🌱 FSPD Find Nine Pounds Of Meth + Attempted ATM Theft Suspects

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 85 Low: 66.
• Thursday: Plenty of sun. High: 91 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories in Fort Smith today:

1. On Jun. 13, the Fort Smith Police Department arrested 48-year-old Patricia Garcia of Fort Smith for allegedly possessing over nine pounds of methamphetamine. Police enter a home at the 3500 block of North 31st Street after serving a narcotics search warrant and discovered 9.2 pounds of methamphetamine, 3.87 pounds of marijuana, and more than $34,157 in cash. Garcia was charged with trafficking a controlled substance, maintaining a premises for drug activity, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of Schedule VI substances with intent to deliver. (KNWA)
2. On Jun. 12, the Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) released images of two suspects connected to the Jun. 11 attempted ATM theft at Simmons Bank, located at 4200 Rogers Avenue. Although the suspects were unable to steal the ATM, police say the attempt "resulted in significant property damage." (KFSM 5)
3. Fort Smith Mayor George McGill and members of the city’s board of directors recently returned from a trip to Washington D.C. The mayor said the party discussed the Foreign Military Sales mission at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, spoke to lawmakers about the city’s sewer system issues, and explored applying for grants to fund new projects. According to the mayor, these trips are important to maintain relationships with representatives and their staff on Capitol Hill. (KNWA)

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Today and tomorrow in Fort Smith:

Wednesday, June 14

• Ribbon Cutting: 25th Year Anniversary At Lites Etcetera (12:00 PM)

Thursday, June 15

• Water Blaster Tie-Dye At Creekmore Park (All Day)
• Karaoke Night At Tipsy's Pub (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs awarded thirty-four students a total of $50,000 in scholarships for college in the fall! For those staying local, the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is matching the scholarships 100 percent through the UAFS Foundation. (SW Times)
• A unique four-bedroom is on sale on Cliff Drive for $464,000! Check out the latest homes for sale in the Fort Smith area. (Fort Smith Patch)
• A small baby Dachshund Australian Shepherd Mix puppy named Polly is waiting for her fur-ever family! See Polly and more adorable adoptable pets in the Fort Smith area. (Fort Smith Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Wednesday! I'll see you back in your inbox soon with a new update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.