On March 19, 2020, the Arkansas State Police, Sharp County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas Game and Fish and the 16th Judicial District Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at Daniel Mark Church's Residence at 30 E. Red Barn Road north of Cave City.

During a search of the residence, officers discovered approximately 2 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, large sum of cash, several firearms, drug paraphernalia and an alligator. 

Daniel Mark Church, age 41, was arrested and transported to the Sharp County Jail where he is being held awaiting the filing of formal charges. 

The alligator was turned over to the Arkansas Game and Fish. 

This case stems from an ongoing investigation by the Arkansas State Police and the Sharp County Sheriff's Department.