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| April Hancock |
During the past few weeks officers had been conducting surveillance and gathering information from the neighborhood regarding suspected illegal drug activity at a specific residence in the 300 block of South Pine Street.
Through the investigation, Nevada Police learned that the suspect was currently on parole for prior drug related offenses.
Nevada Police obtained a search warrant for the suspect’s residence and during the evening hours of May 10, 2017 a team of detectives and patrol officers executed the search warrant.
During the search officers seized several large bags of suspected marijuana that are believed to have been prepared for distribution. In addition to the suspected narcotics, one weapon was taken from the scene.
The suspect, identified as April Hancock, age 31 of Nevada, was taken into custody at the scene and transported to the Vernon County Jail for holding.
Charges against Hancock have been filed through the Vernon County Court as follows:
Delivery of a Controlled Substance - Class C Felony
Unlawful Possession of a Weapon - Class D Felony
Keeping or Maintaining a Public Nuisance - Class E Felony
Endangering the Welfare of a Child - Class A Misdemeanor
Hancock is being held in lieu of a $16,000 cash only bond.
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.
