HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-19 - Agendas - FinalFOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG TASK FORCE
100 West Rock
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
AGENDA
For the meeting to be held on April 19, 2023, at 1:30 P.M., Washington County Sheriff's
Office, 1155 Clydesdale Drive, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
1. Roll Call of Control Group members.
2. Approval of minutes from the March 15, 2023 meeting.
3. Financial Report, Financial Director Willie Newman
4. Report of Task Force, Sergeant Jacob Lawson.
5. Disposition(s)
DTF 22-350, Teresa Little, forfeiture of $2,522.00
DTF 23-004, Jair Marin, forfeiture of $950.00
DTF 23-010, Jonathan Rodriguez, forfeiture of $2,725.00
DTF 23-018, Jair Marin, forfeiture of $1,833.00
DTF 23-029, Bryce Sarver, forfeiture of $884.00
6. Other Business
7. Public Comment. *
8. Set the next meeting's place, date, and time.
Location: Springdale Police Department,
Time: 1:30 p.m. Date: May
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Please check 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 FVRCE
100 West Rock Street
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72702
CONTROL GROUP
Mr. Mike Reynolds, Chief of Police
Fayetteville Police Department
100 West Rock Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(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
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PROJECT DIRECTOR:
Mr. Brad Renfro Captain
Fayetteville Police Department
100 West Rock Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 587-3504
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR:
Mr. Jacob Lawson, Sergeant
Fourth Judicial Drug Task Force
100 West Rock Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 587-7122
FISCAL OFFICER:
Mr. Willie Newman
Fourth Judicial Drug Task Force
100 West Rock Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 587-3581
SECRETARY:
Ms. Cara Murdoch
Fourth Judicial Drug Task Force
100 West Rock Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 587-7122
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG TASK FORCE
100 West Rock Street
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
MEETING
March 15, 2023
MINUTES
A meeting of the Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force Control Board was held on March 15, 2023.
Those present were:
Mike Reynolds, Chief- Fayetteville Police Department
Jay Cantrell, Sheriff- Washington County Sheriffs Office
Frank Gamble, Chief- Springdale Police Department
Chris Workman, Chief- Prairie Grove Police Department
Willie Newman, Fiscal Director- Fayetteville Police Department
Jacob Lawson, Sergeant- 4th Judicial Drug Task Force
Jamie Fields, Deputy Chief- Fayetteville Police Department
Derek Hudson, Assistant Chief- Springdale Police Department
Greg Tabor, Chief Deputy- Washington County Sheriff's Office
Tim Franklin, Lieutenant- Fayetteville Police Department
Guest: None
Chief Mike Reynolds called the meeting to order. Upon roll call, the above -listed members were
acknowledged as present. Copies of the minutes from February 15, 2023, meeting were distributed to all
present. A motion was made by Sheriff Jay Cantrell and seconded by Chief Frank Gamble to approve the
minutes. The motion was approved unanimously.
A copy of the financial report for the Grant FY2022-2023 was distributed to all present for review, the period
ending February 28, 2023. Financial Director, Willie Newman, stated the total expense to date was
$343,975.00 which included State J23-004-DF $91,319.00, Local J23-004-DF $27,396.00, and Non-Allowed-
$225,260.00.
Sergeant Jacob Lawson reported on the task force's activity from February 1, 2023, through February 28,
2023, and distributed a copy of statistics to all present. Lawson stated that in February the task force opened
26 cases, closed 25 cases, and made 15 arrests. Lawson further noted that $2,670.00 was expended for the
purchase of evidence and $200.00 for the purchase of information. Lawson stated that drugs seized during
the month included: methamphetamine, marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, fentanyl,
and pharmaceuticals. Lawson stated that 3 warrants were served. Also noted, were 4 drug convictions for
February. The task force seized $4,123.00 U.S. currency during the month. The locations of DTF Enforcement
Action for the month were Fayetteville 10 cases, Springdale 5 cases, Farmington 4 cases, West Fork 4 cases,
Huntsville 2 cases, and Madison County 1 case.
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Chief Mike Reynolds mentioned a DTF case involving an individual charged with manslaughter after supplying
fentanyl pills that led to another individual's death. Sergeant Jacob Lawson noted this case was a joint effort
with the Fayetteville Police Criminal Investigation Division.
Sergeant Jacob Lawson reported on the following disposition.
