Bullard Accused of Stealing from Family

A woman accused of stealing a scanner and shotgun from relatives has been charged with theft of property.
32 year old Jennifer Lynn Bullard of Midway Road, Smithville is under a $2,500 bond and she will be in court February 25. Bullard was arrested on Tuesday, February 9.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Tuesday, January 26 Bullard allegedly took a Uniden scanner valued at $80 and a New England 410 shotgun valued at $150 from a residence on Midway Road. The scanner belongs to her father and her brother owns the shotgun. Bullard allegedly admitted to taking the items.
The case was investigated by a sheriff’s department detective.
40 year old Richard Leon McDaniel of Hayes Ridge Road, Lancaster is charged with aggravated assault. His bond is $5,000 and he will be in court February 18.
Sheriff Ray said that on Thursday, February 11 McDaniel allegedly assaulted his girlfriend by shoving her into the wall which caused an injury to her face. He also allegedly tried choking and pointing a knife at her saying he was going to kill her.
26 year old Jason Kyle Shepherd of Old Mill Hill Road, Dowelltown is cited for resisting arrest and simple possession of a schedule III and IV drug. His court date is February 25.
Sheriff Ray said that on Friday, January 29 Shepherd was being arrested for an outstanding warrant when he failed to comply with law enforcement demands that resulted in a struggle. Shepherd was in possession of seven alprazolam and two suboxone pills.
30 year old Joshua Lynn McCowan is cited for driving on a suspended license and simple possession of a schedule II drug (morphine). He will be in court on March 3.
Sheriff Ray said that on Wednesday, February 10 a deputy observed McCowan operating a motor vehicle on Broad Street in Smithville. The officer made a traffic stop knowing that McCowan’s license were suspended. A computer check confirmed his license to be suspended for driving on suspended. A pat down search revealed in McCowan’s possession a bottle with two green capsules believed to be morphine.