COOPER COUNTY, MO – Lathrop and Kansas City residents were arrested near California Missouri on drug charges following a pursuit.
Deputies in Cooper County say Cynthia Barnard, and Robert Tinoco were occupants of a vehicle that fled from authorities following an attempted traffic stop on Route 87 near Prairie Home. Speeds reportedly reached 80 mph into Moniteau County. Narcotics and stolen checks were allegedly found in the vehicle after it was forced to stop using tire deflation devices deployed by Highway Patrol.
Various charges include controlled substance possession, and resisting arrest while causing risk of serious injury. Bond was set at $25,000, and $10,000, respectively, for Barnard and Tinoco.