By-Line: Joseph Bober, FCSO
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit and SWAT team served a narcotics-related search warrant at 7 Third Court in Bunnell in the early morning of April 9, shutting down another drug house.
This residence was placed on the Sheriff’s High-Interest Target list following a tip submitted by a member of the community. SIU detectives obtained the search warrant following an undercover operation.
During the search of the residence, detectives located and seized approximately 625 grams of marijuana; 199 THC cartridges, each of which contained two grams of THC oil; $9,470 in cash; multiple scales and packing materials; and a firearm.
“I want to thank the concerned resident who ‘saw something and said something’ and helped us shut down another drug house,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “I commend our detectives and SWAT team for safely serving this search warrant and helping us put this dealer in the Green Roof Inn. If you are an illegal drug dealer doing business in Flagler County, I suggest you pack up and hit the road because we’re coming for you next.”
Detectives arrested the residence’s lone occupant, Kyle Ellis, 27, of Bunnell, for Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell, Manufacture, or Deliver; Possession of Hashish with Intent to Sell, Manufacture, or Deliver; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility, where he is being held without bond.
During Ellis’ arrest, detectives encountered another male, later identified as Glenn Fletcher, 38, of Bunnell, running toward the residence and ordered him to stop. Fletcher ignored orders, ran onto the property, and began yelling at Ellis. Fletcher was later determined to be Ellis’ cousin. Detectives arrested Fletcher for Obstruction of Service or Execution of Search Warrant. He was transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility, where he was later released on a $500 bond.
“For the safety of our deputies, you should always follow the orders of our deputies, especially during a search warrant. If you don’t, you will have a bed at the Green Roof Inn like this man found out,” Sheriff Staly added.
Kyle Ellis (L) and Glenn Fletcher (R) (Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility mugshots)
Anyone with information on suspected narcotics activity or drug dealers in Flagler County is 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.
