Springfield Police investigate fatal car-motorcycle collision at Grant and Sunshine

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On Oct. 20, at 6:14 p.m., officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Grant Avenue and Sunshine Street.

Andrew Carroll, 25, from New Orleans, Louisiana, was riding a green 2009 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle west on Sunshine Street. Darian Dark, 28, from Springfield, was driving a silver 2010 Honda Pilot east on Sunshine. Dark made a left turn to go north on Grant Street at Sunshine Avenue and Carroll collided with the Honda in the intersection.

 

Carroll died at the scene. Carroll’s family has been notified.

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

This was Springfield’s 20th fatal motor vehicle crash in 2024.

Springfield man sentenced for sexual exploitation of a child

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

A Springfield, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for the sexual exploitation of a child.

Ricky Lane Bowers, 27, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann A. Ketchmark to 17 years in federal prison without parole. The court also sentenced Bowers to 20 years of supervised release following incarceration.







On July 25, 2023, Bowers pleaded guilty to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Bowers admitted that he had been in contact with a man who was arrested in Texas, who had sent Bowers images and videos of child sexual abuse. Bowers also admitted that he had taken pornographic photos of a child victim and sent them to the man in Texas.

Investigators seized Bowers’s cell phone that he used to communicate with the Texas defendant. Forensic examiners found files of child pornography on the cell phone, as well as evidence of images and videos of the child victim whom Bowers used to produce child pornography.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephanie L. Wan. It was investigated by the Greene County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department, Homeland Security Investigations, the Springfield, Mo., Police Department and the Southwest Missouri Cybercrimes Task Force.

Springfield man charged with second-degree murder

(From the Springfield Police Department)

The Springfield Police Department Homicide Unit identified Jimmy W. Nunnery, 51, from Springfield, as the suspect in the Oct. 9 homicide of 59-year-old Bryan A. York.

On Oct. 16, 2024, the case was presented to the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office. Nunnery was charged with 2nd degree murder with no bond.

 

On Oct. 17, 2024, the Springfield Police Department received information that led to the arrest of Nunnery in Jackson, Tennessee.

Detectives continue to investigate and ask anyone with additional information about this incident to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office cautions that the charges contained in the felony complaint are merely allegations and that the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.

Previous release:

Springfield, Mo. – On Oct. 9, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., Springfield police officers were flagged down in the 1800 block of E. Bennett Street in reference to a well-being check of a man under the bushes at 1824 E. Bennett St.

 

Officers found Bryan A. York, 59, from Springfield, deceased. York’s family has been notified.

During the investigation, it was discovered that York had injuries consistent with an assault that resulted in his death.

Detectives continue to investigate and ask anyone with additional information about this incident to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

This is Springfield’s 10th homicide investigation in 2024, with the 12th victim for the year.

Suspect in July 5 deaths of two Springfield residents arrested in Mississippi

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On Oct. 14, 2024, the Springfield Police Department’s Crime Stoppers received tip information that led to the arrest of Jeffrey Garrett, 40, from St. Louis, in Waynesboro, Mississippi.

Garrett is charged with two counts of 1st degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action and will be held with no bond.

Detectives continue to investigate and ask anyone with information about this incident, to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1755 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

 

The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office cautions that the charges contained in the felony complaint are merely allegations and that the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.

Previous release

The Springfield Homicide Unit identified Jeffrey Garrett, 39, from St. Louis, as the suspect in the July 5 homicide of 46-year-old Jack Osborn and 44-year-old Melissa Smith (previously identified as Melissa Evans).

On July 9, 2024, the case was presented to the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office. Garrett was charged with two counts of 1st degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action with no bond.

Garrett is not currently in custody.

Detectives continue to investigate and ask anyone with information about Garrett’s location or this incident, to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1755 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

  

The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office cautions that the charges contained in the felony complaint are merely allegations and that the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.

Previous release

On July 5, 2024, at 3:12 a.m., Springfield police officers responded to the report of two people shot at 1634 W. Chestnut St.

Officers located Jack Osborn, 46, with a gunshot wound at the residence. Osborn died on scene. The second victim, Melissa Evans, 44, also had gunshot wounds. Evans was transported to a local hospital where she later died. The families of Osborn and Evans have been notified.

There is no suspect information at this time.

Detectives continue to investigate and ask anyone with additional information about this incident to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

This is Springfield’s fifth homicide investigation in 2024, which includes the sixth and seventh victims for the year.

Investigation continues after multiple people shot, one death in Springfield parking garage

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On Oct. 13, 2024, at 2:12 a.m., Springfield police officers were sent to the Heer’s Parking Garage at 230 N. Campbell Ave., in reference to multiple people shot during a disturbance.

Officers located two men with gunshot wounds in a vehicle at the intersection of McDaniel Street and Campbell Avenue. Officers located another man with gunshot wounds at the intersection of Olive Street and Campbell Avenue. All three men were transported to local hospitals.

