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Man arrested after sending meth through bank drive-thru tube

Woodsfield, OH A 46-year-old man was recently apprehended for sending methamphetamine through a bank’s drive-thru pneumatic tube system. Jason G. Smith was booked on drug-related charges earlier this week by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident occurred on a Sunday when a bank employee discovered a “crystal like substance consistent with methamphetamine” in a baggie that had passed through the bank’s air tubes. Further testing confirmed that the substance was indeed methamphetamine.

Investigation revealed that Smith inadvertently sent the package while conducting a routine banking transaction. He was later located by officers from the state’s Department of Natural Resources in nearby Wayne Township.

Following his detention, deputies recovered additional suspected drugs and drug-related items from Smith’s truck using a police dog. He was subsequently taken to the Monroe County Jail.

Details regarding Smith’s specific charges have not yet appeared on the public docket of the Monroe County court system. The sheriff’s office issued a public service announcement regarding the dangers of illegal drugs, emphasizing that they can be turned in at the Sheriff’s Office without consequence.

“Illegal drugs don’t belong in bank drive-thrus,” Sheriff Derek Norman stated. “They can be turned in safely.”

Woman sentenced to life for role in fatal shooting and concealment of body

Charleston, WV
A West Virginia woman has been sentenced to life with mercy for her involvement in the murder of Cheyenne Johnson. Virginia Smith, 33, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, concealment of a dead body, and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony in February.

On Tuesday, Virginia Smith was given her sentence, marking a key moment in a case that has drawn significant attention. In October, her former boyfriend, Michael Smith, was convicted of second-degree murder following the shooting that occurred on April 29, 2021.

During Michael Smith’s trial, Virginia testified against him, claiming he ordered her to shoot Johnson.

Michael Smith admitted he killed Johnson after a verbal altercation, alleging she had stolen Virginia’s car. The confrontation escalated, resulting in Virginia and Johnson fighting, with the latter producing a knife.

In a moment of violence, Michael retrieved a rifle, threatened Johnson, and shot her in the head. Virginia asserted in court that he coerced her into the shooting.

Prosecutors presented testimony from a juvenile witness who claimed to have seen Virginia shoot Johnson. After the murder, Michael disposed of Johnson’s body in a well on Virginia’s property.

Her remains were discovered following tips that identified Michael’s actions. Virginia later informed law enforcement, leading to the recovery of Johnson’s body.

Virginia claimed she struggled with a drug problem at the time of the incident, which became a point of contention during the trial.

She also received a one to five-year sentence for the firearm charge and an additional ten years for concealment of a body. Virginia was credited for time served.

Michael Smith’s sentencing has not been scheduled.

Man arrested in firearm bust during traffic stop

Boston, MA On Thursday afternoon, officers assigned to District B-3 arrested Nicholas Knight, 32, of Dorchester, on various firearm offenses. At 2:30 AM, officers observed a motor vehicle speeding towards Gallivan Boulevard.

Officers activated their cruiser’s emergency lights and sirens to initiate a traffic stop. The vehicle slowed down before stopping a short distance ahead.

As officers approached, they noticed a holstered firearm in the open glove compartment. The suspect was ordered out of the vehicle and placed in handcuffs.

District Detectives responded to confirm the firearm was a Smith & Wesson SD9 VE, loaded with fourteen rounds, and determined it had been reported stolen.

Knight faces multiple charges, including carrying a firearm without a license and possession of a large capacity firearm.

He also received a citation for speeding, exceeding the posted limit.