Former MTV reality star Connor Smith arrested on grooming charges after year-long manhunt
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Former MTV reality star Connor Smith was arrested on Thursday after evading authorities for 13 months amid nationwide manhunt.
In February 2023, a warrant for Smith was issued in Lake County, Illinois. He was taken into custody by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office at 15163 George Blvd. in Clearwater, Florida, on Thursday, according to a charge report posted on the office's website. Ashley Hume is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to ashley.hume@fox.com and on Twitter: @ashleyhume
Smith was booked into the Pinellas County Jail that same day at 2:01 p.m. local time, per the report.
According to an affidavit obtained by People magazine, Smith did not have any weapons on him at the time of his arrest. The affidavit further stated that Smith did not appear to be under the influence of drugs and there were no signs of mental health issues.
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