Kyuten J. Smith, Cocaine Distribution, West Virginia 2022

The streets of West Virginia County just got a little bit safer, as one major player in the cocaine trade has been brought to justice.

Kyuten J. Smith, a 28-year-old man from Columbus, Ohio, has admitted to his role in a cocaine and heroin distribution operation.

According to the investigation, Smith, also known as 'Mitch,' was distributing cocaine base in Ohio County in September 2018.

As part of his plea deal, Smith has agreed to face a sentence of no less than five and up to 40 years incarceration, along with a fine of up to $2,000,000.

The actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

The investigation was led by the Ohio County Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, which is comprised of the Drug Enforcement Administration, West Virginia State Police, the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, and the Wheeling Police Department.

Those assisting in the arrests are the United States Marshal Service; Marshall County Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative; the Hancock-Brooke-Weirton Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative; the Martins Ferry, Ohio Police Department; and the Columbus, Ohio Police Department.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndwv/pr/columbus-man-admits-role-cocaine-and-heroin-distribution-operation