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Flagler County Sheriff's Office Serving Flagler County since 1917. Under the leadership of Sheriff Rick Staly. Not monitored 24/7. For emergencies call 911. See our policy in the "About" section.

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Have a safe night and don’t forget to lock up your house & vehicle.
10/13/2026

Have a safe night and don’t forget to lock up your house & vehicle.

On Friday, deputies with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jesse Modzel, 45, of Palm Coast, for using a clien...
10/12/2026

On Friday, deputies with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jesse Modzel, 45, of Palm Coast, for using a client’s credit card to pay for hotel stays and charges to his own cleaning business.

The investigation began in December 2025, when a Palm Coast resident reported unauthorized charges on his credit card. He still had the card in his possession and had not made the purchases.

Detectives determined that Modzel, a handyman whose family cleaning business, Breezy Clean, had unsupervised access to the victim’s home, used the victim’s credit card to book stays at a Palm Coast resort and to make payments to his business. Shortly before the payments, the billing description on the business account was changed to disguise them, but detectives traced the money back to Modzel.

On Friday, after detectives obtain a warrant, deputies went to Modzel’s home to serve the arrest warrant, but when Modzel saw law enforcement he fled into the home. Deputies located him in the backyard and arrested him for principal to fraudulent use of a credit card, use of another person’s identification, and petit theft, second conviction. He was transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility, where he was later released on a $2,500 bond.

“This guy thought he deserved a Palm Coast ‘staycation’ on his client’s dime,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “He changed the account names to try to hide it, but detectives in our General Assignment Unit followed the money trail back to him. Before you hire someone and give them access to your home, always check their references and criminal history as this was not the first time he had been arrested for theft.”

Because Modzel operated a business with access to customers’ homes, there may be additional victims. Anyone who believes they were victimized by Jesse Modzel or Breezy Clean is encouraged to contact the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office at 386-313-4911. In the event of an emergency, call 911.

Have a good Monday morning, Flagler County.
10/12/2026

Have a good Monday morning, Flagler County.

Leave nothing in the car overnight that a potential thief could make their own.
10/12/2026

Leave nothing in the car overnight that a potential thief could make their own.

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Agent Kevin Morris, who w...
10/11/2026

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Agent Kevin Morris, who was killed in the line of duty this morning in a tragic traffic crash.

Sheriff Rick Staly and the men and women of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office stand with Sheriff Wayne Ivey, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, and Agent Morris’ family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers during this extremely difficult time. 💙🖤💙

Have a good Sunday 😁
10/11/2026

Have a good Sunday 😁

FCSO and ERT member Deputy Hartley along with Special Operations Cmdr. Dopp left today to assist agencies hit by Hurrica...
10/11/2026

FCSO and ERT member Deputy Hartley along with Special Operations Cmdr. Dopp left today to assist agencies hit by Hurricane Isaias. FCSO will operate as a Forward Operating Command in Okaloosa County while other agencies provide operational support.

FCSO is part of the Florida Sheriff's Association Task Force Region 3 and was requested by the Florida Division of Emergency Management to respond. All associated costs will be reimbursed.

God speed to all public safety, linemen/women and others responding to assist for a safe return.

"These agencies have responded to Flagler County in the past and it is our honor to assist in their time of need," said Sheriff Rick Staly. "A special thank you to our team that is responding and to their families who support them while they are deployed."

On Oct. 9, Michael Ryan, 22, of Palm Coast, turned himself in to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office after he used his...
10/10/2026

On Oct. 9, Michael Ryan, 22, of Palm Coast, turned himself in to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office after he used his brother’s identity to obtain a replacement driver’s license while his own license was revoked.

On Sept. 17, Ryan went to the Tax Collector’s Office at 213 St. Joe Plaza and claimed to be his brother. He said he had lost his license and provided his brother’s Social Security number to verify his identity. Staff took Ryan’s photograph for a replacement license in his brother’s name.

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles Fraud Division confirmed that the man applying for the license was Ryan, not his brother. FCSO detectives obtained an arrest warrant on Oct. 8 for obtaining a driver’s license by fraud.

“This guy certainly won't win the brother of the year award," said Sheriff Rick Staly. “This is just a series of stupid decisions by Ryan to skirt the law. First, he drives drunk. Big mistake. Then he tries to get around the suspension of his license by posing as his brother, thinking he wouldn’t get caught.”

Ryan turned himself in on the warrant for obtaining a driver’s license by fraud. He is being held at the St. Johns County Jail on a $2,500 bond.

Have a good morning and a fun weekend.
10/10/2026

Have a good morning and a fun weekend.

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