Ronnie Cole - Clay County Sheriff, 268 South 2nd Street, Piggott, AR (2026)

04/13/2026

On Sunday, April 12th, 2026, 2 deputies went to 512 Edith Street in Corning to investigate illegal drug activity. When deputies came in contact with 55yr. old David Lee White he became argumentative with deputies over the terms that he had signed when sentenced. He had signed papers to allow searches by law enforcement at any time. Upon entering the residence, deputies found several illegal drug related items. They also found scales with a white powder substance on them. Mr. White was transported to the Clay County Detention Center and booked in on the following charges. Possession of M**h or Co***ne W/Purpose to Deliver LT 2GM, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of SCH IV LT 4oz.

Ronnie Cole,
Clay County Sheriff

04/09/2026

Clay County Sheriff's Department Monthly Report for February 2026

02/01/26- Roy A. Green of McDougal, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Petition to Revoke Probation or Parole.

02/02/26- Matthew Sargon of Walled Lake, Michigan was Cited for Hazardous Driving County Ordinance.

02/02/26- Brandon C. Cato of Corning, Arkansas was Cited for No Proof of Liability Insurance.

02/03/26- Zander Cage Moreley of Corning, Arkansas was Cited for Hazardous Driving County Ordinance, Expired Tags, and No Proof of Liability Insurance.

02/04/26- Elgin Alonzo Anders of Williamsville, Missouri was Cited for Hazardous Driving County Ordinance.

02/05/26- Aaron C. Smith of Rector, Arkansas was Arrested for Failure to Appear, Disorderly Conduct, and Public Intoxication.

02/05/26- Cody A. Begemann of Rector, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Felony Possession of Controlled Substance Schedule I, II excluding M**h/Co***ne Greater Than 2g Less Than 10g.

02/06/26- Steven R**ert of Peach Orchard, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Failure to Comply with S*x Offender Registration.

02/06/26- Margaret E. Underwood of McDougal, Arkansas was Cited for No Proof of Liability Insurance.

02/06/26- Isreal Esquivel of Paragould, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Breaking or Entering, Felony Forgery, and Felony Theft of Property Greater Than $1,000 Less than $5,000.

02/06/26- Quentin J. Reeves of Pollard, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Failure to Comply with S*x Offender Registration.

02/07/26- Aaron Smith of Jonesboro Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Petition to Revoke probation or Parole.

02/07/26- Kenneth Lyle Hill of Corning, Arkansas was Cited for Hazardous Driving County Ordinance.

02/07/26- Abraham E. Saloma of Monona, Wisconsin was Arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance Schedule VI, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Hazardous

02/08/26- Samanta Jo Green of Corning, Arkansas was Cited for Possession of Controlled Substance-Ma*****na.

02/09/26- Jesse Murdock of Naylor, Missouri was Cited for Fictitious Tags and Failure to Register Vehicle-Expired Tags.

02/09/26- Erika Oberhelman of Kennett, Missouri was Arrested for Failure to Appear.

02/09/26- Brandon S. Wolner of Corning, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Theft of property GT $5,000 LT $25,000 and Theft of property GT $1,000 LT $5,000.

02/10/26- Jeremy A. Winkle of Paragould, Arkansas was Arrested for Driving on Suspended.

02/10/26- Addyson Shipman of Neelyville, Missouri was Cited for Hazardous Driving County Ordinance.

02/10/26- Justin Elvis Fears of Salem, Missouri was Cited for Hazardous Driving County Ordinance.

02/10/26- Clarance G. Veach of Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Failure to Appear.

02/10/26- Devin D. Browning of Corning, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Aggravated Assault, Felony Endangering the Welfare of a Minor 1st Degree, and Reckless Driving.

02/11/26- Dalton L. Morris of Piggott, Arkansas was Arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Controlled Substance-Ma*****na.

02/11/26- Brandon L. Owens of Rector, Arkansas was Cited for Hazardous Driving County Ordinance.

2/12/26- Derrick Andre Hairston of Savannah, Georgia was Cited for Improper Passing.

02/13/26- John R. Colburn of Corning, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Absconding, and No Driver’s License.

02/13/26- Christopher M. Price of Corning, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Absconding.

02/14/26-Anthony William Grooms of Corning, Arkansas was Cited for Public Intoxication.

02/14/26- Christopher Ryan Dean Boggs of Naylor, Missouri was Cited for No Proof of Liability Insurance.

02/16/26- Quintarivous Carruthers of Tupelo, Mississippi was Arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Driving on a Suspended Driver’s License.

