HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-27 - Agendas - FinalFOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG TASK FORGE
1800 North Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd.
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704
AGENDA
For the meeting to be held on March 27, 2024, at 1:30 P.M., Fayetteville Police
Department,1800 North Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd., Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Roll Call of Control Group members.
2. Approval of minutes from the February 21, 2024 meeting.
3. Financial Report, Financial Director Willie Newman.
4. Report of Task Force, Sergeant Jacob Lawson.
5. Other Business
6. Public Comment. *
7. Set the next meeting's place, date, and time.
Location: Washington County Sheriff's Office
1155 Clydesdale Drive, Fayetteville, AR
Time: 1:30 p.m. Date: April
17
24
Please check the Fayetteville City Calendar for any changes or updates.
*Public comment at a Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force Control Board
meeting shall be allowed for all members of the audience who have signed up
prior to the beginning of the agenda item they wish to address. Speakers shall
be limited to a maximum of five (5) minutes. The Fourth Judicial District Drug
Task Force Control Board may allow a speaker additional time or may allow an
unsigned -up person to speak by unanimous consent or majority vote.
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG TASK FORCE
1800 N. Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd.
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704
CONTROL GROUP
CHAIRMAN:
Mr. Mike Reynolds, Chief of Police
Fayetteville Police Department
1800 N. Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd.
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 587-3500
VICE-CHAIRMAN:
Mr. Jay Cantrell, Sheriff
Washington County Sheriff's Office
1155 Clydesdale Drive
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-1850
MEMBERS:
Mr. Frank Gamble, Chief of Police
Springdale Police Department
201 North Spring Avenue
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8128
Mr. Chris Workman, Chief of Police
Prairie Grove Police Department
P.O. Box 1033
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-3270
PROJECT DIRECTOR:
Mr. Tad Scott, Captain
Fayetteville Police Department
1800 N. Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd.
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 587-3504
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR:
Mr. Jacob Lawson, Sergeant
Fourth Judicial Drug Task Force
1800 N. Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd.
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 587-7122
FISCAL OFFICER:
Mr. Willie Newman
Fourth Judicial Drug Task Force
1800 N. Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd.
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 587-3581
SECRETARY:
Ms. Cara Murdoch
Fourth Judicial Drug Task Force
1800 N. Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd.
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 587-7122
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG TASK FORCE
1800 North Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd.
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704
MEETING
February 21, 2024
MINUTES
The Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force Control Board meeting was held on February 21, 2024.
Those present were:
Mike Reynolds, Chief- Fayetteville Police Department
Jay Cantrell, Sheriff- Washington County Sheriffs Office
Frank Gamble, Chief- Springdale Police Department
Jacob Lawson, Sergeant- Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force
Willie Newman, Fiscal Director- Fayetteville Police Department
Cara Murdoch, Administrative Assistant - Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force
Derek Hudson, Assistant Chief- Springdale Police Department
Brad Renfro, Deputy Chief- Fayetteville Police Department
Tion Augustine, Major- Washington County Sheriff's Office
Tad Scott, Captain -Fayetteville Police Department
Tim Franklin, Lieutenant- Fayetteville Police Department
Jeff Taylor, Captain- Springdale Police Department
Rick Jensen, Captain- Washington County Sheriff's Office
Courtney Cassidy, Deputy Prosecutor- Washington County Prosecutor's Office
Guest: Members of the public.
Chief Mike Reynolds called the meeting to order. Upon roll call, the above -listed members were acknowledged
as present. Copies of the minutes from the January 17, 2024, meeting were distributed to all present. Sheriff
Jay Cantrell made a motion, seconded by Chief Frank Gamble, to approve the minutes. The motion was
approved unanimously.
A copy of the financial report for the Grant FY2023-2024 was distributed to all present for review, the period
ending January 31, 2024. Willie Newman stated the total expense to date was $444,200.00 which included
State Set Aside $56,559.00, State Drug Fund (3'd QTR) $33,085.00, State Drug Fund (2"d QTR) $56,559.00 Local
match of the State Set Aside $25,099.00, Local Match of the Drug Fund $16,604.00, and Non -Allowed
$256,294.00.
