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 […]

Deputies with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested two juveniles after an investigation into a car burglary in Palm Coast led to the recovery of stolen fishing poles. On Sunday, May 3, deputies responded to the Union Court area to a report of a car break-in. The victim reported that multiple fishing poles were stolen […]

Violent Barricaded Suspect, K-9 Bite, and See Something, Say Something DUI Arrest Highlight Weekend BUNNELL, Fla. — Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made 8 arrests this past weekend between 6 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026, and 6 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026. Deputies handled 751 calls for service and made 146 traffic stops. […]

BUNNELL, Fla. — The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office recently participated in a Florida Urban Search and Rescue Swiftwater/Flood Rescue training hosted by Flagler County Fire Rescue. This course is designed to strengthen the ability of first responders to respond to flooding and water-rescue emergencies. The course is taught by FCFR Technical Rescue Instructors and includes […]

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service, honoring Flagler County, state, and national law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. During the ceremony, Sheriff Rick Staly, FCSO employees, family members, and members of the community held a candlelight vigil in honor of the agency’s six fallen […]

The Kiwanis Club of Flagler Palm Coast has selected Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Kyle Manka as one of their Law Enforcement Officers of the Year. The Kiwanis Club presented the recognition to Deputy Manka during the club’s 20th Annual Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, May 13, at the Southern […]

As part of its focus to create positive community outcomes, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is equipping members of its team with sensory support kits filled with items designed to help neurodivergent individuals or individuals in crisis during encounters with law enforcement. Each sensory support kit contains earmuffs, sunglasses, a fidget marble maze mat, and […]