The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO

February 12, 2009

<img src="http://www.joplinglobeonline.com/images/zope/policeandfire.gif" border=0 > Joplin man faces car-theft charge


COLUMBUS, Kan. — Cherokee County Attorney John Bullard has charged a Joplin, Mo., man with felony theft, alleging that the man stole a car.

Michael Bickford, age unavailable, was charged in Cherokee County District Court. The charge alleges that Bickford on Jan. 12 stole a Toyota Corolla belonging to Shawnda Howey and Sherri Howey.

Bickford also is charged with misdemeanor driving with a suspended license and misdemeanor property damage, alleging that he damaged an ignition key for the car.