Thomas arrested for drugs

More than $30,000 worth of methamphetamine was confiscated during a search of a residence and workshop on Twelve Corners Road northeast of Pea Ridge along with firearms and drug paraphernalia Monday, Aug. 4.

Benton County Sheriff's deputies found illegal drugs, paraphernalia and guns in a residence and workshop at 15594 Twelve Corners Road, according to a probable cause affidavit.

At the same time, a deputy stopped a vehicle on U.S. Highway 62 and found the suspect, Thomas Thomas, in a vehicle in Avoca. Police found drugs in the vehicle.

The three people who were in the car and arrested were:

• Jerry Lee Carnes, 60, Rogers, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession with the intent to deliver methamphetamine or cocaine.

• Thomas Alan Thomas, 44, 615 Smith Ridge Turn Off, Rogers, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession with the intent to deliver methamphetamine or cocaine.

• Macaila Thomas, 20, 615 Smith Ridge Turn Off, Rogers, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession with the intent to deliver methamphetamine or cocaine.

General News on 08/13/2014