In a dramatic turn of events in Florida, a father’s protective instincts led him to confront a man accused of selling a THC vape cartridge to his 15-year-old daughter. Authorities report that Alan Olson, 40, took matters into his own hands, allegedly brandishing a handgun during a carefully orchestrated encounter to express his anger and issue threats.

The situation escalated when Olson, now charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, arranged to meet the suspected dealer at a Circle K gas station in Volusia County. According to the arrest affidavit, Olson’s actions left the alleged dealer fearing for his life after Olson reportedly threatened to kill him during the confrontation on Sunday, November 16.

The encounter had far-reaching consequences. Overcome with anxiety and fear, the alleged dealer reportedly fled the scene in such haste that he failed to notice a red light, resulting in a collision with another vehicle. This further compounded the dealer’s distress during the incident, as noted by the police.

In the affidavit, it is detailed that Olson taunted the dealer about the crash, maintaining a stance that suggested he was still armed, though his weapon was not overtly displayed. The dealer, feeling increasingly threatened, shouted to Olson that the police had been contacted before attempting to conceal himself from view.

The sequence of events leading up to this tense encounter began when Olson returned home from a family visit with his daughter. Observing her unusual behavior, described in the affidavit as “weird and funny,” Olson’s suspicions were piqued when she requested money for ice and headed to the nearby gas station. This set the stage for the confrontation that would unfold, driven by a father’s concern and a desire to protect his child.

According to police, Olson had arrived home from visiting family out of town that afternoon with his daughter and she began to act “weird and funny.” The teen asked for money to purchase ice from the Circle K and then walked to the gas station, the affidavit says.

Olson told cops that when his daughter returned home, she was still acting “weird and funny” and he questioned her about what was going on. “At that time, they learned she had lied to them and had purchased a THC cartridge,” the affidavit alleges. “Alan then took [the daughter’s] cellphone to review the contents. He then observed her conversation with [the alleged dealer].”

Alan allegedly proceeded to text the man from his own cellphone, “soliciting him to purchase a THC cartridge.” The two of them agreed to meet at the same Circle K, with Olson driving there in his Chevrolet Colorado truck to confront the individual.

“[The alleged dealer] noticed a silver pickup truck arrive and park suspiciously behind him,” the affidavit says, alleging that the victim exited his vehicle and walked over to Olson’s truck.

“Upon approaching the driver’s door, the driver, later identified as Alan Olson, acknowledged he was there to purchase a THC cartridge,” the affidavit explains. “Alan then began questioning [the alleged dealer] if he knew his daughter … [The alleged dealer] stated he did, at which point, he noticed Alan was holding a silver and black, semi auto handgun, possibly Glock 9 mm, in his hand, upon his lap.”

Olson allegedly “demanded” that the man drive home with Olson behind him to speak with his parents, while threatening to kill him if he didn’t, according to police. The alleged dealer “immediately retreated back to his vehicle as he was in fear for his life” before fleeing the Circle K and getting into the wreck.

After witnessing the crash, Olson allegedly went home and began having a “panic attack” about what happened, with his wife having to console and calm him down with a “cold, damp cloth,” the affidavit says, citing statements that the wife gave to police.

“[The wife] and Alan discussed that Alan was not involved in the crash aspect, so there was no need for him to contact law enforcement,” the woman allegedly told cops. “A few minutes later, [the daughter] received a message from [the alleged dealer] indicating ‘her father was going to jail for a long time.’”

Olson’s wife told police that she and Olson decided they needed to go to the Circle K after learning of the message to speak with police. They were pulled over on the way there.

“The ideal thing would be to call us,” Sheriff Michael Chitwood told local NBC affiliate WESH in a statement about Olson’s alleged decision to take the law into his own hands.

“Then you would not be going to jail for brandishing a firearm and threatening to shoot somebody,” Chitwood said. “I get it. I understand the anger was there, but that is not how you do business; that’s how you get yourself in more trouble.”

A barber who witnessed the confrontation and its aftermath told WESH, “When the cops came in, they came in from everywhere. … We could see it from the window. Somebody done messed up.”

Olson is facing a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was released Monday after posting bail and is due in court for his arraignment on Dec. 18, according to court records.