On 03/26/2024 at approximately 5:30 AM, Jasper County deputies were dispatched to the theft of telecommunications cable near High Street in Sarcoxie, MO. On scene, deputies located a section of aerial telecommunications cable that had been cut from telephone poles. The approximate length of the stolen cable was about 250 ft. valued at over $2,000.00 by the telecommunications company. There was a possible suspect vehicle that was in the area at the time of the theft.
During the investigation, Jasper County detectives received information of a vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle was located in the area of the 1100 block of S. Monroe Ave in Joplin.
On 03/27/2024 at 6:21 PM, Jasper County deputies executed a search warrant at 1105 S. Monroe Ave, in Joplin. The stolen telecommunications cable was located at the residence as well as additional stolen telecommunications cable from other thefts. A total of 470 feet of telecommunications cable was located.
Jordan T. Romero, 35, of Joplin was arrested and Felony Stealing charges are being sent to the Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review.
This is the third arrest for the felony stealing of communication wire made by the Sheriff’s Office in the past year.
This case is still actively being investigated and more charges and arrest may occur.