DTF 22-308 (State of Arkansas v Baylie Keith) was a Drug Task Force arrest in Fayetteville resulting in the
seizure of $10,060.00 on October 3, 2022. $2,012.00 went to the Arkansas State Drug Director's Office
and $3,018.00 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's Office Drug Control Fund. It was
recommended that 15% of the net total of $5,030.00 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 1, 2022, detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department discovered alprazolam pills along
with the currency during the search of a residence as part of a robbery investigation. Detectives with the
Drug Task Force continued the investigation, and they discovered the pharmaceutical pills and currency
belonged to Keith. Obtained evidence revealed Keith was involved in the sale of controlled substances.
Chief Frank Gamble made a motion, seconded by Sheriff Jay Cantrell, to approve this recommendation.
The motion was approved unanimously.
DTF 22-336 (State of Arkansas v Xavier Pastrana De Jesus) was a Drug Task Force arrest in Springdale
resulting in the seizure of $2,016.00 on November 1, 2022. $604.80 went to the Washington County
Prosecutor's Office Drug Control Fund. It was recommended that 15% of the net total of $1,411.20 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 November 1, 2022, detectives with the Drug Task Force searched the residence of Xavier Pastrana de
Jesus in Springdale. The search revealed cocaine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia indicative of the sale
of controlled substances and a firearm along with the currency.
Sheriff Jay Cantrell made a motion, seconded by Chief Frank Gamble, to approve this recommendation.
The motion was approved unanimously.
DTF 22-343 (State of Arkansas v Angel Cedario) was a Springdale Police Department arrest resulting in the
seizure of $2,030.00 on November 5, 2022. $609.00 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's Office
Drug Control Fund. It was recommended that 15% of the net total of $1,421.00 go to the Drug Task Force
and the remaining balance going to the Springdale Police Department.
Notes:
On November 5, 2022, Springdale Police Department officers investigated a robbery, and they
encountered Cedario hiding in his vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed more than one
pound of psilocybin mushrooms, green marijuana, marijuana products, and two firearms. Cedario was in
possession of the currency as well.
Chief Chris Workman made a motion, seconded by Sheriff Jay Cantrell, to approve this recommendation.
The motion was approved unanimously.
DTF 22-356 (State of Arkansas v Joe Chantharath) was a Drug Task Force arrest in Springdale resulting in
the seizure of $3,828.00 on December 14, 2022. $1,148.40 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's
Office Drug Control Fund. It was recommended that 15% of the net total of $2,679.60 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 December 14, 2022, detectives with the Drug Task Force searched the residence of Joe Chantharath in
Springdale after conducting multiple controlled buys of methamphetamine from him. The search revealed
drug paraphernalia indicative of the sale of methamphetamine along with the currency.
Sheriff Jay Cantrell made a motion, seconded by Chief Frank Gamble, to approve this recommendation.
The motion was approved unanimously.
DTF 22-386 (State of Arkansas v Drew Bueno) was a Drug Task Force arrest in Springdale resulting in the
seizure of $4,843.00 on December 16, 2022. $1,452.90 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's
Office Drug Control Fund. It is recommended that 15% of the net total of $3,390.10 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 December 16, 2022, detectives searched the residence of Bueno in Springdale. The search revealed
counterfeit oxycodone pills (believed to contain fentanyl), promethazine with codeine cough syrup, and
drug paraphernalia indicative of the sale of controlled substances. Bueno was in possession of the
currency as well.
Chief Frank Gamble made a motion, seconded by Sheriff Jay Cantrell to approve this recommendation.
The motion was approved unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
Willie Newman advised that the plates in the tactical vest worn by detectives are nearing the expiration of
their warranty period and need to be replaced. The total cost to replace these plates is $13,678.00, and it will
be paid out of DTF Program Income if approved.
Sheriff Jay Cantrell made a motion, seconded by Chief Chris Workman, to purchase replacement plates for the
tactical vests worn by task force detectives. The motion was approved unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments.
Chief Mike Reynolds requested a date and time for the next meeting. The next meeting will be on April 19,
2023, at 1:30 P.M. Washington County, 1155 Clydesdale Drive, Fayetteville, Arkansas. The meeting was
adjourned.
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IX.
