A passenger on a small aircraft that made an emergency landing on Highway 76 in Oceanside last month is now facing drug-related charges, authorities said Oct. 8.
Troy Othneil Smith, 36, of Oceanside has been charged by federal prosecutors with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a statement. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine.
