Jimmy Dale King Sentenced

Jimmie Dale King, aka OG Zeek Woods, age 42, of Marianna, has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking operation.

King was sentenced by the Honorable Timothy L. Brooks in the United States District Court in Fayetteville, after pleading guilty to one count of Possession With Intent to Distribute a Mixture or Substance that Contained Methamphetamine.

According to court records, King’s troubles began in September 2016, when agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Springdale Police Department received information that he was distributing methamphetamine in Springdale. Agents learned that King was from out of town, staying in a local hotel, and obtained a description of the vehicle he was driving.

Law enforcement used a confidential source to arrange for a controlled purchase of methamphetamine from King, and agents set up surveillance to observe the transaction. After King arrived at the predetermined meeting location, officers searched and arrested him, finding approximately one ounce of methamphetamine and $327 cash on his person. Further searching his hotel room, officers located and seized a digital scale, $860 cash, and two additional bags of methamphetamine.

The suspected substance was sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for testing, and King was named in a federal indictment in October 2016. He pleaded guilty to the charge in December 2016. The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Springdale Police Department investigated this case, with Assistant United States Attorney Kimberly Davis Harris prosecuting the case for the United States.

King’s sentence of 100 months in federal prison will be followed by three years of supervised release. The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat methamphetamine trafficking in the region. Related court documents may be found on the Public Access to Electronic Records website at www.pacer.gov.

The investigation and prosecution of King’s case demonstrate the collaboration between federal and local law enforcement agencies to address the issue of drug trafficking. The DEA and the Springdale Police Department worked together to gather evidence and build a case against King, resulting in his conviction and sentencing.

As the war on drugs continues, cases like King’s serve as a warning to those involved in the distribution and sale of illicit substances. The consequences of such actions can be severe, with lengthy prison sentences and significant fines. The public can play a crucial role in helping law enforcement to identify and prosecute those involved in drug trafficking by reporting suspicious activity to the authorities.