A Daytona Beach man has formally put the City of Edgewater on notice, demanding $180,000 after he claims he was wrongly arrested outside a CVS and subsequently jailed for over two days. The claim, filed under Florida's tort-claims rules, alleges excessive force was used by an Edgewater officer during the incident.

The pre-suit notice details that the man, Paul Adam Wert IV, was threatened with a Taser while waiting for a ride home. Following the incident, prosecutors declined to pursue charges against him, leading to public outcry and discussions about police training and use-of-force policies.

As the city weighs its options, including a potential settlement or litigation, this case has sparked significant community interest and debate regarding law enforcement practices in Edgewater.