BUNNELL, Fla. — Following an investigation by the Major Case Unit, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Palm Coast man who detectives determined drove up to a teenage girl, exposed himself, and masturbated in front of her. On Dec. 26, 2025, deputies responded to the R-Section of Palm Coast. The victim told deputies […]

BUNNELL, Fla. — A vigilant citizen who “saw something and said something” lead Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies to a man who had stolen power tools and had narcotics in his possession. On Wednesday, deputies responded to Rockne Lane after an alert resident reported seeing a suspicious person caring large objects along their fenceline. Deputies […]

BUNNELL, Fla. — A Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility inmate has died overnight following his DUI arrest after crashing into a building in Palm Coast. Breathalyzer testing indicates that he had a blood alcohol content of more than four times the legal limit. On Thursday morning, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a […]

BUNNELL, Fla. — Wednesday morning, Jose Valerio-Rodriguez, 70, a Cuban national illegally in the U.S., plead guilty to unlawful sexual activity with a minor and two counts of lewd or lascivious touching of a minor. Following a plea agreement, Circuit Judge Dawn Nichols sentenced Valerio-Rodriguez to six years in Florida Department of Corrections, followed by […]

BUNNELL, Fla. — Kermit Booth — a Flagler County fugitive from justice who was arrested in North Carolina, released on bail, arrested again, and extradited back to Florida by Sheriff Rick Staly personally in September 2025 — has been convicted and sentenced. On Jan. 7, Booth, 72, pleaded guilty to attempted sexual battery. Following Booth’s […]

Two Women Arrested Following Aggravated Assault following Physical Disturbances BUNNELL, Fla. — Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made 13 arrests this past weekend between 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, and 6 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Deputies handled 853 calls for service and made 203 traffic stops. Palm Coast Woman Arrested After […]

BUNNELL, Fla. — Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a home health aide after she stole cash and a bank card from a senior under her care and used the debit card for hundreds of dollars of purchases. On Dec. 31, 2025, deputies with the FCSO Problem Area Crime Enforcement and Fugitive Unit arrested Katie […]

BUNNELL, Fla. — Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a home health aide after she stole cash and a bank card from a senior under her care and used the debit card for hundreds of dollars of purchases. On Dec. 31, 2025, deputies with the FCSO Problem Area Crime Enforcement and Fugitive Unit arrested Katie […]

“See Something, Say Something” Results in Rescue of 11-Year-Old from Grasp of Sex Offender BUNNELL, Fla. — Following an extensive investigation led by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Major Case Unit, additional charges have been added — including kidnapping and child abuse — against Darnell Hairston, a registered sexual offender who was found travelling in […]

BUNNELL, Fla. — The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware that a member of the agency, Detention Deputy First Class Sara Radford, was arrested overnight in Daytona Beach for a misdemeanor domestic battery offense. In accordance with FCSO policy, Detention Deputy First Class Radford was immediately suspended without pay pending the outcome of […]