A Saline County man is among those arrested in a massive multi-agency law enforcement initiative that targeted fugitives across Arkansas. There were a total of 39 arrests, nine federal indictments, and the seizure of dozens of illegal firearms and large quantities of narcotics. Read more below. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of […]
FBI investigation nets Mabelvale man 20 years for fatal fentanyl distribution
A Mabelvale man was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in federal prison for distributing counterfeit pills containing fentanyl that resulted in a fatal overdose, federal officials announced. Johnny Lee Underwood, 27, was ordered to serve 240 months behind bars followed by three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Brian S. Miller. Because there […]
Saline County mother & daughter convicted in Federal court on Fentanyl death; They face 20-year sentence
A Saline County mother and daughter were convicted of felony drug and death charges on Thursday, September 11, 2025 in Federal court, according to a release from the United States Attorney’s Office. Read more below. CONVICTION On Wednesday, a federal jury convicted two Hensley, Arkansas residents of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl that caused a death. […]