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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnapping, witness tampering

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 7:01 PM PDT

By Leslie Slape

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Agents of the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Narcotics Task Force, assisted by Kelso police, arrested Malcom Enlo Smith, 44, on Monday on suspicion of attempted kidnapping and witness tampering.

Smith, who was out of custody awaiting trail on April drug delivery and drug possession charges, allegedly went to a Longview residence in the 300 block 18th Avenue on Saturday afternoon and confronted a witness in the pending trial.

Smith reportedly pointed a handgun at the witness, threatened him and punched him in the face, causing a minor injury. Witnesses intervened, causing Smith and an accomplice to flee, according to a task force news release.

Monday, agents put Smith’s Kelso home under surveillance and coordinated his arrest after they saw him leave. A search of Smith’s residence and vehicle turned up more than a pound of methamphetamine, $14,000 cash and other evidence, according to the press release.

Smith was booked into the Cowlitz County Jail in lieu of $150,000 bail in connection with attempted kidnapping, second-degree assault, intimidating a witness, felony harassment, and possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. Additional arrests are expected, the news release said.

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cynic954 wrote on Aug 19, 2008 12:59 PM:

" my first comment said CENSORED CENSORED CENSORED CENSORED CENSORED CENSORED BIG BROTHER SAYS CENSORED "

CONCERENED wrote on Aug 19, 2008 1:18 PM:

" WAY TO GO POLICE!!! ANOTHER GREAT JOB!!! I TIP MY HAT TO YOU!!! "

bdha wrote on Aug 19, 2008 1:19 PM:

" get em "

missymae wrote on Aug 19, 2008 3:53 PM:

" good another piece of trash off the street way to go task force keep up the good work. "

mole wrote on Aug 19, 2008 3:54 PM:

" REAL NASTY COMMENTS,IN THIS INSTANCE SHOULD BE ALLOWED!!! ANOTHER GOLD MEDAL FOR THE POLICE. "

Louie wrote on Aug 19, 2008 5:14 PM:

" Two for two...good job guys! "

Kelso Gringo wrote on Aug 19, 2008 6:46 PM:

" Nice job by the Task Force. A pound of crystal meth isnt for personal use. This guy is selling/distributing. "

MistyDawn wrote on Aug 19, 2008 7:24 PM:

" This is a God send for the neighborhood. We have been hoping for this for a long time. It is pretty bad that you can tell a people and tell people and it takes a year minimum for anything to happen. I know that the police are stretched thin. There is justice after all though. He is back in jail where her belongs. Now get the rest of them. "

tazer baby wrote on Aug 19, 2008 8:52 PM:

" Our guys and gals (local police agencies) are working very hard, every day, and it shows...even without the news articles. "

tommy42 wrote on Aug 19, 2008 9:37 PM:

" It just goes to say that crime doesn't pay. I agree with the Kelso Gringo, a pound of meth and $14,000 cash, that's definately not personal use!!! "

viper wrote on Aug 19, 2008 10:22 PM:

" well lets see I'am sure the D.A. well make a deal with them so they won't be there long enough to make me happy. pound of meth good bust now if the courts can get the case without a deal by the D.A :Viper "

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