JONESBORO, Ark. — On Wednesday, October 23, a Craighead County jury recommended a 152 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections for Glen A. Gillette.
The Jury found him guilty of Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms, Possession of Fentanyl with the Purpose to Deliver, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia to Manufacture, Battery Second Degree – Against a Law Enforcement Officer, Endangering the Welfare of a Minor Second Degree, and Resisting Arrest.
Katherine Callaway – Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Charlene Davidson – Managing Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, and Andrew Nadzam – Deputy Prosecuting Attorney prosecuted the case. Judge Chris Thyer presided.
Glen A. Gillette, Jr. faced charges after an anonymous tip led to a search by the Jonesboro Police Department Street Crimes Unit in November 2023. Authorities found 334 Fentanyl pills, a loaded 9mm handgun, scales, money, and drug paraphernalia in his possession. Gillette’s trial began on October 22, 2024, but he failed to appear on the second day and removed his court-ordered ankle monitor. The trial proceeded in his absence, and there is currently an active warrant for his arrest.
Calaway thanked the jury for their service, saying “They chose to be the voice for overdose victims and their families.” She also praised the Jonesboro Police Department and 2nd Judicial District Drug Task Force stating “Their work on this case was instrumental in achieving this conviction. Their dedication to making our community safe is to be commended.”
Prosecuting Attorney Sonia F. Hagood stated “Fentanyl kills, plain and simple. If you bring fentanyl into our community, you will be held accountable. I commend the deputy prosecuting attorneys whose dedication made this conviction possible.”
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That is horribly rediculous amount of time. And they are saying it’s for the victims sake? I know it’s heartbreaking to lose someone through an overdose, but that person took that drug. And criminals need firearms for their own safety too. Just one perspective.
That is an absolutely insane amount of time. Also, was there any evidence that he was directly tied to an overdose? Victims hold some of the responsibility as well. Especially now knowing that fentanyl is commonly used as counterfeit narcotics. This amount of time for a drug conviction is beyond ludicrous and blatantly cruel and unusual.