CHEROKEE VILLAGE, Ark. — A 36-year-old Cherokee Village man is facing a range of felony allegations, including drug trafficking, failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements, and possession of a prohibited sexual device resembling a child, according to court records and a law enforcement affidavit.
An arrest warrant for Vincent R. Prokop was issued on October 14 after Circuit Judge Alexander Bigger found probable cause to support the charges tied to a compliance check conducted on September 30 at Prokop’s registered address. The compliance check involved the Sharp County Sheriff’s Office, Arkansas Probation and Parole, and assisting agencies, according to the affidavit prepared by Lt. Cham Buchanan of the Sharp County Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation alleges that officers entered the residence, confirmed Prokop’s residency through the homeowner, and identified his bedroom. Permission to search the bedroom was granted by the homeowner, and officers reportedly discovered multiple electronic devices not listed as registered under Prokop’s sex offender reporting requirements. These included four cellphones, a PlayStation 5, a Roku Stick, an external hard drive, and USB storage devices.
During the search, officers seized a 3-foot-long sexual device described as having narrow proportions, youthful facial features, and an anatomically detailed design, according to the affidavit. Lt. Buchanan stated the device appeared childlike despite having some adult characteristics. Arkansas law, under a statute enacted in August 2025, categorizes the knowing possession of such devices as a Class D felony.
Additionally, investigators discovered a homemade smoking device containing approximately 260.6 grams of a liquid. A preliminary field test indicated the presence of methamphetamine, but the affidavit did not report confirmatory laboratory results regarding the drug’s purity. Under Arkansas law, possessing at least 200 grams of methamphetamine mixture is classified as trafficking, a Class Y felony, the most serious felony classification in the state.
Further complicating the case, the affidavit stated that the residence stood roughly 600 feet from Hiawatha Park, which could result in an enhanced penalty of up to 10 additional years under Arkansas’s proximity statutes for qualified drug offenses occurring near parks.
Court filings indicate Prokop is also accused of five counts of failing to report required information under Arkansas's sex offender registration rules. These registration failures are classified as Class C felonies. The affidavit noted Prokop’s previous conviction for second-degree sexual assault in October 2019 and conditions set in February 2023 for a 60-month suspended imposition of sentence.
Prokop faces charges of trafficking a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (a Class A misdemeanor), possession of a prohibited sexual device, and multiple counts related to registration compliance. Judge Alex Bigger has set Prokop’s bail at $250,000 cash or surety.
Under Arkansas law, a Class Y felony carries penalties of 10 to 40 years or life in prison. Penalties for other charges could range from six years’ imprisonment for a Class D felony to up to 20 years for Class C felonies, depending on applicable sentencing enhancements.
Prokop remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Investigation into the case, including forensic examination of seized electronic devices, is ongoing.