Barton County, MO – A stolen 20-foot trailer was recovered early Thursday after a coordinated traffic stop near the Kansas state line.
According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified at approximately 4:58 a.m. on February 26 that a homemade gooseneck-style trailer had been stolen. Investigators located the vehicle near SW 80 Road and State Line Road in Barton County.
Authorities conducted a felony traffic stop and identified the driver as Ryan Payne, 42, of Frontenac, Kansas. A passenger, Raymond Weaver, 34, of Arcadia, Kansas, was also in the vehicle.
Both men were arrested and transported to the Jasper County Detention Center in Carthage. Charges for felony stealing have been submitted to the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office. The suspects are alleged to have been involved in the theft.
The trailer was successfully recovered during the stop. Officials said the investigation remains ongoing.
The early morning traffic stop occurred near rural roadways frequently used by cross-border commuters traveling between southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft.
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