JONESBORO, Ark. – A search warrant executed on March 29, 2023 in Jonesboro resulted in numerous arrests for suspected drug activity.
It happened between 3 PM and 5:30 PM on March 29 (Wednesday) at 4217 Lochmoor Circle in the Sage Meadows subdivision of Jonesboro. The incident report, released by JPD, says that a search warrant was executed at the residence.
Police reported finding 15.4 grams of meth in plastic bags (street value estimated $1,540) as well as 40 green Xanax bars and marijuana. Authorities also located two boxes containing plastic bags and containers which they felt were related. In addition, several firearms were in the home, including an AR-10, a break action shotgun, and a muzzle loader.
In total, the police report said five people were arrested at the residence following the raid: Colton W. Bushong, 30; Chelsea Hayden Mitchell, 24; Leslie Mitchell, 44, and Reddi Parker, 42 all of Jonesboro. The report lists charges including possession of meth and the other drugs with intent to deliver as well as simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms.
A fifth person, 19, was issued a citation for possession of marijuana.
Much of the investigative narrative remains masked but neighbors took photos and video as it unfolded on Wednesday and sent it to NEA Report. One nearby resident told NEA Report that the raid did not come as a surprise and that police had been called about suspicious activity there before.
Several plea agreements were made in the case with the defendants. Defendant Leslie Mitchell entered a guilty plea to Possession of a Controlled Substance with Purpose to Deliver. She was sentenced to 48 months probation. If revoked, she could face up to 36 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction and could impose a fine of up to $34,900.
A plea agreement was reached on January 8, 2024 with Reddi Parker. In it, Parker pleaded guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance with Purpose to Deliver, Meth, 10-200 grams, and first degree Endangering the Welfare of a Minor. The other charges were dismissed against Parker in the plea agreement. He was sentenced to probation for 48 months. If revoked, the court may sentence Parker to up to 36 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction and could impose a fine of up to $24,900.
Charges against Bushong were nolle prosequied.
Charges against Chelsea Hayden Mitchell are still pending, with the next court date set for March 15
This is false Abagail weave did not get arrested . That is my daughter and she is at home and I need one of y’all to get a hold of me asap
The police report lists her as an arrestee – but she wasn’t listed as an inmate in the jail, so there legitimately may possibly have been a mistake. I have reached out to JPD to hopefully get this clarified. If you could, please email news@neareport.com so we may communicate directly.
To provide more information for anyone reading, she was cited and released, which police consider arrested, but only for possession of marijuana. She was not taken into custody or booked in jail.