Law Enforcement seize 12 pounds of methamphetamine

Hempstead County, Arkansas – The 8th North Drug Task Force, in collaboration with the 8th South Drug Task Force, 9th West Drug Task Force, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has arrested Prince Thomas age 44, of Hope on charges of Methamphetamine trafficking following an extensive investigation. The operation resulted in the recovery of approximately 12 pounds of methamphetamine.

On Wednesday March 5, 2025, law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at a residence in Hope, in a coordinated effort targeting suspected Methamphetamine distribution in Hempstead County. Investigators seized approximately 12 pounds of methamphetamine, valued at approximately $40,000. Thomas was taken into custody without incident and now faces Trafficking charges.

“The success of this operation is a direct result of the collaboration between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies,” said Gary Dorman, Director of the 8th North Drug Task Force. “The distribution of methamphetamine continues to be a serious threat to our communities, and we remain committed to holding traffickers accountable.”

The 8th North Drug Task Force is comprised of deputies and officers from the Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, the Hope Police Department, and the Prescott Police Department. Their combined efforts, along with assistance from the 8th South Drug Task Force, 9th West Drug Task Force, and the FBI, were instrumental in the success of this investigation.

Thomas is currently being held at the Hempstead County Detention Center.  Also Arrested was David Bentley age 60 of Nashville, Arkansas for Conspiracy to Commit Trafficking. Both were taken to the Hempstead County Detention Center to await a first court appearance.

Prince Thomas

David Bentley