Authorities arrest 6, seek 8 more in drug investigation

TEXARKANA, USA (KSLA) - An 11-month investigation into methamphetamine distribution in the greater Miller County/Texarkana area has led to 14 more people being wanted on drug charges.

Authorities say they arrested a half dozen Tuesday and have warrants to arrest another eight.

Texarkana, Ark., police report that the 14 are accused of delivering controlled substances, specifically heroin, methamphetamine and/or marijuana.

Arrested on Tuesday as part of Operation Timez Up (Again) were:

1. Mitchell Cox, 1 count of delivery (enhanced)
2. Katelynn Garrett, 1 count of delivery
3. Hollie Hoffmeyer, 1 count of delivery (enhanced)
4. Markeis Richardson, 3 counts of delivery (enhanced)
5. Michael Stovall, 5 counts of delivery, and,
6. Dequintus White 3 counts of delivery (enhanced).

The arrests were made by members of the Bi-State Narcotics Task Force in conjunction with the FBI, the Miller County Sheriff's Office and the Texarkana, Ark., Police Department.

Authorities say they also have warrants to arrest:

1. Billy Eaglebarger on 1 count of delivery,
2. Harold Hale on 1 count of delivery,
3. Demarcus Heath on 2 counts of delivery (enhanced),
4. Phillip Lee on 2 counts of delivery (enhanced),
5. David McClure on 1 count of delivery,
6. Stacia Rawson on 1 count of delivery (enhanced),
7. Michael Starling on 1 count of delivery (enhanced), and,
8. Michael Walker on 3 counts of delivery (enhanced).

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