Drugs — Livingston, TX — reported 2026-07-10

SUMMARY

Police arrested several individuals on charges related to possession of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Drugs
  • Location: Livingston, TX
  • Date reported: 2026-07-10
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Status: arrest

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The investigation was led by the Polk County Narcotics Division with assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigation Division.
  • A vehicle was stopped after investigators observed the driver not wearing a safety belt, and a trained narcotics detection K9 alerted to the vehicle.
  • Approximately five grams of methamphetamine were found discarded in an alleged attempt to get rid of evidence.
  • Police arrested Johnny Marvin Riley and Billy Jack Smith on possession of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence.
  • A search warrant was executed at a hotel room, where about two ounces of methamphetamine, scales, and baggies commonly used for distribution were found.