Wanted Palestine man jailed; meth hidden in laundrymat

PALESTINE — The Palestine Police Department arrested a wanted man who reportedly hid drugs inside a washing machine at a laundromat. According to our news partner KETK, police were patrolling the area of North Queen Street and West Spring Street on May 31 where they saw Cordero Smith driving a vehicle and recognized him due to numerous outstanding warrants for his arrest. Police reportedly observed Smith enter the County Rub laundromat with another person.

When police attempted to arrest Smith after he left the laundromat, he allegedly attempted to evade them. Officers at the scene used their taser and took Smith into custody.

During a search of Smith’s vehicle, police reportedly found a firearm and drugs. Officers later spoke with witnesses inside the business and searched a washing machine where Smith “had entered” and officials said they “located suspected methamphetamine” that weighed at 22.45 grams concealed under clothing.

Smith was then also charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carry weapon, resisting arrest and evading arrest. He is being held at the Anderson County Jail on a $50,322 bond.