Parole search leads to arrests

HOPE – On the 22nd of October 2025, at 8:50 am, Hempstead County Deputies Reed and Pennington, assigned to the 8th North Drug Task Force, traveled to 1305 South Main Street in Hope, In reference to a parole search.

Upon arrival Deputy Reed spoke with Michael Adams. The Deputies advised the parolee that they were there to perform a parole search.

During the search the deputies (allegedly) seized approximately 10 grams of suspected methamphetamine, and a set of digital scales Deputies placed Adams into custody and transported him to the Hempstead County Detention Center where he is awaiting a first court appearance.

Under Arkansas regulations, individuals on parole/conditional release must agree (as a condition of release) to submit their person, residence, place of employment (or property/motor vehicle) to search and seizure at any time, day or night, with or without a search warrant, when requested by:

· A certified officer of the DCC (or supervising agency).

· Any other law-enforcement officer.