Dozens of Arrests After Months-Long Drug Investigations by 16th Judicial Drug Task Force

BATESVILLE, Ark. — The 16th Judicial District Drug Task Force announced the conclusion of multiple major narcotics investigations spanning several counties, resulting in a substantial number of arrests and felony charges, according to press releases issued this week.

Officials said the investigations were conducted over several months and targeted illegal drug activity across Independence, Stone, Fulton, Cleburne, and Izard counties. The operations involved coordinated efforts among local, county, and state law enforcement agencies.

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The following defendants were formally charged:

• Constance Renee Morris — Possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver (10–200 grams of methamphetamine; 103 grams seized).
• David Perkins — Possession of a controlled substance (less than 2 grams).
• David Meade — Possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Michael Goodman — Two counts of delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
• Phillip Powell — Delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
• Teddy Harris — Possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
• Hannah Avalos Perez — Two counts of delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
• Jessie Smith — Delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
• Benny Hutchins — Two counts of delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and maintaining a drug premises.
• James Magourik — Delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
• Kimberly Shrake — Delivery of a controlled substance (Schedule III narcotic) and delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
• Darvell Nelson — Delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and maintaining a drug premises.
• Nick Ford — Two counts of delivery of a controlled substance (cocaine) and one count of delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
• Richard Goodman / Tracey Childress — Possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine, 10–200 grams; 72 grams seized).
• Brian Hill — Two counts of delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and maintaining a drug premises.
• Joshua Carpenter — Delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
• Donna Shipman — Three counts of delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and maintaining a drug premises.
• Robert Michael Rogers — Two counts of delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and maintaining a drug premises.
• Katherine Dehart — Two counts of delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and maintaining a drug premises; warrant issued.
• Mary Jane Conrey — Delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine); warrant issued.
• Joshua Gordon — Delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine); warrant issued.

“These arrests emphasize our unwavering commitment to holding drug offenders accountable and protecting our communities,” said Drew Smith, prosecuting attorney for the 16th Judicial District. Smith credited the Drug Task Force and partner agencies for “exceptional teamwork, dedication and perseverance” in disrupting drug networks.

The 16th Judicial District Drug Task Force also thanked local agencies for their continued cooperation in narcotics enforcement efforts.

These cases remain under active prosecution, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.