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DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT WILL BE SATURDAY, OCT 24TH

The Clay County Sheriff's Office is once again participating in the "National Take-Back Day" in an effort to remove unwanted, unused, and potentially dangerous controlled substances and over the counter medications from our medicine cabinets. This next event will be held this Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Take Back Event will be held at the following locations:

Clay County Sheriff's Department (outside front door)

268 S. Second Ave.

Piggott, Arkansas 72454

Rector Police Department (inside police department)

409 S. Stewart St.

Rector, Arkansas 72461

Corning Police Department (drop at front office)

308 W. Main St.

Corning, Arkansas 72422

            The National Take-Back Day provides an opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications for destruction. These drugs are a potential source of supply for illegal use and an unacceptable risk to children and to public health and safety. This event is intended to bring national focus to the issue of increasing pharmaceutical controlled substance abuse.

In the past, flushing medications and drugs seemed to be a safe and responsible method of disposal. We now realize that the drugs do not completely disintegrate and are contaminating our waterways. Wastewater treatment plants and septic systems are not generally designed to treat pharmaceutical waste. The risk to the health of our waters is significant when we contribute to pollution by what we pour down our drains. This ends up in our creeks, rivers, and lakes, and it places our drinking water supply at an unnecessary risk.

The National Take-Back Day program is FREE and "No Questions Asked". The drop off locations will accept pills and medications in the bottle or in a bag or other disposable container. People may remove any or all labels from the bottle or containers if they wish. The process is very easy..... simply drive up, go to the box or designated area, and drop them off.

            All pills and pharmaceuticals collected will later be destroyed using drug incinerator equipment. Anyone having questions about The National Take-Back Day or drop off procedures may contact the Sheriff's Office for information.

Terry Miller,

Clay County Sheriff

With summer upon us already, we here at the Clay County Sheriff's Office would like everyone to be aware of some of the dangers and changes of schedules for many in our community.

1. Children are out of school and are out and about playing.

2. The Sun

3. Bites

But most of all, all of us here at the Clay County Sheriff's Office would like to wish you a Safe and Happy Summer.

Back to School Time in Clay County

Dear Friends,

Back to school time is an important event for our entire community. Students are back in class. Teachers

are implementing new lesson plans for the school year. Administrators are working with budgets, school

bus routes, staffing and school safety concerns. Parents are coordinating work and school schedules, car

pools and support for their student’s activities and studies. Businesses are equipping families, teachers

and administrators with the supplies they need for a successful school year. Back to school is a busy time

for us all.

During this busy time, please be extra cautious in traffic. Be mindful of our school traffic zones especially

during the morning hours and early afternoons. Keep an extra look out for potential hazards around our

schools and in neighborhoods where children play. Slow down and increase your stopping distances.

School buses are back on the road. Be aware of school bus routes in your neighborhood and throughout

your daily travel. Leave plenty of time and space for buses. With school traffic, anticipate delays in your

travel and leave early so you’re not in a rush. And, when approaching a school zone or school bus on the

road, be prepared to stop for bus and pedestrian traffic.

I want to thank all of you who help make our education system an integral, positive force in our

community. Our children are counting on us – let’s work together to make “back to school” a rewarding,

fun, and safe time for all Clay County residents.

Thank you,

Sheriff Terry Miller

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In just two short weeks, our Ranch boys and girls will be going back to school. There is so much to do between now and then! Hundreds of pairs of shoes and jeans will be tried on. Dozens of backpacks will be purchased and stuffed with new school supplies. There will be many fresh back-to-school haircuts given.

That’s the exciting part of back to school at the Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranches. But what you may not realize is that for many Arkansas boys and girls, just getting to school can be complicated.

Brandon’s mom was constantly in and out of jail for drugs. He never met his dad. He and his six siblings lived with their mother – when she wasn’t in jail. His siblings had multiple fathers, but none stuck around long enough to know their children.

Brandon and his brothers and sisters were neglected with no one to make sure they had food or their most basic needs met. Their grandmother stepped in to care for them when she could. But that support wasn’t enough. At age 15, Brandon’s future was looking pretty bleak.

However, three years ago, Brandon and his younger brother and sister were able to come to the Ranch. They quit having to move around from shelter to shelter, and at the Ranch, they now have a stable home and loving house parents who care about their success, in and out of school.

This May, Brandon graduated high school with a high GPA! The Class of 2017 even dedicated their class gift to the success of our two graduating seniors! Brandon is enrolled in college classes this fall and is working for the City of Batesville this summer.

People like you. How? Because the ASYR is funded almost entirely through charitable donations. Ever day, our donors make a difference in the lives of the 30-40 boys and girls who live at the Ranch. And they will stay at the Ranch for as long as they need a place to call home, whether it's three months or three years. 

Today, there are many children across Arkansas who are hungry and neglected because their parents spend money on drugs instead of food and basic care. They long for a stable, loving home like we provide at the Ranch.

School is starting back just two weeks from today, and we have lots of boys and girls to outfit for the school year! With a gift of just $285, we can buy clothes, shoes, a fresh haircut, school supplies, even a backpack for a child. Click here to make a gift today!

You can imagine what it's like for our boys and girls getting a new back pack and new shoes, some for the very first time! Their eyes light up with excitement, and they know they are going to have a great school year, because they have house parents and other staff at the Ranch who love them and are going to make sure they do their very best.

But we can't do this important work without you! You can make a difference in these children's lives today.

Sheriff Terry Miller would like to thank everyone who participated in both the Corning and Piggott parades and hopes everyone enjoyed watching the parades.

Clay County Sheriff Terry Miller reports:

On July 3rd, at 8:31 p.m. the Piggott Police Department conducted a traffic stop on West Main. Shenan Lockard, 51, of Piggott was operating the vehicle and known to have an active warrant through the Piggott Police Department. Piggott Officers requested the assistance of K-9 Deputy Marko. During the exterior and interior sniff of the vehicle, K-9 Marko gave two alerts on the interior. No substance was found in the vehicle. Mr. Lockard was transported to the Clay County Detention Center.
During booking, 2 grams of a white crystal substance were located on Mr. Lockard's person. In addition to his warrant, he is currently awaiting a probable cause heiring for possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine and furnishings prohibited articles.

Clay County Sheriff Terry Miller reports that on Saturday June 24, 2017, around 3:00 P.M. an Arkansas State Police Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a Red Ford F-150 pickup truck from Texas. The stop occurred on highway 67 west of Corning. The trooper made contact with the driver, Curt Ritchie and a passenger Cathy Summers. After running both of the subjects through ACIC, the trooper learned that Ms. Summers had a Felony Arrest Warrant out of Texas and the driver had a suspended DL. Both were then placed into custody.

The trooper then asked for assistance from the Clay County Sheriff's Department. After the subjects were secured, the trooper began an inventory search of the truck. During the search the trooper located 23.4 pounds of Marijuana. Both subjects were then taken to the Clay County Detention Center and are being held awaiting a Probable Cause hearing. Both subjects were traveling from Texas heading North.

Sheriff Terry Miller reports that on the afternoon of June 26, 2017 deputies with the Clay County Sheriff's Department received word that a man wanted in Butler County and Doniphan, MO for separate incidents involving a dispute over child custody, identified as Jeff Resnik, was possibly in Clay County. Deputies went to a boat ramp north of Success close to the AR-MO state line. Officers located the Resnik's truck and boat trailer. Deputies were able to utilize boats provided by some citizens as well as Arkansas Game and Fish and were able to locate Resnik and the children safely. The children were returned to their mother. Resnik is being held for Butler County. Sheriff Terry Miller would like to thank all those involved for their assistance.