By Ray King
A $50,000 cash only bond was set Friday for an Altheimer man who is currently out on bond on theft allegation after he allegedly attempted to smuggle contraband into the adult jail.
Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Montrell Vanderbilt, 27, with furnishing prohibited articles and possession of a controlled substance with purpose to deliver.
During the court hearing, Deputy Prosecutor Joe West explained the allegation based on an affidavit by Tri-County Drug Task Force Investigator Morgan Carter on July 24.
West said Vanderbilt was questioned the following day by sheriff’s investigators.
Vanderbilt appeared in court on the theft allegation July 17.
He was told to come back to court Aug. 23.
