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Brevard County Man Gets Nine Years in Prison for Cocaine Distribution, Forfeits $10,500

Brevard man Smolik sentenced to nine years for cocaine distribution; also forfeits $10,500.

byEditorial Staff

September 2, 2025, 6:00 PM

Executive Summary

Matthew William Smolik of Titusville was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for distributing cocaine and ordered to forfeit $10,500.

Smolik pleaded guilty to selling over half a kilogram of cocaine and fentanyl to a confidential source between September and November 2024.

Further investigation led to the discovery of an additional nearly half kilogram of cocaine and drug processing materials at Smolik’s stash locations in December 2024.

Laws and Precedent

Matthew William Smolik’s nine-year federal prison sentence and the forfeiture of $10,500 are consequences of violating federal controlled substance laws, specifically for distributing cocaine and fentanyl, with penalties determined by federal sentencing guidelines. The forfeiture action, which seizes proceeds from illegal drug activities, is a standard component of federal drug trafficking prosecutions, reinforcing the government’s efforts to dismantle criminal enterprises.

A Brevard County man, Matthew William Smolik, 44, of Titusville, was sentenced on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, to nine years in federal prison for distributing cocaine. Senior U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. also ordered Smolik to forfeit $10,500, which were proceeds from his illegal drug distribution activities.

Smolik pleaded guilty to the charges on March 25, 2025. Court documents detail that between September and November 2024, Smolik sold more than half a kilogram of cocaine, along with a small quantity of fentanyl, to a confidential source.

Further investigation led to the execution of search warrants in December 2024 at two residences identified as Smolik’s stash locations. During these searches, agents discovered an additional nearly half kilogram of cocaine and various drug processing materials.

Investigation and Prosecution

This case was a collaborative effort, investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Titusville Police Department. The successful prosecution underscores the ongoing commitment of federal and local law enforcement to combat drug trafficking within the community.

Assistant United States Attorney Megan Testerman prosecuted the case, while Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Harrington handled the forfeiture proceedings. Their work ensured that Smolik was held accountable for his role in distributing controlled substances.