(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office)
On May 20, 2026, at approximately 1433 hours, deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a stolen trailer at the Interstate 249 and Newman Road interchange in Jasper County, Missouri.
Through investigative efforts conducted by Detectives with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, and with assistance from the Joplin Police Department, the suspects were located in a parking lot at Sam's Club in Joplin, MO. The stolen trailer was recovered.
Ben Woodman, 54, of Miami Oklahoma, was placed under arrest for felony stealing and transported to the Jasper County Detention Center. Charges have been sent to the Jasper County Prosecutor for review.
This investigation remains active and ongoing.