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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – WCCB obtained the active warrant for Angelo Grayson Smith, Junior’s arrest in Arkansas. Β It’s for domestic battery and stems from a July 2012 incident. Β Smith was living in Arkansas; he and his then girlfriend got into a fight.Β
The warrant suggests that Smith threw the woman into a dresser, dragged her into a bathroom and slammed her head into a wall. Β Smith then allegedly threw her onto the bed and smothered her with his hand. Β Smith’s accused of then trying to force her into his vehicle, but she got away. Β She told investigators she ran to a nearby apartment and the two women inside let her in. Β The three of them forced the door closed on Smith and locked him out.Β
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One of the women in that apartment tells WCCB, “It doesn’t surprise me to hear he’s accused of abusing another woman, because he was incredibly aggressive that night.” Β She describes him as muscular, tall and intimidating.Β
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Smith’s current girlfriend, Bianca Tanner, has been missing for almost two weeks. Β There’s been no activity on her cell phone or bank accounts. Β Tanner’s toddler son told detectives Smith attacked her. Police have classified the case as a homicide investigation. Β We went back to the couple’s north Charlotte apartment Thursday. Β Smith’s red Mustang that is part of the investigation was parked out front, but no one came to the door. Β
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Tanner’s sister says Smith hasn’t helped search for her. Β Police say he deleted info off his phone before letting detectives see it. Β If you have any information about Bianca Tanner, call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. You could get a $5,000 reward.
