(From the Newton County Sheriff's Office)On April 29, 2026, a Newton County Deputy Will Weiser was on patrol in the area of 36th and Range Line Road when he observed suspicious activity. Deputy Weiser made contact with a subject in her vehicle in the parking lot of the Super 8 motel.
An open-air sniff of the vehicle was performed and K9 Loki hit on the vehicle.
After a search of the vehicle was conducted the following was located:
• Approximately 1 pound of suspected methamphetamine
• Small plastic baggies, indicative of drug dealing
• A digital scale
• $1,500 in cash
• Glass pipes, commonly used for the smoking of methamphetamine
The subject contacted with the vehicle is identified as Kiley McDonald, 36, of Neosho, MO.
Charges of Trafficking Drugs 1st Degree, a Class A felony, and Possession of a Controlled Substance, a Class D felony, have been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Due to this incident, McDonald is being held on a federal parole violation.
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information about illegal drugs in our communities to call 417-451-8333 to report the activity.
Sheriff Matt Stewart
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