Ex-Washington Redskin and Super Bowl Record Holder Arrested for Selling Cocaine

U.S. Newswire, September, 2005

DENVER, Colo., Sept. 30 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Jeffrey D. Sweetin, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Rocky Mountain Division and Bill Leone, U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, announced today that Timmy Smith, age 41, of Denver, has been arrested for distributing cocaine in Denver, Colorado. Timmy Smith is a former NFL running back for the Washington Redskins who broke the NFL record for the most rushing yards in the 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos on January 31, 1988. Arrested along with Timmy Smith was his brother, Chris Smith, age 35, of Lakewood, Colorado.

SAC Jeffrey D. Sweetin stated that, "This case shows the lure of easy money can attract both the downtrodden looking to make a better life and those who have been idolized...

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