JONESBORO, Ark. — A man faces a felony charge of tampering with physical evidence after he told Jonesboro police he had swallowed methamphetamine following a traffic stop, according to a probable cause affidavit.
David A. Riley also faces misdemeanor charges of obstructing governmental operations, driving on a suspended license and failing to provide proof of liability insurance. Special Judge Barbara Halsey found probable cause and set bond at $30,000.
Jonesboro Police Officer B. Miller wrote that he stopped a white Nissan Versa near Race Street and Red Wolf Boulevard at about 11:49 p.m. Nov. 6 because he could not verify the vehicle’s insurance. According to the affidavit, Riley stepped out with his hands raised and appeared visibly distressed.
Riley gave Miller his name and date of birth and said he was not on probation, parole or a suspended sentence, according to the affidavit. Miller wrote that a records check showed Riley was on parole, had an active parole warrant and had a suspended driver’s license. Miller arrested him on the warrant and for obstructing governmental operations.
After the arrest, Riley asked to go to the hospital and told officers he had swallowed methamphetamine and wanted to die, according to the affidavit. Miller wrote that he suspected Riley might have swallowed a substance to conceal it. The officer took Riley to St. Bernards Medical Center for treatment. The affidavit does not say whether medical personnel confirmed Riley had ingested methamphetamine.
The first-appearance form lists Riley’s next court date as Jan. 25, 2027, at 8:30 a.m. at the Craighead County Courthouse.
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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