25-02-2025
Woman wanted for fatal Christmas Eve crash arrested
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — A woman wanted by Jasper County authorities for a fatal Christmas Eve crash is now in custody.
Lawrence County deputies arrested Jennifer Maupin, 43, late last night around 11:30.
Authorities issued a warrant for Maupin's arrest earlier this month on charges that she was driving drunk when she killed a Sarcoxie man. She's charged in Jasper County with driving while intoxicated in the death of another, careless and imprudent driving, and speeding.
Authorities say Maupin caused this crash on Highway 59 south of Apple Road on Christmas Eve last year. Tou Xiong, 37, of Sarcoxie was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Court records say Maupin crossed into oncoming traffic as she was attempting to pass someone. That's when troopers say she side-swiped two other vehicles, one driven by Xiong.
Her bond in Jasper County is set at $100,000.
This isn't Maupin's first run-in with police. When the crash happened, Maupin was awaiting trial on charges in Oklahoma that included assault and battery on law enforcement.
Oklahoma authorities say Maupin was drunk and belligerent in public and assaulted a casino guard. When she was taken to jail in that case, authorities say she assaulted a couple of jailers. She reportedly spit on them and kicked one in the face, fracturing his jaw.
The Oklahoma charges are still pending
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