On Nov. 11, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested two men who are suspects in the robbery that occurred near campus on Nov. 6. The suspects were arrested in Cooper County, Missouri on unrelated charges. The prosecutor’s office has filed 1st-degree robbery charges against Antonio Benford and Jordan Dickerson for the robbery committed in Springfield.

The Springfield Police Department highlight these arrests in the November 17, 2022 Trending Crime Update. https://cityview.springfieldmo.gov/trending-crime-update-november-17-2022/

 

 

The Springfield Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the 1200 block of east Cherry Street. According to police, it appears there was a dispute between neighbors, which led to the shooting. Police indicated this was an isolated incident and there is not a threat to campus.

On June 11, 2021 at 8:10 a.m., a white male with a mohawk entered the Glo dry cleaner, 530 S. National Ave, and gave a note to the clerk. The note read that the suspect had a gun and demanded money. The clerk did not see a gun and gave the male a small amount of cash. The suspect left and headed north bound on National Ave. Springfield Police officers responded to the area and began looking for the suspect.

Shortly after 9:00 a.m., an MSU substation officer located the suspect north of campus and arrested him

 

The Springfield Police Department is investigating a report of robbery that occurred on campus. The incident occurred at 9:35 p.m. on Monday, August 17, on the sidewalk outside of JQH Arena. A vehicle stopped on JQH Parkway, the suspect exited the passenger side of the vehicle, approached the two students, and took the victim’s belongings. The suspect returned to the vehicle, the vehicle headed south on JQH Parkway, turned around at the Plaster Student Union. And departed campus north bound on JQH Parkway. A weapon was not displayed.

The suspect is described as a black male, with short hair, wearing a black jacket with a white ‘V’ on the front, and long pants. The victims were unable to describe the driver of the vehicle. The vehicle is compact car, possibly a dark colored 1990’s model Pontiac Grand Am.

If you have any information concerning this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.

REMINDER:

• Become familiar with the Bear Line Shuttle schedule. You can find more information at: https://www.missouristate.edu/transportation/bearline/.
• If you feel uncomfortable walking on campus, call for a safewalk. Learn more at: https://www.missouristate.edu/safety/safe-walk.htm.
• Travel well-lit, busy routes.
• When possible, travel in groups during hours of darkness.
• Be aware of your surroundings and alert to suspicious activity.
• If you see suspicious activity, contact Springfield Police at 9-1-1.