POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – A man wanted on multiple felony charges in Kentucky was arrested in Poplar Bluff on Monday, June 23.
Jamal Nance, 38, a fugitive from McCracken County, was taken into custody by Poplar Bluff Police officers following a brief standoff at a residence on Victor Street.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, Nance was wanted on several serious charges in Kentucky, including:
First-degree burglary
First-degree robbery
First-degree unlawful imprisonment
First-degree wanton endangerment
Interfering with communications
In addition to these charges, Nance had a no-bond parole violation warrant related to prior offenses, which included drug trafficking, possession of a firearm by a felon, drug paraphernalia possession, and criminal mischief.
When officers arrived at the residence, Nance initially falsely identified himself and refused to come out, briefly barricading himself inside the home. After a short time, he surrendered peacefully.
Police said they recovered suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia at the scene. Additional charges were submitted to the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
Nance remains in custody and is expected to be extradited to Kentucky to face the original charges.
