SHERIFF MIKE KNOEDL - WEEKLY UPDATE 11/07/2025

Good morning,

Deer season is almost here. We wish everyone a successful hunt.

Last weekend was a busy one, as always. It started off last Friday night with a DWI arrest on Highway 9. On Saturday night, we received a report of some individuals on the side of the road involved in an altercation. Responding deputies ended up arresting the suspects for disorderly conduct and an array of other charges. On Monday night, Deputy Dusty Walton responded to a report of someone shooting on a county road after dark. After making contact with the suspect vehicle, it was ascertained that the suspects were night hunting wildlife. The driver of the car was a convicted felon and was transported to the Dallas County Detention Center. He had just recently been released from the Department of Corrections. Some people learn more slowly than others! The night hunting case was turned over to the Arkansas Game & Fish Game Wardens.

We have had several inquiries about the shop with a cop program. We have already had several sign up. The cutoff age this year will be 12 years and under. We are seeking donations for this vital program. This event has been an enormous success in the past two years. We allow the selected kids to meet at Walmart and buy Christmas gifts that they may otherwise be unable to afford. This program is not limited to just toys. They are allowed to purchase clothes, shoes, or any other necessary items. If you would like to make a donation, there is an account set up at FBT Bank in Fordyce. Please just let the teller know you want to make a donation, and they can help you. All donations are welcome.

I want to say an early Happy Veteran's Day to all our veterans. Whether they volunteered or were drafted by Uncle Sam, these men and women have been in place to protect our freedoms and our lives and we owe them a debt of gratitude for their actions. Our office, like many, will be closed on Tuesday in honor of our vets.

Felony Friday:

Rose, John of Fordyce; Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While License Cancelled,

Suspended, or Revoked, No Liability Insurance, Open Container, Public Intoxication

Scott, Joshua of Bearden; Possession of Firearm by Certain Person

Hamilton, Kelton of Little Rock; Absconding

Robinson, Nicholas of Fordyce; Failure to Register of Sex Offender

Bunn, Bobby of Fordyce; FPD Failure to Appear

Sledge, James of Fordyce; Possession of Meth/Cocaine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Addison, Joseph of Malvern; Failure to Appear, Contempt Failure to Pay

Mayberry, Ashleigh of Hot Springs; Failure to Appear x 2

Berg, Ashton of Hot Springs; Battery 3rd

Berg, Brayden of Hot Springs; Domestic Battering

Simmons, Kentrell of Fordyce; Failure to Appear x 2, Parole Violation

Jackson, Trynesha of Warren; Contempt Failure to Pay

Grandy, Sharika of Bearden; Failure to Appear, Contempt Failure to Pay

Pitts, Tammy of Sparkman; Communicating a False Alarm

Ward, Spencer of Maumelle; Felony Failure to Appear

Benson, Asia of Hot Springs; Contempt Failure to Pay

Welch, Wesley of Leola; Possession of Firearm by Certain Person

Letbetter, Kelcey of Fordyce; Contempt Failure to Pay

Baber, Patrick of Fordyce; Failure to Appear

Gonzalez, Olivera of Sparkman; Domestic Battering 2nd

Manning, Christopher of Magnolia; Failure to Appear

Have a great weekend and stay safe!!

God Bless,

Sheriff Mike Knoedl