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Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Yahoo
Matt Stewart returns to law enforcement as Newton County Sheriff
NEOSHO, Mo. — For 187 years, the Newton County sheriff's office has provided law enforcement services to the people of Newton County. Established in 1838, it has gone from a two-man department to one that consists of three divisions: patrol, investigation and corrections. Each division is supervised by a captain, and all are led by newly elected Sheriff Matt Stewart. Stewart, who was elected in November as the county's 45th sheriff, spent four years as the Children's Center director in Joplin. Prior to that role, he worked through the ranks to become the Joplin police chief. He retired from Joplin Police Department in 2020 after 20 years of service. 'I've always had a desire ... was drawn to law enforcement,' Stewart said. 'I saw it is a place to give back to the community and serve the public in some capacity.' Other command staff members include Chief Deputy Joe Moore, who joined the department alongside Stewart. For the past four years, Moore served as the police chief in Lamar, following a 20-year career with the Joplin Police Department. The department has 30 uniformed deputies working under the leadership of Capt. Mike Barnett. Barnett has worked in law enforcement for 32 years, with 28 at the Newton County sheriff's office. He's worked his way up from being a patrol officer to first leading the corrections division for seven years to today leading the patrol division. The Investigation Division, which includes eight detectives and a civilian victim's advocate, is led by Capt. Stacy Moore, whose law enforcement experience began as a commissioned U.S. Army infantry officer and later as a military intelligence officer. After eight years of military service, he joined the FBI as a special agent. Following his retirement from the FBI, he joined Newton County in January as the captain of the Investigation Division. The Corrections Division, led by Capt. Jerry Hornback, has a 42-member team. Jerry Hornback also began his career with the U.S. military, serving for 20 years with both the U.S. Air Force and the National Guard. He served as a military police investigator prior to joining the Newton County sheriff's office in 2005. He began as a court bailiff and rose through the ranks to become the Correction Division supervisor that oversees the jail and courthouse security. Transparency Stewart said he has set a goal to increase the office's transparency with the community. This has included social media posts, providing information about weekly service call numbers, as well as ongoing investigations. Other data, including a daily arrest log, is posted to the office's website. Stewart said he wants Newton County residents to see what his deputies are doing on an ongoing basis to help keep residents safe. Since January, Stewart has also hosted a monthly 'Coffee with the Sheriff' at various locations around the county. He said it allows residents to voice concerns about issues within their communities, as well as provide feedback. In March, the county became part of the Blue Shield Program, an initiative created by Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe designed to recognize a community's commitment to enhancing public safety and support for law enforcement. As a member of the Blue Shield Program, county officials can access a pool of $10 million in state grants for law enforcement training and equipment. Goals, initiatives Looking ahead, Stewart hopes to begin the bidding process this summer for a new evidence facility located at the sheriff's office. He would also like to work to increase retirement benefits for those working within the department. 'I hope we can get to the point where we invest in our employees here, the best we can, to make sure they have a good retirement in place,' Stewart said. 'We also hope the community sees us as a responsible agency, and we develop the trust of the community.' Stewart said he wants county residents to know everyone in the office is there to serve them, to make 'Newton County the safest place it can possibly be.'
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Crowder College hosts remembrance service for fallen officers
NEOSHO, Mo. — Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Dozens gathered at Crowder College for the 'Service of Remembrance' in honor of fallen officers. Speakers ranged from State Senator Jill Carter to the Neosho police chief and Newton County sheriff. This is just one of many, many similar events that are part of National Police Week. 'It's very important that we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to the citizens of our community, to the citizens of our country. Law enforcement officers go out every day – putting their lives on the line for our citizens. And it's important that we honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice,' said Newton Co. Sheriff Matt Stewart. Sheriff Matt Stewart added that it's also important to recognize the challenges every officer faces every day on the job. 'So you know, law enforcement officers, in my opinion, are the best in the world. They go out every day, not knowing what is going to bring them and what may end at the end of their shift,' said Stewart. Police officers and deputies took part in the event, along with others involved in keeping the peace and those who are simply there to show their support. 'It's important for the fallen officers' families and then their relatives to see the support that their loved ones had. Like I said, it's also equally as important for the officers who are alive and doing the job to see the backing they still have,' said NPD Chief Jason Baird. The service recognized officers who have lost their lives in southwest Missouri, as well as those in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
NZ Herald
27-04-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Baywide rugby battle continues
Te Puke Sports scoring machine Fletcher Carpenter posted 26 points from three tries, four conversions and a penalty goal. Te Puke Sports hooker Matt Stewart will long remember the match in playing his blazer game. The WBOPRFS Challenge Trophy of the Jordan Cup changed hands for the fourth time this season. Greerton Marist celebrated Anzac Day with a solid 41-13 win over Mount Maunganui at Blake Park, while Te Puna were too strong for Rangataua, winning 45-7. The eight-team Baywide Colts/Under 85kg competition kicked off, with Greerton Marist beating Mount Maunganui 32-7 in the early action on Anzac Day. Tauranga Sports beat Pāpāmoa 46-17, Te Puke Sports posted 64 unanswered points against Te Teko, with Taupō getting past Marist St Michaels 51-33 in a high-scoring encounter. Mount Maunganui defeated Greerton Marist Development 34-19, with Te Puke Sports winning a good tussle with Tauranga Sports 31-19, in the curtain raiser at the Tauranga Domain. Western Bay of Plenty Championship honours were taken out by Arataki, Rangiuru and Katikati. written by Barry Leabourn. Jordan Cup 2025 (WBOPRS Challenge Trophy) 2024 Holder – Tauranga Sports Round One (22 March) Greerton Marist 49 Tauranga Sports 10 Round Two (29 March) Te Puna 24 Greerton Marist 22 Round Three (5 April) Te Puna the bye Round Four (12 April) Tauranga Sports 42 Te Puna 36 (HT 22-17) Advertisement Advertise with NZME. Round Five (26 April) Te Puke Sports 51 Tauranga Sports 21 Next Challenge 3 May - Te Puke Sports v Te Puna, Murray Salt Stadium BOPRU/ WBOPRS Rugby Results April 26 2025 Baywide Premier: Te Puke Sports 51 Tauranga Sports 21, Te Puna 45 Rangataua 7, Greerton Marist 41 Mount Maunganui 13, Whakarewarewa the bye. Baywide Development: Mount Maunganui 34 Greerton Marist 19, Te Puke Sports 31 Tauranga Sports 19, Te Puna won by default. Baywide Colts: Greerton Marist 32 Mount Maunganui 7, Tauranga Sports 46 Papamoa 17, Te Puke Sports 64 Te Teko 0. Taupō 51 Marist St Michaels 33.
