Four people were arrested in Flagler County after deputies found neglected dogs, child and drugs on a property while serving a search warrant.It happened on Nutwood Avenue in Bunnell. During a search of the residences, which FCSO said consisted of four RVs and a modular home together on one property, detectives located and seized methamphetamine, cannabis, drug paraphernalia and multiple firearms.A child and two dogs were found living in “deplorable conditions” in one of the RVs, FCSO said. “Both dogs appeared to be emaciated and had untreated skin infections that caused extensive fur loss,” FCSO said in a news release. “The Florida Department of Children and Families responded to the scene and took custody of the child. Flagler Animal Services responded and took custody of the dogs.”David Price, 38, and Clara Sands-Benefield, 30, who resided in the RV where detectives found the child and dogs, were arrested for child neglect and animal cruelty. Price was additionally arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. They were later released on $4,000 and $3,000 bonds, respectively.Margaret Rush, 55, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine drug paraphernalia. She was later released. Howard Crouch, 53, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. He is being held on a $3,500 bond. “This was such a prolific neighborhood nuisance a nearby home had posted a sign in their yard saying, ‘drug house next house’,” said Sheriff Rick Staly, who was on scene during the search warrant. “I thank the community for your tips as this property made my Sheriff’s High-Interest Target list, a naughty list you do not want to be on! … ” Anyone with information on suspected narcotics activity or drug dealers in Flagler County are encouraged to contact FCSO by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-888-277-TIPS (8477), emailing TIPS@flaglersheriff.com, or submitting a tip through the FCSO website or app.CrimelineCrimeline’s mission is to increase the safety of the Central Florida community by assisting law enforcement agencies in removing undesirable individuals from the community, according to its mission statement>> Call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477)>> Leave a tip onlineTips that lead to the felony arrest of suspects and/or the recovery of stolen property and drugs may be eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000. All tips eligible for a reward are paid to tipsters using an anonymous processCentral Florida Crimeline began in July of 1977, originally named Crimewatch, modeled after the first Crime Stoppers program founded in Albuquerque New Mexico. Call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477)
Four people were arrested in Flagler County after deputies found neglected dogs, child and drugs on a property while serving a search warrant.
It happened on Nutwood Avenue in Bunnell.
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During a search of the residences, which FCSO said consisted of four RVs and a modular home together on one property, detectives located and seized methamphetamine, cannabis, drug paraphernalia and multiple firearms.
A child and two dogs were found living in “deplorable conditions” in one of the RVs, FCSO said.
“Both dogs appeared to be emaciated and had untreated skin infections that caused extensive fur loss,” FCSO said in a news release. “The Florida Department of Children and Families responded to the scene and took custody of the child. Flagler Animal Services responded and took custody of the dogs.”
David Price, 38, and Clara Sands-Benefield, 30, who resided in the RV where detectives found the child and dogs, were arrested for child neglect and animal cruelty. Price was additionally arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
They were later released on $4,000 and $3,000 bonds, respectively.
Margaret Rush, 55, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine drug paraphernalia. She was later released.
Howard Crouch, 53, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. He is being held on a $3,500 bond.
“This was such a prolific neighborhood nuisance a nearby home had posted a sign in their yard saying, ‘drug house next house’,” said Sheriff Rick Staly, who was on scene during the search warrant. “I thank the community for your tips as this property made my Sheriff’s High-Interest Target list, a naughty list you do not want to be on! … ”
Anyone with information on suspected narcotics activity or drug dealers in Flagler County are encouraged to contact FCSO by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-888-277-TIPS (8477), emailing TIPS@flaglersheriff.com, or submitting a tip through the FCSO website or app.
Crimeline
Crimeline’s mission is to increase the safety of the Central Florida community by assisting law enforcement agencies in removing undesirable individuals from the community, according to its mission statement
>> Call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477)
>> Leave a tip online
Tips that lead to the felony arrest of suspects and/or the recovery of stolen property and drugs may be eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000. All tips eligible for a reward are paid to tipsters using an anonymous process
Central Florida Crimeline began in July of 1977, originally named Crimewatch, modeled after the first Crime Stoppers program founded in Albuquerque New Mexico.
Call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477)
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