SHERIFF MIKE KNOEDL - WEEKLY UPDATE 10/24/2025

Good morning,

It's been a hectic week here at the Sheriff's Office. On Saturday night, Sergeant Jordan Ables and Deputy Dusty Walton were involved in a vehicle pursuit that began in Hot Spring County. The suspect vehicle crossed over into Dallas County, where Sergeant Ables was the lead vehicle in the pursuit. It was determined that the car was stolen in Faulkner County. After a short pursuit, Sergeant Ables performed a TVI (Tactical Vehicle Intervention). The suspect vehicle was disabled, and the suspects were taken into custody. The suspects were turned over to Hot Spring County law enforcement.

On Monday, a traffic stop was conducted where drugs and a hand grenade simulator were located. (See Photo) The Arkansas State Police Bomb Squad was contacted, and it will be destroyed safely. The moral to this story is to explain the dangers of any traffic stop. I've heard the term "routine traffic stop". There is no such thing in law enforcement. This suspect was arrested for the drugs, and the investigation continues into the explosive device.

A circuit court session was held on Wednesday, and several cases were adjudicated. We have experienced a backlog of cases and are finally getting many of these cases through the court.

Parrish Nelson pled guilty to POCS and was sentenced to ASP program costs and fines

Ricky Stewart pled guilty to POCS and was sentenced to 5 years Probation costs and fines

Bobby T. Chambers pled guilty to POCS, Simultaneous Possession Drugs/Firearms,

Maintaining Drug Premises and was sentenced to 5 years SIS costs and fees

Bobby L. Chambers pled guilty to POCS, Simultaneous Possession Drugs/Firearms, Maintaining Drug Premises and was sentenced to 5 years SIS costs and fees

Elizabeth Wilson pled guilty to POCS sentenced to ASP program costs and fines

Dennis Thomas pled guilty to POCS sentenced to 5 years SIS plus costs and fees

Odis Allen pled guilty to Sex Offender Failing to Register sentenced to 5 years SIS plus costs and fees

Lekecha Highsmith found guilty of POCS sentencing deferred until Nov 19 court

Scotty Warner had his SIS sentenced to 15 days in county jail

Isaiah Allen pled true to Revocation violations sentenced to 3 years ADC

Esic Brunston pled guilty to Battery II sentenced to 3 years probation costs and fees

Thomas Wilkinson pled guilty to Theft by Receiving and Criminal Mischief sentenced to 4

years ADC 4 years SIS plus costs and fees

Just a reminder that the Distracted Driving Mobilization will be continuing through this weekend. Please help keep our roadways safe and pay attention while driving.

The Fordyce Civic Center is having the last weekend of the Fordyce Field Pickens this weekend. Saturday hours are 9 am until 5 pm and Sunday hours are 1:30 pm until 4:30 pm. Take the kids and enjoy the food, games and vendors available.

Felony Friday:

Cones, Jeffrey of Fordyce; Driving While Intoxicated

Fay, Reba of Fordyce; FPD Criminal Contempt

Smith, Gabrielle of Fordyce; FPD Disorderly Conduct, Terroristic Threatening, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Wright, Edward of Fordyce; FPD Aggravated Assault

Jeffus, Darryl of Malvern; Possession of Schedule I or II, Possession Meth/Cocaine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving with Suspended DL, Criminal Possession of Explosives

Mason, Jaquez of Fordyce; Criminal Contempt

Moore, Kenneth of Fordyce; Failure to Appear, Driving While Intoxicated, Offenses Involving

Motor Vehicle Equipped With Interlock Device, Failure to Comply or Pay Fines

Curry, Eunice of Fordyce; FPD Homicide-Negligent, Driving While Intoxicated, Requirements in Accidents Involving Death

Cross, Elizabeth of Bearden; FPD Theft

Mitchell, Keibreana of Camden; Criminal Contempt

Thomas, Dennis of Lovejoy; Disorderly Conduct

Worthy, Montrel of Fordyce; Revocation

Tidwell, Treashawn of Bryant; Failure to Appear

Childs, Shanetta of Fordyce; Failure to Appear

Foster, Toney of West Monroe; Contempt

Warner, Scotty of Fordyce; Revocation

Allen, Isaiah of Little Rock; Revocation

Barner, Brian of Bearden; Parole Violation, Driving While Intoxicated-Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Payne, Tonya of Warren; Contempt

Beccia, Deborah of Fordyce; FPD Failure to Appear

Ballance, Brian of Fordyce; Failure to Pay Child Support, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

I hope you all enjoy your weekend

Stay safe and God Bless

Sheriff Mike Knoedl