The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO), with assistance from the FBI and the FCSO SWAT team, has successfully concluded a five-month undercover operation by raiding a suspected drug house at 17 Winchester Road in the Ormond Beach area of Flagler County. The early morning operation on May 16 resulted in one arrest and the seizure of significant quantities of drugs, weapons, and vehicles.
Detectives arrested Leonard Fries Jr., 49, of Ormond Beach, on numerous charges, including armed trafficking of cocaine; possession of marijuana, methamphetamine, cathinones, and hashish with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver; resisting arrest without violence; and two counts of manufacture or delivery of narcotics cultivation paraphernalia.
During the search of the residence, Special Investigations Unit (SIU) detectives located and seized cocaine, almost a kilogram of marijuana, methamphetamine, seven firearms, three vehicles, and over $5,000 in cash.
“This poison peddler was living a pretty bougie lifestyle, with a big house, multiple cars, guns, and a lot of cash on hand. Unfortunately for him, thanks to our detectives’ hard work, he’ll now have to experience a drastic downgrade in accommodations during his stay at the Green Roof Inn,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “I commend our detectives for their work on this investigation and our SWAT team and federal partners for safely serving this search warrant and helping us put this armed drug trafficker behind bars. If you are a poison peddler doing business in Flagler County, whether you are living a bougie or in the hood, I suggest you pack up and hit the road because we’ll find you next.”
Fries was transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility, where he is being held without bond until his first appearance. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be pending.
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