Richard Cross Arrested For Simultaneous Possession of Drug and Firearms

By Sheriff James Singleton, 06/24/22 4:35 PM

On Thursday June 23, 2022, Hempstead County Deputy Kyle Malone and members of the 8^th North Task force arrested Richard Cross 55, of Texarkana, Texas.  Cross was stopped for Failure to Yield by Deputy Malone.  Upon investigation, methamphetamine and a 9mm hand gun were found. Cross was arrested for Failure to Yield, Simultaneous Possession of drug and firearms, Possession of a control substance, and tampering with physical evidence.

Cross was transported to the Hempstead County Detention Center where he is awaiting a first appearance.