He was listed as a transient in jail records. McDermott has a lengthy arrest record in Flagler County going back to 2013, the Sheriff’s Office stated. He had only been released from the Flagler County jail on December 17 after serving 90 days for possession of fentanyl before he got in the latest trouble.

FOX 35's Chris Lindsay learns more after a armed man was hit by a Flagler County deputy vehicle during a chase after refusing to comply.

During the investigation, deputies discovered that McDermott has an extensive arrest history dating back to 2013.

A 38-year-old man faces charges after he pulled out a gun while being pursued by a deputy in Flagler County late Saturday evening, according to a news release.

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – A man was arrested after pulling a gun on a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputy on Dec. 5. Officials said on that day just after midnight, a deputy was patrolling the W-Section of Palm Coast when he saw a 38-year-old man on the sidewalk along Pine Lakes Parkway standing next to a bike on the ground.

One man is behind bars after deputies with the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said he pulled a gun on an officer during a patrol.

Michael McDermott, who was armed with a gun, fled from a deputy, who used his vehicle to knock McDermott off his bicycle, the Sheriff's Office said.

Michael McDermott, 38, faces charges including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and assault or battery on a law enforcement officer.

A deputy’s quick actions likely prevented a deadly confrontation late Saturday night in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

A man accused of pulling a gun on a Flagler County deputy is in jail. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS. Deputies said the trouble started when the suspect tried to make a get-a