Perry woman pleads guilty to possession of methamphetamine

PERRY — Kristin Nicole Smith, 39, of Perry pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute on Monday. She was sentenced to a total of 20 years with the first 12 to be served in prison. 

According to a media release from the Houston County District Attorney’s Office, the case originated from an investigation by the Houston County Narcotics Division of Smith selling methamphetamine in 2023. Investigator Austin Smith conducted a “controlled buy of narcotics” from Smith at her residence in February 2023.  The release said the Sheriff’s Office then issued a search warrant. 

Officers on the premises located a large amount of methamphetamine, marijuana, digital scales, packaging materials among other drug paraphernalia. 

“When questioned, Smith admitted knowledge of the methamphetamine and marijuana inside of her residence,” the release said. 

Smith had a total of 191.246 grams, the DA’s office said. She was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Lina Khan Leh who provided comments: 

“The District Attorney’s Office would like to thank Investigator Austin Smith and the dedicated work of the Houston County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division for their work on this case,” she said. “The Houston County District Attorney’s Office is committed to holding drug dealers accountable.”

District Attorney Eric Edwards also said a few words regarding the case: 

“Distributing large quantities of methamphetamine causes enormous harm to individuals, families, and the broader community. This sentence reflects the seriousness of that conduct and the danger posed by high-level drug distribution,” he said. “I appreciate the work of the Houston County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and the careful prosecution of this case by Assistant District Attorney Lina Leh. Our office will continue to aggressively pursue accountability for those who profit from putting dangerous drugs into our community.”