Officers had recently developed information regarding a known female subject at that location that had reportedly been involved in illegal drug activity and also had active warrants for her arrest from Vernon County and the Nevada Municipal Court.
During the search of the residence officers located and seized multiple pieces of drug paraphernalia and suspected methamphetamine. The evidence seized from the residence will be sent to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab for further analysis.
The known female subject, identified as Viola F. Holman, age 37 of Nevada was taken into custody for investigation of possession of a controlled substance (in addition to the active arrest warrants) and transported to the Vernon County Jail for holding.
A male subject, identified as Matthew G. Plourde, age 49 of Nevada was taken into custody for investigation of possession of a controlled substance and transported to the Vernon County Jail for holding.
Another male subject, identified as Rex L. Holman, age 40 of Nevada was taken into custody at that location on December 12th following the issuance of an arrest warrant by the Vernon County Associate Court.
On Tuesday December 12, 2017 the following charges were filed against all three subjects through the Vernon County Associate Court:
Possession of a Controlled Substance - Class D Felony
All three subjects are being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 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) 667-8477.
Any and all information will be kept confidential.
