A Mountain Home man is charged with numerous felonies related to the distribution of methamphetamine.
According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, the sheriff’s office made three controlled buys of methamphetamine from 40-year-old Dennis James Amaral on three separate occasions since June 8th. Using a confidential informant, the sheriff’s office purchased 20.7 grams of methamphetamine for $1,000 during controlled buys.
A warrant was served Wednesday. Amaral is charged with three counts delivery of methamphetamine; three counts unlawful use of a communication device, and one count proximity to certain facilities. The controlled buy was made within 1,000 feet of a church.
Bond on these charges is $50,000.
Once booked, officers discovered Amaral is wanted by other law enforcement agencies. He is wanted by those agencies for felonies related to methamphetamine and firearms
Amaral’s bond on these charges is $150,000.
Along with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office; the Mountain Home Police Department, the Arkansas State Police and the 14th Judicial District Drug Task Force helped in the searches and arrest.
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