Florida man accused of aggravated assault may have planted explosive devices at Eustis home: deputies

EUSTIS, Fla. - A man recently arrested in Lake County overnight may have placed explosive devices at a local home, authorities told FOX 35 News Wednesday.

Lake County deputies are investigating the home on Bates Avenue to follow up on the explosive devices allegations against David Flores, who is accused of committing an aggravated assault at the same residence over the weekend. At the time, deputies said residents do not need to evacuate the area.

On Thursday, S.W.A.T. Team, detectives, crime scene investigators, Hazardous Device Team, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives (ATF) served a search warrant at a home located at 31624 Orange Street in Sorrento, where David Flores was arrested early Wednesday morning. Detectives found guns, a ballistic vest, fentanyl, and other drugs.

During the search, investigators also found two improvised explosive devices.

The two devices were very similar to those collected at the Eustis home on Wednesday, officials said.  

On Sunday night, deputies began searching for Flores after receiving a report around 5:30 p.m. that the 37-year-old man had committed an aggravated assault at the Eustis home and ran off into the nearby woods. He was believed to be armed. 

Pictured: David Flores (Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Deputies later found him at a home in Sorrento after receiving a tip regarding his location. When they began searching the home, Flores reportedly ran off but was later found by a sheriff’s K-9 dog, hiding in a hole where it appeared trees had been cleared.

David Flores was arrested in Sorrento after a K-9 dog spotted him hiding in a hole, authorities said. (Lake County Sheriff's Office)

He received treatment at a hospital for minor injuries after being bitten by the dog and was later taken to the Lake County jail.

He faces charges of resisting and was served a warrant revoking his bond for a previous grand theft charge. Authorities said additional charges are forthcoming.