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Deputies Rescue Boy from Kidnapper During Traffic Stop

1/14/2026

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Flagler County Sheriff’s Department officers rescued an 11-year-old boy during a New Year’s Eve traffic stop in Florida.
Deputies identified Darnell Hairston, a 60-year-old registered sex offender, who was with two juveniles in his truck after acting on a tip.
The 15-year-old in the truck was arrested on multiple charges, including battery of an officer.
Hairston is charged with kidnapping and other offenses and is being held without bond.

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Story summary

Flagler County Sheriff’s Department officers rescued an 11-year-old boy during a New Year’s Eve traffic stop in Florida.
Deputies identified Darnell Hairston, a 60-year-old registered sex offender, who was with two juveniles in his truck after acting on a tip.
The 15-year-old in the truck was arrested on multiple charges, including battery of an officer.
Hairston is charged with kidnapping and other offenses and is being held without bond.