TAMPA, Fla. \u2014 A St. Petersburg man is facing federal drug and firearms charges after investigators say a 1-year-old child overdosed on fentanyl while in his care.<\/p>\n
Rayshawn Smith, 31, has been charged by criminal complaint with distribution of a controlled substance resulting in great bodily injury, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, drug distribution and possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.<\/p>\n
Federal prosecutors said Smith could face up to life in prison if convicted on all counts.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, investigators say Smith sold methamphetamine, fentanyl and other drugs to a confidential informant between May 2025 and January 2026.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors allege that on Nov. 13, 2025, a 1-year-old child ingested fentanyl while in Smith\u2019s sole care, causing an overdose that required emergency treatment and life-saving measures at a hospital.<\/p>\n
Authorities said agents later executed a search warrant Jan. 14 at Smith\u2019s residence, where they found drugs, firearms and drug paraphernalia.<\/p>\n
Investigators said Smith was arrested separately in a vehicle, where officers also recovered additional drugs and packaging materials.<\/p>\n
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the St. Petersburg Police Department.<\/p>\n
Federal charges filed through a criminal complaint are allegations, and the case will proceed through federal court.<\/p>\n
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