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WEBVTT THIS TIME. THE BODY WAS SENT TO THE STATE CRIME LAB FOR IDENTIFICATION. A CONGRESSMAN IS ASKING FOR YOUR PRAYERS TONIGHT AFTER HIS SON WAS ARRESTED. THIS IS JAMES WOMACK SON OF CONGRESSMAN STEVE WOMACK. JAMES WAS ARRESTED ON SEVERAL CHARGES, INCLUDING POSSESSION OF DRUGS AND BEING VIOLATION OF HIS PAROLE. WOMACK HAS BEEN CONVICTED FOUR TIMES BEFORE FOR VARIOUS CRIMES, INCLUDING DWI, DRUG POSSESSION AND FAILURE TO APPEAR. PAIGE: CONGRESSMAN WOMACK RELEASED

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James Phillip Womack, age 31 and son of U.S. Congressman Steve Womack, was arrested in Bentonville Thursday evening, according to jail records.James Phillip Womack's charges listed as the following:* Possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine or cocaine* Possession of firearms by certain persons - felony* Simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms - felony* 2 counts of Possession of a controlled substance Schedule IV, V* 2 counts of possession of drug paraphernalia* Possession of a controlled substance Schedule VI* Parole violation - felony* Obstructing governmental operations - misdemeanor* Unauthorized use of property to facilitate crime - felonyJames Phillip Womack's court date was set for November 5, 2018. Police found James Phillip Womack at the Woodsprings Suites on Phyllis Street in Bentonville after getting a tip he was there. He was listed as a parole absconder, according to police.When police found him, he originally gave them a false name, according to the affidavit of probable cause. Officers found drugs and a gun in the vehicle he was usingRep. Womack released a statement to 40/29 News:“Like so many families across this nation, our family has been dealing with a loved one’s addiction. The most recent arrest of our son adds to that pain. We love him unconditionally; however, as an adult, he is accountable for the choices he’s made. We honor and respect the criminal justice system that will decide his fate. I truly regret that he has put himself and his family in this difficult situation."“Nothing is more devastating than to see a loved one struggle with addiction. It is the hardest thing I’ve ever faced, and I know we are not alone. Addiction is eating away at the soul of our country. This is a very difficult time for our family – we ask simply for your prayers.”Rep. Womack has represented Arkansas' 3rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2011. He is running for re-election in 2018. Libertarian Michael J. Kalagias, Democrat Josh Mahoney and write-in candidate Jason Tate are running against him.