A Flagler County deputy used his vehicle to hit a man riding a bike after the fleeing bicyclist allegedly pulled out a gun.

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 was arrested for assault or battery on a law enforcement officer, fleeing and eluding, resisting an officer with violence and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

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.

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 Florida man has been arrested by law enforcement after allegedly attempting to evade them on his bicycle and then pulling out a gun, officials say.

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

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