Missouri Woman Charged with First-Degree Drug Trafficking After Traffic Stop

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A 41-year-old West Plains, Missouri woman named Bobbie Jean Fisher has been charged with first-degree drug trafficking after authorities found her carrying nearly 300 grams of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop. Fisher was already awaiting trial in a separate 2025 drug trafficking case and is considered a potential danger to the community due to alleged ongoing distribution activities.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing battle against the methamphetamine epidemic in rural Missouri communities, where traffickers often attempt to evade law enforcement by concealing large quantities of drugs. The significant amount of meth seized and Fisher's prior charges raise concerns about the scope of the drug trade in the region.

The details

During the traffic stop on U.S. Highway 60 in Howell County, a hypodermic syringe was found in Fisher's vehicle, leading to her arrest. After refusing a body scan at the sheriff's office, a search warrant was obtained, and authorities discovered Fisher was carrying a gallon-sized bag and four additional bags containing a white crystal substance that field-tested positive for methamphetamine. The total weight, including packaging, was estimated at approximately 294.8 grams.

• On February 15, 2026, Bobbie Jean Fisher was arrested during a traffic stop in Howell County, Missouri.
• Fisher was already awaiting adjudication in a separate 2025 second-degree drug trafficking case.

What’s next

Authorities noted that Fisher was already awaiting adjudication in a separate 2025 second-degree trafficking case, and she is considered a potential danger to the community due to alleged ongoing distribution activities. Her bond is set at $250,000.