Joplin Police pursuit into Kansas and back, twice; Two charged in Jasper County

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — Last Friday afternoon about 4 p.m. an officer with the Joplin Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black 2017 Toyota Yaris for traffic violations near E 7th and S Minnesota Ave.

“The vehicle fled from the stop and a vehicle pursuit ensued, which went west out of Joplin, temporarily went into Kansas, before returning to Missouri.

During the pursuit there were multiple items being tossed from the vehicle by occupants.

After deploying tire deflation devices, the vehicle pursuit ended near 20th and Malang on the west side of Joplin and two occupants were detained from the vehicle.”

— CAPT WILL DAVIS, JPD

The pursuit lasted approximately 45 minutes and numerous agencies assisted across jurisdictions including Kansas.

Officers were able to locate the items discarded from the vehicle during the pursuit, some of which led to charges below:

1. 1 baggie containing 2.59 grams of Heroin
2. 1 baggie containing 64.6 grams of Fentanyl
3. 35 Pseudoephedrine pills weighing 25.2 grams.

Additionally, the car was stolen out of Cabool, Mo.

THE DRIVER: JOSEPH W. HOOD

The driver, Joseph W. Hood , age 41 of Joplin, was arrested on charges:

• Tampering with a Motor Vehicle 1st
• Trafficking Drugs 2nd
• Tampering with Evidence
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Operating a Vehicle w/ No Valid DL
• Felony Resisting Arrest

His bond was set at $250,000 surety and $25,000 cash.

THE PASSENGER: BOBBY L. COOPER

The passenger, Bobby L. Cooper , age 36, of Joplin, was arrested on four active warrants out of the City of Joplin, and new charges filed by the Jasper County Prosecutor also filed charges related to Friday:

• Tampering with Evidence
• Tampering with a Motor Vehicle 2nd
• Trafficking Drugs 2nd
• Tampering w/ Service Of Utility 1st
• Felony Resisting Arrest
• Tampering w/ Evidence in Felony prosecution
• Operating a Vehicle w/ No Valid DL

His bond was set at $100,000 surety and $10,000 cash.

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