Sergeant Jacob Lawson reported on the task force's activity from January 1, 2024, through January 31, 2024,
and he distributed a copy of statistics to all present. Lawson stated that in January the task force opened 34
cases, closed 31 cases, and made 16 arrests. Lawson further noted that $4,440.00 was expended for the
purchase of evidence and $0.00 for the purchase of information. Lawson stated that drugs seized during the
month included: methamphetamine, marijuana, cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, fentanyl, and
pharmaceuticals. Lawson stated that 10 warrants were served. Also noted, were 4 drug convictions for
January. The task force seized $3,235.00 in U.S. currency during the month. The locations of DTF Enforcement
Action for the month were Fayetteville 20 cases, Springdale 11 cases, West Fork 2 cases, and Prairie Grove 1
case.
The drug task force is seeing more THC products transported from states where it is legalized for recreational
use, particularly from California and Oklahoma.
Sergeant Jacob Lawson reported on the following dispositions.
DTF 20-017 (State of Arkansas v Savannah Wilson) was a Drug Task Force arrest in Fayetteville resulting in
the seizure of $3,600.00 on January 16, 2020. $720.00 went to the Arkansas State Drug Director's Office
and $1,080.00 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's Office Drug Control Fund. It was
recommended that 15% of the net total of $1,800.00 go to the Drug Task Force and the remaining balance
be based on current staffing (Springdale 50.0%, Fayetteville 25.0%, WCSO 12.5%, and Rural 12.5%).
Notes:
On January 16, 2020, detectives with the Drug Task Force contacted Savannah Wilson in Fayetteville, and
she was found to be in possession of approximately two ounces of methamphetamine packaged in multiple
bags, numerous pharmaceutical pills, and currency.
Chief Frank Gamble made a motion, seconded by Sheriff Jay Cantrell, to approve the minutes. The motion was
approved unanimously.
DTF 20-194 (State of Arkansas v Anthony Salas) was a Springdale Police Department arrest resulting in the
seizure of $2,200.00 on August 11, 2020. $440.00 went to the Arkansas State Drug Director's Office and
$660.00 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's Office Drug Control Fund. It is recommended that
15% of the net total of $1,100.00 go to the Drug Task Force and the remaining balance goes to the
Springdale Police Department.
Notes:
On August 11, 2020, a Springdale Police Department Patrolman arrested Anthony Salas for being in
possession of one ounce of methamphetamine packaged in multiple bags and the currency.
Chief Frank Gamble made a motion, seconded by Sheriff Jay Cantrell, to approve the minutes. The motion was
approved unanimously.
DTF 20-197 (State of Arkansas v Cleveland Campbell) was a Drug Task Force arrest in Springdale resulting
in the seizure of $11,737.00 on August 19, 2020. $2,347.40 went to the Arkansas State Drug Director's
Office and $3,521.10 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's Office Drug Control Fund. It was
recommended that 15% of the net total of $5,868.50 go to the Drug Task Force and the remaining balance
be based on current staffing (Springdale 50.0%, Fayetteville 25.0%, WCSO 12.5%, and Rural 12.5%).
Notes:
On August 19, 2020, detectives with the Drug Task Force arrested Cleveland Campbell in Springdale after
finding him in possession of over one-half pound of methamphetamine, cocaine, pharmaceutical pills,
three firearms, and currency.
Sheriff Jay Cantrell made a motion, seconded by Chief Frank Gamble, to approve the minutes. The motion was
approved unanimously.
DTF 23-236 (State of Arkansas v Nathan Weinstock) was a Drug Task Force arrest in Fayetteville resulting
in the seizure of $1,325.00 on September 5, 2023. $397.50 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's
Office Drug Control Fund. It was recommended that 15% of the net total of $927.50 go to the Drug Task
Force and the remaining balance be based on current staffing (Springdale 37.5%, Fayetteville 37.5%, WCSO
12.5%, and Rural 12.5%).
