A Poplar Bluff man sits in the Butler County jail after an incident earlier this month where he allegedly violating an order of protection and kicked in the door of a residence.
Cliff N. Matlock, 29, of the 1000 block of Maud Street has been charged with the Class B felony of first-degree burglary, the Class D felony of first-degree stalking and the Class D misdemeanor of possession of drug paraphernalia after being arrested July 13 at the residence of Arden Matlock.
According to the probable cause statement by Poplar Bluff Police Patrolman J. Elless, he was dispatched to the 1000 block of Maud Street at 2:02 p.m. July 13, in reference to an alleged violation of an order of protection.
When Elless arrived, he said he observed Matlock sitting in a chair on the front porch of the residence. Matlock allegedly said he kicked the door of the residence and also reportedly admitted to being there in violation of the order of protection. Elless then arrested Matlock and also allegedly found a glass or rubber pipe on Matlock’s person.
Witnesses reported Matlock kicked in the door and entered the home, which had children inside. Officers were told Matlock exited the home when he realized the occupants were calling police.
Matlock had been served an order of protection on July 12, which forbade him from communication with the resident.
Matlock is being held at the Butler County jail on $60,000 bond. He was slated to make his initial court appearance Thursday morning.