Convicted felon arrested in Flagler County after almost hitting deputy with truck: Sheriff's office

Man almost hit deputy with truck: Sheriff's Office

A Bunnell man is facing multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase and nearly hitting a deputy, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. - A Bunnell man is facing multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase and nearly hitting a deputy, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

On Sunday, October 27, 2024, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office and Florida Highway Patrol were working a crash at U.S. Highway 1 and Plantation Bay Drive, which blocked the northbound lanes.

Master Deputy Sheriff Kyle Gaddie was directing traffic when he noticed an open alcohol container and smelled marijuana inside a pickup truck.

Man almost hits deputy and leads police on high-speed chase

A Bunnell man is facing multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase and nearly hitting a deputy, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

The driver, identified as 27-year-old Qwajon Laster, was asked to pull over for further questioning. Instead, Laster attempted to drive around another vehicle, nearly striking Master Deputy Bryan Jackson.

Laster fled south on U.S. 1 toward Volusia County, prompting a pursuit by Master Deputy Gaddie. The truck was later found crashed into a parked trailer at the Super 8 motel on U.S. 1. Witnesses told deputies they saw Laster enter a motel room, where he was found hiding under a blanket.