Lakeland Man Arrested in DeLand After Allegedly Firing Gun During Encounter with Minor
A 27-year-old man from Lakeland was arrested in DeLand after traveling to meet a minor he met on Snapchat. The man allegedly fired a gun at the ground when the minor refused to let him inside her home.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 5, 2026 —
A 27-year-old man from Lakeland, Florida, has been arrested in DeLand following an incident involving a minor he reportedly met on the social media platform Snapchat.
The arrest occurred after the man traveled to DeLand with the alleged intention of meeting the minor. According to reports, the situation escalated when the minor refused to allow the man into her home.
During the encounter outside the residence, the man is alleged to have fired a gun at the ground. The specific circumstances leading up to the discharge of the firearm and the immediate aftermath were not detailed.
The man’s identity and further details regarding the arrest, including specific charges, were not immediately available.
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