Jerry Hart, Katie Johnson Arrested On Drug Charges

On November 15, 2021 at approximately 7:12pm, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested Jerry Hart, 40, of Texarkana, TX and Katie Johnson, 33, of Hope, AR. Mr. Hart was charged with possession with purpose to deliver methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of firearms by certain persons, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, and theft by receiving. Ms. Johnson was charged with possession with purpose to deliver methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest occurred in the 1600 block of North Hervey Street in Hope, AR. Hart and Johnson were taken to the Hempstead County Detention Facility and held for a first appearance.