On October 9th, 2019 at 10:19 P.M. a Joplin Police Officer conducted a traffic stop at 4013 S. Hwy 43 on a pickup truck after observing several traffic violations.
The officer contacted the driver and through his investigation learned the driver had warrants for his arrest, including a burglary arrest warrant from the state of California and a local arrest warrant for traffic violation.
The driver identified as Nicholas A. King, 35 years old of Joplin, was taken into custody for the arrest warrants.
The driver identified as Nicholas A. King, 35 years old of Joplin, was taken into custody for the arrest warrants.
A narcotics detection K9 was called to the scene due to narcotic paraphernalia being observed in plain view of the vehicle.
The narcotics K9 alerted to the odor of narcotics and a search was conducted. Located in the vehicle was approximately 35 grams of methamphetamine. King was transported to Joplin city jail.
King has been charged with Distribution of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. King is also being held on his arrest warrants.
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