Rockaway Beach sex offender indicted for child pornography

(From the U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri)

A Rockaway Beach, Mo., man who is a registered sex offender was indicted by a federal grand jury today for receiving child pornography.

Roy Dean Faux, 51, was charged in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Mo. Faux has two prior state felony convictions for attempting to entice a child under the age of 15. Due to his prior convictions, Faux is subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison without parole if convicted.

Today’s indictment alleges that Faux received child pornography from July 1, 2023, to May 7, 2024. The indictment also contains a forfeiture allegation, which would require Faux to forfeit to the government two cell phones and a computer tablet, which were used to commit the offense.

The charge contained in this indictment is simply an accusation, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charge must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ami Harshad Miller. It was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations, the Southwest Missouri Cyber Crimes Task Force, and the Taney County, Mo., Sheriff’s Office.

Springfield man killed in collision at Sunshine and Jefferson

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On Nov. 29 at 8:42 a.m., officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Sunshine Street.

Donald Abraham, 54, from Springfield, was driving a silver 2013 Chevrolet Sonic westbound on Sunshine Street at Jefferson Avenue when his vehicle hit a southbound white 2010 Ford F150 driven by Douglas Oss, 70, of Springfield. Abraham and Oss were transported to area hospitals.

 

On Dec. 4, 2024, the Springfield Police Department was notified that Abraham died from his injuries on Dec. 2. Abraham’s family has been notified.

The circumstances of the crash are part of an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or the tips hotline at 417-869-TIPS.

This was Springfield’s 22nd fatal motor vehicle crash in 2024.

City officials working to bring men's and women's professional soccer to Springfield

(From the City of Springfield)

The City of Springfield is in preliminary discussions with the United Soccer League (USL), regarding the possibility for bringing both men’s and women’s professional soccer to Springfield. 

 A measure before City Council Dec. 3 will consider a letter of intent (LOI) between the City and committing to sharing the cost of feasibility research with USL.

 

Director of Economic Vitality and Workforce Development Amanda Ohlensehlen said this work would include discussions and potential collaboration for a real estate development project that could result in a multi-purpose sports and entertainment district in Springfield. City-owned property located at 1109 E. Trafficway has been identified as a potential site for a soccer stadium.

City Council will hear a first reading at at its Council Lunch Workshop, 11:30 a.m., Dec. 3, with the public hearing carried over and an expected vote Dec. 16. More details can be found on the agenda posting here: https://springfieldmo.portal.civicclerk.com/event/8648/overview.