details regarding the structure fire at 14th and Virginia late last week.  The day following the fire, the man rushed to hospital suffering critical burns, died in a burn unit at Springfield, Mo.

“On Friday, March 18th, one of the victims in this incident had passed away from injuries sustained in the fire. He has been identified as Aaron T. Simons, age 50, of Kansas City, Missouri.” — Capt Davis

Next of kin has been notified. Family and friends recognize Simons as a Joplin native to us at Joplin News First.

At this time there no criminal charges are anticipated in this case. The cause of the fire was ruled accidental by the Joplin Fire Marshal due to occupants grinding metal near combustible materials.

Thursday, March 17th, 2022, Joplin Dispatch received a call at 4:38 pm of a structure fire at in the 1400 block of south Virginia Avenue. Information was received that two individuals on scene had burn injuries.

The Joplin Fire Department, Joplin Police Department and METS Ambulance Service responded emergency to the scene.

One burn victim, now identified as Simons, was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and the other was treated on scene.

About 12 hours later, Friday, March 18, 2021, the fire rekindled and destroyed a significant portion of the building. Joplin Fire Dept responded. You can see our live video of the rekindle fire here. 

This is a breaking news story. Stay with Joplin News First as additional information is received.

Last call 270, Ofc Jake Reed, Joplin Police Department

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JOPLIN, Mo. — The Last Radio Call is a funerary tradition used by some Police Agencies and Fire Departments in the United States.

The police radio operator calls to the deceased officer, as if to contact them.

Friday, March 18, following the funeral service of Ofc Jake Reed, before the funeral procession, a Joplin Police dispatcher delivered the last radio call to 270.

Badge 270 will be retired and not be reassigned again in honor of Ofc Jake Reed’s sacrifice.

“A police officer’s radio number is special to them. It becomes part of their identity. Other officers and dispatchers call them by their radio numbers, sometimes even in person. Radio numbers provide another piece of the brotherhood we have in law enforcement. New officers are excited about their radio number as they enter the profession.” — JPD

WHAT IS A LAST CALL?

The last call or end of watch call is a funerary tradition that began in the northeastern United States in a LODD (line of duty death) of a police officer or firefighter.

“The End of Watch Call or Last Radio Call is a ceremony in which, after a police officer’s death (usually in the line of duty), the officers from his or her unit or department gather around a police radio, over which the police dispatcher issues one call to the officer, followed by a silence, then a second call, followed by silence.
Sometimes the dispatcher will mention the officer’s honors and may add other words in memoriam.
In some cases the call is made twice, once immediately after the officer’s death, then more formally closer to the date of or actually at the officer’s funeral.” — LEO FUNERAL TRADITIONS

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