Notes:
On September 5, 2023, detectives with the Drug Task Force arrested Nathan Weinstock for being in
possession of one ounce of methamphetamine, fentanyl pills, heroin, pharmaceutical pills, drug
paraphernalia indicative of the sale of controlled substances, and currency.
Chief Frank Gamble made a motion, seconded by Sheriff Jay Cantrell, to approve the minutes. The motion was
approved unanimously.
DTF 23-246 (State of Arkansas v Emanuel Franco-Calixto) was a Drug Task Force arrest in Springdale
resulting in the seizure of $13,036.00 on September 20, 2023. $3,910.80 went to the Washington County
Prosecutor's Office Drug Control Fund. It was recommended that 15% of the net total of $9,125.20 go to
the Drug Task Force and the remaining balance be based on current staffing (Springdale 37.5%, Fayetteville
37.5%, WCSO 12.5%, and Rural 12.5%).
Notes:
On September 20, 2023, detectives with the Drug Task Force executed multiple search warrants in
Springdale targeting a drug trafficking operation led by Emanuel Franco-Calixto. The currency was
recovered from the residence of Franco-Calixto.
Sheriff Jay Cantrell made a motion, seconded by Chief Frank Gamble, to approve the minutes. The motion was
approved unanimously.
DTF 23-246 (State of Arkansas v Angel Orengo-Roman) was a Drug Task Force arrest in Springdale resulting
in the seizure of $3,105.00 on September 20, 2023. $103.80 went to the Arkansas State Drug Director's
Office and $931.50 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's Office Drug Control Fund. It was
recommended that 15% of the net total of $2,069.70 go to the Drug Task Force and the remaining balance
be based on current staffing (Springdale 37.5%, Fayetteville 37.5%, WCSO 12.5%, and Rural 12.5%).
Notes:
On September 20, 2023, detectives with the Drug Task Force executed multiple search warrants in
Springdale targeting a drug trafficking operation in which Angel Orengo-Roman was a member. Fentanyl
pills, marijuana, drug paraphernalia indicative of the sale of controlled substances, four firearms, and the
currency was recovered from the residence of Orengo-Roman.
Chief Frank Gamble made a motion, seconded by Sheriff Jay Cantrell, to approve the minutes. The motion was
approved unanimously.
DTF 23-257 (State of Arkansas v Darrell Landelius) was a Drug Task Force arrest in Fayetteville resulting in
the seizure of $1,554.00 on September 26, 2023. $466.20 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's
Office Drug Control Fund. It is recommended that 15% of the net total of $1,087.80 go to the Drug Task
Force and the remaining balance be based on current staffing (Springdale 37.5%, Fayetteville 37.5%, WCSO
12.5%, and Rural 12.5%).
Notes:
On September 26, 2023, detectives with the Drug Task Force arrested Darrell Landelius for being in
possession of approximately three ounces of methamphetamine, pharmaceutical pills, marijuana, drug
paraphernalia indicative of the sale of controlled substances, and currency.
Chief Chris Workman made a motion, seconded by Chief Frank Gamble, to approve the minutes. The motion
was approved unanimously.
DTF 23-049 (State of Arkansas v Karen Goodman) was a Drug Task Force arrest in Washington County
resulting in the seizure of $1,499.00 on October 2, 2023. $449.70 went to the Washington County
Prosecutor's Office Drug Control Fund. It was recommended that 15% of the net total of $1,049.30 go to
the Drug Task Force and the remaining balance be based on current staffing (Springdale 37.5%, Fayetteville
37.5%, WCSO 12.5%, and Rural 12.5%).
Notes:
On October 2, 2023, detectives with the Drug Task Force arrested Karen Goodman for being in possession
of approximately one -quarter pound of methamphetamine packaged in multiple bags, drug paraphernalia
indicative of the sale of controlled substances, and currency.
Sheriff Jay Cantrell made a motion, seconded by Chief Frank Gamble, to approve the minutes. The motion
was approved unanimously.
