Spirits and Spit: Florida Man’s Violent Outburst at Liquor Store
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A dramatic scene unfolded at a Palm Coast liquor store recently, when a 38-year-old man from New York allegedly sparked a violent outburst—one that would lead to multiple felony charges. Here’s what happened:
The Incident
Deputies from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched around 2 p.m. Wednesday to Sharps Discount Liquors in Palm Coast after reports of a disturbance. The man, later identified as Jeffrey Kimmel, had initially bought four liquor shots but returned for more. When the clerk denied him, things quickly escalated.
Eyewitnesses reported Kimmel screamed at the clerk, leapt onto the counter, and started knocking merchandise off the shelves. Fearing for their safety, the clerk and customers locked themselves in a back room.
Escalation and Arrest
Deputies arrived to find Kimmel still atop the counter, reportedly armed with a large knife. They removed him from the store and escorted him outside. But the turmoil didn’t end there.
Outside, Kimmel became combative—kicking, screaming, and even spitting blood at deputies. To protect themselves from the biological hazard, officers placed a spit mask over his head.
Charges and Bond
Kimmel now faces an array of charges. These include:
Misdemeanor breach of peace
Felony counts of burglary and burglary with assault or battery
Eight counts of battery on a law enforcement officer
Resisting an officer with violence
Criminal mischief exceeding $1,000
He’s currently being held at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility on a $236,000 bond.