Woman Arrested after Deputies Seized Drugs from Home in Maine

A 67-year-old woman was arrested Monday and charged with drug possession after deputies seized meth during a bail check in Charleston, Maine.

Charged with Unlawful Drug Possession and Violation of Conditions of Release

Lou Ann Smock from Charleston was taken into custody around 1:45 pm and charged with Unlawful Drug Possession and Violation of Conditions of Release.

Deputies Found Drugs During Proactive Bail Check at Residence

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office conducted a proactive bail check at her residence on Puddle Road.

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Woman Out on Bail for Prior Aggravated Drug Trafficking Charge

Smock was out on bail for Aggravated Drug Trafficking for a prior charge. Police had executed a search warrant and seized close to 1,000 grams of meth.

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Woman Tried to Conceal or Destroy Evidence of Illegal Materials

“During the course of the bail search, a Sheriff’s Office supervisor observed Smock attempting to conceal or destroy evidence. The supervisor successfully intervened, preventing the destruction of the illicit materials,” according to the Sheriff’s Office.

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Transported to County Jail and Booked with Ongoing Investigation

Deputies seized meth and Smock was taken to the Penobscot County Jail and booked. The investigation is active and remains open.

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