GrimyTimes has documented 110 federal criminal cases in Arkansas. Below is a comprehensive breakdown by crime type and recent notable cases.
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Crime Type Breakdown
| Crime Type | Cases | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96 | 87.3% |
| Drug Trafficking | 2 | 1.8% |
| White Collar Crime | 2 | 1.8% |
| Public Corruption | 2 | 1.8% |
| Organized Crime | 2 | 1.8% |
| Human Trafficking | 2 | 1.8% |
| Sex Crimes | 1 | 0.9% |
Recent Federal Cases in Arkansas
- Clifford Siglar, Fentanyl Trafficking, Little Rock AR, 2024 (2024-06-15)
- James Parker Charged in Jan. 6 Capitol Tunnel Brawl, Washington DC,… (2023-09-05)
- James David Martin, Child Pornography Exploitation, Fayetteville AR… (2023-08-21)
- Operation Cross Country XII, Human Trafficking, Fayetteville AR, 2023 (2023-08-21)
- James Baggett Sentenced to One Year for Patent Misrepresentation, F… (2023-08-21)
- No Defendant Name Found, Gang-Related Drug and Firearm Crimes, AR, … (2023-08-21)
- No Defendant Name Found, Meth Trafficking, AR, 2023 (2023-08-21)
- Former Arkansas Sheriff’s Deputies Charged with Excessive Force Dur… (2023-08-21)
- No Defendant Name Found, Virtual Kidnapping Scam, Arkansas, 2023 (2023-08-21)
- John W. Cook, Bribery Scheme, Little Rock AR, 2023 (2023-08-21)
- Arkansas Hispanics Targeted in Virtual Kidnapping Racket (2023-08-21)
- Dr. Joe David May, TRICARE Prescription Kickback Scheme, Little Roc… (2023-08-21)
- Jeremy Hutchinson, Charity Bribery Scheme, Springfield MO, 2023 (2023-08-21)
- Richard Barnett Sentenced to 54 Months for Capitol Breach, Gravette… (2023-08-21)
- Peter Francis Stager, Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Officers, … (2023-08-21)
Federal Law Enforcement in Arkansas
Federal criminal cases in Arkansas are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and investigated by agencies including the FBI, DEA, ATF, IRS Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Marshals Service. Cases documented here represent publicly reported federal prosecutions from Department of Justice press releases and federal court records.