A Stroud man who has several prior felony convictions is facing a new felony.
Charles Buchanan Fields, 54, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court March 31, 2025 with possession of contraband by an inmate.
He appeared before Associate District Judge Joe Dobry March 28. His bond was set at $5,000 and he made his initial appearance on Apr. 10.
His preliminary hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. June 23.
Fields is accused on March 28, 2025 of having in the Lincoln County Jail an item of contraband, specifically a Controlled Dangerous Substance while he was at that facility.
Supplemental information filed in the case by Assistant District Attorney Kelly Trimble shows Fields has several previous felony convictions.
They include: On Dec. 11, 2019 in Payne County District Court driving while under the influence.