02/16/26- Debra S. Kellums of Hornersville, Missouri was Arrested for Felony Aggravated Assault.

2/16/26- Logan Jearl Foster of Paragould, Arkansas was Cited for Failure to Stop at Stop Sign.

02/18/26- Jonathan B. Miller of C**t, Arkansas was Cited for Failure to Appear.

02/18/26- Myron J. Harris of Pollard, Arkansas was Cited for Failure to Appear.

02/20/26- Steven D. Crossno of Hoxie, Arkansas was Arrested for Failure to Appear.

02/20/26- Vickie Lynn Dillow of Piggott, Arkansas was Cited for Hazardous Driving and No Driver’s License.

02/20/26- Jamie L. Vaughn of Doniphan, Missouri was Arrested for Failure to Appear.

02/21/26- Sabra D. Collett of Corning, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Interference with Custody and Theft of Property.

02/21/26- Kelly R. Burrow of Greenway, Arkansas was Arrested for Public Intoxication.

2/23/26- Ernest B. Massey of Piggott, Arkansas was Arrested for Failure to Register as a S*x Offender.

2/23/26- Ryan K. Jones of Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Residential Burglary, Felony Terroristic Threatening, and Felony Battery 3rd Degree.

02/23/26- Alfredo Gonzalez of Houston, Texas was Cited for Hazardous Driving County Ordinance.

2/24/26- Natalie Jones of Corning, Arkansas was Arrested for Failure to Appear.

02/25/26- James Henry Gardner of Corning, Arkansas was Cited for Public Intoxication and Hazardous Driving County Ordinance.

2/26/26- Demetria Davis of Osceola, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Petition to Revoke Probation or Parole.

2/26/26- Tiffany M. Mills of Piggott, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Absconding.

2/26/26- Robin Lesslie of Rector, Arkansas was Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and Careless or Prohibited Driving.

2/26/26- Bambi R. Halcomb of Knobel, Arkansas was Arrested for Terroristic Threatening, and Felony Aggravated Assault.

02/27/26- Jeremy Winkle of Paragould, Arkansas was Cited for Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver’s License.

02/27/26- Caleb Smith of Corning, Arkansas was Cited for No Vehicle License-Tags and No Proof of Liability Insurance.

02/27/26- Mark William Lewis of Success, Arkansas was Cited for Hazardous Driving County Ordinance.

02/27/26- Sible C. Moore of Greenway, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Possession of Controlled Substances Schedule I and II Less Than 2g, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Improper Window Tint.

02/28/26- James Newsome of Corning, Arkansas was Cited for Hazardous Driving County Ordinance.

02/28/26- Joseph R. Dodd of Knobel, Arkansas was Arrested for Possession of Schedule V, Possession of Schedule IV for V LT 28g, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

02/28/26- Eli Harley Dale Raines of Maynard, Arkansas was Cited for Drinking in Public and Minor In Possession of Alcohol.

02/28/26- Michael Fann of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas was Cited for Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver’s License and Expired Tags.

Ronnie Cole,
Clay County Sheriff

04/08/2026

On Monday April 6th, 2026 the Sheriff's Dept. conducted a Suspended Imposition of Sentence Search at 90 County Road 324 Pollard, the residence of 64yr. old Michael R. Grissom. Mr. Grissom was showed his sentencing order paperwork, which stated he was subject to search at any time by law enforcement. Deputies conducted a search of Mr. Grissom where a clear baggy was found containing a white powder believed to be M**h. A small amount of Ma*****na was also found. When a search was conducted of his residence several items of Drug Paraphernalia were found, along with more M**h. Mr. Grissom was taken into custody and transported to the Clay County Detention Center and booked in on the following charges. Possession of M**h or Co***ne With Purpose to Deliver LT 2GM, Possession of SCH VI With Purpose to deliver, Possession of SCH IV or V With Purpose to Deliver, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Ronnie Cole,
Clay County Sheriff

04/07/2026

On Friday April 3rd, 2026, at approximately 7:12 P.M. the Sheriff's Dept. received a 911 call from Greenway about a man pointing a gun at people. Deputies went to Clay Street in Greenway and made contact with the residents that had reportedly pointed the gun. When deputies came in contact with the man's wife, they asked where he was and they were informed he was in the house. Deputies advised for him to come out with his hands over his head. 67yr. old Steve Barczewski came out as instructed to the deputies. Deputies asked where the gun was and were told it was in the house. Mr. Barczewski's wife retrieved the gun for the deputies. Apparently, Mr. Barczewski became irritated at the kids riding dirt bikes and 4-wheelers in front of his house. Mr. Barczewski started throwing sticks at the kids and yelling at them. The grandparents of the children went to talk to Mr. Barczewski. When they were in the street 18yr. old Shyan Barczewski came out and apparently repeatedly pointed a pistol at one of the people in the street. Shyan Barczewski then handed the pistol to Steve Barczewski who pointed the gun at the grandfather of the children. He apparently threatened them verbally when he pointed the weapon at him. Deputies took Shyan and Steve Barczewski into custody. They were transported to the Clay County Detention Center and booked in on the charge of Aggravated Assault.

