The Newton County Prosecuting Attorney's office filed a statutory rape charge and three counts of statutory sodomy against a Neosho man who allegedly committed the acts with a girl less than 12 years old.
An arrest warrant was issued for Steenson Darra (DOB 2002) with no bond.
From the probable cause statement:
A forensic interview was conducted at the Joplin Children's Center with V1 the juvenile victim listed in the original report. V1 disclosed that Steenson Darra had touched her vagina with his finger and went back and forth.V1 also disclosed that Steenson Darra put his penis in her vagina and her butt.
Contact was made with Steenson Darra who agreed to an interview at the Newton County Sheriff's Office. After being advised of his Miranda Rights Mr. Darra agreed to speak with me at which time he disclosed that he had digitally penetrated V1 as well as engaged in both vaginal and anal sexual intercourse with V1.
Contact was made with Steenson Darra who agreed to an interview at the Newton County Sheriff's Office. After being advised of his Miranda Rights Mr. Darra agreed to speak with me at which time he disclosed that he had digitally penetrated V1 as well as engaged in both vaginal and anal sexual intercourse with V1.
Mr. Darra disclosed the time he engaged in anal sex with V1 was the Monday after the Easter holiday (2026) .
Mr. Darra was taken into custody and turned over to the Newton County jail without incident.
Mr. Darra was taken into custody and turned over to the Newton County jail without incident.