On Thursday June 23, 2022, Hempstead County Deputy Kyle Malone and members of the 8th North Task force arrested Richard Cross 55, of Texarkana, Texas.  Cross was stopped for Failure to Yield by Deputy Malone.  Upon investigation, methamphetamine and a 9mm hand gun were found. Cross was arrested for Failure to Yield, Simultaneous Possession of drug and firearms, Possession of a control substance, and tampering with physical evidence.

Cross was transported to the Hempstead County Detention Center where he is awaiting a first appearance.