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Former MTV star Connor Smith was arrested after being on the run for one year.

Smith, known for his appearance on the dating show Are You The One? in 2015, fled from authorities after Illinois police put out an arrest warrant. Police tried to arrest Smith after the reality star allegedly planned to meet with a minor for sex, who was an undercover detective. Smith allegedly sent sexually explicit photos and videos through online messaging.

While Smith prepared to meet the minor, police came to his home. Smith was able to escape. Police issued a nationwide arrest warrant in February 2023. Smith had three felonies attached to his name: traveling to meet a minor, grooming and disseminating harmful material.

In 2021, Smith was arrested for rape and assault against a minor. The minor, 16 years old at the time, said Smith attacked her and physically abused her when they met up. The charges were...

Former MTV star Connor Smith was arrested this week in Florida after a year-long manhunt. Connor, who appeared on Are You The One? in 2015, was caught interacting with an undercover cop posing as a minor and went on the run. Continue reading for the details of his arrest.

Connor Smith Ran From The Police Last Year

Connor Smith appeared on Season 3 of Are You The One? The ninth, and likely final, season of the show aired in July 2020. Since its airing, the show has made the news for several reasons, but none stand out like Connor’s.

Police in Illinois issued a warrant for Connor Smith’s arrest in 2023. According to reports, the 33-year-old went on the run after he was caught talking to an undercover officer who was posing as an underage girl. Apparently, the interaction between the officer and Connor went on for “several weeks” before the sting occurred.

Content warning: This article covers allegations of rape and grooming. Rainn offers help for those impacted by sexual violence. Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-hope (4673) or visit the online chat for 24-hour, free, confidential support. Former MTV reality star Connor Smith is in custody in Florida, a year after authorities issued a warrant for his arrest. Smith, who appeared in Season 3 of MTV’s dating show Are You The One? in 2015, was arrested on Thursday in Pinellas County, Florida, ending a year-long manhunt, TMZ reports. The 33-year-old had been wanted in Lake County, Illinois, since February 2023. He allegedly sent explicit photos and videos of himself to undercover detectives posing as a girl under the age of 15 and allegedly made plans to meet that online persona, according to WGN. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office attempted to arrest Smith that month at his home in Orland Park, Illinois, but...

Connor Smith, who was a contestant on the MTV dating show Are You The One? in 2015, was arrested Thursday in Clearwater, Florida after a year on the lam.

Smith fled from police in Illinois last year after allegedly making plans to meet up with a minor for sex.

Unbeknownst to him, Smith had been messaging for weeks with an undercover detective pretending to be a 15-year-old girl. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said he sent explicit photos and videos before making a plan to meet in-person.

Police approached him at his home and he fled.

A nationwide warrant was issued in February 2023, listing charges of traveling to meet a minor, grooming, and disseminating harmful material.

Smith was previously charged with sexually assaulting a minor in 2021, but those charges were dismissed.

He is being held without bond, and was expected to appear in court today.