Sharp County Residents Charged After Drug and Firearm Bust

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A search warrant executed at a Sharp County, Arkansas residence has led to the arrest of two Williford residents, Angalina Cossey and Jessy E. Richmond, after investigators reportedly discovered a significant cache of narcotics, including methamphetamine and suspected marijuana, as well as multiple firearms.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the drug trade and illegal firearm possession in rural Arkansas communities, where the combination of drugs and guns can pose a serious threat to public safety.

The details

According to court documents, the search of the camper on North Williford Road uncovered a backpack containing multiple baggies of a white crystalline substance, digital scales, and a firearm. Investigators also found a second pistol in a pile of powdered substance in a closet, and a third firearm inside a purse on the floor. Field tests confirmed the presence of methamphetamine, and authorities also seized a 'green leafy substance' suspected to be marijuana, weighing between four ounces and 25 pounds, along with several unmarked capsules identified as Schedule I or II controlled substances.

• The search warrant was executed on March 18, 2026.
• Cossey and Richmond are scheduled to appear in Sharp County Circuit Court on June 22, 2026.

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on June 22, 2026 whether to grant bail for Cossey and Richmond.