News Summary
Lexington police have arrested 22-year-old Da’Mond Smith after a detailed investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Smith faces an array of serious charges, totaling 26 in Fayette County. His offenses include first-degree wanton endangerment, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and multiple drug-related issues. The charges stem from five separate incidents where he allegedly threatened and assaulted his ex-girlfriend. Smith is currently being held in the Fayette County Detention Center with a $75,000 bond.
Lexington Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Da’Mond Smith on Multiple Charges
Lexington police arrested 22-year-old Da’Mond Smith on Monday, July 29, following an extensive investigation and collaborative efforts involving the Lexington Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.S. Marshals Service. Smith was wanted on multiple warrants, which include serious charges such as assault and terroristic threatening.
In total, Smith faces 26 charges in Fayette County. His offenses encompass a range of serious allegations, including:
- First-degree wanton endangerment
- Possession of a handgun by a convicted felon
- Third-degree terroristic threatening
- First-degree criminal mischief
- Third-degree fleeing or evading police
- Fourth-degree assault
- Multiple drug-related counts
The charges against Smith are linked to five separate incidents that occurred between February and April. Allegations include threats to shoot his ex-girlfriend and her friends, as well as assaulting his ex-girlfriend. Smith is further accused of shooting at his ex-girlfriend’s car during one of these incidents.
In one notable encounter with law enforcement, Smith attempted to evade police during a traffic stop, abandoning a gun on the scene. Authorities later recovered four pounds of marijuana and drug paraphernalia from his vehicle, contributing to his multiple drug-related charges.
According to court documents, Smith assaulted his ex-girlfriend outside a restaurant in March, which is among the incidents that led to his arrest. Law enforcement had previously conducted a “high-risk” operation at Smith’s residence, located at 109 Shelby Way in Nicholasville, on July 24, but he was not present at the time.
Smith is currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center with bonds totaling $75,000. His criminal record indicates that he was on parole for two robbery convictions from 2017 and 2020. His parole began in November and was set to last more than three years. It is not clear whether Smith has obtained legal representation following his recent arrest.
Additionally, it has been reported that there are outstanding warrants pertaining to Smith from another county, which may complicate his legal situation even further. This situation continues to develop as authorities work to handle the multiple allegations against him.
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