Drug Trafficking Arrest

In late February of 2018, the Sauk County Drug Task Force opened an investigation into the sales of Crack Cocaine in and around the Village of West Baraboo. A traffic Stop was conducted as part of this investigation on March 12th, 2018 in the Township of Greenfield.

During the course of the stop, Deputies smelled the odor of Marijuana in the car. Investigation identified the passenger as, Lavekeio L. Smith, 40 years old, of Baraboo, who was on probation for convictions in 2016 for Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine (5-15 grams), and three counts of Manufacture or Delivery of Cocaine (1-5grams).

A search of the vehicle revealed 19.6 grams of marijuana and 0.8 grams of crack cocaine. Smith was arrested for a Probation Violation, and has also been charged with new criminal offenses of Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine (less than one gram), Possession of THC second or subsequent offense, Delivery of Cocaine (1-5grams), and two additional counts of Delivery of Cocaine (less than one gram).

Smith was taken to the Sauk County Jail where he is currently awaiting a bail hearing.

This case remains as an active and open investigation and additional arrests are expected in the near future. Anyone with information on this or any other criminal activity is encouraged to contact Sauk County Crime Stoppers at 1-888-TIP-SAUK (1-888-847-7285). 

The Sauk County Drug Task Force consists of members from the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office, Wisconsin State Patrol, the Baraboo, Sauk Prairie, Reedsburg, Lake Delton, and Spring Green / Plain Police Departments.

Sheriff Chip Meister