Hot Springs Couple Sentenced to More Than 20 Years Combined in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

HOT SPRINGS - An Arkansas husband and wife were sentenced yesterday to more than 20 years combined in Federal Prison to be followed by five years of Federal Supervised Release for Conspiracy to Distribute More Than 500 Grams of a Mixture or Substance Containing Methamphetamine. The Honorable District Judge John Thomas Shepherd presided over the sentencing hearings, which took place in the United States District Court in Hot Springs.

According to court records, in late 2024 into early 2025, law enforcement agent conducted undercover controlled purchases of methamphetamine from William Bostick, age 45, and his wife, Ashley Bostick, age 42, both of Hot Springs. On June 16, 2025, law enforcement agents executed a search warrant at the Bosticks' residence, during which they located a large quantity of methamphetamine. It was also determined that both William and Ashley Bostick have prior felony convictions.

On December 2, 2025, William Bostick pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute More Than 500 Grams of a Mixture or Substance Containing Methamphetamine. During a separate hearing on the same date, Ashley Bostick pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute More Than 500 Grams of a Mixture or Substance Containing Methamphetamine. William and Ashley Bostick appeared in separate proceedings before District Judge John Thomas Shepherd on July 13, 2026, in Hot Springs. William Bostick was sentenced to a term of 126 months imprisonment to be followed by five years of Federal Supervised Release. Ashley Bostick was sentenced to a term of 135 months imprisonment also to be followed by five years of Federal Supervised Release. Combined, the husband-and-wife duo was sentenced to a total of 261 months of imprisonment.

United States Attorney Kevin R. Holmes made the announcement. Assistant U.S. Attorney Bryan A. Achorn prosecuted the case for the United States. The Department of Homeland Security, Investigations Division and the 18^th East Judicial District Drug Task Force investigated the case. The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for the 18^th East Judicial District also assisted with the prosecution and investigation of this matter.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the U.S. Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

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