The Izard County Sheriff’s Office announced on April 27 that several individuals were incarcerated during the past week. Sheriff Charley Melton reported that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Matthew Dore, age 25 of Horseshoe Bend, was arrested on April 21 for third degree assault on a family or household member. Ronald Vaughn, age 65 of Horseshoe Bend, was arrested on April 22 on a warrant from the Izard County District Court for unlawful computerized communications. Halle Dyer, age 26 of Melbourne, was arrested on April 23 following a petition to revoke probation. Matthew Sollock, age 33 of Melbourne, was returned for court on April 23 and also served with a warrant from the Izard County District Court for harassing communications. Christina Finch, age 43 of West Plains, Missouri, was arrested on April 26 for criminal trespass and public intoxication.
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office enhances community safety through dedicated law enforcement and corrections programs according to the official website. The agency oversees a state-of-the-art detention center in Melbourne as well as a station in Horseshoe Bend according to the official website.
Patrolling an area covering approximately 547 square miles across the county is part of its regular duties according to the official website. The office focuses on delivering professional law enforcement services aimed at safeguarding and assisting residents throughout Izard County according to the official website.
The sheriff’s office extends its services throughout all areas within Izard County in Arkansas according to the official website, working collaboratively with local and state agencies to improve public safety efforts according to the official website.



