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Man sentenced to 55 years in prison for two separate Palm Coast murders
Read full article: Man sentenced to 55 years in prison for two separate Palm Coast murdersA 20-year-old man, Devandre Bernard Williams was sentenced to prison Wednesday, for his involvement in the murders of Noah Smith and Keymarion Hall.
Meet the newest Flagler County Sheriff’s Office K-9: Welcome to the team, Kyro!
Read full article: Meet the newest Flagler County Sheriff’s Office K-9: Welcome to the team, Kyro!K-9 Kyro, a German Shepherd, will serve alongside Master Deputy Marcus Dawson, whose previous partner, K-9 Baro, retired in August.
Volusia County sheriff threatens to ‘perp-walk’ students, parents after arrest of 11-year-old over school threats
Read full article: Volusia County sheriff threatens to ‘perp-walk’ students, parents after arrest of 11-year-old over school threatsOne Florida sheriff said he’s had enough of dealing with school threats and he is now vowing to arrest and publicly perp-walk kids and their parents to show that he means business.
Flagler County Sheriff suspects more victims tied to former paramedic accused of sexually abusing a patient
Read full article: Flagler County Sheriff suspects more victims tied to former paramedic accused of sexually abusing a patientLess than 24 hours after a former Flagler County paramedic was arrested for sex crimes following the discovery of disturbing videos, Flagler County Sheriff Rick Stay told News4JAX that he and his investigators believe there are more victims.
Former Flagler County paramedic caught on video molesting unconscious patient on the way to hospital: FCSO
Read full article: Former Flagler County paramedic caught on video molesting unconscious patient on the way to hospital: FCSOA former Flagler County Fire Rescue (FCFR) paramedic has been arrested after deputies said he was caught on video molesting an unconscious woman while on duty.
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office tackles suicide prevention with extensive training
Read full article: Flagler County Sheriff’s Office tackles suicide prevention with extensive trainingSeptember is Suicide Prevention Month and it’s during this time that a spotlight is placed on the dark reality of people taking their own lives because of a mental health crisis.
An 11-year-old Virginia boy is charged with making swatting calls to Florida schools
Read full article: An 11-year-old Virginia boy is charged with making swatting calls to Florida schoolsAuthorities say an 11-year-Virginia boy is charged in Florida with calling in more than 20 bomb or shooting threats at schools.
Virginia 11-year-old arrested, accused of bomb threats at Flagler County schools last year
Read full article: Virginia 11-year-old arrested, accused of bomb threats at Flagler County schools last yearThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said it has arrested an 11-year-old boy from Virginia who is accused of making threats against Flagler County schools.
Man pleads guilty to multiple charges related to child abduction case from 2023
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to multiple charges related to child abduction case from 2023A man pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from a child kidnapping investigation that began in July 2023, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Arrested 13-year-old says he was 'dared' to make bomb threats at Flagler County middle school
Read full article: Arrested 13-year-old says he was 'dared' to make bomb threats at Flagler County middle schoolA 13-year-old boy was arrested just after Flager County Sheriff Rick Staly addressed concerns about a series of threats made at schools across the county.
Sheriff addresses recent shooting, bomb threats targeting several Flagler County schools
Read full article: Sheriff addresses recent shooting, bomb threats targeting several Flagler County schoolsAfter a week of shooting threats targeting schools in Flagler County, Sheriff Rick Staly held a press conference Thursday afternoon to address concerns and “set the record straight” on the incidents.
Thousands of motorcyclists expected to hit the road for 2024 Daytona Beach Bike Week; drivers urged to use extra caution
Read full article: Thousands of motorcyclists expected to hit the road for 2024 Daytona Beach Bike Week; drivers urged to use extra cautionHundreds of thousands of motorcyclists are expected to hit the pavement starting Friday and for the next 10 days during the 2024 Daytona Beach Bike Week, and with such a big event comes an increased law enforcement presence on the roads.
AT&T wireless service restored after hours-long nationwide outage; company apologizes to affected customers
Read full article: AT&T wireless service restored after hours-long nationwide outage; company apologizes to affected customersA number of Americans are dealing with cellular outages on AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, T-Mobile and other service providers, according to data from Downdetector.
