The Izard County Sheriff’s Office reported on April 21 that several individuals were incarcerated over the past week, according to Sheriff Charley Melton. The report lists the names, ages, and charges for each person arrested, with all individuals presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
The update provides transparency about recent law enforcement actions and informs residents about ongoing public safety efforts. Sheriff Melton said Kaiden Withrow, age 24 of Calico Rock, was arrested on April 13 for speeding, possession of a controlled substance, and violation of a no contact order. Bautista Martinez, age 47 of Batesville, was arrested on April 16 for driving without a driver’s license and no insurance. Elizabeth Moore, age 37 of Franklin, was taken into custody on April 17 due to a warrant from the Izard County District Court for criminal trespass.
Other arrests include Edson Josimar from Melbourne for careless driving and related offenses; Lorna Favor from Melbourne for public intoxication; Adam Franklin from Melbourne for public intoxication and domestic battery; Hayden Hill from Oxford for reckless driving and other violations; Steve Lyles from Paragould on a petition to revoke probation; Glenn Morgan from Cave Creek AZ on multiple charges including criminal mischief; and Evans Elms from Batesville pending formal charges related to violation of a protection order.
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office enhances community safety through dedicated law enforcement and corrections programs according to the official website. The office oversees a detention center in Melbourne as well as a station in Horseshoe Bend according to the official website, patrolling an area covering 547 square miles across the county according to the official website.
As the leading law enforcement agency in Izard County based in Melbourne, it manages services such as patrols, criminal investigations, K-9 units, school resources programs and works with local agencies to improve public safety efforts according to the official website. The department extends its services throughout all areas of Izard County in Arkansas while focusing on professional service delivery according to the official website.
