SHERIFF MIKE KNOEDL - WEEKLY UPDATE 12/18/2025

Good afternoon,

I want to start by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. There will be no weekly report next week due to the holidays, and I am posting this week's report a day early. I hope everyone gets to spend some quality time with family and friends and remembers the reason for the season. As we approach the start of a new year, I want to thank everyone for the support you have shown us at the Sheriff's Office. Next, I want to thank all of my employees here at the Sheriff's Office. I'm so blessed to have the staff who work hard every day to ensure business is taken care of. The key to success is surrounding yourself with the best possible people, and I appreciate them more than I can express!

On Tuesday afternoon, deputies were standing outside the Sheriff's Office and heard a vehicle burning its tires below the Fordyce Police Department. As Deputies responded, they observed a black Dodge Charger and initiated a traffic stop, but the suspect vehicle fled. After a short pursuit, the suspect vehicle lost control and struck a light pole. At this time, four suspects fled the scene, while the vehicle's driver remained behind. The Fordyce Police Department, along with Dallas County Deputies, pursued the suspects on foot, and all five were eventually arrested. There were guns and drug paraphernalia seized from the suspect's vehicle. I'm going to say this one more time: We are committed to taking guns and drugs off our streets. I want to thank the Fordyce Police Department for being right there and working with us on this case.

It is the holiday season, and scammers are active. We have received calls from individuals reporting that someone from the Dallas County Sheriff's Office called and asked them to send money to pay outstanding warrants. We will NEVER call anyone about an outstanding warrant. If someone contacts you about sending money you don't know about, please ask them to leave a name and number, and you will contact them after checking. NEVER give out personal information such as checking account or credit card numbers.

Remember, the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign will continue through January 1st.

Make wise decisions and don't drink and drive or have a designated driver!

We had our monthly Circuit Court this week, and several cases were adjudicated. The

following sentences were handed out:

Montrel Worthy entered an Alford plea to Furnishing Prohibited Articles and was sentenced to 10 years of probation, plus costs and fees.

Victor Hardaway pled guilty to a Class A misdemeanor Assault and received 1 year SIS, costs, and fees.

Anthony McKinnon pled guilty to POCS Schedule I/II; POCS Schedule VI; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was sentenced to 5 years Probation plus costs and fees.

Dmario Means pled guilty to POCS Schedule I/II and received 5 years Probation costs and fees.

Spencer Ward pled guilty to POCS Schedule VI and was sentenced to 5 years Probation with a fine, costs and fees.

Christopher Ogburn pled guilty to Theft of Property and was sentenced to 10 years Probation along with Restitution to the victim, costs and fees.

Calvin Berry pled guilty to Breaking or Entering and Theft of Property and was sentenced to 4 years in the ACC, Restitution to the Victim and costs and fines.

Toney Foster pled guilty to POCS Schedule VI and was sentenced to 1 year SIS, a fine and costs and fees.

Derrick Wade Smith pled guilty to Criminal Possession of Explosives, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and DWI. He was sentenced to 5 years Probation plus county jail time. He must complete a DWI Victim Impact Course and has several fines, costs and fees.

There were several cases set for jury trial after the New Year and several plea deals are being discussed in various cases.

Felony Friday on Thursday afternoon:

Tucker, Franklin of Bearden; Failure to Appear

Richardson, Dmardrei of Farmerville; Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Hernandez, Jose of Warren; No Driver's License

McWilliams, Darrell of Fordyce; Driving While License Suspended, Cancelled or Revoked; Possession of Controlled Substance

Bowie, Trinity of Fordyce; Driving While License Suspended, Cancelled or Revoked

Archer, LaDonna of Fordyce; FPD Driving with Suspended DL and Failure to Appear

Moore, Kenneth of Fordyce; FPD Public Intoxication

Smith, Gabrielle of Fordyce; FPD Public Intoxication

Harrington, Joshua of Fordyce; Fleeing

Barnett, Branden of Rison; Fleeing, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Criminal Mischief

Ledbetter, Markevious of Fordyce; Fleeing

Oltmans, Jeremiah of Benton; DWI and Negligent Homicide

Johnson, Javian of North Little Rock; Driving While License Suspended, Cancelled or Revoked

Perry, Jaylen of Little Rock; Failure to Appear

Turner, Javaris of Fordyce; Parole Violation

Erwin, Alvin Brent of Fordyce; Driving with Suspended Drivers License, Contempt Failure to Pay

From Our Family to Yours, Merry Christmas and God Bless You.

Sheriff Mike Knoedl