Highway Patrol Arrests October 19-20

Matthew J. Whitaker, 38, Poplar Bluff, possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

Catherine M. Pearson, 21, Merriam Woods, possession of marijuana, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia

Sabrina K. Plummer, 18, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, felony identity theft, failure to drive on right half of roadway, possession of liquor by a minor

Brandon L. Choate, 42, Lamar, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest by fleeing, speeding, (100 in a 55 zone), failed to stop at stop sign, no valid license, failed to display valid plates

Christopher R. Jones, 23, Carthage, Vernon County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on moving traffic violation