Bodycam footage shows deputies and firefighters rescuing family from submerged car in Flagler County
Read full article: Bodycam footage shows deputies and firefighters rescuing family from submerged car in Flagler CountyThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office released the bodycam footage showing deputies and firefighters working together to rescue a family after their car was submerged in water in Flagler County earlier this month.
Father of man accused in accidental shooting death of 1-year-old accused of tampering with evidence
Read full article: Father of man accused in accidental shooting death of 1-year-old accused of tampering with evidenceFlagler County Sheriff Rick Staly will be holding a press conference for our media partners to announce an update on the shooting death of an 18-month-old child in Palm Coast in September of 2023.
22-year-old uncle of 18-month-old girl accidentally shot in Palm Coast accused of manslaughter
Read full article: 22-year-old uncle of 18-month-old girl accidentally shot in Palm Coast accused of manslaughterA 21-year-old man was arrested Wednesday and accused of manslaughter following the shooting death of an 18-month-old girl in Flagler County in September, Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly announced Thursday.
Fugitive, 2 more men found with narcotics, including fentanyl, arrested following traffic stop in Flagler County
Read full article: Fugitive, 2 more men found with narcotics, including fentanyl, arrested following traffic stop in Flagler CountyA traffic stop in Bunnell resulted in the arrest of a fugitive and two other men for possession of narcotics Monday evening, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
14-year-old middle school student arrested after deputies say he threatened students, staff with knife
Read full article: 14-year-old middle school student arrested after deputies say he threatened students, staff with knifeA 14-year-old Indian Trails Middle School student was arrested Friday morning after pulling a knife on students and staff, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said.
Man accused of sexually battering child for several years in Flagler County
Read full article: Man accused of sexually battering child for several years in Flagler CountyA man was arrested Tuesday and is being accused of sexually battering a child multiple times over the span of several years, according to Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
EF-2 tornado rips through Palm Coast, causes ‘catastrophic’ damage to some homes; no one hurt
Read full article: EF-2 tornado rips through Palm Coast, causes ‘catastrophic’ damage to some homes; no one hurtA powerful tornado tore through the Indian Trails “B-Section” Neighborhood of Palm Coast just before 5 a.m. Thursday during a Weather Authority Alert, leaving several homes with “catastrophic” damage, officials said.
15-year-old accused of pointing fake gun, threatening to shoot students at Flagler-Palm Coast High School: FCSO
Read full article: 15-year-old accused of pointing fake gun, threatening to shoot students at Flagler-Palm Coast High School: FCSOA 15-year-old Flagler Palm Coast High School student was arrested Wednesday and accused of pointing a “real-looking” firearm at two students and threatening to shoot them, according to Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
$700K in Flagler school funds taken in possible fraudulent transfer, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: $700K in Flagler school funds taken in possible fraudulent transfer, sheriff’s office saysOfficials in Flagler County are trying to find out what happened to a $700,000 transfer of funds from the school district that went to a “possible fraudulent vendor bank account,” district officials announced on Tuesday.
1-year-old dies in shooting that may have been accidental inside Palm Coast home; person of interest identified
Read full article: 1-year-old dies in shooting that may have been accidental inside Palm Coast home; person of interest identifiedThe Flager County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 1-year-old girl was shot and killed Sunday night. The shooting may have been accidental, the sheriff said, but a person of interest has been identified and arrested on a separate charge.
Man arrested for pointing a gun at his Lyft driver and pulling the trigger, the gun didn’t go off
Read full article: Man arrested for pointing a gun at his Lyft driver and pulling the trigger, the gun didn’t go offA 24-year-old Bunnell man was arrested Monday morning after a Lyft driver said he pointed a gun at their head and pulled the trigger. Fortunately the gun clicked, but didn't go off.
Palm Coast man charged with sex crimes against child under 12, deputies say
Read full article: Palm Coast man charged with sex crimes against child under 12, deputies sayA 51-year-old Palm Coast man is facing multiple child sex charges related to a victim younger than 12 years old, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said.
6 Floridians accused of trafficking drugs from West Coast to Central Florida
Read full article: 6 Floridians accused of trafficking drugs from West Coast to Central FloridaSeveral Floridians were arrested and indicted in a year-long drug trafficking investigation called “Operation Ice Man,” according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Confrontation between Flagler County deputy, man ‘swinging around’ rifle caught on camera
Read full article: Confrontation between Flagler County deputy, man ‘swinging around’ rifle caught on cameraA rifle-swinging man was caught and arrested Monday after the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office used real-time technology to track down him in the woods in Bunnell.
