VCSO Fugitive Flees, Gets Arrested In Flagler County

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Bunnell, FL - A reported stolen vehicle in Volusia County led the Flagler County Sheriff's Office to the arrest of a man wanted for questioning in multiple weapon complaint incidents. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office and the Daytona Beach Police Department were already on the trail of the man, identified as 23-year-old Treshawn Smith of Daytona Beach.

VCSO's Air One Emergency helicopter was following the stolen vehicle when it crossed the county line into Bunnell. FCSO deputies found the vehicle be driven recklessly and tried to stop the suspect on South Bacher St. Smith did not stop and crashed head-on into an unmarked FCSO patrol car. At point of impact, the airbags deployed, making the stolen car inoperable. The crash caused the unmarked vehicle to hit a fully marked FCSO Mustang patrol car.

Deputies conducted a felony traffic stop with Smith still inside the stolen vehicle. He was secured and taken into custody. Smith is charged with fleeing and eluding, grand theft and driving without a license. Also, Smith had two outstanding bond revocation warrants for armed trafficking in heroin and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

"He picked the wrong exit," Sheriff Rick Staly said. "Fortunately, we got him off the streets so he cannot be a danger to the public any longer, Unfortunately, he damaged two of our patrol cars in the process. Luckily, no one was injured."

Smith's first stop is the Flagler County Jail to face local charges there. His second stop will be the Volusia County Jail to face the warrant charges. He is being held without bond.