Ronnie Cole,
Clay County Sheriff

04/07/2026

On Friday April 3rd, 2026, at approximately 4:06 P.M. The Sheriff's Dept. received a 911 call about a dispute involving kids riding 4-wheelers and dirt bikes in Greenway. According to statements taken at the scene, the kids were driving down an alley then into a field road. Apparently 66yr. old Carolyn Jean Morris of Aubrey, Texas tried to get the child's attention by angling her vehicle toward the child to get his attention. According to the statement of the 12yr. old boy, the vehicle slightly bumped him, and he went in the ditch. Mrs. Morris was taken into custody and transported to the Clay County Detention Center and booked in on the charge of Aggravated Assault.

Ronnie Cole,
Clay County Sheriff

03/31/2026

On Monday March 30th, 2026, the Sheriff’s Dept. requested the charges for Joe Ray Dodd of Knobel be amended to 2nd Degree Murder. Joe Ray Dodd has been incarcerated at the Clay County Detention Center since March 15th. He had a Bond of $500,000.00 for 1st Degree Domestic Battery of a Family Member. Mr. Dodd’s Father Joe E. Dodd of Knobel passed away March 20th at the Med in Memphis. The Clay County Coroner received a preliminary autopsy report from the State Crime Lab. From this report the Sheriff’s Dept. made this request. District Judge Curtis Hitt found Probable Cause and set Mr. Dodd’s bond at $1.5 million.

Ronnie Cole,
Clay County Sheriff

03/30/2026

Clay County Sheriff's Department Monthly Report for January 2026

01/01/26- Zachary Clark of Springfield, Louisiana was Cited for Expired Tags, Hazardous Driving-County Ordinance, and Possession of Controlled Substance.

01/01/26- Jonathan M. Boester of Piggott, Arkansas was Cited for Possession of Controlled Substance.

01/01/26- Michael S. Moody of Paragould, Arkansas was Cited for Expired Tags.

01/01/26- Dalton Lamar of Rector, Arkansas was Cited for Hazardous Driving County Ordinance and No Proof of Liability Insurance.

01/01/26- Abdul B. Jasimni of San Antonio, Texas was Cited for Hazardous Driving County Ordinance.

01/01/26- Jackie D. Vaughn Jr. of St. Francis, Arkansas was Cited for Possession of Controlled Substance, Drug Paraphernalia, and Failure to Pay Registration

01/01/26- Royce Cate of Broseley, Missouri was Cited for Hazardous Driving County Ordinance.

01/01/26- Beau Grant Adams of Jonesboro, Arkansas was Cited for Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver’s License, No Proof of Liability Insurance, and no Seat Belt.

01/01/26- Samuel S. Pratt of Columbia, Tennessee was Arrested for Public Intoxication and Felony Theft of Property.

01/01/26- James A. Ford of Brentwood, Tennessee was Arrested for Felony Theft of Property and Public Intoxication.

01/02/26- Neamet Selek of Grand Rapids, Michigan was Cited for Hazardous Driving County Ordinance.

01/03/26- Zander C. Morley of Corning, Arkansas was Arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance Schedule VI less than 4oz.

01/04/26- Eugene Harper of Greenville, South Carolina was Cited for No Proof of Liability Insurance and Improper Brakes/ Safety Equipment.

01/04/26- Kimberly D. McCollum of Corning, Arkansas was Arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

01/05/26- Ryan W. Jones of Corning, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

01/05/26-Lorenzo Petty Murphy of Florissant, Missouri was Cited for No Driver’s License and Failure to Register Vehicle-Expired Tags.

01/05/26- Lorenzo Dyei Young of Dexter, Missouri was Cited for Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver’s License, No Seatbelt, and No Proof of Liability Insurance.

01/05/26- Anthony K. Cooper of Piggott, Arkansas was Cited for No Proof of Liability Insurance, Defective Vehicle Equipment, and Failure to Pay Registration.