Sheriff honors young student for practicing ‘see something, say something’
Read full article: Sheriff honors young student for practicing ‘see something, say something’A Flagler county elementary school student received a scholarship to the Police Athletic Leagues Crime Scene Investigation Academy. The student was given the scholarship by the sheriff and a deputy for alerting authorities of a possible abduction.
Putnam County woman arrested after video shows her hitting man with a disability multiple times
Read full article: Putnam County woman arrested after video shows her hitting man with a disability multiple timesA Putnam County woman was arrested earlier this month after surveillance video footage showed her hitting a man with a disability, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Operation Santa’s Naughty Lil Sellers seized $5.7 million worth of drugs off Flagler County streets, deputies say
Read full article: Operation Santa’s Naughty Lil Sellers seized $5.7 million worth of drugs off Flagler County streets, deputies sayThe investigation seized enough heroin and fentanyl to potentially kill over 2.3 million people, according to deputies.
Flagler County deputy, dispatcher save choking child during ‘Shop with a Cop’ event
Read full article: Flagler County deputy, dispatcher save choking child during ‘Shop with a Cop’ eventAn off-duty Flagler County Sheriff's Office dispatcher and her husband, a deputy, acted quickly Friday during the annual Shop with a Cop event in Bunnell and saved a choking child.
‘Operation Young Guns’: Behind the tech tracing stolen weapons used by young people
Read full article: ‘Operation Young Guns’: Behind the tech tracing stolen weapons used by young peopleState law enforcement officers, ATF agents and sheriffs from four different counties gathered Monday in Flagler County to discuss “Operation Young Guns” and the technology used to trace stolen weapons that get into the hands of children.
I-TEAM: Spotting hidden cameras & the tools that help sniff them out
Read full article: I-TEAM: Spotting hidden cameras & the tools that help sniff them out‘Tis the season for traveling, but something not at the top of most people’s travel check list: checking for hidden cameras inside their hotel room or Airbnb.
Local counties offer free medication, prescription disposal to support National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Read full article: Local counties offer free medication, prescription disposal to support National Prescription Drug Take-Back DayVarious counties across Northeast Florida are offering residents the chance to safely dispose of old or unused prescription drugs for free for the 23rd Annual National Drug Take-Back Day.
Flagler County officials ‘RISE’ up to show their support for breast cancer with custom patrol vehicles
Read full article: Flagler County officials ‘RISE’ up to show their support for breast cancer with custom patrol vehiclesOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month and various Flagler County law enforcement departments are showing support by making some additions to patrol vehicles.
Help is on the way: Northeast Florida officials role out Monday to extend a helping hand down south
Read full article: Help is on the way: Northeast Florida officials role out Monday to extend a helping hand down southLaw enforcement officials from all across Northeast Florida have packed up their things, gathered their crews and headed down south early Monday morning to help out fellow sheriff’s offices impacted by Hurricane Ian’s devastating aftermath.
FCSO deputy wins ‘Crime Stoppers Officer of the Year’ award
Read full article: FCSO deputy wins ‘Crime Stoppers Officer of the Year’ awardDawson received the 2022 Flagler County “Law Enforcement Officer of the Year” award from Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida during their annual banquet Thursday night at Daytona International Speedway.
Random text message to Flagler County Commissioner ends with suspected drug dealer arrest
Read full article: Random text message to Flagler County Commissioner ends with suspected drug dealer arrestA Palm Coast 18-year-old was arrested around 12:40 Monday morning during an undercover operation set up by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
Flagler County focused on safety as students head back to school
Read full article: Flagler County focused on safety as students head back to schoolMembers of the Flagler County Sheriff's Office joined School Resource Deputies at every public school in the county Wednesday morning as the new semester got underway.
Investigators bringing in specialists to help with excavation of unearthed remains in Palm Coast
Read full article: Investigators bringing in specialists to help with excavation of unearthed remains in Palm CoastDays after human remains were unearthed during construction in the area of a Palm Coast development, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that the excavation of the remains is being put on pause until specialists can be brought in to help.
48-year-old man arrested for having sex with juvenile after FCSO responds to ‘See Something, Say Something’
Read full article: 48-year-old man arrested for having sex with juvenile after FCSO responds to ‘See Something, Say Something’The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Alphonso Joseph, 48, after discovering he was having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old minor when responding to a noise complaint Thursday night.
