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By the People, for the People
Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Arrested After Alleged Assault on Elderly Victims
Authorities say Kevin Cichowski was placed under the Baker Act after making suicidal statements during his arrest.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:49pm
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The arrest of a Florida gubernatorial candidate on charges of assaulting elderly victims raises concerns about the safety of vulnerable populations and the integrity of the political process.Palm Coast TodayA man running for Governor of Florida, Kevin Cichowski, was arrested on Friday after allegedly assaulting two elderly victims at a home in Flagler County. Deputies said Cichowski hit one victim with a cane, threw a cellphone at the other, and threatened to kill them and law enforcement if they were called. Cichowski was taken into custody without incident and later placed under the Baker Act after making suicidal statements.
Why it matters
The arrest of a gubernatorial candidate on charges of assaulting elderly victims raises serious concerns about the candidate's fitness for public office and the ability of law enforcement to protect vulnerable members of the community. It also highlights the ongoing challenges of addressing domestic violence and mental health issues among political figures.
The details
According to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a home on Cleveland Court on Friday morning regarding a domestic disturbance with a weapon. The victims reported that Cichowski had hit one of them with a cane, thrown a cellphone at the other, and threatened to kill them multiple times and law enforcement if they were called. The victims were unable to leave the home because one was bedridden. Deputies safely escorted the victims out and then took Cichowski into custody without incident.
- On April 10, 2026, deputies responded to the home on Cleveland Court.
- Cichowski was arrested on April 10, 2026.
The players
Kevin Cichowski
A 46-year-old man running for Governor of Florida who was arrested for allegedly assaulting two elderly victims at a home in Flagler County. Cichowski has a prior arrest in 2024 for domestic battery, domestic battery by strangulation, and false imprisonment.
Flagler County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that responded to the domestic disturbance call and arrested Cichowski.
What’s next
Cichowski will undergo a mental health evaluation under the Baker Act, and the case will be reviewed by the State Attorney's Office to determine if further charges will be filed.
The takeaway
This incident raises serious questions about the mental stability and fitness for public office of a gubernatorial candidate, and highlights the ongoing challenges of addressing domestic violence and mental health issues among political figures.
