PARAGOULD, Ark. — Two Paragould residents are facing felony charges after a court-authorized search of a cellphone allegedly linked them to narcotics sales and distribution, according to local authorities.

Reba Knuckles O’Hara and Shawn O’Hara were charged with criminal conspiracy, a Class B felony, and unlawful use of a communication device, a Class C felony. The allegations stem from a search of Charles Bright’s cellphone conducted on July 23, as outlined in affidavits released Monday by the Paragould Police Department (PPD).

The investigation began when Bright, 37, was arrested on June 30. Police reported that a traffic stop and a subsequent search of his residence uncovered approximately 4.6 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, additional drugs, firearms, and ammunition. Bright’s bond was set at $500,000, and as of Monday, he remained in custody.

According to Investigator Hunter De Sesso with the PPD’s VICE unit, examination of Bright’s cellphone revealed separate text message threads involving Knuckles and O’Hara. These conversations allegedly detailed narcotics sales, drug distribution, and prospective customers.

The affidavit for Knuckles alleges that one exchange included the message, “How much for an oz?” followed by, “you got an ounce we might have one sold.” Authorities also said they found a photograph of suspected methamphetamine in a bowl on an electronic scale, which displayed a weight of 26.88 grams.

O’Hara is accused of discussing various drug quantities, including "balls"—a term investigators described as slang for 3.5 grams of a controlled substance—and ounces. In one message cited by officials, O’Hara allegedly wrote, “Hey bro if you want me to I can hold on to more than 58 g.”

District Judge Curtis Hitt reviewed the case and on July 23 issued arrest warrants for both Knuckles and O’Hara. Bonds were set at $75,000 each. If released, both suspects will be required to wear ankle monitors and will be prohibited from possessing firearms.

Authorities emphasized that all individuals charged in connection with the investigation are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.