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cblack@newsandsentinel.com Five were arrested in connection with the attempted theft of an excavator from a worksite in Smithville and methamphetamine was found in their possession. (Photo Provided) SMITHVILLE — Five people were arrested after attempting to steal an excavator from a worksite in Smithville and were also found with drugs. John A. Estep, Joseph T. Cunningham, Jerry C. Jenkins II, Kristy Lynn Echard and a juvenile male were arrested after stealing the piece of equipment to try t...