Little River County man sentenced to 40 years in ADC for Delivery of Methamphetamine

A Little River County jury found Clifton Roberts, 47, guilty of  Delivery of Methamphetamine and sentenced him to 40 years in the Arkansas  Department of Corrections following a one-day trial held this week in Little River  County Circuit Court.

The conviction stems from a controlled drug buy conducted on March 28, 2022, as  part of an investigation by agents with the Arkansas State Police and the Ninth West  Judicial District Drug Task Force. During the operation, a confidential informant purchased methamphetamine from Roberts. The exchange was captured on video and  the controlled substance was confirmed to be methamphetamine by the Arkansas State  Crime Laboratory.

Prosecuting Attorney Jana Bradford said the verdict and sentence demonstrate the  jury’s commitment to protecting their community from repeat drug offenders.

“This jury sent a strong message that the citizens of Little River County will not  tolerate the continued sale of methamphetamine,” Bradford said. “When someone  with multiple prior felony convictions continues to bring this poison into our  community, serious consequences must follow.” 

Bradford commended the agents with the Arkansas State Police Special Agents and  the Ninth West Judicial District Drug Task Force for their dedicated work on the case. 

Deputy Prosecutor Bryce Montgomery played a significant role in the prosecution. 

“We are grateful to the jurors for their attention, their time, and their courage in  holding this defendant accountable,” Bradford added. “Their verdict speaks for the  values of this community — accountability, safety, and justice.”

The Ninth West Judicial District includes Howard, Little River, Pike, and Sevier  counties.