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Salina Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun and Drug Charge
In a shocking turn of events, Stephen M. Smith, 45, of Salina, Kansas, pleaded guilty to a federal gun and drug charge on an unspecified date in 2013.
According to court documents, Smith admitted to possessing a .40 caliber handgun when he was arrested on September 6, 2013, at his residence in Salina. The handgun was seized along with a distribution quantity of methamphetamine by police.
The police were called to the residence by a Kansas State Parole officer. The arrest was the result of an investigation by the Kansas Department of Corrections, the Salina Police Department, the I-135/I-70 Drug Task Force, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Mike Warner commended the agencies involved in the case for their hard work and dedication.
Smith faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison, and both sides have agreed to recommend this sentence. The sentencing hearing is set for June 9.
The charges against Smith include one count of unlawful possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. Smith will be sentenced on June 9 at an unspecified time. The federal prison sentence is a significant blow to Smith’s freedom and marks a major victory for law enforcement agencies in the region.
Stephen M. Smith, 45, of Salina, Kansas, is currently awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a federal gun and drug charge. Smith admitted to possessing a .40 caliber handgun and a distribution quantity of methamphetamine when he was arrested on September 6, 2013. The case was the result of an investigation by multiple agencies, and Smith faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison.
The agencies involved in the case include the Kansas Department of Corrections, the Salina Police Department, the I-135/I-70 Drug Task Force, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The sentencing hearing is set for June 9, and both sides have agreed to recommend a sentence of five years in federal prison.
Defendant: Stephen M. Smith, Jr.
Criminal Charges: One count of unlawful possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
Location: Salina, Kansas.
Date: September 6, 2013.
Sentence: Five years in federal prison (recommended by both sides).
Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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