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First Conviction Under New Death Drug Law | Dayton News
Kimberly Jo Smith just received a 40-year sentence in Indiana — the first time Richmond Police have secured a conviction under the “Dealing Resulting in Death” law, after she allegedly supplied fentanyl that caused a fatal overdose. Arrested in August 2024 in Dayton, Smith faced a jury in Wayne County Superior Court Two in May, marking a major win for the RPD’s deadly-drug-crackdown efforts. Detective Amanda Thackrey and the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office played key roles, underscoring how collaboration delivers justice for victims. This case sends a clear warning: distributing lethal drugs…
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