VIDEO: Knife-wielding man causes $20,000 in damages at Florida liquor store
Share and Follow


PALM COAST, Fla. (WFLA) — A man from New York was accused of causing a disturbance at a Palm Coast liquor store on Wednesday after an employee refused to sell him more alcohol.

According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Sharps Discount Liquors around 2 p.m.

Before arriving on the scene, dispatchers told deputies that a man, identified as Jeffrey Kimmel, 38, had a large knife in his waistband and was sitting on the top of a counter inside the liquor store, spitting and throwing glass bottles all over the floor.

The store employee recounted to deputies how Kimmel entered the store and purchased four liquor shots, later returning to buy more. When the clerk refused to sell him more, Kimmel jumped on the counter and began screaming at her. He then started kicking items off the counter while the employee and other customers locked themselves in the back room.

Deputies said Kimmel was acting erratically before they removed him from the store. Once outside, Kimmel began kicking, screaming, and spitting at deputies, resulting in a spit mask being placed over his head.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kimmel, and he is facing multiple charges, including criminal mischief over $1,000.

Deputies estimate that Kimmel caused over $20,000 in damages.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Marion County Schools Prepare for Cold Weather Challenges: Safety Measures and Precautions in Place

The Marion County school district is bracing for a significant drop in…

Historic Beaufort Veterans Day Parade 2025 Celebrates First Black Woman Grand Marshal

BEAUFORT, S.C. — An historic moment unfolded on Tuesday morning during Beaufort’s…

Oprah Winfrey Selects Ann Packer’s ‘Some Bright Nowhere’ as Latest Book Club Must-Read Selection

NEW YORK – Ann Packer is back in the literary spotlight with…

Cissna Park Volleyball Team Secures Historic Third Consecutive State Championship Berth

HEYWORTH, Ill. (WCIA) – The Cissna Park Timberwolves have established themselves as…

Chilly Winter Conditions Persist, Warmer Temperatures Expected by Wednesday

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Residents in many regions are starting their day…

Trump Tariff Dividends Hit Legal and Political Snags: Challenges Mount for Economic Strategy

President Donald Trump’s suggestion to utilize tariff funds to provide Americans with…

Florida’s Future: Lawmakers Prioritize Rural Investment and Property Tax Reforms for Upcoming Session

In Tallahassee, Florida lawmakers are gearing up for the remaining three committee…

Shocking Federal Charges Unveiled in Disturbing Emanuel County Child Abuse Scandal

EMANUEL COUNTY, Ga. () – A significant breakthrough in a child exploitation…