Smithfield couple arrested for smoking meth with their child in the car

By Mark Rosa

On March 25, Cache Rich Drug Task Force officers arrived at the residence of Christopher and Nancy Olague in Smithfield where they discovered the couple smoking methamphetamine in their car − with their 1-year-old child in the backseat.

Logan City Police Capt. Curtis Hooley said probation officers went to the Olague residence to conduct a parolee home visit and upon finding evidence of drug use contacted the drug task force.

As task force agents approached the vehicle, Christopher attempted to swallow the drugs and later required treatment by paramedics.

Hooley said that a search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of an ounce of meth and one-eighth of an ounce of heroin.

The child, who is just over one year old, was taken into protective custody by the Division of Child and Family services where it subsequently tested positive for methamphetamine.

"Unfortunately, when people get involved with meth and heroin their desire for that drug is so strong that they don't always think about those that are around them or to protect their children," Hooley said. "It's very unfortunate."

Logan City Police Sgt. Alan Hodges said the couple faces nine charges between them including two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person and child endangerment.