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40 Years for Drug Dealer Who Caused Death | Dayton News
Kimberly Jo Smith got 40 years in prison after being convicted for selling drugs that led to a death in Indiana — the first such case under a new state law targeting dealers whose substances kill. Arrested in August 2024 in Dayton, she faced trial in Wayne County, with a guilty verdict in May and sentencing finalized in June. The Richmond Police Department hailed the conviction as a major step in their fight against the drug crisis, emphasizing accountability, thorough investigations, and justice for victims’ families. This sentence sends a stark message: the system is treating fatal drug…
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