A 24-year-old Sanford man who was already on inmate release status from a prior attempted murder conviction is now facing charges across three jurisdictions after a violent domestic violence incident in Palm Coast led to a high-speed chase that stretched from Flagler County into Volusia County at speeds exceeding 120 mph.
The Incident at the Circle K
On March 15, around 10:10 a.m., a Circle K gas station employee on Palm Coast Parkway Southwest called 911 after a woman entered the store with multiple cuts, bruises, and a black eye, told staff she feared for her life, and locked herself in the bathroom. The employee also reported to dispatchers that the suspect — later identified as Korarise Hill — was still at the gas station, sitting in a silver Chevrolet parked at a pump.
When a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrived and approached Hill’s vehicle, Hill immediately fled. The vehicle exited the gas station through the wrong exit and sped eastbound on Palm Coast Parkway Southwest, running a red light, swerving through traffic at excessive speeds, and striking another vehicle without stopping.
What the Victim Told Deputies
While other deputies on scene spoke with the victim — who was being treated by Flagler County Fire Rescue — she described a sustained pattern of violence that had begun in Sanford. According to the victim, Hill had struck her repeatedly, pulled out a handgun and pointed it at her head while threatening to kill her, struck her with the firearm, and strangled her until she lost consciousness.
She said Hill had ordered her to drive from Sanford to Palm Coast while continuing to hit her throughout the trip. Once in Palm Coast, they made two stops — one at a residence on Wilmart Place and another at Blaze N Flame Smoke Shop on Belle Terre Parkway. At each stop, Hill allegedly ordered her to stay in the car and removed the keys so she could not leave.
After the second stop, she said Hill told her to drive back to Sanford. She told him she needed to buy gas, drove to the Circle K, and asked the employee to call 911.
The Chase
On-duty patrol supervisors authorized a vehicle apprehension. FCSO deputies pursued Hill as he entered Interstate 95 South, where his vehicle reached speeds of over 120 mph. As the chase crossed into Volusia County, the Florida Highway Patrol took over as the primary unit, with FCSO deputies following behind. FHP used the Precision Immobilization Technique — commonly called a PIT maneuver — multiple times before successfully stopping Hill’s vehicle at Tomoka Farms Road and Pioneer Drive in New Smyrna Beach.
Body camera and dash camera video of the vehicle apprehension and arrest is available to view here.
Charges and Criminal History
Deputies arrested Hill on charges of domestic battery, false imprisonment, leaving the scene of a crash with property damage, and fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement with disregard for the safety of persons or property. FHP and the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office filed additional charges related to the aggravated domestic violence that occurred in their respective jurisdictions.
Hill was transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail, where he is being held without bond.
Hill has an extensive criminal record. He served two years in state prison after a 2018 Volusia County conviction on charges of attempted first-degree murder, attempted robbery with a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a delinquent. Since 2015, he has accumulated 10 arrests across Flagler and Volusia counties on charges including aggravated assault, battery, burglary, grand theft, possession of marijuana, and robbery with a firearm. At the time of this incident, he was on inmate release status.
Sheriff Rick Staly issued a statement following the arrest. “This dirtbag was already on Florida’s inmate release status after serving just two years in state prison for attempted murder, and obviously he needs to go back to prison, but this time for a very long time,” Staly said. “He displayed complete disregard for anyone around him when he dangerously tried to flee across two counties. His prior conviction and arrests for very serious charges demonstrate that he is violent and a clear danger to society. I commend the victim for getting away from him and seeking help, and I commend the employee for calling 911. He likely saved her life. We also thank our partners at FHP for their assistance in helping us apprehend him before he could hurt someone else.”
The victim was taken to AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway for treatment of her injuries.
