Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedl released an update this week outlining several major incidents, public safety concerns, and court proceedings across the county.
The week began with law enforcement investigating the deaths of two people at a residence in Fordyce. Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division (CID) agents were called in, with assistance from the Fordyce Police Department and the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Knoedl said the investigation is ongoing but that no foul play is suspected at this time.
He also reassured the public after receiving calls about possible lockdowns at Fordyce schools and the Dallas County Medical Center. “If any danger exists, we will be notifying all residents immediately,” Knoedl said.The sheriff’s office is also warning residents about a phone scam in which callers claim to be with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department and say a loved one has been arrested. Victims are then told to pay bond through apps like CashApp. Sheriff Knoedl said at least three people in the county have fallen victim in recent weeks.
“This is a scam,” he emphasized. “We will never call and ask for a bond to be paid digitally. We only accept bond payments in person, and we don’t call anyone asking for it. If you receive such a call, do not pay it. Call the Sheriff’s Department directly and we can provide the correct information.”
Residents are reminded that parking is prohibited in the endzone area at the local football field. Vehicles parked there are subject to towing.
The sheriff also provided a summary of cases adjudicated during Dallas County Circuit Court this week:
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Hayden Mason pled guilty to drug possession and paraphernalia charges; sentenced to 6 years SIS plus costs and fees.
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Thomas Self pled guilty to theft of scrap metal and drug charges; sentenced to 6 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) plus costs and fines.
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Marcus Brown pled guilty to residential burglary, theft, and forgery; sentenced to 5 years in the ADC, 5 years SIS plus costs and fees.
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Javion Hughes pled guilty to domestic battery; sentenced to the Arkansas State Police program with costs and fees.
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Deandre Massey pled guilty to probation revocation; sentenced to 2 years ADC, 8 years SIS with special conditions plus costs and fees.
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Lavell Cones pled guilty to drug possession and DWI; sentenced to 3 years ADC, 3 years SIS plus costs and fees.
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Brent Webb pled guilty to drug possession and paraphernalia; sentenced to 5 years ADC, 5 years SIS plus costs and fees.
The Sheriff’s Office also released its latest list of felony arrests:
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Elizberto Juarez-Perez of Camden – Failure to Appear (Misdemeanor)
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Kiana Berry of Fordyce – Failure to Appear (Misdemeanor)
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Anthony Burks of Fordyce – Possession of Schedule VI
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Reynaldo Munoz of Fordyce – Harassment (FPD)
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Odis Allen of Fordyce – Failure to Register
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Lavell Cones of Fordyce – Possession of Schedule I or II, DWI
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Frankie Chavers of Thornton – Failure to Appear (Misdemeanor, FPD)
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Samantha Castillo of Fordyce – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
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Larry Buckley of Fordyce – Public Intoxication, Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test, Open Container
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Jayden Meads of Bearden – Failure to Appear (Misdemeanor, FPD)
Sheriff Knoedl said the Sheriff’s Office will continue to keep residents informed about ongoing investigations, safety concerns, and criminal court activity in the county.
