Bernard McCarthur Arrested For Possession of Controlled Substance

On May 22, 2021 at approximately 11:53am, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested Bernard McCarthur, 50, of Hope, AR and charged him with possession of controlled substance prescription drugs, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, and possession of firearms by certain persons. The arrest occurred in the 600 block of South Elm St. in Hope, AR. McCarthur was taken to the Hempstead County Detention Facility and held for a first appearance.