Meth nets federal time

FAYETTEVILLE -- A Springdale man was sentenced to federal prison today for distributing methamphetamine.

Pablo Jacinto-Torres, 24, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison to be followed by three years of supervised release on one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

The Springdale Police Department in 2017 conducted several controlled purchase of methamphetamine from Jacinto-Torres, according to court records. On May 15, Jacinto-Torres was stopped and arrested for an outstanding warrant. During the search of Jacinto-Torres vehicle, officers located digital scales, a large amount of cash and marijuana. A search of Jacinto-Torres residence resulted in officers finding approximately 178 grams of methamphetamine.

Jacinto-Torres was indicted by a federal grand jury in June and entered a guilty plea in November.

This case was investigated by the Springdale Police Department. U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks presided over the sentencing. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Harris prosecuted the case.

NW News on 03/08/2018

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