Could officers involved in Uvalde school shooting face consequences?
Read full article: Could officers involved in Uvalde school shooting face consequences?After surveillance video was released from the Uvalde shooting, further questions started to circulate regarding why the Uvalde police didn’t act sooner.
Former DCF investigator arrested for fraud & grand theft of senior citizen
Read full article: Former DCF investigator arrested for fraud & grand theft of senior citizenThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested former Department of Children and Families Child Protective Investigator, Spenser Trinkle, 31, for grand theft and fraud against a senior citizen. Trinkle turned himself in Sunday.
3 accused in murders of 2 Flagler County 16-year-olds amid ongoing ‘beef’ between ‘wannabe’ gangs, sheriff says
Read full article: 3 accused in murders of 2 Flagler County 16-year-olds amid ongoing ‘beef’ between ‘wannabe’ gangs, sheriff saysThree men have been arrested and a fourth person is being sought in connection with the murder of two 16-year-olds in Flagler County.
Road rage incident caught on video lands 50-year-old in jail, Flagler deputies say
Read full article: Road rage incident caught on video lands 50-year-old in jail, Flagler deputies sayRafael Vincent Rivera, 50, of Palm Coast, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on Tuesday afternoon after a case of road rage, according to a report from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman found dead inside Flagler County nursing home, beaten by another resident according to investigators
Read full article: Woman found dead inside Flagler County nursing home, beaten by another resident according to investigatorsA homicide investigation is underway at the Gold Choice Assisted Living & Memory Care facility on N. Old Kings Road in Palm Coast.
15-year-old arrested in deadly shooting of Palm Coast man
Read full article: 15-year-old arrested in deadly shooting of Palm Coast manThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday announced the arrest of a 15-year-old in the shooting death of a Palm Coast man who deputies said was killed on Feb. 5.
Flagler deputies arrest teen accused of making school threat on TikTok, Instagram
Read full article: Flagler deputies arrest teen accused of making school threat on TikTok, InstagramThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said it’s made an arrest following a string of social media threats that have been made against schools across the country.
Flagler County deputies seize enough fentanyl to kill 481,000 people, sheriff says
Read full article: Flagler County deputies seize enough fentanyl to kill 481,000 people, sheriff saysThe execution of a search warrant at a Palm Coast home on Tuesday led to the seizure of 916 grams of fentanyl, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.
Flagler County detention deputy dies of complications of COVID-19
Read full article: Flagler County detention deputy dies of complications of COVID-19Flagler County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday the line-of-duty death of Detention Deputy Sheriff Paul Luciano, who died of complications of COVID-19. He was 60 years old.
Flagler County commission approves new distance restrictions for sex offenders
Read full article: Flagler County commission approves new distance restrictions for sex offendersFlagler County commissioners voted Monday to increase the distance that sex offenders and predators must maintain from places where children might be located.
Deputies: Man arrested after traffic stop, carjacking in Flagler County spark high-speed chase
Read full article: Deputies: Man arrested after traffic stop, carjacking in Flagler County spark high-speed chaseA man was arrested Monday after a traffic stop and a carjacking in Flagler County led to a high-speed chase that ended in Volusia County, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Man wanted in Georgia killing arrested in Palm Coast traffic stop
Read full article: Man wanted in Georgia killing arrested in Palm Coast traffic stopA traffic stop Wednesday night in Palm Coast led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man wanted in a homicide case out of Georgia, authorities said Thursday. It happened about 11 p.m. Wednesday when a Flagler County Sheriff’s deputy pulled over a white Dodge Charger that was clocked at 63 miles per hour in a 50-mph zone on State Road 100, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. After picking up on the smell of marijuana coming from the car, deputies detained the driver and asked the passenger to get out of the car, deputies said. It wasn’t until after he was repeatedly stunned that deputies were able to handcuff Moore and take him into custody. In a statement, Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said this arrest serves as a reminder that there is no such thing as a routine traffic stop, saying things could have turned out much worse.
