News Release

For further information please contact: Sgt. Sheldon A. Lyon
816-387-2345
H02092
February 6, 2009

EMPHASIS: Daviess County Drug Arrest


On February 5, 2009, a northbound 1995 Nissan Altima was stopped for a traffic violation on Interstate 35 in Daviess County. During the traffic stop, it was determined that the driver did not have a valid driver’s license and was wanted on misdemeanor arrest warrants. A search of the Nissan revealed a methamphetamine lab.
The driver, Joshua Collier, of Cabot, AR, was arrested on the following charges and taken to the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail for incarceration.
1. Creation of a controlled substance, felony
2. Possession of drug paraphernalia, felony
3. Possession of ephedrine, felony
4. Possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor
5. Possession of marijuana, misdemeanor
6. Driving while revoked, misdemeanor
7. A total of four-misdemeanor arrest warrants for drug and alcohol violations. The charges for which the individual has been arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.