ORMOND BEACH, FL — In a classic Florida Man move, Trevin Smith, 32, managed to check off every “Worst Decisions Ever” bingo square in just one afternoon.
It all started when a woman tragically died from a suspected fentanyl overdose. Deputies, playing the ultimate game of Catfish: Law Enforcement Edition, texted Smith from her phone to set up another “deal.” Smith, apparently not the brightest crayon in the box, agreed to meet at a 7-Eleven—because nothing says “discreet drug transaction” like a Slurpee run.
When deputies showed up, Smith panicked and did what any self-respecting Florida Man would do—he bolted. But here’s the kicker: he left his phone and the drugs behind in his desperate sprint to freedom. Pro tip: If you’re going to flee, maybe don’t drop the very evidence that ties you to the crime? Just a thought.
But wait—it gets better. After deputies caught up to him (because let’s be real, no one outruns K-9 units), they discovered his toddler in the back seat without proper safety restraints. So now, on top of drug charges and resisting arrest, Smith also gets a bonus charge of child neglect. Because nothing says “Father of the Year” like using your kid as an unwitting accomplice in a failed drug deal.
Smith now faces a buffet of charges, including sale and delivery of fentanyl, resisting arrest, and—our personal favorite—using a two-way communication device for a felony. Because in Florida, even your phone can betray you.
Meanwhile, the investigation into the woman’s death continues, proving once again that Florida’s crime stories write themselves—no creative license needed.