BUNNELL, Fla. — With hurricane season beginning June 1, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging residents to take action now by understanding their risk, beginning pre-season preparations, making sure they have multiple ways to receive forecasts and alerts, and knowing what to do before, during and after a storm. FCSO Deputies Remove Debris After […]

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a fugitive from justice wanted in Virginia for murdering his wife and hiding the circumstances of her death. On May 26, the FCSO Criminal Intelligence Unit was contacted to assist with locating and apprehending a Virginia fugitive, Ross Butler, who was wanted for murder and known to be […]

Detention Services Commander Nolie St. Fleur has been invited to attend the 299th session of the FBI National Academy (FBINA) in Quantico, Virginia, in July 2026. Less than 1% of all law enforcement officers receive an invitation from the FBI to attend this prestigious academy during their careers. Detention Services Commander Nolie St. Fleur (FCSO […]

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting stemming from a road rage incident that occurred on the night of May 26 in the drive-thru area of a McDonald’s in Palm Coast. At approximately 10:20 p.m., deputies responded to McDonald’s at 4851 Belle Terre Parkway following multiple 911 calls reporting a reckless driver, road […]

DUI crash and driver with a lead foot round out weekend Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made 20 arrests, including two DUIs, this past Memorial Day weekend between 6 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, and 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Deputies handled 1,418 calls for service and made 350 traffic stops. “A […]

To help keep residents and visitors safe during Memorial Day weekend, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office will increase patrols on local roadways, waterways and beaches. Deputies will focus on aggressive driving, distracted driving, speeding, and impaired boating or driving, while maintaining a visible presence to deter crimes of opportunity. “Memorial Day is more than a […]

BUNNELL, Fla. — On May 18, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call at a Palm Coast residence and contacted the victim, who reported a prolonged, violent assault by Damien Irven, 25, of Palm Coast. According to the victim, an argument that began over text messages escalated into an hours-long incident during which Irven physically […]

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Palm Coast man after he exposed himself to employees at a drive-thru. On May 13, deputies responded to Ellianos Coffee in Palm Coast after receiving a report that a customer exposed himself to employees while ordering at the drive-thru window. An employee told deputies a black male came […]

BUNNELL, Fla. — Leonard Fries Jr., a target of Operation: Summer Slammer who was arrested twice in 2025 following extensive investigations by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit, has been convicted and sentenced. Leonard Fries Jr (Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility) On Feb. 18, Fries plead no contest to trafficking in cocaine, […]

The City of Palm Coast’s newly released 2026 National Community Survey delivered a clear message: residents feel safe in Palm Coast. In the survey, 96% of respondents reported feeling safe in their neighborhoods during the day, reflecting the real-world impact of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office’s ongoing crime-reduction strategies under Sheriff Rick Staly. That level […]