Florida Man Arrested for Buying Crack on Craigslist
A Florida man, identified as Anthony Mata, was arrested after responding to a Craigslist post searching for crack. Mata, a newcomer to the area, wrote in his post “New to the area, looking for ice or crack” and an undercover investigator posed as a seller and set up a meeting.
Mata negotiated to purchase an “eight ball” of methamphetamine for $80 and the investigator agreed to meet him at a predetermined location. However, when the suspect and the undercover investigator exchanged money for the drugs, more deputies took action and apprehended Mata.
Mata was charged with the purchase of methamphetamine and unlawful use of a two-way communication device. His companion, Stephen Hornsby, was also arrested for being a principal to the purchase of methamphetamine.
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office conducted the sting operation and reported Mata’s arrest. This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of purchasing illegal substances and the efforts of law enforcement to prevent drug-related crimes.