DTF 23-278 (State of Arkansas v Jaylin Williams) was a Drug Task Force arrest in Fayetteville resulting in
the seizure of $4,745.00 on October 19, 2023. $949.00 went to the Arkansas State Drug Director's Office
and $1,423.50 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's Office Drug Control Fund. It was
recommended that 15% of the net total of $2,372.50 go to the Drug Task Force and the remaining balance
be based on current staffing (Springdale 37.5%, Fayetteville 37.5%, WCSO 12.5%, and Rural 12.5%).
Notes:
On October 19, 2023, detectives with the Drug Task Force arrested Jaylin Williams for being in possession
of 503 fentanyl pills, cocaine, marijuana, a fully automatic pistol, and currency.
Chief Frank Gamble made a motion, seconded by Sheriff Jay Cantrell, to approve the minutes. The motion was
approved unanimously.
DTF 23-295 (State of Arkansas v Brenda McMillan) was a Tontitown Police Department arrest resulting in
the seizure of $1,507.00 on November 9, 2023. $301.40 went to the Arkansas State Drug Director's Office
and $452.10 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's Office Drug Control Fund. It was recommended
that 15% of the net total of $753.50 go to the Drug Task Force and the remaining balance go to the
Tontitown Police Department.
Notes:
On November 9, 2023, a Tontitown Police Department Patrolman arrested Brenda McMillan for being in
possession of methamphetamine and currency.
Chief Frank Gamble made a motion, seconded by Chief Chris Workman, to approve the minutes. The motion
was approved unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
- Annual billing for the rural officer has been sent out to the participating rural agencies.
Fayetteville City Council approved the purchase of the TruNarc equipment.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sarah Moore:
- Asked the reason as to why we are seeing dispositions from 2020 forfeiture cases.
- Asked that a demographic breakdown of those being arrested by the task force be included in the task
force report.
- Would like a report from the Washington County Prosecutor's Office providing dispositions of drug
cases.
Chief Mike Reynolds requested a date and time for the next meeting. The next meeting will be on March 27,
2024, at 1:30 P.M., Fayetteville Police Department, 1800 N. Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd. Fayetteville, AR.,
Arkansas. The meeting was adjourned with a motion made by Chief Frank Gamble, seconded by Sheriff Jay
Cantrell.
Minutes recorded.
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FOURTH JUDICIAL DRUG TASK FORCE
MONTHLY REPORT
GRANT 2023-2024
February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Month Y7D
I. Cases Opened 32 : 241
Enforcement Action
Springdale
9
Fayetteville
16
West Fork
1
Tontitown
1
Washington County
2
Farmington
3
II.
Cases Closed
22 :
231
III.
Arrest Made
18 :
124
IV.
Community Meetings
2 :
5
V.
Purchase of Evidence
$3,210.00 :
$24,755.00
VI.
Purchase of Service
$0.00 :
$0.00
VII.
Purchase of Information
$100.00 :
$4,760.00
Vill.
Warrants Served
5 :
64
Parcel
Residental 2
Phone 3
Storage
Vehicle
IX.
Total Drug Amounts
Marijuana
74.98 gr :
64004.88
gr
Methamphetamine (ice)
1,413.57 gr :
8221.38
gr
Cocaine
66.24 gr :
2600.60
gr
Crack Cocaine
0 gr :
0.70
gr
Heroin
1.7 gr :
39.20
gr
LSD
0 du :
313.00
du
Ecstasy
0 pills :
73.00
pills
MDMA
0 gr :
3377.05
gr
Psilocybin Mushrooms
147.44 gr :
4075.19
gr
Fentanyl
73.81 gr :
147.59
gr
Fentanyl
0.5 pills :
6502.00
pills
Fentanyl 0 ml: 105.20
Prescription pills 118.5 du : 1846.25
Opiates of which 72 du : 412.50
Other: Methamphetamine 99 ml,
X. Meth Labs
La b 0 : 0
One Pot 0 : 0
Components 0 : 0
Dumpsite 0 : 0
XI. Firearms
Seized 1 : 42
XII. Assets Seized
Federal
State
Vehicle
XIII. Drug Trafficking Operations Disrupted
ml
du
du
$0.00 : $0.00
$0.00 : $107,865.31
0: 0
2 : 15
XIV. Convictions for the Month 7