Joplin man cited for felony DWI, leaving scene of injury accident

The Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney's office filed felony driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a crash charges against a Joplin man following an injury accident Monday at 20th and Maiden Lane.

Bond was set at $50,000 cash or surety for Gabriel Delcampo-Martin (DOB 1992).

From the probable cause statement:

On 10/12/2026, at approximately 1452 hours, the Joplin Dispatch received a call in reference to a
Injury Crash. I, Officer Sipes responded and during the investigation it was determined the defendant,
Gabriel Delcampo-Martin, was a driver involved in the crash, whom crossed a steady red light, left the
scene prior to officer arrival. 

A witness followed Delcampo approximately 10 blocks to the north where Delcampo stopped in a parking lot. The witness stayed with Delcampo until officers could contact him and take him into custody. 

During investigation of the crash, one of the two victims was transported to the hospital for possible serious injuries.

Officer Velazquez conducted a DWI investigation, while on scene Officer Velazquez observed Gabriel
stumble out of his vehicle. While speaking with Gabriel Officer Velazquez smelled a strong odor of
intoxicants coming from Gabriel, and his speech was slurred with a heavy emphasis on the letters
"S,F."

Gabriel's eyes were also observed to be bloodshot and watery. Gabriel refused to perform SFST and refused to provide a chemical sample of his breath. Empty bottles of vodka were also located inside
of Gabriel's vehicle