Jonesboro Pair Arrested After Probation Search Finds Suspected DMT Lab

JONESBORO, Ark. — A probation search led the Jonesboro Police Department to discover a suspected DMT manufacturing lab this week in Jonesboro.

According to the probable cause affidavit, on August 6, 2025, investigators with the Street Crimes Unit visited the 2200 block of Shoshoni Drive to locate Michael and Akyra Alston. Both subjects had a search waiver, with Michael on a suspended sentence and Akyra on active supervision. Officers told advised they were conducting a probation search. They cleared the residence and began.

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Authorities reported finding four LSD tabs in a dresser drawer, with a box of insulin syringes. One gram of suspended yellow DMT powder was located in the dining room. Investigators searched the kitchen and reported finding 904 grams of suspected DMT, 1 gallon of suspected liquid DMT, .5 grams of suspected MDMA, 1 gram of suspected meth, 1 gram of marijuana, and two digital scales.

Police noted the gallon of liquid DMT was found in a crock pot filled with water and turned on. The 904 grams of DMT powder were separated into three pie dishes with dates written on the coverings.

“This brown powder is a key component in manufacturing DMT,” wrote Investigator Levi Chism. “This powder is mixed with fuel and heated by a low heat source to manufacture DMT. Once this solution is cooked, it produces a yellow liquid that is placed in a freezer that yields the finished DMT product.”

Investigators searched the freezer and found about 18.5 ounces of suspected liquid DMT in four separate glass jars. They also reported finding around 17 ounces of suspected liquid DMT in four  Pyrex containers in the garage deep freezer. Police found a purple bong with suspected meth residue in the kitchen cabinet.

Akyra Zakyia Alston, 26, and Michael Derrick Alston, 45, both of Jonesboro, were each arrested on charges including:

• Manufacture of sch I or II not meth or cocaine, a Class A felony
• Possession of sch I or II not meth or cocaine, purpose to deliver, a Class C felony
• Possession of meth or cocaine, purpose to deliver, less than 2 grams, a Class C felony
• Possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony
• Possession of a sch VI substance with the purpose to deliver, a Class A misdemeanor

Additionally, Michael picked up misdemeanor charges for obstructing governmental operations and resisting arrest.

Akyra’s bail was set at $125,000 cash or surety by Judge Tommy Fowler on Aug. 8, with the judge noting she is on probation and that this is her fifth possession charge in three years.

Michael’s bail was set at $500,000 cash or surety by the judge. Fowler noted “lots of recent history” on the affidavit, along with a felony failure to appear on his record.

The next court appearances for both are scheduled for Sept. 30, 2025.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.