Bates County Sheriff's Department Vehicle Stop leads to drugs

Robert F. Dowling

Robbie S. Langford

On the 21^st day of May 2013, the Bates County Sheriff’s Office made a vehicle stop on  A highway and US 49 intersection, Rich Hill, Missouri.  The vehicle is described as 2012 U-Haul Van.  During the investigation Deputies receive consent to search and recovered numerous marijuana plants hidden in the back end of the U-Haul.  Two male subjects were arrested, Robert F. Dowling, 37 of McNeil, Arkansas, and Robbie S. Langford, 30, also from McNeil, Arkansas.  Both subjects have been charged with Manufacturing or Attempt to or Possession with intent, bond was set at $25,000.00.