(Mills Co.) A Malvern man was arrested on multiple felony charges after Deputies executed a search warrant Monday evening.
The search warrant was executed at a residence of 1105 2nd Avenue in Malvern. During the search, law enforcement recovered over $50,000 in stolen property including several mowers, ATV’s, dirt bikes, lumber, construction tools and several other items. 34-year-old Christopher Nicholas Smith was arrested and transported to the Mills County Jail where he was held on $74,000 cash only bond with more charges pending.
With the execution of this search warrant and recovery of items, the Mills County Sheriff’s Office has been able to solve and close over a dozen burglaries/thefts that have occurred in Mills County dating back to July 2021. There are also several items that have yet to be identified, leaving many cases still open at this time.
If you have been a victim of a burglary or theft in Mills County or surrounding areas and had items stolen, contact Mills County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Pittman or Sgt. Mather at 712-527-4337.
A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
