Monday, March 30, 2026

Granby man charged with child molestation, statutory sodomy


Ronald Eugene Spears, (DOB 1963), Granby, was arraigned today in Newton County Circuit Court on charges of child molestation and statutory sodomy charges.

Spears allegedly molested a child, according to the probable cause statement, which says the child told an interviewer at the Children's Center in Joplin that Spears "used his mouth to kiss her private area on multiple occurrences" and "kissed her on the butt while she was not wearing any clothing."







The crimes allegedly took place between the beginning of this year and March 20.

After being given his Miranda rights, Spears told the Newton County Sheriff's Office investigator "he had kissed V1 on the chest and butt while she was not wearing any clothing."

Spears is being held on no bond. A bond reduction hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m. April 7 before Judge Jacob Skouby.

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