Drug Investigation
By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey
During the period from August 2 to August 15, the Texas County Sheriff’s Office executed two search warrants at residences in the Roby and Plato area. The warrants were part of an ongoing multi-agency drug investigation. The warrants resulted in the seizure of in excess of 2.5-pounds of methamphetamine, 3-pounds of marijuana, 105 firearms, body armor and over $46,000 in cash. The sheriff’s office was assisted in the investigation and execution of the warrants by the Houston Police Department, Licking Police Department, Cabool Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and South-Central Drug Task Force. Larry Wright, age 59, of Plato was arrested and transported to the Texas County Jail. Wright was charged with Trafficking Drugs Methamphetamine First Degree, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Wright was held in the Texas County Jail pending bond of $500,000. Carolyn Groves, age 58, of Plato was arrested and transported to …
During the period from August 2 to August 15, the Texas County Sheriff’s Office executed two search warrants at residences in the Roby and Plato area. The warrants were part of an ongoing multi-agency drug investigation. The warrants resulted in the seizure of in excess of 2.5-pounds of methamphetamine, 3-pounds of marijuana, 105 firearms, body armor and over $46,000 in cash. The sheriff’s office was assisted in the investigation and execution of the warrants by the Houston Police Department, Licking Police Department, Cabool Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and South-Central Drug Task Force. Larry Wright, age 59, of Plato was arrested and transported to the Texas County Jail. Wright was charged with Trafficking Drugs Methamphetamine First Degree, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Wright was held in the Texas County Jail pending bond of $500,000. Carolyn Groves, age 58, of Plato was arrested and transported to …
