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In a startling turn of events in Flagler County, Florida, a man aspiring to become the state’s governor has found himself in legal trouble. Kevin Cichowski, 46, was arrested following allegations of assault involving two individuals.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies were dispatched to a residence on Cleveland Court on Friday morning. The call was in response to a domestic disturbance involving a weapon.
According to the official statement, Cichowski is accused of striking one victim with a cane and hurling a cellphone at another. It was also alleged that he was in possession of a firearm during the incident.
One of the victims communicated to a 911 operator that Cichowski had issued multiple death threats against them and warned of violent repercussions if law enforcement were contacted.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered the two victims taking refuge in a bedroom. It was noted that they were unable to evacuate the premises due to one victim’s bedridden condition, adding a sense of urgency to the situation.
Deputies safely escorted the victims out of the home through the lanai, the sheriff’s office said.
Deputies then made contact with Cichowski and ordered him to surrender, after which he was taken into custody without incident.
Cichowski was arrested for two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, two counts of battery on a person over 65, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, tampering with a witness, and two counts of robbery by sudden snatching.
While being taken to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility, deputies said Cichowski made suicidal statements and was subsequently placed into protective custody under a Baker Act.
According to deputies, Cichowski was previously arrested in 2024 for domestic battery, domestic battery by strangulation, and false imprisonment.
Cichowski filed to run for Governor of Florida on March 24. He previously ran for Palm Coast Mayor in 2021.