Thursday, February 12, 2026

Joplin man pleads not guilty to statutory sodomy, sexual misconduct with child under 14


A Joplin man pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Monday in Jasper County Circuit Court on charges of statutory sodomy and sexual misconduct involving a child under age 14.

JB Ryan Santos, 27, allegedly committed the crime December 19 at a Joplin residence, according to the probable cause statement.

Santos is being held on a $50,000 cash-only bond. A bond review hearing is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. February 18 before Judge Nicole Marie Carlton.



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