Mountain Home Man Arrested on Drug Charges

49-year-old Phillip Ray Wilcoxon faces multiple counts after Thursday morning bust

Jan. 30, 2026 at 1:39pm

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A 49-year-old Mountain Home, Arkansas man named Phillip Ray Wilcoxon was arrested by local police on Thursday morning and charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a probation violation. Wilcoxon is currently being held on a $1,180 bond.

Why it matters

Drug-related crimes continue to be an ongoing issue in many communities, with law enforcement working to address the possession and distribution of illegal substances. This arrest highlights the efforts of the Mountain Home Police Department to enforce drug laws and hold offenders accountable.

The details

According to booking records, Wilcoxon was arrested by the Mountain Home Police Department at approximately 10:41 a.m. on January 29. He is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Schedule VI), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Probation Violation.

  • Wilcoxon was arrested on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at around 10:41 a.m.

The players

Phillip Ray Wilcoxon

A 49-year-old man from Mountain Home, Arkansas who was arrested on drug-related charges.

Mountain Home Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that arrested Wilcoxon on Thursday morning.

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The takeaway

This arrest underscores the ongoing challenges communities face in addressing drug-related crimes and the importance of law enforcement efforts to hold offenders accountable and work to keep neighborhoods safe.