Flagler County law enforcement officials announced the capture of a 38‑year‑old woman who fled Florida in October 2025 and attempted to evade justice by relocating to Hawaii, marrying there and changing her surname. The suspect, identified as Ashley Beams, is now being held at the East Hawaii Detention Facility pending extradition to Florida.
Background and criminal history
According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, Beams was subject to two warrants for violating her probation. Her criminal record includes prior arrests for burglary, grand theft and possession of methamphetamine. The warrants issued in October 2025 set off a multi‑agency search that eventually led investigators to the Hawaiian Islands.
Investigation and arrest
Detectives from the sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit and Special Investigations Unit traced Beams’ movements across state lines. Working in coordination with the Hawaii Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service, they located her on October 20 and took her into custody. Sheriff Rick Staly praised the effort, stating, “The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office doesn’t give up, and the long arm of the law is truly limitless, extending even to the islands of Hawaii. You can run, you can change your name, and you can try all kinds of other tricks, but fugitives from justice should learn that you can never stop looking over your shoulder. FCSO will find you and fly you back to Florida to face justice.”
Legal next steps
Beams will be transferred back to Flagler County, where she will appear before a judge to address the outstanding warrants and the underlying felony charges. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that the successful apprehension demonstrates the department’s commitment to pursuing fugitives, regardless of distance or attempts to conceal identity.
Community impact
Local residents expressed relief that a potentially dangerous individual is now in custody. The case underscores the importance of inter‑agency cooperation and serves as a reminder that attempts to evade the law through marriage or relocation will not succeed when law‑enforcement agencies work together.
Related information
For more details on the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and its fugitive‑apprehension efforts, visit the official Flagler County website or contact the department’s public information office.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.