Boy, 11, arrested over threats at Palm Coast Catholic school
Read full article: Boy, 11, arrested over threats at Palm Coast Catholic schoolPALM COAST, Fla. – Sheriff’s deputies in Florida arrested an 11-year-old boy who was accused of threatening to blow up his school and use a gun on his classmates. It was the second threat this week in the city of Palm Coast, the sheriff said. The school’s principal, Barbara Kavanagh, contacted deputies on Wednesday after a parent emailed saying their daughter had heard the young boy making threatening comments during lunch on Tuesday, officials said. He admitted making the statements, but said he was “joking,’' sheriff’s officials said. AdOn Tuesday, high school student Joseph Washington was arrested and charged with threatening to kill a school administrator.
Sheriff: Killer, accomplice arrested in ‘targeted hit’ after 15-month probe
Read full article: Sheriff: Killer, accomplice arrested in ‘targeted hit’ after 15-month probeFLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Two men have been charged in a 2019 double shooting in Palm Coast that left a 25-year-old man dead, Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly announced Friday. He called the attack a “targeted hit” but declined to provide further details about a possible motive, saying he didn’t want to interfere with the grand jury proceedings. Courtesy of Flagler County Sheriff's Office“To the family, we never stopped working to obtain justice for your son, your brother, your loved one,” he said. Staly called it the most extensive investigation in modern Flagler County Sheriff’s Office history. Both men will be brought to Flagler County to face their charges and are being held under no bond.
FCSO employees donate $10,000 for ‘Christmas with a Deputy’ event
Read full article: FCSO employees donate $10,000 for ‘Christmas with a Deputy’ eventFLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) employees raised $10,420.00 for this year’s Christmas with a Deputy event. 165 Flagler children were selected to participate in the event. The event focuses on providing gifts for Flagler County children who otherwise might not receive any. In addition to FCSO deputies, officers from the Florida Highway Patrol, the Bunnell Police Department, the Flagler Beach Police Department, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will participate and ensure that all gifts arrive before Christmas. “I am proud of our employees who donate their time and money to make this event possible for the children of Flagler County.”The program is made possible by donations received from the community and the members of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff creates B.E.A.R. Program for elementary school students
Read full article: Sheriff creates B.E.A.R. Program for elementary school studentsFLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Sheriff Rick Staly tasked the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) School Resource Deputies (SRD) working with elementary-aged students to create a program geared towards providing instruction and safety information that is age-appropriate and law enforcement related. With approval from Flagler School administrators, the SRDs came up with the name “Being Excellent And Respectful” and will refer to it as B.E.A.R. The program will be presented by the School SRDs to third, fourth, fifth and sixth grade students. program aims to continue to cultivate that relationship as well as providing vital safety information to children,” Sheriff Staly said. Students will be provided a pamphlet to follow along the program with the SRD.
Flagler County Sheriffs Office asks for help naming new K-9
Read full article: Flagler County Sheriffs Office asks for help naming new K-9FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. The Flagler County Sheriffs Office is asking for the publics help to name a new K-9. The new partner is joining the agency following the retirement of K-9 Valor. He will work alongside his new handler, Deputy Robin Towns, a six-year veteran with the FCSO and newly transferred member to the FCSO K-9 Unit. Deputy Towns will be a great addition to the K-9 Unit and were excited to see him and his new partner become a great team, Sheriff Rick Staly said. Before the new team can get to work, we need to find his K-9 a name!
Drug dealer sentenced to 30 years for murder in womans OD death
Read full article: Drug dealer sentenced to 30 years for murder in womans OD deathThe indictment of Joseph Colon on a murder charge in 2018 was the first of its kind in Flagler County. The first drug dealer in Flagler County to be charged with murder in connection with a drug overdose was sentenced to 30 years in prison on International Drug Overdose Awareness Day. He was booked into the Flagler County jail, where he has remained. Several months later, a Flagler County grand jury on Tuesday indicted Colon on a charge of first-degree murder in DeAngelis overdose death. Florida State Statute 782.04 was amended in 2017, allowing drug dealers to be charged with murder if their drug dealing results in a death.
Voter’s Guide: Flagler County races
Read full article: Voter’s Guide: Flagler County racesIn addition to congressional, legislative and 7th Judicial Circuit races, Flagler County voters will see several other races on the general election ballot. Flagler County SheriffLarry Jones is challenging incumbent Republican Sheriff Democratis challenging incumbent Republican Sheriff Rick StalyFlagler County CommissionAndy Dance faces Democrat Corinne Marie Hermle in the general election District 1: Republicanfaces Democratin the general electionDistrict 3: Incumbent David Sullivan defeated Republican challenger Kim Carney in the August primary. Because there is no Democrat or other candidate in the race, Sullivan is elected. For more information about your voting status, candidates, precincts, etc., visit FlaglerElections.com. EDITOR’S NOTE: The names of candidates who responded to a News4Jax questionnaire are marked in blue and provide links to the candidate’s information online.
