BATES COUNTY, Mo.- The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested a Kansas City resident early this morning, in the overnight hours, and charged her with multiple drug charges. According to to the arrest report 22 year old Melissa Mitchell was allegedly in possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) and up to 35 grams of marijuana. She is also being charged with speeding and driving with no registration.
Mitchell was transported to the Bates County Jail and was in custody on a 12 hour hold.