Palm Coast Man Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop

A Palm Coast man was arrested late on Sept. 11 after refusing to stop for a traffic infraction, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Just before midnight, a deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle on Kingswood Drive in Palm Coast after observing a traffic infraction. The deputy activated his lights and sirens, but the driver did not pull over.

The vehicle traveled erratically through multiple roadways and parking lots before 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 into custody. He was identified as Floyd Gaines Jr., 42, of Palm Coast.

While speaking with deputies, Gaines gave inconsistent statements about why he did not stop. He first said he was looking for a well-lit area to pull over, then later told deputies he had not seen the deputy behind him.

Gaines was arrested and charged with fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer with lights and sirens activated. He was transported to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office for processing.

The case remains under review by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.