METROPOLIS, IL — A local man was taken into custody over the weekend on drug-related charges in Metropolis.
According to an arrest summary released by the Metropolis Police Department, 68-year-old Robert A. Smith of Metropolis was arrested on Saturday, July 25, 2026. He was charged with:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession with intent to deliver
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Updates regarding court proceedings will be provided as official records become available.
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