Woman accused of biting Flagler County deputy during arrest
Read full article: Woman accused of biting Flagler County deputy during arrestFLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – A Flagler County deputy who encountered an apparently intoxicated woman during a domestic disturbance call Friday in Palm Coast came away with an unwanted souvenir: a human bite mark. Flagler County deputies were told that Saunders had slapped a man inside the home and, while they were attempting to resolve the situation, she became extremely argumentative and would not cooperate. Thankfully the deputy was not seriously injured by her actions.”Saunders was arrested and charged with battery on a law enforcement officer, domestic battery and resisting an officer with violence. Domestic disturbances are historically dangerous calls for law enforcement to respond to. In 2018, the FBI collected assault data from 11,788 law enforcement agencies that employed 546,247 officers.
15 kilos of cocaine wash up on Flagler Beach
Read full article: 15 kilos of cocaine wash up on Flagler BeachFLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said 15 kilos of cocaine washed up on the beach on Surfview Drive in the Hammock area of Palm Coast Friday night. The Sheriff’s Office released a photo of the drugs Sunday. At least one of the packages tested positive for cocaine, and negative for fentanyl. [SOT: BODY CAM SOUND] (14)Deputies searched the area of the beach where the bag washed ashore, and did not find any other evidence of narcotics. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said it let surrounding law enforcement agencies know about the narcotics so they could check their beaches as well.
Deputy, officer treated after exposure to narcotics during arrest
Read full article: Deputy, officer treated after exposure to narcotics during arrestA Flagler County deputy and a Bunnell police officer had to be treated for narcotics exposure this weekend after an arrest in Bunnell. K-9 Deputy Gibson Smith and Bunnell police officer Jennifer Baker were at the scene after a report of a possible burglary. A short time after, Smith and Baker started feeling ill as well. Smith was given NARCAN to treat narcotics exposure and both Smith and Baker were taken to the hospital. I am thankful that Deputy Smith and Officer Baker are going to be OK.
Parents in Flagler County charged with neglect after call to abuse hotline
Read full article: Parents in Flagler County charged with neglect after call to abuse hotlineBUNNELL, Fla. - The Flagler County Sheriff's Office says Dennis and Betty Allen were arrested Halloween night and charged with five counts of child neglect. Authorities say a 14-year-old girl called the abuse hotline and said she was considering suicide due to her living conditions and emotional abuse. Deputies responded to the home on Water Oak Road and said the home was in disarray. In addition, it's reported the home didn't have running water. I want to commend the girl for calling the Abuse Hotline and being brave enough to ask for help.
Flagler drug take back disposes of 159 pounds of prescriptions
Read full article: Flagler drug take back disposes of 159 pounds of prescriptionsPhil Walter/Getty ImagesFLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. - Nearly 160 pounds of unneeded or expired medication were disposed of Saturday in Flagler County during National Drug Take-Back Day. "I am proud of our community for stepping up and taking a short drive on Saturday to properly disposeof unneeded medications," Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said. "If you don't need medication any longer, don't store it in your home." The goal of the event was to address a crucial public safety and public health issue, according to the Sheriff's Office. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained by family and friends, often from a home medicine cabinet.
Flagler County deputies bust 'littest' homecoming party advertised on Instagram
Read full article: Flagler County deputies bust 'littest' homecoming party advertised on InstagramFLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. - It was going to be the "Littest Homecoming party of 2019" but the Flagler County Sheriff's Office got word and quickly shut down the party being promoted on social media telling minors to bring their own weed and booze, according to the Sheriff's Office. Deputies say Kendall Morgan, 18, took to social media to promote a house party charging entry with $2 shots and $4 mixed drinks. "Leave the drama at home," read a flyer for "Kendall's HOCO After Party," according to the Sheriff's Office. But before any drama, deputies made sure to shut down the party just as it was getting started, according to Sheriff Rick Staly. Deputies said that post was followed by numerous other social media posts with Morgan and bottles of liquor.
