One arrested after search warrant served in Nevada

Douglas Derry

On February 10, 2017 Nevada Police conducted a search warrant in the 200 block of West Arch Street. Officers had developed information throughout the week in regards to illegal drugs being used at the residence. After conducting multiple follow ups police were able to obtain a search warrant for the residence.

During the execution of the search warrant, officers located multiple items of suspected drug paraphernalia inside the home, including syringes loaded with what is believed to be a controlled substance. Police located suspected methamphetamine and other controlled substances throughout the home as well as three firearms.

Nevada Police were also able to recover a large amount of suspected stolen property. Nevada Police Detectives are currently conducting follow ups in an attempt to identify victims and return the stolen property. The police department estimates there may be as many as fifty victims involved once the investigation is completed.

It’s believed that several items recovered were stolen from other jurisdictions and could help solve dozens of crimes for local law enforcement agencies in our area. A large portion of the suspected stolen property consist of identification cards, social security information, checks, titles, mail, birth certificates, debit cards, and other personal information.

Nevada Police took into custody a male subject identified as; 31 year old, Nevada resident, Douglas Derry. The Vernon County Associate Court issued the following charges on Derry the following day;

1.) Possession of a Controlled Substance D Felony 2.) Keeping or Maintaining a Public Nuisance E Felony 3.)Unlawful Possession of a Firearm D Felony Mr. Derry has a bond set at $25,000 cash only.

The investigation continues, and police are developing more suspects in the case. Once the investigation is completed Nevada Police are expecting to submit additional warrant applications to the Vernon County Prosecutors Office for the filing of formal charges.

Citizens are encouraged to contact the police if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime. 

For questions regarding crime prevention techniques or to start a Neighborhood Watch Program, contact the Nevada Police Department at (417) 448-5100. 

To report criminal activities call 911 or us the Tip Hotline (417) 448-5117. Any and all information will be kept confidential.