Friday, October 10, 2014

Joplin Police release on capture of escapee, arrest of two women

(From the Joplin Police Department)

At approximately 5:20 AM, officers with the Joplin Police Department received information that Joseph Shane Endicott was in a house located at 803 S. McKinley in Joplin. Mr. Endicott has a Federal Warrant from the US Marshal’s Service for escape from custody. The original charge on the case was for a weapons violation. 

Officers attempted to make contact with Mr. Endicott but were unable to do so. The Joplin SWAT team was called to the residence to assist with the barricade. Around 8:00 AM this morning after the SWAT team arrived, two females exited the residence. The two females were known associates of Mr. Endicott. 

The Joplin SWAT Team attempted to make contact with Mr. Endicott, but were unable to do so. At approximately 9:15 AM, negotiators were able to make contact with Mr. Endicott via phone. After talking with Mr. Endicott on the phone, he exited the residence and was taken into custody without any further incident. Mr. Endicott was transported to the Joplin City Jail where he remains in custody. 

The US Marshal's Warrant has a full US Extradition and there is no bond on the warrant. The warrant indicated that Mr. Endicott is known to carry a firearm. Mr. Endicott was also involved in a shooting incident that had occurred in Lawrence County on October 3, 2014. The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office has also issued warrants for two counts of First Degree Assault, Unlawful use of a Weapon, and Armed Criminal Action. The total bond listed on these charges is $500,000. 

The two females that were in the residence were also arrested. Devyn Robinson, a 32 year old female from Joplin, was arrested for Obstruction as well as five warrants from the City of Joplin. Kiley McDonald, a 25 year old female from Joplin, was arrested for Obstruction. 

This investigation is ongoing.

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