By RYAN SKAITH

A Lathrop man is facing drug charges in Clinton County for allegedly selling methamphetamine to an informant working with the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Robert Christopher Cox is charged with two counts of delivery of a controlled substance, with the first purchase taking place at his residence in July and the second in August.

The informant reportedly bought 24 grams for $275 in July and returned in August to purchase an ounce of methamphetamine for $300.

No court dates have been scheduled at this time.