BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) _ The son of an Arkansas congressman has been arrested
on multiple drug and gun charges.Benton County jail records show that 31-year-old James Phillip Womack was
arrested by Bentonville police Thursday night on 11 counts, including possession
of methamphetamine or cocaine with intent to deliver. Womack was being held
without bond Friday. He is the son of Republican Rep. Steve Womack, who
represents northwest Arkansas’ 3rd Congressional District.
James Phillip Womack has had previous arrests and pleaded guilty in 2010 to
conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance.
Rep. Steve Womack said in a statement his family loves his son unconditionally but he’s accountable for the choices he’s made.
The congressman said they honor and respect the criminal justice system that
will decide his son’s fate.
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