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For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
B09066
June 15, 2009

EMPHASIS: Moberly Resident Arrested On Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop


On Friday, June 12, 2009, at approximately 10:15 a.m., a member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol stopped a 1991 Dodge Ram pickup for a traffic violation, on Missouri Route BB, in Randolph County. As the officer made contact with the driver, who was identified as Jeremy W. Tompson, 25, of Moberly, Missouri, a firearm was observed on the front seat of the pickup. Tompson exited his vehicle and was apprehended following a short foot pursuit. Following the apprehension, Tompson was found to be in possession of several individual packets of a controlled substance believed to be methamphetamine, and a stolen license plate.
Tompson was arrested for the following charges: felony possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, felony resisting arrest, felony armed criminal action, possession of stolen property, speed, failure to display valid license plates, no insurance, and displaying plates of another.
Tompson was transported to the Randolph County Jail and is being held on a $25,000 cash only bond.
The charges for which Tompson was arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

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