A Jefferson County judge has sentenced a St. Louis man to five years in prison after revoking his probation for the second time. Archie Smith, 45, had previously been convicted on two counts of possession of a controlled substance, as detailed in court records.
Judge Brenda Stacey of the Jefferson County Division 4 Circuit Court made her decision on August 26, enforcing two concurrent five-year sentences. These sentences were issued following Smith’s earlier plea agreement related to drug charges he faced.
The case, which was prosecuted by Assistant Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Lindsay Whalen, began with an incident in July 2020. According to a probable-cause statement, an officer with the Arnold Police stopped Smith while he was driving a 2002 Dodge Ram, which did not have any visible license plates. As the officer approached, he observed Smith leaning over the vehicle’s center console.
During the stop, Smith admitted to having stored a bag of fentanyl in the console. Upon inspection, the officer discovered 42 fentanyl pills and 20 Xanax bars, along with $1,100 in cash found in Smith’s pocket, according to police reports. Subsequent testing by the Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that the substances found in the vehicle tested positive for fentanyl and Alprazolam.
In October 2022, Smith pleaded guilty to the drug-related charges, resulting in a suspended sentence and placement on a five-year probation term. However, in March 2024, that probation was revoked. After completing a treatment program, Smith was reinstated on probation, which ultimately led to his most recent sentencing.
This latest ruling underscores the court’s stance on maintaining accountability for repeated offenses, particularly in drug-related cases. Smith’s legal journey reflects ongoing challenges in addressing substance abuse within the community.
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