Man Arrested, Hospitalized After Swallowing Cocaine During Traffic Stop

On June 20, 2023, at approximately 11:26 pm, a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sheriff on the Problem Area Crime Enforcement (PACE) Unit attempted a traffic stop on a silver Infiniti for a traffic infraction. Upon activating emergency lights and siren, the vehicle failed to immediately pull over and continued driving at approximately 15 mph before coming to a stop.

As the deputy approached the driver’s side of the vehicle and made contact with the operator and sole occupant of the vehicle, Leslie Brock, the deputy observed a torn open baggie on Leslie's lap with several small white flakes consistent with cocaine scattered across his shorts and on his face and beard.

Brock was ordered to exit the vehicle multiple times, to which he refused each lawful command to open the driver's door to the vehicle and exit. As Brock was removed from the vehicle, the torn open baggie dropped to the ground.

While in custody, Brock spit out a white substance several times, which later tested presumptive positive for cocaine. EMS was requested to the scene and Brock was transported to Advent Health Palm Coast for further medical treatment due to ingesting a large amount of narcotics. Brock remains in custody in Advent Health pending medical clearance.

Brock was arrested for Resisting Arrest without Violence, Possession of Cocaine, and Tampering with Evidence.