Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Initial appearance, arraignment scheduled for Thomas Ross

 The initial appearance and arraignment for former 161st District Republican state representative candidate has been scheduled for 9:30 a.m. October 1 in U. S. District Court in Springfield.

Ross, a Joplin resident, is charged with conspiring to plant cocaine on his opponent in the Republican primary Louise Secker. 

Ross defeated Secker by 32 votes. After his arrest, Ross withdrew from the race and the Jasper County Republican Central Committee selected Secker to be his replacement.




3 comments:

Anonymous said...

It's funny imagining him thinking about this situation for the rest of his life. Wanted to win, tried cheating to win, the cheating part didn't work but he won any ways, even though the cheating part didn't work he's still suffering the consequences of cheating, opponent ends up taking his spot.
Life... it finds a way.

Anonymous said...

What ever happened to letting the voters decide?

Anonymous said...

The Funny Thing Is - Everyday that you Wake Up and Get Out of Bed - You are Winning - Anything more you do that is Positive in Life - Is Icing on the Cake. Why Cheat and Steal or Commit Crimes - Just to Lose it All - and those that do will Eventually be Caught and Held Accountable! Chasing Fame and Fortune is a Fleeting Pursuit because external validation and material wealth are unstable, temporary, and ultimately unable to provide deep, lasting fulfillment. Thomas Ross will forever be known and always wear the Scarlett "L" for LOSER! His wife, 2-Children, his extended Family and Friends will carry his Burden for LIFE! WAS IT WORTH IT?