Search warrant execution leads to arrest of Joplin man, confiscation of cocaine, marijuana, gun

(From the Ozarks Drug Enforcement Team)

On 03/03/2022 at approximately 1500 hours ODET Detectives and Joplin Officers served a Narcotics Search Warrant at 2821 East 12th Street in Joplin Mo 64801. 

ODET Detectives located and seized 110 grams of suspected Cocaine, 162 grams of Marijuana and a Firearm. 

ODET Detectives arrested Braden Hardiman a 25-year-old Black Male from Joplin Mo. Hardiman was charged with Distribution of a Controlled Substance in a protected area “school”, Abuse of a Child, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. 

ODET Detectives also arrested Tevin Triplett a 29 - year-old Black Male from Joplin on a Felony Parole Violation Warrant out of Jasper County. The charges on Hardiman are pending with the Jasper County Prosecutors Office.