Highland area police briefs for the week of April 4-10

Editor’s note: The following incidents were listed among the official reports of local law enforcement agencies and court clerks. Readers are reminded that an arrest or charge does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination.

Teen faces multiple drug charges

A Columbia, Ill., teen faces a felony drug charge after being arrested by Highland police on April 3.

HPD charged Mackenzie E. Bates, 18, was charged with felony unlawful possession of a controlled substance for allegedly possessing less than 15 grams of a substance containing heroin.

Bates was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of hypodermic syringes, and obstructing a peace officer for allegedly giving a false name.

She was also wanted on a warrant from Monroe County for unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

HPD felony warrant arrest

▪ Ronald C. Mousette, 33, of Highland was arrested by Highland police on April 8 on a warrant from Madison County for felony possession of a controlled substance. No further information was available.

HPD misdemeanors, citations, tickets

April 4

▪ No tickets issued.

April 5

▪ Harold Rose, 64, of Highland was charged with failure to yield when turning left.

▪ A juvenile, 15, of Highland was charged with battery for allegedly throwing a deodorant cap at one family member and allegedly punching another in the arm.

April 6-9

▪ No tickets issued.

April 10

▪ Jonathan Nettles, 27, of Pocahontas was charged with failure to stop/yield at an intersection.

▪ Matthew K. Fox, 38, of Highland was charged with criminal trespass to property for allegedly entering Schuette’s Market after having been previously told he was forbidden there.

This story was originally published April 18, 2016 at 10:47 AM with the headline "Highland area police briefs for the week of April 4-10."