Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

Drug arrest among court records

A Dallas, Texas, man who was arrested in Prescott on drug charges has been released on bond, according to information from the Nevada County Sheriffs Office.

Anthony Donel Mallard, 21, 5405 Gaston Ave., Dallas, was arrensed on U.S. Highway 371 near Willisville on June 6, according to report filed by Nevada County Sheriffs Deputy Aaron Easley.

Easley indicates in his report that the Mallard was driving erratically, had crossed the yellow line several times and at one point was traveling at 80 miles per hour. Easley then made a traffic stop. According to the report, he was informed by the Nevada County Sheriffs Office dispatcher that Mallard had outstanding warrants in Texas.

Easleys report indicates that he searched his patrol car after delivering Mallard to the county jail and discovered a small ball of duct tape. There was a clear, crystal-like substance inside that turned out to be crystal methamphetamine. This discovery led to felony charges of possession of a controlled substance.

The charges have been filed in Nevada County Circuit Court. Nevada County Sheriffs Deputy Wayne Kisselburg said Mallard is expected back in court in August.

The Nevada County Prosecutors Office has filed a series of charges related to violation of the Arkansas hot check law and forgery. Those charges were filed in circuit court on June 28.

Helen Dickens, 24, 1609 Phillips, Gurdon, was charged with three counts of Forgery II for offenses dating back to May.

Dennis Kelly, 1882 Highway 19 North, was charged with forgery on June 28.

Haywood Devonne Bolton, 31, 519 W. Warren, was charged with Forgery II for an incident in May.

The following charges are each for violation of the hot check law.

* Steve C. Frant, 32, 210 Walnut St., Emmet, checks valued at $200 to $2,500, offenses listed as March and April.

* Latori Shanette Sanders, 610 S. Fifth St., Gurdon, checks valued at $200 to $2,500, with offenses listed in September and November.

* Sherwood Jones, 1328 Mill St., Nashville, checks valued at $200 to $2,500, with offenses dated in February and March.

* Gennie Haynie, 110 E. Pine, checks valued at $200 to $2,500. Offense date is listed as June 30, 2005.

* Marchello McClenton, 6921 Highway 29, checks valued at $200 to $2,500, Offense date is listed as Dec. 23.

* Rodney Moreland, 40, valued at $200 - $2,500 and offense dates listed as November and December.

* Lloyd Shane Mowery, 210 E. Second St., valued at $200 to $2,500.