On August 1st, the St. Clair County Drug Task Force carried out a search in Riley Township on Braidwood Road. They arrested 46-year-old Joel Smith, who was caught with nearly half a pound of methamphetamine, an AR-15 rifle, ammunition, cash, and drug scales. Smith and others tried to destroy evidence during the raid. Smith was already out on bond for drug charges and now faces multiple felony counts, including drug possession with intent to sell and firearm offenses. His bond was set at $150,000.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
