Charges filed after narcotics search warrant on Joplin tobacco shop

Two men and a juvenile were detained and questioned following a narcotics search warrant at a Joplin tobacco shop Wednesday.

Joplin Police say their FLEX Platoon team went into the ‘Pressure Packs Head Shop’ near 7th and Main and found that individuals operating the business were selling illegal narcotics to minors.

Additionally, the business was not licensed to sell marijuana.

The suspects were identified as 39-year-old Landers Page, of Oronogo, 20-year-old Courtney Mitchell, of Joplin, and a juvenile male.

When detained, it was discovered that all three were armed with handguns.

A backpack that contained suspected marijuana and a Pioneer Arms 7.62 caliber AK style pistol was also located.

Following the search warrant at the business, more evidence was seized which supported the charge of illegal drug trafficking, and more firearms were located.

As a result of the search warrant, a follow-up search warrant was conducted at 1112 Paw Paw Place in Oronogo by the Joplin Flex Platoon and Oronogo Police Department

During the search warrant on Paw Paw Place, additional evidence was seized.

Both Page and Mitchell were arrested and transported to the Joplin City Jail.

Page was charged with Unlawful Use of Weapons and Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Having a Minor to Purchase or Transport.

The Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed the charges with a $250,000 cash-only bond.

Mitchell was charged with Unlawful Use of Weapons and Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Having a Minor to Purchase or Transport.

The Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed the charges with a $250,000 cash-only bond.

The investigation continues and more charges are likely.