- December 5, 2025
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office arrested four people on Tuesday, March 4, after a search warrant led to the discovery of drugs, a child and two dogs living in what deputies described as "deplorable conditions," according to a press release.
The FCSO reported that its Special Investigation Unit, with assistance from the FSCO and Putnam County Sheriff’s Office SWAT teams, served a narcotics-related search warrant — obtained after an undercover operation — in the 5000 block of Nutwood Avenue in Bunnell. During a search of the residences, which consisted of four RVs and a modular home on one property.
Detectives seized methamphetamine, cannabis, drug paraphernalia and multiple firearms, the press release states.
Detectives found the child and two dogs inside one of the RVs, reporting that both dogs appeared to be emaciated and had untreated skin infections that caused extensive fur loss. The Florida Department of Children and Families took custody of the child; Flagler Animal Services took custody of the dogs.
David Price, 38, and Clara Sands-Benefield, 30, resided in the RV where detectives found the child and dogs. They were were arrested on child neglect and animal cruelty charges. Price was additionally arrested for possession of marijuana (20 Grams or Less) and possession of drug paraphernalia. They were transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility, where they were later released on $4,000 and $3,000 bonds, respectively.
Margaret Rush, 55, and Howard Crouch, 53, were arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both were transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility. Rush was later released, and Crouch is being held on a $3,500 bond.
