Suspected drug dealer hit in face with bag of cocaine by panicked customer as police arrive

31 Mar 2026 • 10:35 PM MYT
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  • A suspected drug dealer was hit in the face with a bag of cocaine thrown by a panicked customer as police arrived to intercept a deal.
  • Officers from Volusia Sheriff’s Office responded to a property in Daytona Beach on Friday, 27 March, following complaints about an alleged drug transaction.
  • Footage released by the force shows customer Charlie Damon throwing the cocaine at alleged dealer Bobby Johnson upon the officers' arrival.
  • Three suspects, identified as Charlie Damon, Bobby Johnson, and Amuri Kelson, were pursued and arrested, with bodycam footage capturing the arrests.
  • Authorities recovered 831 grams of cocaine, cash, and firearms, with all three individuals subsequently charged and taken to Volusia County Branch Jail.

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