Kalamazoo man Keith Smith, 46, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. In 2022, authorities found over four pounds of meth, fentanyl, cocaine, a stolen gun, and the body of a woman who died from a drug overdose at his home, as reported by ClickOnDetroit. Smith, who has 10 prior felony convictions, continued selling drugs while out on bond and was caught in January 2025 with more than 13 pounds of methamphetamine.
Keith Smith, described as a “career offender” by U.S. Attorney Timothy VerHey, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his involvement in the drug trade. VerHey said, “A thirty-year sentence is a long time, but Keith Smith worked hard to earn it.” KVET Captain Michael Ferguson said the sentence sends a message to those involved in criminal activities in Kalamazoo, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office…