Change of plea hearing set for Neosho man on meth trafficking, weapons charges

A change of plea hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. November 19 at U. S. District Court in Springfield for Randy Farley, 59, Neosho, who is charged with methamphetamine trafficking, having a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Farley was initially arrested following the execution of a search warrant by the Joplin Police Department. The Newton County Prosecuting Attorney's office filed charges against him December 26, which were detailed in 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.