Jonesboro Man Accused of Kicking Door With Children Nearby Faces Drug Charges

JONESBORO, Ark. — A man accused of trying to kick open a door while two young children stood nearby faces two felony drug allegations and four misdemeanors following an Oct. 7 disturbance, according to court records.

Connor Houston Wilson appeared in court Oct. 9. His bond was set at $100,000 cash or surety by Judge David Boling with GPS monitoring and a no-contact order.

According to a probable cause affidavit dated Oct. 9, officers responding to a domestic disturbance found Wilson outside a residence next to his vehicle and spoke with a woman inside.

The woman told officers she had declined Wilson’s request to visit that night because it was late and she was trying to put the children to sleep. Wilson then arrived and attempted to kick in the back door, the affidavit alleges.

Officers received a cellphone recording of the incident. According to the affidavit, the recording showed two small children in the kitchen next to the back door as it was being kicked and bent inward at the bottom. Wilson could be heard speaking to the woman through the damaged door, the affidavit states.

Wilson admitted trying to kick the door open and told officers he thought the woman was going to harm the children, according to the affidavit.

Officers reported that Wilson appeared to be under the influence of narcotics. They also saw a partially smoked marijuana blunt in plain view inside his vehicle. Wilson acknowledged it was marijuana and said he had recently smoked, the affidavit states.

A search of the vehicle turned up 0.99 grams of methamphetamine, 0.26 grams of marijuana, a straw with methamphetamine residue and a rolled dollar bill with methamphetamine residue, according to the affidavit.

The first-appearance paperwork lists the following allegations:

• Possession of methamphetamine or cocaine, less than 2 grams, a Class D felony.
• Possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony.
• Possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance, less than 4 ounces, a Class A misdemeanor.
• First-degree criminal mischief involving property valued at $1,000 or less, a Class A misdemeanor.
• Third-degree endangering the welfare of a minor, a Class B misdemeanor.
• Third-degree assault on a family or household member, a Class C misdemeanor.

Wilson’s next court appearance is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Dec. 16 at the Craighead County Courthouse in Jonesboro.

The allegations have not been proven in court. Wilson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.