Month: December 2022

30

Dec

By Kim Hunt

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UPDATE: 21-Year-Old Volusia County Man Arrested for December 19th Armed Robbery of Mobil Gas Station in Palm Coast

UPDATE: Collin Calvert, the suspect in the December 19th armed robbery of Pine Lakes Parkway Mobil gas station in Palm Coast, was sentenced for his crimes in court this week. Calvert was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison, followed by 5 years of probation for his role in the Flagler County armed robbery and another case in Volusia which was related. Calvert was adjudicated guilty on all the charges in both counties. In Flagler those charges were: Robbery with a Firearm. In Volusia the charges were: four counts of Grand Theft - Firearm, 2 counts of Dealing in Stolen…

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29

Dec

By Julie Murphy

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Flagler County strategic planning process is full circle – started with staff, now turned over to staff for implementation

December 29, 2022 – Flagler’s strategic planning process has come full circle in one year’s time. County Administrator Heidi Petito kicked off the new process in November 2021 with a day-long collaborative planning session for department heads. During countywide training sessions earlier this month, she turned the process over to staff for implementation. During the sessions, Deputy County Administrator Jorge Salinas, explained that the vision statement of the Board of County Commissioners – to make Flagler County a vibrant and prosperous community with a focus on exceptional quality of life – supported its mission and value commitment. Its mission is…

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28

Dec

By Krys DeWind

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Sheriff Staly Graduates Part 2 of National Sheriff’s Institute’s Jail Administration Course

The FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia was where the National Sheriff's Institute held their Jail Administration course. Sheriff Staly was one of only 22 sheriffs invited to attend in the Nation.  It was an invitation only course and was provided by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), U.S. Department of Justice, collaborating with the Major County Sheriffs of America;  there was no cost to the Flagler taxpayers. The course covered training on, contemporary challenges regarding correctional facility operations, the sheriff's role in the community, legal implications of operating a jail, the sheriff as a leader in the jail, critical aspects…

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28

Dec

By Krys DeWind

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Sheriff’s Christmas Weekend; December 23-26th.

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office, FCSO, made 20 arrests over the 3 day holiday weekend; December 23-26th). They had 881 calls, 184 traffic stops and made 3 DUI arrests.  Sheriff Staly said, " During the holiday weekend we saw an increase in domestic and other disturbances," he continued on to say, "Sometimes holidays bring out the worst in people and can be very dangerous for law enforcement, like the tragic murder of an Okaloosa County Deputy Sheriff on Christmas Eve during a domestic call." FCSO arrested a man from Ponte Verde on Monday morning after he attacked and beat a…

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23

Dec

By Kim Hunt

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FCSO, FBPD, BPD Hosting Christmas Box Drop Off December 26th-30th

To assist in protecting Flagler County residents from holiday burglars, the Bunnell Police Department, Flagler Beach Police Department, and Flagler County Sheriff's Office have joined forces. Residents will be able to dispose of their holiday boxes in a dumpster provided by Waste Pro. Thieves are less likely to know what expensive gifts your family received over the holidays if there are fewer large boxes on the side of the road for trash pickup. Through this initiative, we can reduce residential theft and burglary by working with residents. "We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday! Please feel free to…

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22

Dec

By Kim Hunt

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Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly; Director of Communications Christina Mortimer Present to the Flagler County Legislative Delegation

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly and FCSO Director of Communications Christina Mortimer presented requested amendments to state legislation for the upcoming year on Monday, December 19, 2022. In front of Senator Travis Hutson and Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Paul Renner, who both represent Flagler County, each speaker was given three minutes to advocate for their respective causes. Sheriff Staly at platform addressing Congressperson Hutson (L) and Speaker Renner (R) Sheriff Rick Staly was introducing as Bad habit Seat of the Florida Sheriff's Affiliation Top managerial staff on a need issue of Florida's 67 Sheriffs. Sheriff Staly and…

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22

Dec

By Kim Hunt

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FCSO Detention Deputies Save a Third Inmate from Suicide

After two inmates attempted to hang themselves earlier this month, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office detention staff saved a third inmate from suicide at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility. An inmate of the SPHIDF knocked on the main door of the Oscar housing block on December 16, 2022, around 5:21 p.m., telling detention staff that another inmate of the housing block was attempting to hang himself. When Detention Deputy Twing opened the door, he saw the prisoner dangling from a bed sheet that was attached to a cell door grate. While Detention Deputy Cantrell attempted to support the…

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22

Dec

By Kim Hunt

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Condo Association President Arrested Again on 9 Additional Felony Charges Related to Video Voyeurism

Robert W. Orr was re-arrested on Wednesday night (December 14, 2022) by Flagler County Sheriffs Office's Major Case Unit on nine extra lawful offense allegations. Orr was accused of five extra counts of video voyeurism, as well as four extra counts of unlawful utilization of a two-way specialized gadget. Since then, he has paid $45,000 in bail and been released from the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility. As far back as 2018, FCSO has identified at least four total victims. The Major Case Unit was able to gain access to encrypted files on Orr's laptop with the assistance of…

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22

Dec

By Julie Murphy

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Suffer Damages From Both Ian & Nicole? FEMA Requires Separate Disaster Assistance Applications

Flagler County residents who suffered impacts from both Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole will be required to submit separate disaster assistance applications, per federal policy. Application deadlines for Ian are approaching in mid-January. Deadlines for Nicole are in mid-February. “When two or more disasters are declared in the same state, FEMA ensures survivors receive all eligible assistance while preventing a duplication of federal benefits. They do this, in part, by requiring a separate application for each disaster,” said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. “If you have property damage or loss from Ian, and then received additional damage or loss as…

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22

Dec

By Julie Murphy

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Marineland Acres Improvement Project – Including MalaCompra Basin Improvements – In Its Final Year

The Marineland Acres Improvements Project in 2023 enters its final year of construction and includes the final phase of the MalaCompra Basin improvements, designed to address the flooding impacts experienced by residents living in the Hammock. Roadway paving continues and the Engineering Department announced the recent completion of Bay, Surf, and Rollins Dunes drives. Storm damage related repair work is currently underway at Ocean Street where additional paving is anticipated. “Although the project timeline has been altered both because of the recent hurricane-tropical storm events, and construction material supply chain issues, we expect that the project will still be completed…

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