North Little Rock, Arkansas – A 46-year-old North Little Rock man, Chauncey Slay, has been sentenced to 130 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The announcement was made by Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas. The sentence was handed down by Chief United States District Judge Kristine G. Baker.
Arrest During Traffic Stop Led to Major Drug Discovery
Slay’s conviction stems from a March 6, 2024 traffic stop conducted by the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office and Arkansas State Police. Slay, a passenger in the vehicle, was acting suspiciously and appeared nervous during the stop. Officers discovered that he was on parole and had a search waiver on file, allowing authorities to search him without a warrant…