Zachary Smith, 33, Arrested For Murder Of Ladarius Howard On Jan. 1

  • Thursday, January 27, 2022
CPD Violent Crime investigators have made an arrest in the homicide of Ladarius Howard that happened on Jan. 1.
 
Zachary Smith was taken into custody in Bridgeport, Al., through a collaborative effort by the CPD Fugitive Unit, U.S. Marshals, Bridgeport Police Department, ATF, TBI and the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force.
 
He is charged with criminal homicide, possession of a firearm with intent to go armed, possession of a firearm while in the commission of a felony and reckless endangerment.

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