June 23, 2025

In less than 24 hours, Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers seized over 300 pounds of illegal narcotics during two separate traffic stops.

On June 19, 2025, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Troopers stopped a 2025 Toyota Camry for a traffic violation on Interstate 30 eastbound near the 65-mile marker in Clark County. Upon searching the vehicle, Troopers discovered 13 boxes containing over 150 bottles of illegal Promethazine. The driver, Latarash Davis, 48, and the passenger, Derrick Wells, 25, both of Memphis, were arrested and taken to the Clark County Detention Center, where they were booked on Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, and Unlawful Sale and Delivery of Depressants/Stimulants.

Later that same day, at around 11:45 a.m., Troopers stopped a 2025 GMC Acadia on I-40 eastbound near the Arkansas/Oklahoma state line for a traffic violation. A search of the SUV revealed more than 177 pounds of methamphetamine in duffel bags and boxes. The driver, Bryan Huckeba, 41, and the passenger, James Gilley, 47, both from Georgia, were arrested and transported to the Crawford County Detention Center. They were booked on felony charges of Trafficking a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

“These seizures underscore the persistent threat posed by drug trafficking along Arkansas highways and the vigilance of Arkansas State Police Troopers in combating the flow of illegal narcotics,” said ASP Col. Mike Hagar. “These seizures not only disrupt the supply of dangerous drugs but also serve as a warning to traffickers that Arkansas State Police enforcement remains highly active and coordinated in its interdiction efforts.”