Veterans High School teacher, coach arrested on drug distribution charges

Deputies seized two vehicles, approximately 581.7 grams (1.28 pounds) of marijuana, $4,816 in U.S. currency and three handguns during the operation.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Veterans High School teacher and football coach was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, along with numerous additional felony charges, according to the Ben Hill County Sheriff’s Office.

The Ben Hill County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 309 West Orange Street on March 1.

According to the sheriff’s office, the case began in January after investigators received information that Kierron Smith was allegedly transporting pounds of marijuana into Ben Hill County for distribution throughout the county and from the residence on West Orange Street.

Three people were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, along with numerous additional felony charges after the investigation.

Deputies seized two vehicles, approximately 581.7 grams (1.28 pounds) of marijuana, $4,816 in U.S. currency and three handguns during the operation.

The sheriff’s office released the following statement:

“This case is the result of relentless, intel-driven investigative work and the coordinated efforts of our Special Operations Division working as a unified team. Their dedication and professionalism continue to make a measurable impact in the fight against illegal drug activity in Ben Hill County. We are grateful to everyone who assisted in this operation. Because of this teamwork, another drug distributor and organization have been removed from our streets.”