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March 19, 2024

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Smith Sentenced in Court

Dustin Lloyd Smith
An Andrews man received a 15-year sentence after pleading guilty to a slew of charges, including first-degree burglary and selling drugs, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said.
 
This month, Dustin Loyd “Cash” Smith, 39, in Cherokee County Superior Court admitted to:
 
• Possession with intent to manufacture, sale and distribute methamphetamine. During a traffic stop on March 14, 2019, Cherokee County deputies found a clear baggie containing the drug.
 
• Two counts possess firearm by felon.
 
• First-degree burglary. On March 29, 2019, Smith broke into a garage in Murphy and stole tools.
 
• Possession of stolen motor vehicle on March 28, 2019.
 
• Robbery with dangerous weapon. On May 18, 2019, Smith admitted stealing a 2010 Kawasaki Ninja.
 
• Traffick in methamphetamine. While serving outstanding warrants on April 4, 2020, deputies went to a house in Andrews. Smith ran out the back door, but was apprehended. Law enforcement officers discovered methamphetamine in the residence.
 
Assistant District Attorney Jim Moore prosecuted the case.

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