Prosecutors announced on Thursday that the 16th Judicial District Drug Task Force executed an extensive narcotics investigations over the past several months, resulting in numerous arrests across Independence, Stone, Fulton, Cleburne and Izard counties.
Authorities say the lengthy investigation targeted methamphetamine, cocaine and other controlled substances and led to formal charges against numerous suspects.
Those charged include:
Constance Renee Morris, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver involving 10 to 200 grams of methamphetamine, with 103 grams seized.
David Perkins, possession of a controlled substance involving less than 2 grams.
David Meaded, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Michael Goodman, two counts of delivery of methamphetamine.
Phillip Powell, delivery of methamphetamine.
Teddy Harris, possession of methamphetamine.
Hannah Avalos Perez, two counts of delivery of methamphetamine.
Jessie Smith, delivery of methamphetamine.
Benny Hutchins, two counts of delivery of methamphetamine and maintaining a drug premises.
James Magouirk, delivery of methamphetamine.
Kimberly Shrake, delivery of a Schedule III narcotic and delivery of methamphetamine.
Darvell Nelson, delivery of methamphetamine and maintaining a drug premises.
Nick Ford, two counts of delivery of cocaine and one count of delivery of methamphetamine.
Richard Goodman and Tracey Childress, possession of methamphetamine involving 10 to 200 grams, with 72 grams seized.
Brian Hill, two counts of delivery of methamphetamine and maintaining a drug premises.
Joshua Carpenter, delivery of methamphetamine.
Donna Shipman, three counts of delivery of methamphetamine and maintaining a drug premises.
Robert Michael Rogers, two counts of delivery of methamphetamine.
Katherine Dehart, two counts of delivery of methamphetamine and maintaining a drug premises, with a warrant issued.
Mary Jane Conrey, delivery of methamphetamine, warrant issued.
Joshua Gordon, delivery of methamphetamine, warrant issued.
Prosecutors stated “These arrests emphasize our unwavering commitment to holding drug offenders accountable and protecting our communities.”