 

One of the men, identified as Klayton Hagan, 18, from Springfield, died at the hospital. Hagan’s family has been notified.

Springfield Police Department Homicide Detectives have identified and located all parties involved in this incident. No arrest has been made at this time, pending further investigation.

Once the investigation is complete, the case will be forwarded to the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office for review, and a decision will be made regarding the filing of criminal charges.

Detectives continue to investigate and ask anyone with additional information about this incident to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

This is Springfield’s 11th homicide investigation in 2024, with the 13th victim for the year.

Springfield Police investigate E. Bennett Street homicide

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On Oct. 9, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., Springfield police officers were flagged down in the 1800 block of E. Bennett Street in reference to a well-being check of a man under the bushes at 1824 E. Bennett St.

Officers found Bryan A. York, 59, from Springfield, deceased. York’s family has been notified.

During the investigation, it was discovered that York had injuries consistent with an assault that resulted in his death.

 

Detectives continue to investigate and ask anyone with additional information about this incident to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

This is Springfield’s 10th homicide investigation in 2024, with the 12th victim for the year.

Republic man sentenced for fentanyl trafficking, illegal firearms

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

A Republic, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing fentanyl to distribute and several firearms following two instances in which he fled from law enforcement officers.

Tonikko Fewell, 35, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 16 years in federal prison without parole.

On April 22, 2024, Fewell pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute, one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

On Aug. 16, 2021, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Fewell’s residence. Fewell drove by his residence while officers were executing the search warrant. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but Fewell dropped off a female passenger and quickly sped away at speeds over 100 miles per hour. Officers discontinued the pursuit over public safety concerns.

Officers searched Fewell’s residence and found approximately 588 grams of fentanyl, $3,420 in cash, and an Anderson .223-caliber semi-automatic rifle, which had been reported stolen, with a fully loaded 40-round magazine. Officers also found a Jimenez Arms 9mm semi-automatic pistol that had been reported stolen and a Walther 9mm semi-automatic pistol in a vehicle parked at the residence.

On Dec. 8, 2021, a Springfield, Mo., police detective attempted to conduct a traffic stop of an orange Cadillac Fewell was driving. The detective did not pursue the vehicle, but shortly afterward saw the vehicle had been involved in a three-car accident at the intersection of Commercial Street and National Avenue. The detective searched the vehicle and found 54 grams of fentanyl and $4,232 in cash. Fewell, a passenger, and their 2-year-old daughter were transported to the hospital for treatment.

Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Fewell has a prior felony conviction for unlawful use of a weapon.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney James J. Kelleher. It was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Springfield, Mo., Police Department, the Greene County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department, the Republic, Mo., Police Department, and the Christian County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department.

Driver dies in motorcycle crash on Chestnut Expressway

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On Oct. 5, at 11:50 p.m., officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to a motorcycle crash in the 2700 block of W. Chestnut Expressway.

Raymond Lindgren, 42, from Fordland, and Heather Maggard, 40, from Springfield, were riding a 2022 Harley Davidson motorcycle west on Chestnut Expressway. Lindgren lost control of the motorcycle, went off the roadway to the north, and hit a utility pole. Both Lindgren and Maggard were transported to a local hospital.

Lindgren died at the hospital from his injuries. Lindgren’s family has been notified.

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

This was Springfield’s 19th fatal motor vehicle crash in 2024.

8-year-old dies at Springfield hospital following ATV crash

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On Oct. 3, at 11:19 p.m., officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to an ATV crash at the intersection of Jean Street and Missouri Avenue.

Bryon Heard, 29, and Je’Bryia Heard 8, both from Springfield, were riding a Kazuma ATV, west on Jean Street. They crossed Missouri Avenue and struck a utility pole on the southwest corner of the intersection. Je’Bryia was riding behind Bryon on the ATV when it crashed into the utility pole. 

Both Bryon and Je’Bryia were transported to the hospital for treatment. Je’Bryia died at the hospital. Next of kin has been notified.

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

This was Springfield’s 18th fatal motor vehicle crash in 2024.

Springfield Police Department arrests two drunk drivers during saturation patrol

The Springfield Police Department arrested two impaired drivers during a five-hour saturation patrol on Friday, Sept. 20. Officers used marked patrol vehicles to enforce hazardous moving violations commonly associated with intoxicated driving.

There were 24 vehicles stopped during this patrol. In addition to the two drivers arrested for driving while intoxicated, 20 citations were issued.

As a reminder, consequences of impaired driving include jail time, loss of driving privileges, sentencing to use ignition interlocks and increased insurance rates. Financial losses include attorney fees, court costs, lost time at work, and the potential loss of a job.

Always have a plan for how to get home. Drunk driving is not worth the consequences. If you drink and drive, you lose.

Saturation patrols are funded through a grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation Traffic and Highway Safety Division.