Flagler County deputies bust 'littest' homecoming party advertised on Instagram
Read full article: Flagler County deputies bust 'littest' homecoming party advertised on InstagramFLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. - It was going to be the "Littest Homecoming party of 2019" but the Flagler County Sheriff's Office got word and quickly shut down the party being promoted on social media telling minors to bring their own weed and booze, according to the Sheriff's Office. Deputies say Kendall Morgan, 18, took to social media to promote a house party charging entry with $2 shots and $4 mixed drinks. "Leave the drama at home," read a flyer for "Kendall's HOCO After Party," according to the Sheriff's Office. But before any drama, deputies made sure to shut down the party just as it was getting started, according to Sheriff Rick Staly. Deputies said that post was followed by numerous other social media posts with Morgan and bottles of liquor.
Double shooting at Palm Coast convenience store leaves one dead
Read full article: Double shooting at Palm Coast convenience store leaves one deadPALM COAST, Fla. - Two men were shot at a Circle K convenience store on Palm Coast Parkway, only one survived and deputies are searching for the suspect who pulled the trigger. The Sheriff's Office says Deon O' Neal Jenkins 26, was killed in the shooting. Word of the shooting came into the Flagler County Sheriff's Office at about 3:30 a.m. Saturday from one of the men shot. Flagler Sheriff Rick Staly released the following statement about the shooting: "At this time we do not believe that this was random attack. Tips related to this double shooting can be sent to TIPS@flaglersheriff.com or can be called in at 386-313-4911.
Evacuations, curfew lifted after Flagler County 'dodges a bullet'
Read full article: Evacuations, curfew lifted after Flagler County 'dodges a bullet'FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. - Flagler County lifted its curfew and ended mandatory evacuations just after noon on Wednesday, as emergency management officials expressed relief at how little damage the county had sustained. As of 5 a.m. Wednesday, more than 2,200 customers were without power in Flagler County, FPL reported. Lifeguards and first responders will not be able to help you if you get in trouble," Flagler Beach Police Chief Matt Doughney said. Flagler County Parks and Recreation Department closed campsites and community centers on Sunday to make the facilities available for emergency uses if necessary. Stay informedCheck for current information on Flagler County's website, www.flaglercounty.org, and follow "Flagler County Government" or "Flagler County Emergency Management" on Facebook or Twitter.
Flagler County orders evacuations for Zones A, B & F
Read full article: Flagler County orders evacuations for Zones A, B & FRESOURCES: Flagler County evacuation zone mapKnow your flood/evacuation zone"Now is crunch time. If you need to arrange transportation to the shelter please contact the Flagler County Call Center at 386-586-5111. "Every mile Dorian shifts from current predictions can greatly impact the effects felt in Flagler County," Staly said. WATCH: Flagler County under local state of emergency as Dorian approachesAccording to the county, residents should have hurricane shutters and generators in place and ready. Stay informedCheck for current information on Flagler Countys website, www.flaglercounty.org, and follow Flagler County Government or Flagler County Emergency Management on Facebook or Twitter.
14-year-old boy charged with making written threats to kill
Read full article: 14-year-old boy charged with making written threats to killBUNNELL, Fla. - A 14-year-old boy was arrested Friday morning in Flagler County and charged with making written threats to kill, according to deputies. Investigators said the parent of another teenage boy contacted the Flagler County Sheriff's Office after the 14-year-old reportedly made several threats via social media, that he would kill him after school over an argument on Instagram. Deputies said they tracked the threats to the social media account of the 14-year-old, and went to his home in Palm Coast, where they spoke with him and his parents. The 14-year-old was booked at the Department of Juvenile Justice in Daytona Beach, then released to his mother. Let them know that if they make the wrong choice, say, write or post threats, they will face serious consequences.
Florida doctor accused of groping patients stripped of ability to practice
Read full article: Florida doctor accused of groping patients stripped of ability to practicePALM COAST, Fla. - A former Flagler County physician was sentenced to two years probation after pleading no contest to a felony charge that he groped one of his patients. He was also stripped of his ability to work in the medical field and ordered not to contact his former patients. "Our detectives have done a great job working this case and working with the State Attorneys Office to seek justice for the victims," Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said. After the initial round of complaints, the Sheriffs Office asked anyone who recalled similar incidents to file reports with law enforcement or the Florida Department of Health. As part of his sentence, Fruehan was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation.
