CARTHAGE, Mo. — A preliminary hearing for a Carthage man on a felony methamphetamine possession charge is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Jasper County Circuit Court in Carthage.
Jonathan P. Plummer (DOB 1981) was arrested during a Jasper County Sheriff’s Office traffic stop on MO 43 October 11.
According to the probable cause statement, a deputy pulled Jonathan P. Plummer (DOB 1981) over after he ran a stop sign at Gum Road and State Highway.
Plummer told the deputy he had “dope” in his pocket and when asked what “dope” was, he answered “meth,” according to the probable cause statement, which said a clear baggie of meth was found in Plummer’s pocket.
In addition to the meth charge, Plummer was cited for failing to stop at a stop sign and for not maintaining financial responsibility.
Originally appeared on The Turner Report
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