Barry County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Amanda K. Gibbons vs. Christopher M. Gibbons

Donte J. Woods vs. Kaylee Woods

Brittany K. Nicholas vs. Derrick J. Nicholas

Richard S. Thomason vs. Tracey D. Thomason

Marlisha A. Jones vs. Joshua Jones

 

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Springfield

Christian County

Stacy R. Mayes

Jarrod Reid Rutledge

Douglas County

Wenona Elisabeth Ritter-Ellis

Greene County

Emma Leiann Tomlin

Linda Lee Batey

Pulaski County

Diana Laurie Potter

Taney County

Angela M. Wilson

Webster County

Amanda Lea Rosales

Blue Eye woman struck by hit-and-run driver, airlifted to Mercy Springfield

A Blue Eye woman was injured 11:15 p.m. Friday on Mohawk Lane two miles east of Merriam Woods when a white Chrysler 300 acclerated from a stop sign, ran over her and fled the scene.

Crassa J. Coots, 36, Blue Eye, was airlifted to Mercy Springfield to be treated for serious injuries.

Springfield Police Department warns of scam

(From the Springfield Police Department)

We've received reports of scammers posing as Springfield police officers calling parents of local college students claiming the student is in trouble and attempting to collect payment over the phone via digital payment platforms.

As a reminder, law enforcement WILL NOT collect money over the phone, through gift cards, etc.

 
If you receive a call like this and have concerns, call your student, the university, or SPD.

Three arrested, drugs, cash seized during Mount Vernon Police search warrant execution

(From the Mount Vernon Police Department)

On 08/31/2023 MVPD executed a search warrant in the area of S West St in the city limits of Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon officers conducted an investigation that led to enough probable cause to obtain a search warrant related to possible drug activity.

 
The search warrant led to the discovery of drug paraphernalia, narcotics, and a large amount of money in relation to possible drug sales near a school. 

Three subjects were arrested during the execution of this search warrant. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty.

 
Photo credit: Officer Campbell.

Republic man killed in multi-vehicle accident

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On Sept. 4, 2023, at 10:52 a.m., officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of James River Expressway and Sunshine Street.

Sterling Garton, 88, from Republic, was driving at 2005 Ford F-150 east on Sunshine Street, approaching the intersection at James River Expressway. 

Ashley Plunkett, 29, from Republic, was on the westbound James River Expressway off ramp in the turn lane to go west on Sunshine in a 2020 Ford Explorer. 

When Plunkett’s light turned green, she proceeded into the intersection and was hit by Garton after he disobeyed a solid red light. The collision caused Garton’s vehicle to go through the grassy median and into the westbound lanes on Sunshine Street, where he hit a flatbed trailer attached to a Ford F-350, driven by Jordan Criss, 26, from Springfield, at the westbound stoplight.

Garton was transported to a local hospital where he later died. Garton’s family has been notified.

 

The circumstances of the crash are under investigation. Anyone with any information about the crash is encouraged to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810.

This was Springfield’s 18th motor vehicle fatality in 2023.

Lampe man killed in 3-vehicle accident on 13

A Lampe man was killed and two people injured in a three-vehicle accident 10:05 a.m. today on MO 13 near Armadillo Lane in Kimberling City.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2002 Buick LeSabre driven by Stephen M. Richards, 74, Kimberling City, was traveling southbound and swerved from lane to lane and struck a 2022 Ford F-150 driven by Raymond E. Griffith, 47, Lampe, then slid into the northbound lane and struck a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado driven by John E. Wiatt, 70, Lampe.

Stone County Coroner John Cunnyngham pronounced Wiatt dead at the scene at 11 a.m.

Richards was treated for serious injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, and Griffith was treated for minor injuries at Cox Branson.

The fatality was the 100th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

Stotts City residents airlifted to Springfield Mercy after car-motorcycle collision on 97

Two Stotts City residents were injured in a two-vehicle collision 6 a.m. today on MO 97 one mile south of Stotts City.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2021 Nissan Rogue driven by Courtney M. Fratick, 32, Stotts City, failed to yield after stopping and made a left turn in front of a 2023 Yamaha YZF-R3A driven by Josiah D. Blankenship, 20, Stotts City.

Blankenship and Fratick were airlifted to Mercy Springfield to be treated for serious injuries.

Aurora-Marionville Police: Do you know these people?

(From the Aurora-Marionville Police Department)

Do you know these folks?

We’d like to talk with them about a situation we are working on in Marionville. If you know them or are them, please call 678-5025 and ask for Officer Cope.

Taney County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Jaime A. Serrano vs. Christine G. Serrano

Nicholas W. Brooks vs. Tanya A. Bennett

James M. Kirk vs. Karen E. Kirk