Special News 24 Apr 2025
In a display of inter-agency cooperation, Washington County Sheriff Mark Warden and Morgan County Sheriff James Fisher joined forces to tackle drug trafficking in their communities.
22 April 2025 detectives from both departments collaborated on a targeted investigation, culminating in the arrest of Donald James Smith Jr., also known as DJ, 2420 Unionville Road, McConnelsville, OH.
At that time, a traffic stop was initiated, for multiple violations of Ohio traffic laws, on a red Audi TT coupe on State Route 60 within the McConnelsville Corporation Limits.
During the traffic stop, K9 Timmy, from the WCSO Canine unit performed a free air sniff around the vehicle. K9 Timmy positively indication on the driver’s side door, prompting detectives to request both subjects to exit the vehicle. The driver was identified as Donald Smith Jr., and the passenger as David Smith.
A record check revealed two outstanding arrest warrants for David Anthony Smith. David Smith was arrested and secured in a patrol car for transport to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.
A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered 137 grams of a white crystal-like substance, believed to be methamphetamine, in a clear plastic bag, 3 grams of a white substance, believed to be fentanyl, in a clear bag, digital scales, glass pipes and firearms.
Donald James Smith, Jr. was placed under arrest and charged with aggravated possession of a controlled substance, a 2nd degree felony.
Both Donald and David Smith were transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail for processing.
