MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop A - 504 SE Blue Parkway - Lee's Summit, MO 64063


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sgt. Bill Lowe
(816) 622-0800 ext. 273
A2010-79
December, 13, 2010

EMPHASIS: Drug Arrest In Lafayette County


On December 10, 2010, a 2002 Honda Accord was stopped by a state trooper for a traffic violation on Missouri Route T north of Interstate 70 in Lafayette County, Missouri. During the course of the traffic stop, the trooper noticed the strong odor of marijuana emanating from within the vehicle. Consent to search was requested and granted, by the driver, who was identified as Ricky O. Herndon. The subsequent search of the vehicle revealed 60 pounds of processed marijuana located in the trunk and rear seat.
Ricky O. Herndon, of Bryson City, North Carolina, was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and was transported to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office.
The charge for which Mr. Herndon was arrested, is mere accusation and not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the above charge must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

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