Arraignment set for Joplin man charged with meth possession, attempted bribery of a police officer

A Joplin man who allegedly told a Joplin Police Department officer "you can have all the money in my pockets if you uncuff me and let me go," is being arraigned Monday in Jasper County Circuit Court on felony charges of possession of methamphetamine and attempted bribery of a public servant.

Justin Lee Spencer (DOB 1989) was bound over for trial after waiving his preliminary hearing May 22.

According to the probable cause statement, a Joplin police officer recognized Spencer and arrested him on outstanding warrants. 

After Spencer's alleged bribery attempt, his backpack was searched and methamphetamine was found, the probable cause statement said.