01/05/26- Daulton L. Davis of Greenway, Arkansas was Arrested for Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct, and Obstruction of Government Operations.

01/06/26- Stephanie Blecha of Piggott, Arkansas was Cited for Hazardous Driving County Ordinance.

01/06/26- Haley Anne Coburn of Columbia, Missouri was Cited for No Proof of Liability Insurance and Speeding.

01/07/26- Buddy L. Horton of Paragould, Arkansas was Arrested for Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver’s License.

01/07/26- Roy E. Hopple of St. Francis, Arkansas was Arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

01/07/26- Christina R. Trobaugh of St. Francis Arkansas was Arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

01/08/26- Jason Knuckles of Poplar Bluff, Missouri was Arrested for a Felony Failure to Appear Warrant.

01/08/26- Micheal Kenneth Dickerson of Pocohontas, Arkansas was Arrested for Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver’s License and No Proof of Liability Insurance.

01/08/26- Lorelie Mystique Yancy of Reyno, Arkansas was Cited for No Proof of Liability Insurance.

01/08/26- Dekota W. Gambling of Corning, Arkansas was Arrested for Criminal Trespassing.

01/09/26- Zackery A Reinhard of Kennett, Missouri was Cited for Possession of Controlled Substance-Ma*****na and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

01/09/26- Paula A. Bearley of Paragould, Arkansas was Arrested for Failure to Appear.

01/09/26- Michael Anthony Jones of Kennett, Missouri was Cited for Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver’s License.

01/10/26- Syler Raymer of Piggott, Arkansas was Cited for Hazardous Driving County Ordinance.

01/10/26- Richard A. Moore of Paragould, Arkansas was Arrested for Failure to Appear.

01/11/26- Mohammed Herbawl of Jonesboro, Arkansas was Arrested for Fleeing.

01/12/26- La Donna R. Howell was Arrested for Petition to Revoke Probation or Parole.

01/13/26- Jamie L. Bowman of Campbell, Missouri was Arrested for Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Felony Possession of Controlled Substances Schedule I, II LT 2g.

01/14/26- Jennifer Killian of Rector, Arkansas was Arrested for Failure to Appear.

01/14/26- Leah D. Allen of Union City, Tennessee was Cited for Expired Tags.

01/15/26- Trinity L. Young of Paragould, Arkansas was Cited for No Proof of Liability Insurance.

01/16/26- William White of Rector, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Failure to Appear.

01/16/26- Melvin Lamar of Rector, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony R**e. .

01/16/26- Melissa A. Kelly of Las Vegas, Nevada was Arrested for Public Intoxication.

01/17/26- Marisol Selena Allen of Senath, Missouri was Cited for Expired Tags.

01/18/26- Matthew T. Davis of Corning, Arkansas was Arrested for Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver’s License.

01/18/26- Jennifer Lee Banes of Yellville, Arkansas was Cited for Failure to Register Vehicle-Expired Tags.

01/18/26- Joshua Alex Dickman of Romance, Arkansas was Cited for Failure to Register Vehicle- Expired Tags.

01/18/26- Cory Brandon Hall of Pocohontas, Arkansas was Cited for No Proof of Liability Insurance.

01/19/26- Brendan Deckard of Piedmont, Missouri was Arrested for Failure to appear, Speeding, and Inattentive Driving.

01/20/26- Barry Yarbrough of Noxapater, Mississippi was Arrested for Felony Computer Exploitation of a Child 1st Degree, Felony S*xual Assault 1st Degree, and Aiding, Accompanying and Abetting.

01/20/26- Samantha Marshall of Blytheville, Arkansas was Cited for Criminal Mischief.

01/20/26- Ashley Nicole Tinsley of Poplar Bluff, Missouri was Cited for Speeding.

01/20/26- Donald J. Groning of Neelyville, Missouri was Arrested for Felony Parole Violation.

01/22/26- Derek Green of Rector, Arkansas was Arrested for Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver’s License and Failure to Appear.

01/22/26- Austin J. Thielemier of Corning, Arkansas was Arrested for Illegal Dumping and Littering on Highway.

01/22/26- Bridgett Durborow of Piggott, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Failure to Appear.

01/22/26- Ryan W. Jones of Corning, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Petition to Revoke Probation or Parole.

01/27/26- Colby L. Phillips of McDougal, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Terroristic Threatening and Disorderly Conduct.

01/28/26- Casey L. Thompson of Paragould, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Theft of Property.

