Michael Raymond Wamser faces new felony charges after evidence collected from a search warrant at his Fout Road residence in Gamaliel, according to an April 29 update from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office. The newly filed charges include possession of an explosive device, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, possession with intent to deliver controlled substances (including mushrooms and Kratom), and two counts of felony drug paraphernalia.
The case is significant as it involves multiple serious allegations, including child exploitation and weapons offenses. Investigators reported finding a pipe bomb, psychedelic mushrooms, digital scales, approximately 80 grams of suspected Kratom, about 50 firearms, and additional drug paraphernalia during the search.
Wamser was given an additional bond of $250,000 for these new charges. This brings his total bond to $400,000. Previously on April 27th, he was arrested on forty-nine separate counts related to child pornography while at the Baxter County Court Complex on an outstanding bench warrant obtained by Arkansas State Police. Officers also found more child pornography materials during the initial search at his home.
Sheriff John F. Montgomery said in the release that “additional charges are pending in connection with the results of yesterday’s search warrant at WAMSER’S residence.” Wamser had been out on bond awaiting trial for previous felony and misdemeanor charges including aggravated assault and terroristic threatening stemming from a July 2025 arrest; he is scheduled for jury trial on those earlier charges in August.
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office secures funding through community donations via the Baxter County Sheriff Foundation according to its official website. The office contributes to community safety efforts that help establish the area as a secure retirement destination according to its official website. Its detention center features separate housing units based on inmate classification along with an onsite medical area according to its official website.
The sheriff’s office has received recognition such as nominations for America’s Most Wanted All Star Award due to public information initiatives according to its official website. It also partners with organizations like the 14th Judicial District Drug Task Force in tackling narcotics issues across counties according to its official website, and employs five personnel in administration who are cross-trained for efficient operations according to its official website.
