Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – A Lake City man with a lengthy criminal history faces new charges after agents said he sold meth near two city parks.
District Judge David Boling found probable cause on Jan. 30 to charge 38-year-old Marshall Irvin Williams with the following:
- Class Y Felony: Delivery of meth or cocaine greater than 10 grams but less than 200 grams
- Class C Felony: Use of a communication device
- Unclassified: Distribution near certain facilities (enhanced penalties)
According to the affidavit, in July 2025, Special Agents Rick Guimond and Jason Boling with the Second Judicial District Drug Task Force were contacted by a confidential informant about being able to buy meth from Williams. The informant was told to try to set up a deal to buy an ounce of meth from Williams.
The deal was set up, and the informant met with agents at a secure location, where they gave the informant a covert recording device and $250 in cash.
The affidavit stated that the informant contacted Williams by phone and advised him to meet at a location in the 1600 block of North Church Street in Jonesboro to make the transaction. The informant pulled up to the location and said that Williams was shopping and would be right out.
Williams then got into the driver’s side of another vehicle, and the informant got out of their vehicle and went into Williams’ for the transaction. After a short conversation, the informant got out and went back into their vehicle, and the two left the parking lot.
The informant met with the agents at a secure location and handed the agents a baggie containing 28.17 grams of meth. The informant was also shown a photo of Williams from his Facebook account and positively identified him as the man from whom the meth was bought. No illegal items were found in the informant’s vehicle before or after the transaction was made, according to the agents.
The affidavit stated that the location where the transaction took place was approximately 490 feet from Miles Park and 575 feet away from the Parker Park Community Center.
In determining a bond, Boling noted that Williams was on federal probation and had multiple charges in and out of the state, 16 in total, thus resulting in a $750,000 cash-only bond. He was also ordered to wear a GPS ankle monitor upon release.
Williams’ next court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 27.