01/28/26- Freddie R. Phillips of Fisk, Missouri was Arrested for Felony Terroristic Threatening.

01/28/26- William C. Hardin of Nashville, Arkansas was Cited for Failure to Appear.

01/29/26- Kayden M. Crook of Gamaliel, Arkansas was Arrested for Failure to Appear.

01/29/26- Kevin L. Benton of Pocohontas, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Petition to Revoke Probation or Parole.

01/30/26- William L. Owens of Piggott, Arkansas was Arrested for Felony Failure to Appear, Felony Possession of Controlled Substances Schedule I, II LT 2g, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Controlled Substance Schedule VI.

Ronnie Cole,
Clay County Sheriff

03/30/2026

On Saturday March 28th, 2026 at approximately 9:25 P.M. the Sheriff’s Dept. received a 911 call about a lady trying to start a fight. They were advised this happened at the Tourist Information Center North of Corning on U.S. 67. The caller advised 911 that a lady had tried to start a fight with her and her boyfriend. A deputy went to the rest area, and came in contact with 28yr. old Ashley Brooke Allred of Rector. Allred appeared to be highly intoxicated. The deputy took Allred into custody and transported her to the Clay County Detention Center. After Allred was placed in a cell alone, jailers noticed Allred broke the phone receiver in her cell. The jailers went into the cell and tried to calm her down. A short time later jailers noticed she was trying to get to the light fixture in the ceiling. The jailers went into her cell when she attacked a jailer and deputy. Allred was taken down to the floor where she was able to kick a female jailer in the head and throat. A jailer went and got the restraint chair where Allred was placed until she was not a threat to herself or the jail staff. The jailer that was kicked in the throat, and head was taken to Piggott Hospital. She was checked out and released. Ashley Brooke Allred was booked on the following charges: Public Intoxication, Impairing The Operation Of A Vital Public Facility, Battery 2nd Degree / Injure Police Or Correction Officer, Terroristic Threatening 1st Degree / Threatening Physical Injury, Intentional Injury To / Interference With Government Property, Criminal Mischief – 1st Degree / Property Of Another W/ Value Of $1000.00 Or Less, Disorderly Conduct.

Ronnie Cole,
Clay County Sheriff

03/21/2026

On March 20, 2026, the Shelby County Coroner notified the Clay County Coroner’s Office that 91 year old Joe E Dodd, of Knobel, had passed away. Mr. Dodd had been hospitalized since Sunday, March 15 from injuries he suffered in a domestic abuse incident at his residence. The Clay County Coroner is going to take possession of Mr. Dodd to be sent to the State Crime Lab in Little Rock. The Sheriff’s Department at this time is conferring with the Prosecutor’s Office to amend the charges from First Degree Domestic Battery to First Degree Murder. Mr. Dodd’s son, 71 year old Joe Ray Dodd, remains incarcerated at the Clay County Detention Center on a $500,000 bond.

Ronnie Cole,
Clay County Sheriff

03/18/2026

The Clay County Sheriff’s Department gratefully acknowledges the United States Deputy Sheriff’s Association for their generous donation of 10 free weapon lights. These lights will be issued to each deputy for use with their rifle or shotgun in the patrol unit, and they come equipped with pressure pad switches.

Thank you to the United States Deputy Sheriff’s Association for this valuable contribution. Your support is greatly appreciated.

(Pictured from left to right Chief Deputy Jeff Midgett, Sheriff Ronnie Cole, and Sgt. Robby Fry)

03/17/2026

On Monday March 16th, 2026 the Sheriff’s Dept. brought 49yr. old Heather Taylor of Corning to Circuit Court in Corning. Ms. Taylor’s attorney requested to speak with her in private. They were in the back room of the courthouse, when her attorney advised her, she was going to get sentenced to the Arkansas Department of Corrections. When her attorney left the room Ms. Taylor went into the back hallway and saw that no deputy was present. She then ran out the back door of the courthouse in her jail uniform, leg irons, and shackles. A lady went up to a deputy, and advised what she had seen. Deputies and Corning P.D. located Ms. Taylor a short time later at 711 Market Street, her father’s house. She was then returned to the courthouse. She was being sentenced for 2 counts of Battery ll on Law Enforcement from when she fought and struck 2 deputies in the courtroom on August 26th, 2025. She had to be carried out of the courtroom when she was sentenced to a year in the county jail for Misdemeanor Theft. She is now facing new charges of 3rd, Degree Felony Escape. District Judge Curtis Hitt set her bond at $500,000.00.

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Clay County Sheriff

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