- January 2, 2026
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware that a member of the agency, Detention Deputy First Class Sara Radford, was arrested overnight in Daytona Beach for a misdemeanor domestic battery offense.
In accordance with FCSO policy, Detention Deputy First Class Radford was immediately suspended without pay pending the outcome of the criminal case.
“Sheriff Rick Staly expects our employees to follow the law and conduct themselves in a manner that represents this agency well, even when they are off duty,” said Chief of Staff Mark Strobridge. “From what we know, it appears that both Detention Deputy First Class Radford and the victim were intoxicated late in the night after celebrating the New Year, and while walking in Daytona Beach an argument occurred and an arrest was made. We will let the criminal justice system play out, which gives her due process just like anybody else.”
For further information on the arrest, please contact the Daytona Beach Police Department. Once the criminal case is completed, the FCSO Professional Standards Unit will conduct an internal investigation. Until that time, Detention Deputy First Class Radford is suspended without pay.
Detention Deputy First Class Radford joined the agency in August 2011. In 2022, she was named FCSO’s Detention Deputy of the Year.
