Traffic stop in Osceola leads to drug arrest

On July 30, 2024, Officer Kauffman, conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding and a lane violation in Osceola City Limits. Officer Kauffman observed the passenger shaking. Officer Kauffman observed the driver sweating along with signs of possible narcotic use. Chief Shumaker arrived on the scene to assist. 

Officer Kauffman and Chief Shumaker conducted a probable cause search of the driver, passenger, and vehicle. Officer Kauffman located methamphetamine on the driver and used syringes in the vehicle. 

Officer Kauffman and Chief Shumaker learned that the driver was on probation and parole for possession of a controlled substance and that the passenger had a non-extraditable warrant out of Greene County, Missouri. The driver was identified as Jesse Lawson out of Springfield, Missouri. 

A felony possession of a controlled substance will be sent to prosecuting attorney Daniel Dysart. The driver was also issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia and will be sent to prosecuting attorney Joshua Jones.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.