Jonathan D. Ross U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Clifford Siglar, a 38-year-old resident of Little Rock, was sentenced on Mar. 18 to 140 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute more than 400 grams of fentanyl. United States District Judge James M. Moody, Jr. handed down the sentence, which also includes five years of supervised release, according to Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address drug trafficking and related violent crime in the region. Authorities say that Siglar's actions posed significant risks both due to the large quantity of fentanyl involved and the high-speed pursuit through city streets.
A grand jury indicted Siglar on September 11, 2024, charging him with multiple offenses including possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and firearm-related crimes. He pleaded guilty on October 1, 2025.
According to investigators from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Siglar was distributing fentanyl from a residence in Little Rock during summer 2024. Officers observed what they believed were narcotics sales and attempted a traffic stop on August 26, but Siglar fled in a black Chevrolet Camaro at speeds exceeding 114 miles per hour. The chase ended when an Arkansas State Police trooper immobilized his vehicle, causing it to crash into trees. After being ejected from the car and attempting to flee on foot, Siglar was apprehended by police.
A search of the vehicle uncovered a .57-caliber handgun and approximately 2.6 kilograms of fentanyl—enough for more than 26,000 individual doses—along with scales used for distribution. Authorities noted that Siglar had a prior felony conviction for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver.
The investigation was conducted by the DEA in cooperation with the Little Rock Police Department and Arkansas State Police. Assistant United States Attorney Lauren Eldridge prosecuted the case.
