Flagler County Sheriff's Office

10/29/2026

Tune in to NewsNation Live with Nichole Berlie, as Sheriff Rick Staly joins live to discuss the recent arrest of a flight attendant who used her travel benefits in her ploy to scam a Flagler County senior citizen.

10/29/2026

🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Wanted in Volusia County…
🏃‍♂️ Wanted in Levy County…
🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Wanted in Okeechobee County …
🚨 CAPTURED in Flagler County!

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Unit tracked down and apprehended John Abrigo, 45, of Immokalee, who had active arrest warrants in three Florida Counties and was hiding out in Flagler Beach.

“This guy was running out of counties to hide in, but he made the mistake of coming to Flagler County,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “Now he’s in the Green Roof Inn, and we’ll make sure to get him back to those counties where he needs to face justice.”

Abrigo was transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility, where he is being held without bond.

10/29/2026

Have a safe day today, Flagler County!

10/29/2026

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10/28/2026

Taking off into 2️⃣! 🚀

Happy second birthday to K-9 Titan, who went after his birthday treats with as much enthusiasm as when he goes after criminals! 🥳

10/28/2026

We're lucky to serve such a supportive community! 💚

Members of our team enjoyed a special lunch at Flagler County Fire Rescue Station 40, which was provided by the Matanzas Shores Homeowners Association.

10/28/2026

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit re-arrested Joseph Nichols, 40, of Bunnell, after a forensic examination of his cell phone revealed images depicting be******ty and child s*xual exploitation.

Nichols was originally arrested during Operation: Offenders Endgame on Aug. 27, 2026, by Sheriff Rick Staly. At the time of his arrest for s*x offender registration violations, Nichols was observed searching videos relating to child and parent s*xual contact on his phone, and his phone was seized.
After a search warrant was obtained for Nichols’ phone, investigators performed a forensic examination of the device. Detectives have so-far located over 100 images depicting animal s*xual abuse, as well as other images depicting child s*xual abuse. The forensic examination of his electronic devices is ongoing.

On Tuesday, FCSO Fugitive Unit deputies arrested Nichols on 11 counts of possession of images of animal s*xual activity and one count of possession of child s*xual abuse material.

“Operation Offenders Endgame was a success but there were spinoff investigations that are continuing today as this arrest as shown,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “I expect that we will have several more arrests of abhorrent perverts like Nichols stemming from devices seized during Operation Offenders Endgame. My mother, who was a mental health supervisor once told me that s*x offenders cannot be rehabilitated and they should be locked-up and throw the key away. My advice to perverts: get fixed or get the hell out of Flagler County.”

Deputies transported Nichols to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility where he is being held on $32,500 bond.

Residents can access Florida’s S*x Offender Registry online at offender.fdle.state.fl.us or through the FCSO and FDLE mobile apps.

10/28/2026

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly is proud to announce that Master Deputy Laura Jenkins is the recipient of the 2026 International Association of Chiefs of Police Leadership in Looking Beyond the License Plate Award, presented on Tuesday, Oct. 27, during the IACP awards banquet at the close of the 2026 IACP Annual Conference and Exposition in Orlando.

Master Deputy Jenkins was awarded for her role in the rescue of a missing child during a traffic stop on Dec. 31, 2025. During the traffic stop, Master Deputy Jenkins separated the child from the suspect, who was a registered s*x offender; the child then confided in her that he had been kidnapped and believed he was going to die if deputies had not rescued him. The child’s kidnapper, Darnell Hairston, was arrested, and he has since been convicted and sentenced to 30 years in prison. His co-conspirator in the kidnapping, 16-year-old Junior Bishop, is still awaiting trial.

“Master Deputy Jenkins’ dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving our community and fellow law enforcement professionals have made a lasting impact on Flagler County,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “She exemplifies the highest of law enforcement standards, and I am proud to see her receive this well-deserved recognition.”

“I am honored and humbled to receive this award and to be recognized alongside so many outstanding law enforcement professionals,” said Master Deputy Laura Jenkins. “Everything I have accomplished throughout my career has been made possible by the support of my fellow deputies, supervisors, family and the community we serve. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue serving and making a difference.”

Since joining FCSO in 2018, Master Deputy Jenkins has earned numerous awards and recognition, including four Unit Citations, seven Life Saving awards, nine Commendation letters, Employee of the Month, a Certificate of Commendation, and a Certificate of Appreciation. In January 2024, the Palm Coast Observer presented her with the Standing O Award. She also received a Fox 35 Care Force Award in May 2025. In addition to these awards, Sheriff Rick Staly nominated Master Deputy Jenkins for the prestigious Florida Sheriffs Association Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award in 2026.

In her free time, Master Deputy Jenkins is actively involved in numerous committees and organizations, including the Shop with a Cop Committee and Law Enforcement Mental Wellness Committee. She also holds certifications in Critical Incident Stress Management and Crisis Negotiation.

Master Deputy Jenkins was promoted to Deputy First Class in April 2023 and Master Deputy in May 2026.

10/28/2026

UPDATE: Isabella has been located in good health and is no longer missing.

UPDATE: Isabella has been located in good health and is no longer missing.

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Have you seen this missing teen?

We’re asking for your help finding Isabella Cardoso, 15. She was last seen walking along Bulldog Drive at 12:30 a.m. on Oct. 24.

Description
- Age: 15
- Race: Hispanic
- S*x: Female
- Height: 5'2"
- Hair: Brown/ Red
- Eyes: Brown
- Last seen wearing: black jacket and pants, glasses and a nose piercing

If you’ve seen Isabella or know where she may be, call us at 386-313-4911 and reference case No. 26-110273.

10/28/2026

United by a common mission to help our communities, first responders put the safety of others above their own each and every day.

To our fellow first responders, especially those at our partner agencies in Flagler County, we say thank you! 🚓🚒🚑

💚💙❤️
👮 Flagler Beach Police Department
👮 Bunnell Police Department
🧑‍🚒 Flagler County Fire Rescue
🧑‍🚒 Palm Coast Fire Department
🧑‍🚒 Flagler Beach Fire Department