THEFT ARRESTS Two McGehee residents are facing felony charges after the couple was arrested by the Monticello Police Department for attempting to steal catalytic converters at the former Monticello National Guard Armory. The arrests occurred early Monday morning. David Christian, 44, of McGehee was apprehended inside the fenced in area of the armory as he hid under a vehicle after being caught on surveillance camera on the premises. Roxanne Scott, age 38, also of McGehee, was apprehended by MPD shortly afterwards near the scene of the attempted thefts. Both were charged with breaking or entering, felony theft of property and possession of an instrument of crime. Christian was also arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Both are being held in the Drew County Jail pending first appearances.
K9 APPREHENDS FLEEING SUSPECT Kevin Smith, 35, of Monticello was apprehended using Monticello Police Department’s canine, Cezar, last Saturday. Smith was seen operating an ATV on a city street. When officers attempted to stop Smith, he fled on foot to a nearby property, forcing entry into the unoccupied structure. Officers secured the exterior of the building and the K-9 unit was called to the scene. Cezar and his handler, Officer David Menotti, arrived on scene and conducted a search of the building, locating Smith hiding inside an abandoned vehicle inside the building. Neither Smith or the K9 were injured as Smith was taken in to custody without incident once located by the canine unit. Smith was charged with felony fleeing, breaking or entering, operating an ATV on the highway, possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. An absconder warrant was also active for Smith. He is currently incarcerated at the Drew County Sheriffs Department pending a first judicial appearance.
MPD MAKES METH ARREST Alicia Marshall, 40, was arrested by MPD Officers after responding to a call on North Cooper Street. Once on scene, it was discovered by officers that Marshall was in possession of methamphetamine. She was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Sheriff’s Dept. has busy week.
On February 22, 2023 Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Barkada Road in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with an elderly female who stated a relative, Matthew Adair, 23, of Monticello, struck her in the abdominal area and knocked her to the floor. The victim then stated Adair pointed a shotgun at her and stated he would shoot her. Matthew Adair left the scene prior to deputies’ arrival. The victim left the residence with another relative to seek medical attention at the local hospital while deputies searched for Adair. Approximately 30 minutes after the disturbance call, dispatch received a 911 call from the relative and victim stating Adair was attempting to pass them on Barkada Road. Moments later Matthew Adair struck their vehicle with his vehicle causing both vehicles to wreck. Matthew Adair was arrested at the scene and transported to the Drew County Detention Facility where he was charged with Domestic Battering first degree and Domestic Battering second degree. On February 23, 2023 Matthew Adair appeared before Judge Robert Gibson for a first appearance. Adair’s bond was set at $100,000 cash.
On February 21, 2023 Felicia McKinley, 45, of Warren was arrested for the offense of Furnishing Prohibited Articles into the Drew County Detention Facility. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that McKinley furnished the contraband by placing it on a toddler during a special visit. An arrest warrant was gained for Felicia McKinley, she turned herself in and was arrested without incident on the same date. Her bond was set at $10,000 and is currently out on bond. The case will be forwarded to Prosecutor Frank Spain for formal charges.
On February 26, Kristy Meek, 38, and William Holt II, 43, both of Monticello, were arrested while inside the Drew County Detention Facility for the offense of Furnishing Prohibited Articles. A case file will be completed and submitted to Prosecutor Frank Spain for formal charges. The investigations of such activity have been on-going to ensure the safety of not only staff members but the detainees as well.
