- April 20, 2024
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Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Sept. 13 spotted a man they knew well on a bicycle on Avocado Boulevard in Bunnell: Ryan Giovine. He was known to have an active warrant and was a multi-time convicted felon in Flagler County.
When deputies stopped him, they saw a gray-colored firearm in Giovine’s right hand as he was gripping the bicycle handlebars. Giovine was immediately secured but said the firearm was a BB gun. Multiple knives were observed attached to his backpack and in his pockets.
In Giovine’s backpack, a zipper case contained multiple narcotics including .5 grams of methamphetamine, .5 grams of fentanyl, multiple used hypodermic needles, and a digital scale and were seized.
A criminal history search revealed Giovine is a local multi-time convicted felon who’s been previously arrested for many drug- and gun-related crimes. He also had an active Flagler County warrant for Domestic Battery by Strangulation.
“This guy is a career offender," Sheriff Rick Staly said. "... He’s been running from law enforcement for months. Great job to the deputies who recognized this criminal and safely apprehended him.”
Giovine was placed under arrest for the active felony warrant and the new drug charges. Upon arrival to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility, a Detention Deputy located a single 9mm ammunition round.
He was arrested for Possession of a Firearm/Ammo by a Convicted Felon, Aggravated Assault by Strangulation (warrant), Tampering with Evidence, Possession of Fentanyl, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He’s being held on a $23,500 bond.
