A Joplin man is arrested on drug charges after an incident Monday near downtown Joplin.

 Joplin PD observed a silver scooter on Virginia Avenue an attempted to conduct a traffic stop near 20th and Main for traffic and registration violations. The scooter pulled into the parking lot of a convenience store and the driver attempted to enter the business. The officer was able to make contact with the driver, identified as 47-year-old Bobby Bowles, of Joplin. Bowles was found to have a revoked drivers license. During his arrest and search of his coat, the officer located 9 separate baggies each containing a white powder and crystal like substance. The substance in the baggies were tested and determined to be meth, weighing a total of 167 grams.

 Bowles remains in custody at the Joplin City Jail. Charges include delivery of a controlled substance and driving while revoked. His bond was set at $50,000 cash only.