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PALESTINE \u00e2\u20ac\u201d 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
During a search of Smith\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s vehicle, police reportedly found a firearm and drugs. Officers later spoke with witnesses inside the business and searched a washing machine where Smith \u00e2\u20ac\u0153had entered\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and officials said they \u00e2\u20ac\u0153located suspected methamphetamine\u00e2\u20ac\u009d that weighed at 22.45 grams concealed under clothing.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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