HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-10 - Agendas - FinalFOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG TASK FORCE
1800 North Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd.
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704
AGENDA
For the meeting to be held on May 10, at 1:30 P.M., Springdale Police Department, 201
North Spring Avenue, Springdale, Arkansas.
1, Roll Call of Control Group members.
2. Approval of minutes from the April 19, 2023 meeting.
3. Financial Report, Financial Director Willie Newman
4. Report of Task Force, Sergeant Jacob Lawson.
S. Other Business
6. Public Comment. *
7. Set the next meeting's place, date, and time.
Location: Fayetteville Police Department
1800 North Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd., Fayetteville, AR
Time: 1:30 p.m. Date: June
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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 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
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PROJECT DIRECTOR:
Mr. Brad Renfro 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
April 19, 2023
MINUTES
A meeting of the Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force Control Board was held on April 19, 2021
Those present were:
Mike Reynolds, Chief- Fayetteville Police Department
Jay Cantrell, Sheriff- Washington County Sheriff's Office
Frank Gamble, Chief- Springdale Police Department
Chris Workman, Chief- Prairie Grove Police Department
Willie Newman, Fiscal Director- Fayetteville Police Department
Jacob Lawson, Sergeant- Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force
Cara Murdoch, Administrative Assistant -Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force
Brian Chambers, Gulf Coast HIDTA Director- Arkansas and Tennessee
Tim Franklin, Lieutenant- Fayetteville Police Department
Courtney Cassidy, Deputy Prosecutor- Washington County Prosecutor's Office
Guest:
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 March 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
$423,980.00 which included Federal 235041-22JL $62,232, State 235041-22JL $33,066.00, State J23-004-DF
$91,319.00, Local 235041-22.JL $18,670.00, Local J23-004-DF $27,396.00, and Non -Allowed- $191,297.00.
Sergeant Jacob Lawson reported on the task force's activity from March 1, 2023, through March 31, 2023,
and he distributed a copy of statistics to all present. Lawson stated that in March the task force opened 37
cases, closed 28 cases, and made 24 arrests. Lawson further noted that $8,630.00 was expended for the
purchase of evidence and $480.00 for the purchase of information. Lawson stated that drugs seized during
the month included: methamphetamine, marijuana, cocaine, fentanyl, and pharmaceuticals. Lawson stated
that 10 warrants were served. Also noted, were 13 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 22 cases, Springdale 8 cases, Greenland 1 case, Washington County 1 case, Tontitown 1 case,
Prairie Grove 1 case, and Madison County 1 case.
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Sergeant Jacob Lawson reported on the following disposition.
DTF 22-350 (State of Arkansas v Teresa Little) was a Drug Task Force arrest in Fayetteville resulting in the
seizure of $2,522.00 on December 8, 2022. $756.60 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's Office
Drug Control Fund. It was recommended that 15% of the net total of $1,765.40 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 8, 2022, detectives with the Drug Task Force searched the residence of Teresa Little in
Fayetteville after conducting multiple controlled buys of methamphetamine from her. The search revealed
approximately one -quarter pound of methamphetamine in multiple bags, pharmaceutical pills and drug
paraphernalia indicative of the sale of methamphetamine along with the currency.
Chief Chris Workman made a motion, seconded by Chief Frank Gamble, to approve this recommendation.
The motion was approved unanimously.
DTF 23-004 (State of Arkansas v Jair Marin) was a Springdale Police Department arrest resulting in the
seizure of $950.00 on December 30, 2022. $149.40 went to the Arkansas State Drug Director's Office and
$285.00 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's Office Drug Control Fund. It was recommended that
15% of the net total of $515.60 go to the Drug Task Force and the remaining balance go to the Springdale
Police Department.
Notes:
On December 30, 2022, Springdale Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle
operated by Jair Marin. A search of the vehicle revealed psilocybin mushrooms, marijuana and marijuana
products packaged for sale. Marin was in possession of the currency as well.
Sheriff Jay Cantrell made a motion, seconded by Chief Chris Workman, to approve this recommendation.
The motion was approved unanimously.
DTF 23-010 (State of Arkansas v Jonathan Rodriguez) was a Springdale Police Department arrest resulting
in the seizure of $2,725.00 on January 7, 2023. $817.50 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's
Office Drug Control Fund. It was recommended that 15% of the net total of $1,907.50 go to the Drug Task
Force and the remaining balance go to the Springdale Police Department.
Notes:
On January 7, 2023, Springdale Police Department officers contacted Jonathan Rodriguez while looking for
a runaway juvenile. A subsequent search of Rodriguez's vehicle revealed more than one -quarter pound of
methamphetamine. Rodriguez was in possession of the currency as well.
