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September 16, 2026
September 16, 2026
Police Chief Don Melton says he has instructed officers to hand out a lot of warnings instead of tickets for school-zone violations since the times been extended. He says the zones are in effect longer because students are still present in the zones long after school is out.
The directive is likely to end as soon as Melton thinks drivers have had enough time to adjust.
Monday, Aug. 31
07:43 – Officers were dispatched to a two-vehicle, non-injury crash at the intersection of Zora Street and Range Line Road.
08:37 – An officer was dispatched to the roundabout in reference to a two-vehicle, non-injury crash.
Sunday, Sept. 6
01:56 – An officer conducted a traffic stop at 2501 N. Range Line Road. A 21-year-old male was taken into custody for DWI-alcohol.
13:32 – An officer was dispatched to Walmart in reference to a female subject who was shoplifting. The 39-year-old female was located and taken into custody.
16:54 – An officer was dispatched to Cricket Wireless, 1500-A S. Madison St., in reference to trespass in progress. A 46-year-old male was arrested on an outstanding Webb City warrant.
17:58 – Officers were dispatched to Walmart in reference to a theft. Charges for shoplifting will be sent to the Jasper County Juvenile Office on a 17-year-old and 15-year-old female. A 36-year-old female was arrested for a Jasper County warrant and charges for burglary 2nd will be sent to the Jasper County Prosecutors Office.
21:46 – An officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Seventh and Roane streets. A a female was taken into custody for outstanding Joplin and Newton County warrants.
Monday, Sept. 7
10:32 – On 09/07/2026 at approximately 1032 hours, an officer was dispatched to the area of Main and Tracy for a motorcycle that hit an item in the roadway and was stopped roadside. The subject was contacted and arrested for driving while revoked and outstanding Joplin warrants.
12:35 – I received a call for service at Walmart in reference to a male stealing merchandise. The suspect was arrested for stealing.
15:04 – Officers were dispatched to Walmart in reference to shoplifting. A 38-year-old female was cited for shoplifting and driving while revoked.
17:11 – Officers were dispatched to Walmart for a shoplifting. A 33-year-old female was arrested on shoplifting, and driving while suspended and warrants.
17:53 – Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of N. Roane St. for a medical call. One female was taken to Freeman Hospital for a 96-hour hold.
22:25 – I made a traffic stop near Range Line Road and Zora Street in reference to a license violation and a warrant arrest. One adult male was taken into custody for outstanding warrants.
Tuesday, Sept. 8
09:15 – I arrived at Webb City High School reference a report of possession of marijuana by a juvenile. One juvenile male was charged with possession and released to his parents.
15:18 – I was contacted at WCPD by an employee of Children’s Division, in reference to a reported sexual abuse of a juvenile that occurred between March 26 and June 4 in the 500 block of N. Tom St.
15:41 – Officers were dispatched to Macarthur Drive and Main Street for a motor vehicle crash.
17:01 – An officer was dispatched to the Greenway Frisco Trail at Seventh street in reference to found property. It was taken for safe keep.
Wednesday, Sept. 9
21:55 – Officers were dispatched to Atwoods, 220 S. East St., in reference to a theft. Charges for felony stealing will be sent to the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office on a 29-year-old male.
23:04 – An officer conducted a traffic stop at 1401 S. Madison St. A 19-year-old male was taken into custody for DWI-drug and minor in possession of marijuana. And an 18-year-old female was taken into custody for minor in possession of alcohol and minor in possession of marijuana.
Thursday, Sept. 10
03:37 – An officer conducted a traffic stop at Madison Street and Stadium Drive for lane violations. A 20-year-old male was arrested to DWI-combination.
15:07 – An officer contacted a subject in reference to an identity theft that occurred at 1707 Redwood Drive Apt 36 on July 23.
Friday, Sept. 11
18:18 – I was dispatched to WCPD to follow up on a motor vehicle accident report I had taken on July 8 at 1715 N. Range Line Road. A citation will be issued for unlawfully displaying and possessing the plates of another individual.
22:04 – An officer conducted a traffic stop at MacArthur Drive and Powell Drive for a moving violation. An 18-year-old female was arrested for DWI.
Saturday, Sept. 12
08:36 – An officer was dispatched to Madison Street and Broadway for a motor vehicle collision.
09:54 – I received a call for service at 716 S. Jefferson St. in reference to a stolen dog.
12:26 – I received a call for service at the roundabout in reference to a motor vehicle accident.
13:04 – Officers were dispatched to White Oak Station, 411 S. Madison St., to check the well-being of a customer. A 66-year-old woman was detained and transported to a local hospital for a mental evaluation.
18:21 – Officers were dispatched to Tracy and Tom streets regarding a highly intoxicated female walking around the area. A female was taken into custody and transported to Freeman Hospital West to be held on a 96-hour commit due to alcohol abuse.
21:12 – Officers were dispatched to Dollar General, 1510 S. Madison St., for a shoplifting in progress. A 26-year-old female was taken into custody and charged with delivery of a controlled substance, trafficking in the second degree, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
