WEBB CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Suspicious package shuts down Murphy USA for more than two hours

Webb City police and fire departments blocked the entrances to Murphy USA Monday morning because of a suspicious package.

Police Chief Don Melton reports that the call came in at 9:14 a.m., and the Springfield fire department’s bomb squad was called.

Meanwhile, Melton says the gas station’s surveillance video was accessed. It showed the man placing the metal briefcase in the trash can, “and his actions seemed suspicious.”

A 49-year-old male subject from Joplin was identified and requested to return.

The bomb squad beat him to the scene, though, at 11:41 a.m. As they took over, they used X-ray to examine the briefcase and determined it to be harmless.

Saturday, Oct. 7

00:00 – An officer responded to a call of a theft at 1006 W. First St.

17:42 – An officer responded to a call of found property at 211 W. Broadway.

18:17 – An officer was dispatched to WCPD for a past-tense assault that occurred near Zora Street and Range Line Road.

19:10 – Officers were dispatched to 740 Jillian Lane about a disturbance. One female was arrested for multiple charges.

23:19 – An officer was on general patrol and located possibly stolen items at 246 College St.

23:30 – Officers conducted a car stop in the area of Prairie Flower Road and Highway 171. One male was arrested for an active warrant and DWI.

Officers were dispatched to assist the Webb City Fire Department at 33 S. Main St. for a burn investigation.

Sunday, Oct. 8

02:25 – A officer was on routine patrol when a 22-year-old male was noticed walking down an alley way behind the Dollar General at 102 S. Madison St. Upon making contact, it was discovered the male had warrants, and he was taken into custody on his charges.

14:52 – I was dispatched to Walmart for a past-tense hit and run motor vehicle accident. The accident occurred on Madison Street near 13th Street.

Monday, Oct. 9

07:39 – An officer conducted a traffic stop at Seventh and Madison streets that resulted in one adult male being taken into custody for driving while revoked.

08:58 – I stopped a gold Dodge Ram pickup at 468 S. Madison St. for a traffic violation. The driver was subsequently arrested for driving while suspended.

11:37 – An officer was dispatched to the roundabout in reference to a non-injury crash.

14:27 – An officer was dispatched to 1601-315 S. Ellis St. in reference to a stolen vehicle.

15:17 – An officer was dispatched to the police department lobby in reference to a men’s ring that was originally found in Hatten Park.

15:26 – Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of N. Madison St. to contact a juvenile.

15:39 – I was dispatched to 1815 Chickadee for an animal complaint.

19:41 – An officer was dispatched to King Jack Park in reference to a disturbance between two juvenile males in field No. 2.

22:05 – Officers responded to Cardinal Towers, 324 N. Tom St., in reference to a subject there with possible warrants out of Webb City. A 39-year-old male was taken into custody for active warrants, resisting arrest, and assault.

Tuesday, Oct. 10

11:26 – I was dispatched to 4556 Pool Road for a motor vehicle accident. A citation was issued.

11:42 – An officer was dispatched to 612 S. Centennial Avenue in reference to a past-tense theft.

12:50 – An officer was dispatched to Walmart in reference to a private property accident.

14:50 – Officers were dispatched to Walmart in reference to a theft in progress. One adult female was taken into custody for active warrants and shoplifting.

15:20 – An officer was dispatched to WCPD in reference to a crash that had just occurred at Main and Daugherty streets involving a vehicle and a bicyclist. A summons was issued to the driver of the vehicle.

17:54 – I was dispatched to King Jack Park, 555 S. Main St., for stealing. Subjects were unfounded.

Wednesday, Oct. 11

13:14 – I was dispatched to Walmart for a past-tense property damage.

15:14 – I was contacted for a past-tense theft involving the theft of Walmart gift card information. The incident location was 27 S. Main St.

17:00 – Officers were dispatched to Walmart in reference to a theft in progress.

17:21 – An officer was dispatched to WCPD for a nuisance complaint at 737 S. Hall St.

21:00 – Officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of S. Oronogo St. in reference to a sex offense.

Thursday, Oct. 12

08:04 – An officer was dispatched to the pavilion in King Jack Park in reference to property damage.

09:00 – An officer was dispatched to WCPD to speak with an individual regarding a vicious animal in the 1800 block of Blue Bird Drive. An investigation is in progress.

10:11 – Officers were dispatched to 4521 E. Zora St. in reference to a recovered stolen vehicle. The vehicle was returned to the owner.

10:30 – I took a walk-in report of a stealing incident that occurred while the victim was in the 1600 block of S. Madison St.

12:44 – Officers were attempting a followup reference an assault that occurred the night prior in the 800 block of S. Hall St. Upon arrival to the area a male matching the suspect took off running in the house and barricaded himself. Additional resources were called in and entry was made to the home. Two juvenile subjects were taken into custody on multiple charges and transported to the Jasper County Juvenile Detention Center.

16:11 – An officer was dispatched to WCPD in reference to threats made through telephone communications that occurred at 1005 W Daugherty St.

20:43 – I was dispatched to Third and Liberty streets for an unknown male laying in the grass. A 19-year-old male was arrested for minor in possession of marijuana.

20:53 – An officer responded to a call at 502 S. Centennial Avenue in reference to the theft of license plates.

Friday, Oct. 13

09:24 – I received a call for service at Webb City Hall, 200 S. Main St., in reference to found property.

14:15 – While on another call at Sleep Inn, 321 S. East St., I observed a female that appeared to be unconscious in the driver seat of a vehicle. Upon contact, the female attempted to conceal a heroin pipe on her person. The female was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia.

16:25 – I stopped the driver of a blue-and-white scooter at Tom and First streets for a lane violation. The driver was arrested for driving while revoked.

17:07 – I was dispatched to 813 E. Linden St. regarding a stolen motor vehicle. Later this same night, a male was taken into custody by Jasper County deputies at Casey’s at 701 E. Main St. in Carterville.

17:43 – I was dispatched to 1801 N. Range Line Drive for a dine-and-dash. Subjects were identified and citations are issued.

19:02 – I initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Daugherty streets. A 41-year-old female was taken into custody on a warrant.

21:55 – I was dispatched to 818 S. Jefferson St. in reference a harassment/trespass in progress.