Joshua Lynn Barber’s plea date is set for Sept. 30th 2024 with a jury trial date scheduled for Oct. 21-25th.
A Craighead County District found probable cause on May 13th to charge Joshua Lynn Barber with the delivery of a controlled substance, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, use of a communication device, and possession of Schedule IV or V drugs.
Barber was arrested on Friday, May 10th 2024 as he pulled into the Hoxie Police Department parking lot.
DTF Agents searched his vehicle, and found 22 Xanax tablets, which Barber did not have a prescription for.
Authorities say that Barber used his cell phone to arrange delivery of the drugs.
Authorities with the 2nd Judicial Drug Task Force received information that Barber was selling narcotics while he was in uniform and armed with a service weapon.
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Authorities report a Hoxie police officer was arrested after he allegedly sold drugs while in his police uniform and carrying a service weapon.
2nd Judicial Task Force stated on Friday agents with the 2nd Judicial Drug Task Force arrested Joshua Lynn Barber at the Hoxie Police Department parking lot.
A press release states a multi-county operation was initiated after the drug task force received information that Barber was actively engaging in selling narcotics while he was on duty.
Barber was a part-time police officer for the city of Hoxie, but a resident of Jonesboro.
Agents then conducted an undercover buy from Barber before arriving on-duty for Hoxie Police Department.
Barber was arrested without incident and transported to Craighead County Sheriff’s Office where he was arrested and charged with delivery of a controlled substance and simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms.
Barber will have a hearing in court on Monday, May 13 in Jonesboro.
Participating agencies and personnel included members of the 2nd Judicial Drug Task Force, the 3rd Judicial Drug Task Force, the Arkansas State Police, and the Arkansas National Guard Counter Drug Unit.