On 8/19/2025, a K-9 Unit with the Bates County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle traveling southbound on I-49 just north of Adrian. As the vehicle passed the K9 Unit, the Deputy identified the driver as Ernest Schmidt currently of Neveda MO(formerly of Amoret). The Deputy had prior knowledge that Schmidt’s driving status from Missouri was revoked.
The Deputy attempted to stop the vehicle. Shortly after the
Deputy initiated his lights a bag was thrown from the vehicle. The vehicle
continued to drive for another mile then came to a complete stop in the middle
of the highway. A second Deputy was behind the stop and immediately stopped to
pick up the bag that was thrown from the vehicle.
The bag contained approximately 58 grams of Methamphetamine.
Schmidt has been charged
Trafficking Drugs 2nd Degree a Class C Felony. His bond was set
at $50k Cash Only.
Schmidt is currently out of Prison on Parole for Possession of
Controlled Substance
