Arkansas Drug Task Force Association

06/11/2026

https://www.rivervalleyradio.com/pope-county-drug-trafficking-case-dismissed-after-federal-indictment/

A Pope County drug-trafficking case against Anthony Wayne Davis has been dismissed after the case was taken up in federal court. Davis, 37, of Atkins had been charged in Pope County Circuit Court with trafficking a controlled substance, a Class Y felony. The charge stemmed […]

06/04/2026

For years, fentanyl has been at the center of Arkansas’ overdose crisis, prompting public awareness campaigns, expanded access to naloxone and coordinated efforts from public health officials and c…

06/02/2026

The Arkansas 10th Drug Task Force, in partnership with Chicot County, has successfully seized over 30 grams of methamphetamine. Tabitha Knight was arrested on a felony warrant related to drug offenses and now faces further charges, including possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of ma*****na, and attempted escape. A commercial bond of $250,000 has been set for Knight. The 10th Drug Task Force and its partners remain dedicated to tackling the area's drug problem.

05/30/2026

SHERIFF NEAL THOMAS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF & COLLECTOR
105 HWY 270 E STE 9
MT IDA, ARKANSAS 71957
Phone 870-867-3151
Fax 870-867-4212
PRESS RELEASE
On May 12, 2026, Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office responded to an address in Story to perform a welfare check on a resident, as requested by Adult Protective Services. While on scene, Deputies were advised by Dispatch that the male occupant at the residence was a registered s*x offender with a registered address out of Garland County.

On May 13, 2026, Deputies and officers with 18t West Judicial Drug Task Force were assisting Adult Protective Services at the address and arrested Terry Lynn Smithey, a Level 3 High Risk offender, for Failure to Comply with S*x Offender Registration and Reporting, Class C Felony. Numerous fi****ms were seized from the residence along with several rounds of various caliber ammunition.
Smithey is currently held at the Montgomery County Detention Center on a bond of $50,000 for the Failure to Comply with S*x Offender Registration
and Reporting charge. Additional charges are pending in this
investigation.
All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Sheriff Neal Thomas

05/30/2026

The Arkansas 18th West Drug Task Force, working alongside the Polk County Sheriff's Office, seized fi****ms and narcotics during the ex*****on of a search warrant in Polk County.

05/29/2026

The 18th West Drug Task Force, working alongside the Polk County Sheriff's Office, seized in excess of one pound of methamphetamine. The task force continues to collaborate with state and local partners to address the spread of narcotics in their jurisdictions.

05/28/2026

Great team work..

05/25/2026

05/15/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARKED TREE, Ark. — Second Judicial Drug Task Force agents with the Poinsett County Sheriff's Office and Trumann Police Department, along with officers from the Marked Tree Police Department, executed a search warrant at the residence of Gregory Tribble, 45, in Marked Tree, Arkansas.
During the search, deputies and officers seized approximately:
- 496 grams of suspected methamphetamine
- 87.1 grams of suspected co***ne
- 200 grams of suspected crack co***ne
- Four suspected hydrocodone pills
- $2,252 in U.S. currency
This is a significant seizure that removes dangerous drugs from our community. I am proud of the dedication, professionalism and hard work shown by all deputies and officers involved.
Working together is what helps make our communities and Poinsett County a safer place to live. Efforts like this send a clear message that illegal drug activity will not be tolerated.
The Poinsett County Sheriff's Office thanks the Trumann Police Department and the Marked Tree Police Department for their continued partnership and assistance with fighting illegal drug activity.

05/14/2026

The Arkansas 11th West Drug Task Force, in collaboration with Homeland Security, successfully confiscated over 4 pounds of methamphetamine. The Task Force remains dedicated to ensuring community safety, alongside its state and federal partners.