Man Arrested for Fleeing and Eluding After Refusing to Stop

On Sept. 11, deputies arrested a Palm Coast man after he refused to pull over for a traffic stop. Just before midnight, a deputy attempted a traffic stop on Kingswood Drive in Palm Coast on a vehicle after observing a traffic infraction. Despite the deputy activating his lights and sirens, the driver of the vehicle refused to stop. The vehicle proceeded to travel erratically through multiple roadways and parking lots, eventually coming to a stop in the parking lot of the Palm Coast Professional Complex off Old Kings Road North. Deputies conducted a high-risk traffic stop and took the driver, identified as Floyd Gaines Jr., 42, of Palm Coast, into custody. While speaking with deputies, Gaines made inconsistent statements, first telling deputies he was looking for a well-lit area to stop, then later stating he did not see the deputy behind him. Deputies arrested Gaines for fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer with lights and sirens activated. He was transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility, where he was later released on a $2,500 bond. “Fleeing from deputies is a stupid decision, because you’re not going to get away,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “What would have just been a simple traffic ticket or warning instead turned into a felony charge and a trip to the Green Roof Inn.” Deputies additionally issued Gaines a criminal traffic citation. ABOUT FCSO The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is under the direction of Sheriff Rick Staly. Serving the citizens of Flagler County, FL since 1917. Follow us on social media! • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flaglersheriff/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flaglersher... • Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlaglerSheriff