Neosho man charged with drug trafficking, endangering the welfare of a child

A Neosho man was charged with drug trafficking and unlawful possession of a firearm, both felonies, and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child following a November 8 Joplin Police Department traffic stop.

According to the probable cause statement filed today in Jasper County Circuit Court, Anthony Ramon Stotts (DOB 1981, was pulled over for not having a front license plate.

After he gave consent to officers to search his vehicle, the officers found two bags containing 31.4 grams of meth and a black Glock 45 9mm handgun, the report said.