Shi Smith arrested on drug and weapon charges, released on bond
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By: Walker Clement
We’ll have more on this story as it develops.
Update 2: Smith has been released from the Union County Detention Center on bonds totaling $6,000, according to a report from David Newton.
I am told Panthers WR Shi Smith has been released from the Union County (S.C.) Detention Center on bonds totaling $6,000. Among the charges, possession of an unlawful firearm and possession of a narcotic with intent to distribute.
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) March 25, 2022
Update 1: The team is aware of the charges and will make no further statement on Smith’s pending legal matter, per a team spokesperson.
The Panthers are aware of WR Shi Smith’s arrest in Union County, per a spokesperson.
“This is a pending legal matter and there will be no further comment at this time.”
— Jonathan M Alexander (@jonmalexander) March 25, 2022
Shi Smith has been arrested in Union County for the unlawful carrying of a handgun and possession of drugs. These are serious charges, though there is no indication as yet to what his immediate future holds.
Former Gamecock, current Carolina Panther Shi Smith has been arrested in Union County for the unlawful carrying of a handgun and drug possession.
— Marc Whiteman (@MarcWYFFNews4) March 25, 2022
Smith is a second year receiver for the Carolina Panthers who was selected in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft. The team has yet to respond to this situation but it is likely he will be facing some degree of suspension, if not outright dismissal from the team depending on how this story develops.
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