Thursday, March 1, 2018

Search Warrant Served In Nevada

In the afternoon hours of Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Nevada Police executed a search warrant in the 400 block of N. Ash Street in response to reports of illegal drug activity at that location.

Officers had developed information regarding a known female subject at that location that had reportedly been involved in illegal drug activity. It was also discovered throughout the investigation that other known individuals were frequenting the residence.

Upon arrival, officers made contact with multiple subjects on the property. Police detained six individuals during the investigation. One male subject detained had outstanding warrants for his arrest from the Vernon County Circuit Court and Nevada Municipal Court.

During the search Nevada Police seized suspected illegal drugs and suspected drug paraphernalia. Suspected methamphetamine, suspected marijuana, and suspected prescription medication identified as controlled substances were located amongst the subjects.

The suspected drug evidence seized is being sent to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab for further analysis.

Three subjects were taken into custody by Nevada Police and transported to the Vernon County Jail for holding. The three subjects were identified as follows:

Michelle R. Lindsey, age of 55 of Nevada

Timothy R. Austin, age 53 of Nevada

Bryan C. Judd, age 29 of Nevada

On March 1, 2018, the following charges were filed against Michelle R. Lindsey through the Vernon County Associate Court:

Three (3) Counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance - Class D Felony

Lindsey is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $7,500 cash only bond.

On March 1, 2018 the following charge was filed against Timothy R. Austin through the Vernon County Associate Court:

Possession of a Controlled Substance - Class D Felony

Austin is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $7,500 cash only bond.

On March 1, 2018 the following charge was filed against Bryan C. Judd through the Vernon County Associate Court:

Possession of a Controlled Substance - Class D Felony

Judd is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $7,500 cash only bond. Judd is also being held on additional unrelated arrest warrants.

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.




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