FOURTH JUDICIAL DRUG TASK FORCE
MONTHLY REPORT
GRANT 2022-2023
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Cases Opened
Enforcement Action
Springdale
8
Fayetteville
22
West Fork
1
Greenland
1
Washington County
1
Elkins
1
Tontitown
1
Madison County
1
Prairie Grove
1
Cases Closed
Arrest Made
Community Meetings
Purchase of Evidence
Purchase of Service
Purchase of Information
Warrants Served
Package 1
Search Warrant 4
Phone Warrants 4
Surveillance 1
DNA 0
Total Drug Amounts
Marijuana
Methamphetamine (ice)
Heroin
Cocaine
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Ecstasy
MDMA
Psilocybin Mushrooms
Month YTD
37 : 306
28 :
221
24 :
161
0:
7
$8,630.00 :
$73,377.00
$0.00 :
$0.00
$480.00 :
$11,140.00
10 :
53
1,412.60 gr : 32074.82 gr
4,007.80 gr : 47708.24 gr
0.0
gr :
64.87
gr
131.06
gr :
363.77
gr
0
gr :
46.50
gr
0
pills :
106.00
pills
0
gr :
1.40
gr
8
gr :
8.00
gr
0
gr :
73.70
gr
8
Fentanyl
1.24
gr :
160.77
gr
FeManyl
5.5
pills :
564.25
pills
LSD
0
du :
75.50
du
Prescription pills
9.75
du :
576.25
du
Opiates Of which 5.5
du :
61.25
du
Other: Methamphetamine 60 cc,
THC Cartridges 8500
gr
X. Meth Labs
Lab
0 :
0
One Pot
1 :
1
Components
0 :
0
Dumpsite
0 :
0
XI. Firearms
Seized
13 :
45
XII. Assets Seized
Federal
State
Vehicle
XIII. Drug Trafficking Operations Disrupted
XIV. Convictions for the Month
$0.00 : $0.00
$3,690.00 : $91,903.00
0: 0
2 : 19
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State of Arkansas Vs
DTF Case # DTF
Drug Director's Office
Prosecutor's Office
Balance to Task Force
Task Force
Remaining balance
Springdale
Fayetteville
Washington County
Prairie Grove
Goshen
Farmington
West Fork
Greenland
Lincoln
Elkins
Elm Springs
Tontitown
Washington County
Teresa Little
22-350
37.50%
37.50%
12.50%
12.5/10%
12.5/10%
12.5/10%
12.5/10%
12.5/10%
12.5/10%
12.5/10%
12.5/10%
12.5/10%
12.5/10%
(FORFEITURE) $
2,522.00
0.00
756.60
1,765.40
264.81
$1,500.59
562.71
562.71
187.57
18.76
18.76
18.76
18.76
18.76
18.76
18.76
18.76
18.76
18.76
$1, 500.59
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State of Arkansas Vs
DTF Case # DTF
Drug Director's Office
Prosecutor's Office
Balance to Task Force
Task Force
Remaining balance
Springdale
Jair Marin
23-004 (FORFEITURE)
100.00%
$ 950.00
149.40
285.00
515.60
77.34
$438.26
438.26
$438.26
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State of Arkansas Vs
DTF Case # DTF
Drug Director's Office
Prosecutor's Office
Balance to Task Force
Task Force
Remaining balance
Springdale
Jonathan Rodriguez
23-010 (FORFEITURE)
100.00%
$ 2,725.00
0.00
817.50
1,907.50
286.12
$1,621.38
1,621.38
$1,621.38
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State of Arkansas Vs
DTF Case # DTF 23-018
Drug Director's Office
Prosecutor's Office
Balance to Task Force
Task Force
Remaining balance
Springdale 100.00%
Jair Marin
(FORFEITURE)
$ 1,833.00
0.00
549.90
1,283.10
192.46
1,090.64
$1, 090.64
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State of Arkansas Vs Bryce Sarver
DTF Case # DTF 23-029 (FORFEITURE) $ 884.00
Drug Director's Office 176.80
Prosecutor's Office 265.20
Balance to Task Force 442.00
Task Force 66.30
Remaining balance $375.70
Springdale
37.50%
140.88
Fayetteville
37.50%
140.88
Washington County
12.50%
46.94
Prairie Grove
12.5/10%
4.70
Goshen
12.5/10%
4.70
Farmington
12.5/10%
4.70
West Fork
12.5/10%
4.70
Greenland
12.5/10%
4.70
Lincoln
12.5/10%
4.70
Elkins
12.5/10%
4.70
Elm Springs
12.5/10%
4.70
Tontitown
12.5/10%
4.70
Washington County
12.5/10%
4.70
$375.70
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