- October 31, 2024
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The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop on a Black Lexus SUV on U.S. 1 near Whiteview Parkway due to a headlight being out. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Communications Center notified deputies that the temporary Georgia tag on the vehicle showed the that vehicle was stolen.
The vehicle increased in speed and failed to stop for deputies during the traffic stop. Deputies called off the traffic stop. A short time later, a deputy on U.S. 1 near Matanzas Woods Boulevard spotted the vehicle. Stop sticks were authorized to attempt to deflate the vehicle’s tires and were successful in puncturing the two right-side tires.
The vehicle then turned onto Laramie Drive and ultimately stopped on Lancelot Drive. The driver, later identified as Dashawn Montrel Burrell-Ghee, fled from the vehicle but was taken into custody about 50 feet away.
There were two passengers in the vehicle, who remained in the vehicle awaiting commands from law enforcement. One passenger was identified as Joseph Sencindiver, who had active warrants. The other passenger was released.
The vehicle and male passenger fit the description of a suspect that stole cartons of cigarettes from the Boulder Rock Shell convenience store on Aug. 27. Sencindiver confessed to the shoplifting incident.
“A routine traffic stop resulted in two fugitives being taken into custody, a stolen car recovery, and solving a previous shoplifting incident,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Deputies did a great job of showing restraint and using the tools available to them to safely take these suspects into custody.”
Burrell-Ghee was arrested and charged with grand theft auto, among other charges. Sencindiver was arrested and charged with an out of county warrant for child support and shoplifting.
Both defendants were booking into the Flagler County Jail where they are being held without bond.
