A Florida father is facing a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly staged a fake drug meet-up to confront the man who sold a THC vape cartridge to his 15-year-old daughter.
Alan Olson, 40, allegedly drove to a Circle K gas station in Volusia County on Sunday, November 16, where he had arranged a meeting with the alleged dealer under the pretense of purchasing a THC cartridge.
According to an arrest affidavit, Olson’s ruse quickly turned into a confrontation after he questioned the man about his daughter. The affidavit alleges that Olson was holding a handgun and threatened to kill the man.
The alleged dealer reported being “in fear for his life” and fled the scene, causing him to run a red light and collide with another vehicle. Police say Olson then “taunted” the man about the crash.
After the encounter, Olson allegedly went home and had a “panic attack,” later deciding with his wife to go to the Circle K to speak with police after his daughter received a message from the alleged dealer that “her father was going to jail for a long time.”
Volusia County Sheriff Michael Chitwood commented on Olson’s actions, stating, “I get it. I understand the anger was there, but that is not how you do business; that’s how you get yourself in more trouble.”
Olson was released on bail and is scheduled to appear for arraignment on December 18.
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