FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – A “career criminal” was put behind bars yet again after serving only two years in prison, according to Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly.
In a release, deputies said they were called to a Circle K gas station on Sunday morning after a woman showed up with cuts, bruises and a black eye, asking the store to contact 911 for her.
“According to the caller, the woman stated she was in fear for her life and proceeded to lock herself in the bathroom,” the release reads. “The caller observed the suspect, later identified as Korarise Hill, sitting in a silver Chevrolet parked at a gas pump, and told dispatchers that he was still at the gas station.”
But after a deputy arrived and approached Hill’s car, he fled from the scene, exiting the gas station through the wrong exit and heading east onto Palm Coast Parkway Southwest, investigators explained.
While fleeing, Hill ran a red light, sped and swerved through traffic, at one point even striking another car and failing to stop, deputies added.
Two deputies chased after Hill, while the victim told other deputies that Hill had beaten her several times, threatened to shoot her in the head, and strangled her until she lost consciousness.
Per the victim, Hill had also ordered her to drive to Palm Coast from Sanford, all while striking her throughout the trip. Once in Palm Coast, they’d made several stops, and Hill reportedly ordered her to stay in the car at each stop, removing the key so she couldn’t leave.
“After the second stop, Hill ordered her to drive back to Sanford,” the release notes. “The victim then told Hill that she needed to purchase gas and went to the Circle K. While inside the store, the victim asked the employee to call 911.”
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Meanwhile, deputies said they chased Hill onto I-95 South, where his car reached speeds of over 120 mph.
But after Hill drove into Volusia County, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper managed to use a PIT maneuver on Hill’s car, causing his vehicle to come to a stop in New Smyrna Beach, deputies stated.
Hill was ultimately arrested and now faces charges of domestic battery, false imprisonment, leaving the scene of a crash with property damage, and fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement with disregard for the safety of persons or property. He is held without bond.
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In addition to those charges out of Flagler County, multiple other charges were filed by the FHP and the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, which showed up to investigate the aggravated domestic violence.
However, Hill also has an “extensive criminal history,” having been convicted in Volusia County in 2018 on charges of attempted first-degree murder, attempted robbery with a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a delinquent. He only served two years in prison before receiving inmate release status, though.
After his latest arrest, Sheriff Staly provided the following statement:
“This dirtbag was already on Florida’s inmate release status after serving just two years in state prison for attempted murder, and obviously, he needs to go back to prison, but this time for a very long time.
He displayed complete disregard for anyone around him when he dangerously tried to flee across two counties. His prior conviction and arrests for very serious charges demonstrate that he is violent and a clear danger to society.
I commend the victim for getting away from him and seeking help, and I commend the employee for calling 911. He likely saved her life. We also thank our partners at FHP for their assistance in helping us apprehend him before he could hurt someone else.”
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly
The victim was taken to the hospital to receive treatment for her injuries.
You can watch the chase footage courtesy of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office at the top of this story.