Federal Charges Filed in Pinellas Park Drug Case After Infant Fentanyl Overdose

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PINELLAS PARK — A Pinellas Park man is facing federal charges following a joint investigation by the Pinellas Park Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration into drug distribution and an infant overdose.

According to investigators, 31-year-old Rayshawn Smith was the focus of a narcotics investigation conducted by Pinellas Park detectives over several months in 2025.

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Authorities said the investigation intensified after an incident on November 13, 2025, when Smith’s 1-year-old daughter ingested fentanyl while at his residence in St. Petersburg. The child became unresponsive and was transported to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, where she was administered two doses of Narcan.

Investigators reported that Smith was present at the hospital and displayed signs of impairment, including dilated pupils, slurred speech, and difficulty staying awake.

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During a non-custodial interview on December 10, 2025, conducted by the St. Petersburg Police Department and the Florida Department of Children and Families, Smith stated he was the sole occupant of the residence and the only person caring for the child at the time of the overdose. He also told investigators he had recently relapsed and used cocaine and marijuana multiple times per week, adding that fentanyl may have been present in the substances he consumed.

On January 14, 2026, members of the Pinellas Park Police Department, along with federal partners, executed a search warrant at 7190 U.S. Highway 19 North. Detectives reported locating and seizing illegal narcotics, firearms, and drug paraphernalia.

On March 31, 2026, Smith was indicted on multiple federal charges, including distribution of controlled substances resulting in great bodily injury, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, drug distribution, and felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Smith is currently being held at the Pinellas County Jail.

The Pinellas Park Police Department stated the case reflects ongoing coordination between local and federal agencies to address illegal drug distribution and related public safety concerns.

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