Former Searcy Police Chief Jeremy Clark has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a narcotic painkiller.
U.S. Attorney Christopher Thyer says Clark pleaded guilty Monday to possession of hydrocodone and was sentenced to one year probation. Clark must also undergo drug counseling and random drug tests, pay a $1,000 fine and surrender his law enforcement certification and never again work as a law enforcement officer.
Clark said he obtained the narcotic in August 2014 from at least one person who was not authorized to distribute the drug.
Clark resigned as Searcy police chief in March after a search of his home by law enforcement.
Federal authorities have said an arson investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives into Clark led to evidence that included possible controlled-substance violations.
