This is an excellent example of how monies seized in illegal drug activities can be used to fund investigations like this in furtherance of the fight against drugs for the betterment of our community.” Stephanie Potter Black, the Prosecuting Attorney for the Arkansas 8 th Judicial South District, which includes Miller County adds, “The Miller County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is proud to be a part of this investigation and the undercover work of the officers. When law enforcement officers from all levels of government dedicate their efforts towards a common goal, a greater disruption in the distribution and use of illicit narcotics can be achieved.” In a joint statement from TAPD Police Chief Bob Harrison and Miller County Sheriff Ron Stovall, “This case is an example of how law enforcement can work together in making a significate impact in the community. Some charges will be enhanced as the sale of controlled substances was located near schools, churches, and city parks. 18 people were arrested today with outstanding warrants for the others remaining.Ĭriminal charges in this case range from Delivery of a Controlled Substance to weapons charges. Marshall’s Service all participated in the arrests.
Based upon the specific locations of each individual arrest, law enforcement officials representing the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, Miller County Sheriff’s Office the Texarkana Texas Police Department, the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office, the Arkansas State Police, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the FBI, and the U.S. The law enforcement operations occurring today were based on the collaborative efforts of all agencies represented in the investigation and culminated in the apprehension of the individuals believed to have taken part in the drug syndicate’s activities. Still yet, others may be charged with criminal violations at both levels. Some of the defendants in this case will be prosecuted for violating state law while others with be charged with violating federal criminal offenses. The Bi-State Narcotics Task Force, (Comprised of detectives who are employed by TAPD and MCSO) working with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), United States Marshall Service, and working in conjunction with the Arkansas 8 th Judicial South Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Arkansas, have spent the last 8 months investigating a large scale methamphetamine distribution syndicate involving narcotics trafficking and distribution in the areas of Texarkana and Miller County, Arkansas.Īs a result of the investigation, 26 people were identified as taking part in the syndicate’s activities, and officials within the investigation secured arrest warrants for the these participants. On behalf of the Miller County Sheriff’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Marshall Service, and the State and Federal Prosecutors, the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department releases the following.
Early this morning the task force arrested 18 people, and some warrants remain outstanding. identified 26 suspects involved with a major methamphetamine syndidcate. The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department in a joint operation with the Miller County Sheriff’s Office, The U.S.
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