Search warrant execution leads to meth trafficking weapons charges against Neosho man

The Newton County Prosecuting Attorney's office filed methamphetamine trafficking and weapons charges against a Neosho man following the execution of a search warrant December 19.

A warrant was issued for the arrest of Randy Lee Farley (DOB 1967) with bond set at $20,000 cash or surety.

From the probable cause statement:

During the search of the RV on the property approximately 150 grams of methamphetamine in multiple baggies along with $6180 was located. The RV was the only livable structure on the property and had documents with Randy Farley’s name on them inside. 

Also in the RV was a set of keys. The keys opened a locked safe which was in a shop on the property. Inside the safe were four rifles, one handgun, and documents with Randy Farley ‘s name on them. 

A blue truck was located on the property with flat tires and no license plate information. It appeared the truck was being used for storage. Inside the truck were four additional handguns and a small amount of meth. 

Randy Farley is currently on probation/parole and is a convicted felon.

The case was investigated by the Joplin Police Department.