Two Arrested on Drug Charges

By Dale Gathright, Jr., 09/30/20 1:32 PM

HOPE – Monday, September 28,  Hempstead County Deputies were dispatched to the 500 block of Hempstead 104 North to assist Arkansas Probation and Parole Officers regarding them allegedly locating drugs in the residence while doing a home visit.

Deputies arrested 49-year-old Roger Stockslager and 48-year-old Crystal Hawthorne for Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance; Marijuana, and Possession of a Controlled Substance; Methamphetamine. Deputies also served a Failure to Comply warrant on Hawthorne and gave her a court date of October 26, 2020.

Deputies seized digital scales, acrystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine, pipes, and a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana.

Both were transported to the Hempstead County Detention Center to await a first court appearance.