Hagood J Press Release and Probable Case Statement

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NEWS RELEASE

GREENE COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

DAN PATTERSON

Contact: Rhonda Ogden, Office Manager (417) 868-4061

1010 Boonville

Springfield, MO 65802

01/28/2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CHARGES FILED IN SHOOTING OF SPRINGFIELD POLICE OFFICER

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Greene County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Pattersonannounces that Joshua L. Hagood, 32, of Springfield, Missouri has been charged today

with the January 26, 2015, shooting of Springfield Police Officer Aaron Pearson that

occurred near the intersection of Glenstone Avenue and Chestnut Expressway in

Springfield. Hagood has been held in the Greene County Jail on a parole warrant while

the investigation was ongoing and is now being held without bond on the new charges.

Mr. Patterson stated that this case is a tragic reminder of the very real dangers

faced every day by the law enforcement officers we rely on to protect our community.

He further asked that the community continue to keep Officer Pearson, his family and all

of our communitys law enforcement officers in their thoughts and prayers.

Hagood has been charged with assault of a law enforcement officer in the first

degree for attempting to kill and knowingly causing serious physical injury to Officer

Pearson by shooting him. Hagood has also been charged with armed criminal action

for using a firearm in the commission of the crime. In addition, Hagood has been

charged with unlawful possession of a firearm for being a felon in possession of a

firearm and with receiving stolen property for his possession and concealment of the

stolen firearm used in the shooting.

Assault in the first degree is a class A felony with a range of punishment of ten to

thirty years or life in the Missouri Department of Corrections. It is a dangerous felony

and if convicted and committed to the Department of Corrections, Hagood would have

to serve eighty-five percent of any sentence before being eligible for parole. Armed

criminal action has a minimum sentence of three years without probation or parole and

no maximum sentence. Unlawful possession of a firearm and receiving stolen property


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Hagood,

are both class C felonies. Because Hagood is a prior and persistent felony offender, he

faces an extended range of punishment on these two class C felonies of up to fifteen

years in the Department of Corrections.

Mr. Patterson cautions that the charges contained in the felony complaintare merely allegations and that the defendant is presumed innocent until and

unless proven guilty in court.

Copies of the felony complaint and probable cause statement filed in this case

are attached to this release. The Missouri Supreme Court ethics rules prohibit

comments on the facts or investigation of this case beyond those contained in the

felony complaint and probable cause statement that are part of the public record.

This case is being prosecuted by Prosecuting Attorney Dan Patterson. It is being

investigated by the Springfield Police Dept. and Detective Christopher Barb is the leadinvestigator assigned to the case. The Republic Police Department is investigating the

related burglary case in which the pistol was stolen.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GREENE COUNTY, MISSOURI

Associate Division ____

STATE OF MISSOURI, )

Plaintiff, )

))

vs. ) Case No. 1531-CR00305

)

JOSHUA L. HAGOOD, ) OCN# O7050622

)

Defendant. ) PA File No. 077338603

FELONY COMPLAINT

COUNT I(Missouri Charge Code: 13100010.0)

The Prosecuting Attorney of the County of Greene, State of Missouri, charges that the

defendant, in violation of Section 565.083, RSMo, committed the class A felony of assault of a

law enforcement officer in the first degree, punishable upon conviction under Section 558.011,

RSMo, in that on or about January 26, 2015, in the County of Greene, State of Missouri, the

defendant attempted to kill and knowingly caused serious physical injury to Aaron Pearson, a

law enforcement officer, by shooting him.

Defendant is a prior offender under Section 558.016, RSMo. Defendant is also a persistent

offender and is punishable by sentence to an extended term of imprisonment, under Sections558.016 and 557.036, RSMo, in that he has pleaded guilty to, been found guilty of or been

convicted of two or more felonies committed at different times. The felonies are as follows:

1. On or about August 18, 2009, in the Circuit Court of Greene County, Missouri, case number

00831-CR98697, defendant pleaded guilty to Count I, the felony of assault of a law enforcement

officer in the second degree; Count II, the felony of assault of a law enforcement officer in the

second degree; and Count III, possession of a controlled substance.

2. On or about March 11, 2005, in the Circuit Court of St. Clair County, Missouri, case number

04SR-CR00359, defendant pleaded guilty to the felony of assault in the second degree.

3. On or about March 13, 2000, in the Circuit Court of Lawrence County, Missouri, case number

CR499-1015FX, defendant pleaded guilty to the felony of burglary in the second degree.


CR499-609FX, defendant pleaded guilty to the felony of stealing.


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State v. JOSHUA L HAGOOD

a Class B felony, under Sections 558.016 and 557.036, RSMo, in that he has pleaded guilty

to, been found guilty of or been convicted of two or more felonies committed at different times.

The felonies are as follows:


00831-CR98697, defendant pleaded guilty to Count I, the felony of assault of a law enforcementofficer in the second degree; Count II, the felony of assault of a law enforcement officer in the

second degree; and Count III, the felony of possession of a controlled substance.







COUNT IV

(Missouri Charge Code: 24015004.0)

The Prosecuting Attorney of the County of Greene, State of Missouri, charges that the

defendant, in violation of Section 570.080, RSMo, committed the class C felony of receiving

stolen property, punishable upon conviction under Sections 558.011 and 560.011, RSMo, in that

on or between January 14, 2015 and January 26, 2015, in the County of Greene, State of

Missouri, the defendant, with the purpose to deprive the owner of a firearm, a Ruger model LCR

.38 caliber revolver, received, retained, and disposed of such property knowing or believing that

it had been stolen.

Defendant is a prior offender under Section 558.016, RSMo. Defendant is also a persistent

offender and is punishable by sentence to an extended term of imprisonment, specifically that of

a Class B felony, under Sections 558.016 and 557.036, RSMo, in that he has pleaded guilty

to, been found guilty of or been convicted of two or more felonies committed at different times.

The felonies are as follows:


00831-CR98697, defendant pleaded guilty to Count I, the felony of assault of a law enforcement

officer in the second degree; Count II, the felony of assault of a law enforcement officer in the

second degree; and Count III, the felony of possession of a controlled substance.






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State v. JOSHUA L HAGOOD



The facts that form the basis for this information and belief are contained in the attached

probable cause statement concerning this matter, which statement is made a part hereof and is

submitted herewith as a basis upon which this court may find the existence of probable cause forthe issuance of the warrant.

WHEREFORE, the Prosecuting Attorney prays that an arrest warrant be issued as

provided by law.

DAN PATTERSON

Prosecuting Attorney of the County of

Greene, State of Missouri

___________________________

Missouri Bar No. 41848

1010 Boonville Ave.

Springfield, MO 65802

(417) 868-4061

FAX (417) 868-4160


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