SHERIFF MIKE KNOEDL - WEEKLY UPDATE 11/21/2025

Good morning,

It's always busy at the Sheriff's Office. We've been busy making some personnel changes this week that I shared with you yesterday.

One DWI Arrest was made last Friday night, along with two parole absconders. We completed two probation home visits. We are currently conducting an investigation with the FBI, and more information will be forthcoming as it becomes available.

That leads me straight into my next point. I want to recognize Major Mike Foster, who is retiring from the Sheriff's Office on January 1. I announced this morning his replacement, Brady Harmon. A little bit of history regarding Major Foster and me. We started our careers together in the mid-1980s. We have been like family since then, even though our career paths have taken slightly different trajectories. He left Game & Fish and joined the Arkansas State Police. He retired as the Major of the Highway Patrol. He had been retired for three years, and I had been retired for six before I decided to run for Dallas County Sheriff. I asked him to come and be my Chief Deputy/Major, and he never hesitated to take on that responsibility. My point is, he has made so many sacrifices for me and the people of Dallas County. He has been my right hand, always my voice of reason. He is and will always be my brother! I can't say enough about the kind of person he is: honest, trustworthy, and experienced. He is the true epitome of a public servant! He will be missed here at the Sheriff's Office, but his daughter has experienced some health issues, and it's time for him to return home to assist her. Family first! If you should see him before he leaves, please thank him for his service and sacrifice to Dallas County. There is no doubt Brady Harmon can fill his shoes with a bit of tenure.

The next man I'm going to talk about is Deputy Bill Rogers. Mr. Bill, as I affectionately call him, has served the citizens of Dallas County for 21 years. If you know him, you can't not like him. I've never seen a man who maintains the same demeanor in every situation. What you see is what you get. A very hard-working, dependable deputy who sincerely cares about his people and community. My point is that I cannot say enough about how blessed I've been to have men like these two serve beside me. I want to wish them both good luck on their next chapter in life. We will pray for you daily, Mrs. Elaine!

We are having a retirement reception for Mike and Bill on Monday, Nov 24, at the Temple Baptist Church Life Center (across from the courthouse) from noon until 2 pm. Please drop by and shake their hands. They've both gone far beyond the expectations of their job descriptions.

We had Felony Circuit Court this past Wednesday, and several cases were adjudicated:

Cody Sparkman pled guilty to Possession of Meth/Cocaine with Purpose to Deliver; Possession of Schedule I/II Controlled Substance with Purpose to Deliver; Possession of Schedule IV/V Controlled Substance with Purpose to Deliver. He was sentenced to 10 years Probation, must complete drug rehab, a fine of $2500 plus costs and fees

Mustafa Royal pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was sentenced to the ASP program plus costs and fees

Kanitra Swift pled guilty to Theft of Property and Residential Burglary and was sentenced to the ASP program along with costs and fees

Shanetta Childs pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance Schedule I/II and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was sentenced to 5 years Probation, a fine of $2500 plus costs and fees

Michael Holguin pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance Schedule I/II and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was sentenced to 5 years in the ADC 5 years SIS for each count to run concurrently plus costs and fees

Stephanie Williams pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance Schedule I/II and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was sentenced to 5 years Probation, a fine of $2500 plus costs and fees

Eddie Chriswell pled guilty to Sex Offender Failing to Register and was sentenced to 5 years ADC 5 years SIS plus costs and fees

Brently Toney pled guilty to Revocation of Probation and was sentenced to 4 years ACC and 10 years SIS and he must attend a long-term substance abuse program along with costs and fees

Just a reminder that the sign up for our annual Shop with a Cop program is almost over. The sign-up time will end on Wednesday, November 26 at noon. It is not too late to donate to this program. Simply go by FBT Bank and tell them you want to donate, and they will assist you. We have many children signed up already and we simply cannot do this program without your assistance.

Felony Friday:

Hicks, Tobias of Camden; Failure to Appear

Matlock, Anthony of Fordyce; Absconding

Miller, John of Sparkman; Possession of Firearm by Certain Persons

Torres, Jose of Warren; DWI and Possession of Controlled Substance

Boone, Roshard of Smackover; DWI

King, Cortez of San Antonio; Failure to Appear - Felony

Ross, Donavon of Warren; FPD Contempt Failure to Pay

Parker, Michelle of El Dorado; Failure to Appear

Holguin, Michael of Fordyce; Possession of Schedule I/II with Purpose to Deliver and

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Word, Shawn of Bearden; FPD Failure to Appear

I hope you all have a great weekend, stay safe!

God Bless!

Sheriff Mike Knoedl