Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - A 40-year-old Florida man, Christopher Dodge Smith, has been arrested following an incident involving his girlfriend, Jessica Antolini, 30, outside a bar while his five-year-old daughter and pet dog were in his vehicle.
According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, the
incident occurred on October 13 at Harbor Bar in Safety Harbor, Florida.
Witnesses said Smith appeared to be searching for Antolini
before confronting her in the parking lot. The two reportedly had an argument
before he used a firearm against her.
Authorities said Smith then drove away, allegedly running
over Antolini in the process, while his daughter and dog were inside the
vehicle.
According to court documents, Smith later called his mother
and admitted to what had happened. His daughter also reportedly told
investigators that her father had harmed Jessica.
Antolini was taken to a hospital, where she later passed
away.
Police subsequently arrested Smith after he failed to stop
for deputies. His daughter and dog were unharmed.
Smith is facing charges of first-degree homicide and child
abuse and is being held without bond at the Pinellas County Jail.
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