Joplin dentist posts bond on drug trafficking, weapons charges

Joplin dentist John Joseph II posted a $10,000 bond Thursday and is free while awaiting trial in Newton County Circuit Court on fentanyl trafficking and unlawful use of a weapon charges.

Newton County Circuit Court records indicate Judge Jacob Skouby set the bond.

Brian Glades of the Glades Law Firm of Joplin filed an entry of appearance as Joseph's attorney.

No date has been set for Joseph's arraignment, according to online court records.

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