Three men from Snohomish County are in federal detention pending trial after being indicted for drug trafficking and firearms offenses. Magistrate Judge Michelle Peterson ordered Robert O. Baggett, aged 60, to remain in custody until trial, with hearings for the other two defendants, Percy Levy and Eugene Smith, scheduled for the following weeks. The trial is set to begin on June 9, 2025, before Judge John H. Chun.
Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller announced last week that Levy, 54, Smith, 69, and Baggett, 60, face charges of conspiracy, drug trafficking, and gun crimes. These charges stem from activities dating back to at least 2023 when Levy and Baggett were investigated for cocaine dealing by the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force. The investigation revealed that Baggett sold drugs to an undercover officer and named Levy as his boss. Smith was later identified as part of the conspiracy and was arrested during a drug deal on March 13, 2025.
Following Smith's arrest, law enforcement conducted a search of Levy's residence, uncovering cocaine, fentanyl, drug paraphernalia, and a loaded gun. Baggett is also accused of selling firearms in addition to drugs.
Levy has a long criminal record, including convictions for burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, and robbery, with a previous sentence from 2003 leading to over 19 years in prison before receiving conditional clemency in 2019. Baggett's criminal history includes 14 felonies for theft and assault dating back to 1983. Smith, whose criminal record includes robbery and drug trafficking from 1976, was sentenced to life in prison under the state’s Third Strike law but had his sentence conditionally commuted in 2020.
The charges against the men include conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Levy also faces charges for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl, as well as possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Both Levy and Baggett are charged with unlawful firearm possession.
Levy’s charges carry a minimum penalty of 15 years to life in prison. Baggett and Smith face a minimum of 10 years to life in prison. It's important to remember that these charges are allegations, and the accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The investigation involves the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force and the FBI, while the case is prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Brian Wynne and Cindy Chang.
