Crime & Safety
Santa Cruz Sheriffs Arrest 75-Year-Old Alleged Meth Dealer
A vehicle violation led to meth and cocaine in a Jeep
A sheriff's deputy and his dog arrested a 75-year-old man for possession of methamphetamine and cocaine.
Jack Smith, 75, of Felton, was stopped at Ocean and Pryce streets for vehicle code violations at 9:52 p.m Wednesday. When the deputy's dog, Ari, took a sniff, he registered that drugs were in the car.
The dog found 4 grams of meth and 9 grams of cocaine, as well as a scale, packing materials and $300, deputies said.
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Smith was arrested for being under the influence and having drugs for sale.
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