Flagler County 16-year-old charged with first-degree murder
Read full article: Flagler County 16-year-old charged with first-degree murderBUNNELL, Fla. - A Flagler County grand jury has indicted a 16-year-old accused of killing another teenager last month on a charge of first-degree murder. Benjamin Allen has been held by the Department of Juvenile Justice since his arrest July 14 in the shooting death of 17-year-old Elijah Rizvan. After his indictment, he is now being held in the Duval County jail, as Flagler County does not have the capacity to hold juveniles. We fully support the states decision to try this young man as an adult in the shooting death of another teenager, Sheriff Rick Staly said in a statement. Gun violence and murder place a cloud of fear and despair over or neighborhoods and communities, State Attorney R.J. Larizza said in a statement.
Flagler sheriff earns FSA Lifetime Achievement Award
Read full article: Flagler sheriff earns FSA Lifetime Achievement AwardBUNNELL, Fla. - Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly received the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Lifetime Achievement Award Monday at the FSA Summer Conference. To be eligible for this award, a person must have a total of 40 years of sworn or non-sworn service in law enforcement, with at least 20 years plus one day of service for a Florida sheriff. Staly began his law enforcement career in 1975 as a police officer in Oviedo, and later in Altamonte Springs. He served for 23 years at the Orange County Sheriffs Office, being promoted through the ranks to undersheriff, or second-in-command, of the fourth largest sheriff's office in Florida and the thirteenth largest sheriff's office in the nation where he commanded a force of 2,000 employees and a budget of $120 million. During his career in Orange County he received many awards including the Governors Medal of Heroism after saving the life of a Deputy Sheriff.
GPS monitoring helps domestic violence victims not live in fear
Read full article: GPS monitoring helps domestic violence victims not live in fearFLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. - Victims of domestic violence often have little more than a piece of paper to protect them from their attackers. Flagler County has been using a GPS ankle monitoring system for domestic violence offenders since last November. Flagler County Sheriff's Office Booking photo of Roy Carlisi (photo courtesy of the Flagler County Sheriff's Office). "(Overall,) domestic violence has come down almost 14%," Staly said with a smile, "so I think we have finally turned the curve. (We're) certainly not ready to declare victory yet, but this is just one piece that helps us impact domestic violence and keep the victims safe."
Flagler County sheriff reminds everyone to drive safe this holiday weekend
Read full article: Flagler County sheriff reminds everyone to drive safe this holiday weekendPALM COAST, Fla. – The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office responded to two severe crashes in Flagler County on Saturday. The sheriff is urging motorists to drive safely, be patient and avoid distractions so that everyone can arrive safely at their destination and enjoy a safe holiday season. “We have increased patrols on the roads this weekend,” Sheriff Staly said. Never text and drive or drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Let’s all do our part to ensure that everyone arrives alive for Christmas and their holiday weekend.”You can report aggressive driving at 386-313-4911
Detectives find 2 pounds of marijuana in sting
Read full article: Detectives find 2 pounds of marijuana in stingFLAGLER BEACH, Fla. – Flagler County deputies said they uncovered nearly two pounds of marijuana and a pistol when they executed a search warrant on Wednesday at an apartment complex on Village Drive. He drove off, and Flagler Beach police pulled him over in a traffic stop where they found about 168 grams of marijuana in the air box inside the engine compartment. A search warrant for Upson's apartment was issued and detectives found about 670 grams of marijuana in the apartment. “This is just another example of the joint efforts to get drug dealers out of Flagler County and in jail,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “If you deal drugs in Flagler County, we have vacancy at the Green Roof Inn waiting for you.”The Green Roof Inn is the agency's nickname for the Flagler County Jail.
Missing Palm Coast man, wife found safe
Read full article: Missing Palm Coast man, wife found safePALM COAST, Fla. – A Palm Coast man diagnosed with dementia and his wife were found safe in Tallahassee after a Silver Alert was issued Monday morning, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said. Bernard C. Raffestin, 81, and his wife Anna, 90, were reported missing after last being seen Saturday. The Tallahassee Police Department notified family members that the couple was safe and a nephew who lives in Tallahassee went to go pick them up. "I'm extremely glad this couple has been found safely," Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said. "This is a prime example of our community and state working together to protect our elderly residents.