A Joplin man was charged with first-degree assault and property damage after allegedly attacking security guards with an IV pole.
An arrest warrant was issued for John Anthony McGonigle (DOB 1985) and he is to be held without bond.
On 02/09/2026 at approximately 16:18 hours, in the County of Newton, within the city limits of Joplin
John McGonigle committed the crime of property damage first degree by knowingly damaging property of Mercy Hospital with a combined value of over seven hundred and fifty dollars.
Christopher Dooley, security officer for Mercy Hospital stated the following. Mr. McGonigle became]
combative and tore an IV pump for the IV pole. The IV pump hit the floor landing in water. Mr.
McGonigle then charged at security officers in an aggressive manner while holding the IV pole, breaking one of the legs off of it. The IV Pump has an estimated value of twelve hundred dollars and the IV pole has an estimated value of sixty dollars.
Mercy Hospital is wishing to pursue charges at this time for the damage.
The case was investigated by the Joplin Police Department.
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