Conway, Arkansas – A 43-year-old Conway man with an extensive criminal history has been convicted of federal methamphetamine trafficking offenses following a two-day jury trial that concluded on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Kyle Keith Robinson was found guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
The verdict was announced by Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas.
Robinson now faces a prison sentence ranging from five to 40 years on each charge, followed by at least four years of supervised release.
The federal jury reached its decision after approximately 30 minutes of deliberation, finding Robinson guilty on both counts included in his indictment.
Following the verdict, Robinson was taken into custody, where he will remain while awaiting sentencing.
Federal officials also emphasized that the federal prison system does not offer parole.
Police discovered methamphetamine after suspect fled into briar patch
The case began with a drug investigation conducted by the North Little Rock Police Department in August 2024.
According to evidence presented during the trial, investigators obtained a search warrant for a residence connected to an individual suspected of selling methamphetamine.
On August 15, 2024, officers arrived at the property to execute the warrant.
As police approached, Robinson was sitting behind the wheel of a vehicle parked in the driveway.
Another individual, identified as co-defendant Bryan Matthews, was sitting in the passenger seat.
Rather than remaining at the location, Robinson fled from officers on foot.
His attempt to escape ended when he became caught in a briar patch, preventing him from continuing to run.
Officers were then able to apprehend Robinson and place him into custody.
Investigators subsequently searched the vehicle and discovered approximately 83 grams of methamphetamine inside a pocket on the driver’s side door.
Police also found more than $1,500 in cash on Robinson, with most of the money consisting of $20 bills.
The drugs and cash became important evidence in the federal prosecution.
The investigation eventually resulted in Robinson being indicted by a federal grand jury on August 5, 2025, nearly one year after his arrest.
Defendant has previous state and federal drug convictions
Robinson entered the November 2026 trial with a history of felony drug convictions.
According to federal prosecutors, his criminal record includes four state felony convictions for possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
He also has two separate federal felony convictions involving conspiracy to distribute marijuana, heroin, cocaine and oxycodone, along with two counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
Prosecutors additionally described Robinson as having five previous felonies for distributing controlled substances.
These earlier convictions formed part of the criminal history outlined by federal authorities following the jury’s decision.
During the two-day trial, prosecutors presented evidence concerning the events surrounding the August 2024 search warrant and the methamphetamine recovered from Robinson’s vehicle.
After hearing the evidence, jurors required only about half an hour to return guilty verdicts on every charge.
Robinson awaits sentencing after federal jury verdict
Robinson’s conviction carries substantial possible prison time under federal law.
Each of the two offenses is punishable by a minimum of five years and a maximum of 40 years in prison.
He also faces at least four years of supervised release following imprisonment.
The final sentence will be determined by the federal court at a later hearing. No sentencing date was provided in the announcement.
The North Little Rock Police Department conducted the investigation with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Assistant United States Attorneys Bart Dickinson and Michael Gordon handled the prosecution and represented the federal government during the trial.
