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Florida Man’s Naked Two-Hour Standoff with Flagler County Deputies Ends in Arrest

Author Budman

Look out for a naked Florida man with a gun! Let me tell you about a real-life action-packed drama that unfolded in Flagler County, Florida. We’re talking, drama, suspense, and a heroic ending that’ll have you cheering for the good guys. But, trust me, this ain’t the movies; it’s the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office doing what they do best.

According to Fox 35, FCSO got a call about a family feud that went from simmering to full-blown boil. Michael Wells, a 57-year-old resident of Palm Coast, was causing all sorts of ruckus at his Brunswick Lane residence. He’s reportedly been sipping on a bit too much liquid courage and has decided to throw a party for one.

But Wells is not your average angry drunk. He decided to spice things up by allegedly battering a family member and making grand statements like he “wouldn’t go down without a fight.” Oh, and just to make things extra interesting, there’s at least one firearm in the house. Uh oh!

 Flagler County Stand-Off:

The FCSO ain’t having none of it, though. They roll up like the cavalry, ready to defuse this ticking time bomb. Negotiations ensue, but Wells is proving to be naked and stubborn as a mule. After an hour and a half of chatting, he tosses a firearm out the door like good boy. Oh, but he’s got another one up his sleeve, or rather, in his hand.

Now, you’d think that waving a gun around and yelling at the cops would lead to some serious fireworks, right? Wrong! These FCSO deputies are cooler than the other side of the pillow. They keep their wits about them, and after half an hour of what I can only imagine as a heated debate, Wells throws in the towel and calls it a day.

In the end, Wells is behind bars, and the deputies are the real MVPs here. They deescalated a situation that could’ve gone all Michael Bay on us.  Just another day in the life of our fearless law enforcement heroes, proving that in Flagler County, they don’t just serve and protect… They also know how to put on a show!

Florida Man Wearing Only A Loincloth And Socks Smashed Into Several Vehicles And Tried To Outrun A Helicopter Before Crashing Into The Flagler County Landfill

I understand the headline is quite lengthy, but it was needed to really tell the story. 22-year-old Stephen Peterson of Port Orange and 20-year-old Victoria Averill had quite an adventure before it all ended at the Flagler County Landfill.

It all started on June 21st in Flagler Beach, Florida when our Florida Man and his accomplice drove through the intersection of State Road 100 East and Old Kings Road South and strike multiple vehicles. That’s just off I95 near the Popeye’s. The SUV then continued south on Old Kings Road at a high rate of speed. The incident was spotted by a  MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife officer who then attempted to stop the vehicle. The FWC officer activated his emergency lights and siren but the vehicle did not stop. Does the FWC even have authority to pull over vehicles? I’m not sure. Anyway…

Then, according to Flagler County Sheriff “The vehicle entered the property of Old Kings Elementary School and drove around the running track before exiting the school and continuing to flee down Old Kings Road. The vehicle then entered the Flagler County Landfill and into the wooded area between the landfill and I-95.” And that’s where things went wrong.

Flagler County Fire Rescue Fireflight, which is the fire department’s helicopter, monitored the vehicle’s location and directed deputies to the vehicles location. The vehicle had run into and become stuck on a concrete barrier. This next line, sums it up nicely. “The male was naked except for a small covering wrapped around his waist and socks. It is unknown why the male was not wearing more clothing.”

  • Sounds insane? Here's the video.

  • So, what's the charges?

    From the FCSO “Peterson was arrested for Fleeing and Eluding, Leaving the Scene of a Crash with Damage to Vehicle or Property, Resisting an Officer without Violence, Trespassing on School Grounds, Possession of Marijuana Under 20 Grams, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia/Equipment. Averill was arrested for Trespassing on School Grounds, Possession of Marijuana Under 20 Grams, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia/Equipment. Peterson is being held on $19,500 bond and Averill is being held on $3,000 bond at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility.”

Meet Budman, dynamic host of Marconi Award winning radio station WXKB's WiLD Bunch Morning Show, on B1039. Budman likes to write about funny news, a good Florida man story, stupid criminals or anything involving a superhero. Budman, a comic book and pop culture enthusiast, even named his daughter Kara Zor-El, after Supergirl. His only child is his true passion beyond the mic. Being a dad is his favorite role. Budman, a true family man, balances his love for radio with quality time spent with loved ones and his trusty dogs.

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