Sheriff Jay Cantrell made a motion, seconded by Chief Frank Gamble, to approve this recommendation.
The motion was approved unanimously.
DTF 23-018 (State of Arkansas v Jair Marin) was a Springdale Police Department arrest resulting in the
seizure of $1,833.00 on January 16, 2023. $549.90 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's Office
Drug Control Fund. It was recommended that 15% of the net total of $1,283.10 go to the Drug Task Force
and the remaining balance go to the Springdale Police Department.
Notes:
On January 16, 2023, Springdale Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated
by Jair Marin. A search of the vehicle revealed marijuana and marijuana products packaged for sale. Marin
was in possession of the currency and a firearm as well.
Chief Chris Workman made a motion, seconded by Sheriff Jay Cantrell, to approve this recommendation.
The motion was approved unanimously.
DTF 23-029 (State of Arkansas v Bryce Sarver) was a Drug Task Force arrest in Fayetteville resulting in the
seizure of $884.00 on January 27, 2023. $176.80 went to the Arkansas State Drug Director's Office and
$265.20 went to the Washington County Prosecutor's Office Drug Control Fund. It was recommended that
15% of the net total of $442.00 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 January 27, 2023, detectives with the Drug Task Force searched the residence of Bryce Sarver in
Fayetteville after receiving information he was selling methamphetamine. The search revealed
approximately three ounces of methamphetamine in multiple bags and drug paraphernalia indicative of
the sale of methamphetamine along with the currency.
Chief Frank Gamble made a motion, seconded by Sheriff Jay Cantrell, to approve this recommendation.
The motion was approved unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
Financial Director Willie Newman explained that the federal funding was originally allocated for the
amount of $91,319.00 and the state funding was approximately $48,000.00. Department of Finance
and Administration was waiting for the federal portion to drop and partially funded the grant until
then. In February, Willie Newman received that last portion of the $91,319.00, which Chief Mike
Reynolds will present to the Fayetteville City Council for approval.
• Fayetteville City Council approved the annual High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) funds.
These funds have to be spend by December 31, 2024. Washington County Sheriff's Office is the
fiduciary for HIDTA.
• Chief Mike Reynolds introduced Brian Chambers, Gulf Coast HIDTA Director- Arkansas and Tennessee
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments.
Chief Mike Reynolds requested a date and time for the next meeting. The next meeting will be on May 10,
2023, at 1:30 P.M., Springdale Police Department, 201 North Spring Ave., S, Arkansas. The meeting was
adjourned.
Minutes recorded.
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FOURTH JUDICIAL DRUG TASK FORCE
MONTHLY REPORT
GRANT 2022-2023
April 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Month YTD
I. Cases Opened 24 : 330
Enforcement Action
Springdale
6
Fayetteville
15
West Fork
1
Prairie Grove
1
Madison County
1
II.
Cases Closed
III.
Arrest Made
IV.
Community Meetings
V.
Purchase of Evidence
VI.
Purchase of Service
VI 1.
Purchase of Information
VIII.
Warrants Served
Package
Search Warrant 5
Phone Warrants 2
Surveillance
DNA
IX. Total Drug Amounts
Marijuana
Methamphetamine (ice)
Heroin
Heroin
Cocaine
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Ecstasy
MDMA
20 :
240
17 :
178
1 :
8
$2,180.00 :
$75,557.00
$0.00 :
$0.00
$600.00 :
$11,740.00
7 :
60
40,642.62
gr :
72717.44
gr
76.00
gr :
47784.24
gr
0.0
gr :
64.87
gr
0.15
cc
0.15
cc
34.8
gr :
398.57
gr
0
gr :
46.50
gr
6.2
pills :
112.20
pills
0
gr :
1.40
gr
0
gr :
8.00
gr
8
X.
U7
Psilocybin Mushrooms
565.1
gr :
638.80
gr
Fentanyl
0.7
gr :
161.47
gr
Fentanyl
2
pills :
566.25
pills
LSD
7
du :
82.50
du
Prescription pills
2221
du :
2797.25
du
Opiates of which
12
du :
73.25
du
Other: Methamphetamine 216 cc's,
THC Cartridges 697 gr, THC Gummies
1325 gr,
THC Chocolate bars 13 lbs., THC Wax 24 gr
Meth Labs
Lab
0 :
0
One Pot
0 :
1
Components
0 :
0
Dumpsite
0 :
0
Firearms
Seized
XII. Assets Seized
Federal
State
Vehicle
XIII. Drug Trafficking Operations Disrupted
XIV. Convictions for the Month
12 : 57
$0.00 : $0.00
$38,228.00 : $130,131.00
0: 0
3 : 22
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