2 in custody after carjacking, chase in Flagler County: Deputies
2 in custody after carjacking, chase in Central Florida, officials say
A man and woman are now in custody after a carjacking in Volusia County led into Flagler County, according to officials.
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. - Two people are now facing multiple charges in connection to a carjacking that spanned multiple counties, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies with FCSO were contacted to assist with a fleeing carjacking suspect out of Volusia County who was armed with a knife with a woman and children in the vehicle, according to officials.
According to the Ormond Beach Police Department, a man had stopped at a gas station in the 1600 block of N. US Highway 1 when 31-year-old Lee Miller entered his vehicle and drove off. A short time later, Miller returned to the area to pick up 34-year-old Daniella Alvarez and two children, according to police. When the victim attempted to confront the two, Alvarez allegedly pushed and punched him before leaving the scene in the vehicle.
Officials later located the vehicle in Flagler County and deployed stop sticks, leading to the suspect abandoning the vehicle near a Wendy's on Old Kings Road, according to deputies.
Utilizing drones, a K9 unit and a helicopter, deputies were later able to apprehend Miller in connection to the incident.
(FCSO photo)
Alvarez faces charges of robbery and child neglect in connection to the incident.
Miller faces charges of fleeing and eluding and child neglect. He is also facing charges in Volusia County, according to officials.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office and Ormond Beach Police Department.