08/22/2026
Media Advisory
King arrested on multiple drug charges
Blytheville, AR – On August 3, 2026, Agents with the 2nd Judicial Drug Task Force executed a search warrant as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation in Blytheville, Arkansas. During the ex*****on of the search warrant, agents recovered approximately 150 grams of methamphetamine and 10 grams of fentanyl. As a result of this investigation, multiple arrest warrants were issued for Tylon King (44, Blytheville) for the following charges: Trafficking M**hamphetamine, Trafficking Fentanyl, Criminal Conspiracy to Distribute Narcotics and Unlawful use of communication device.
On August 21, 2026, Agents with the 2nd Judicial Drug Task Force developed information that King was at a residence in Blytheville, AR. Agents coordinated with the Arkansas State Police in an effort to apprehend King. King subsequently fled from Law Enforcement in a vehicle, resulting in a pursuit. During the pursuit, Law Enforcement conducted a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI), and were able to end the pursuit.
King was then taken into custody for his active narcotics warrants, along with additional charges stemming from the pursuit. These additional charges include: Improper or Unsafe lane change, Improper passing on left, Reckless driving 1st, Fail to Obey stop sign, Tampering with physical evidence, Open container containing alcohol in motor vehicle, Possession of Controlled substance schedule I, II M**h Co***ne
