Deputies with the Izard County Sheriff’s Office arrested David Charles Jones, 55, of Melbourne on April 9 after being notified by Arkansas State Police that he was wanted in Montague County, Texas, for sexual abuse of a child. The warrant for Jones was issued on March 31.
This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to keep communities safe and collaborate with other agencies when needed. According to information received by authorities, Jones was believed to be traveling in a Chevrolet truck along Highway 9 south of Melbourne.
Deputies located the vehicle near the Twin Creek area and conducted a traffic stop after it turned onto Mt. Olive Road. Jones was detained without incident while deputies waited for Arkansas State Police agents and confirmation of the outstanding warrant. Once confirmed, Jones was taken into custody and transported to the Izard County Jail where he is awaiting extradition to Texas.
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office operates as the leading law enforcement agency for Izard County in Arkansas, managing patrols across 547 square miles and providing services from its base in Melbourne according to the official website. The office oversees a detention center in Melbourne and maintains another station in Horseshoe Bend according to the official website.
The sheriff’s office focuses on delivering professional law enforcement services throughout all of Izard County and works closely with local and state agencies such as Arkansas State Police according to the official website. Its programs include K-9 units, school resources, corrections programs, and community safety initiatives according to the official website.
By collaborating with other entities on cases like this one involving an out-of-state fugitive, officials aim to bolster public safety efforts across county lines according to the official website.
