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‘Sexually violent predator’ wanted in Pennsylvania. He could be hiding in Florida
Read full article: ‘Sexually violent predator’ wanted in Pennsylvania. He could be hiding in FloridaDetectives said the predator — identified as Barry Bostwick, 60 — was convicted for several counts of deviate sexual intercourse with a child.
‘You asked for this:’ DeLand Middle School SRO reprimanded for comments while handcuffing 12-year-old
Read full article: ‘You asked for this:’ DeLand Middle School SRO reprimanded for comments while handcuffing 12-year-oldThe DeLand Police Department has disciplined a school resource officer found to have made insensitive and unprofessional comments while tackling, handcuffing and eventually Baker Acting a 12-year-old middle school student.
Subject with gun draws law enforcement response, prompts road closures in DeLand
Read full article: Subject with gun draws law enforcement response, prompts road closures in DeLandDeLand police on Wednesday asked the public to avoid a section of Beresford Avenue just west of U.S. Route 17 where officers and Volusia County deputies responded to an incident involving “a subject in a vehicle with a gun,” according to the department’s social media.
DeLand residents targeted in border patrol scam, police warn
Read full article: DeLand residents targeted in border patrol scam, police warnThe DeLand Police Department is warning residents of a scam involving phone calls made by fake U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, according to a news release sent out by police on Monday.
Man accused of pulling gun at DeLand high school football game arrested
Read full article: Man accused of pulling gun at DeLand high school football game arrestedA man accused of pulling a gun during a fight at a DeLand high school football game in September has been arrested, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said.
DeLand sergeant awarded Medal of Valor for saving child struggling to swim
Read full article: DeLand sergeant awarded Medal of Valor for saving child struggling to swimA DeLand Police Department sergeant received two awards for rescuing a child struggling to swim near the New Smyrna Beach jetty in April.
DeLand police ask public for tips after burglary suspect shows face on surveillance video
Read full article: DeLand police ask public for tips after burglary suspect shows face on surveillance videoThe DeLand Police Department on Friday shared images from surveillance video of a residential burglary in progress earlier this week, requesting help from the public to identify the suspect pictured.
2 arrested after trying to sell stolen lawn care equipment worth over $10K, DeLand police say
Read full article: 2 arrested after trying to sell stolen lawn care equipment worth over $10K, DeLand police sayA man and woman tried selling lawn care equipment worth over $10,000 that was stolen from a Orange City business last week, according to the DeLand Police Department.
Deland man shot in the leg, arrested after confronting woman, police say
Read full article: Deland man shot in the leg, arrested after confronting woman, police sayA 30-year-old man was shot in the leg and arrested Monday following a confrontation with a woman outside C’s Waffles, according to the DeLand Police Department.
Man wanted for stealing instruments from Stetson University in DeLand, police say
Read full article: Man wanted for stealing instruments from Stetson University in DeLand, police sayThe DeLand Police Department has asked for the public’s help as it attempts to identify a man officers said stole two musical instruments from Stetson University earlier this week.
Law enforcement presence closes road near Department of Transportation building in DeLand
Read full article: Law enforcement presence closes road near Department of Transportation building in DeLandA large law enforcement presence has part of South Woodland Boulevard closed in DeLand, according to the police department.
Arrest warrant issued for suspect accused of attempting to rob, shoot victims, DeLand police say
Read full article: Arrest warrant issued for suspect accused of attempting to rob, shoot victims, DeLand police sayThe DeLand Police Department issued an arrest warrant on Thursday for a suspect accused of attempting to rob two victims in a Checkers parking lot.
Orange County corrections officer charged with attempted murder in DeLand shooting
Read full article: Orange County corrections officer charged with attempted murder in DeLand shootingAn Orange County corrections officer has been charged with attempted murder in a DeLand shooting, according to the DeLand Police Department.
DeLand officer suggested dating violence victim ‘skip town’ instead of pressing charges, review finds
Read full article: DeLand officer suggested dating violence victim ‘skip town’ instead of pressing charges, review findsA DeLand police officer treated a victim of dating violence as if “she were in the wrong” and told her it was best if she left town after a violent encounter with her ex-boyfriend.
Second arrest made in beating outside DeLand barbershop
Read full article: Second arrest made in beating outside DeLand barbershopDeLAND, Fla. – Another man has been arrested months after a barber with disabilities was beaten and robbed outside the shop where he worked, according to the DeLand Police Department. The Dec. 13, 2020 attack was caught on video, which showed two men approach the victim outside First Class Barber Shop on New York Avenue. As the victim was on the ground, Malik Sanchez ran over and stole his car keys, according to the report. Christopher Vest works with the victim and said he saw the attack happen. Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com 4pm Trending newsletter, sent every weekday.
22-year-old arrested in fight that injured Stetson University student
Read full article: 22-year-old arrested in fight that injured Stetson University studentA Stetson University medallion was stolen from campus and officers with the DeLand Police Department are asking for help from the public to find it. DeLAND, Fla. – A 22-year-old man was arrested late Friday in connection with an incident that left a Stetson University student injured, authorities said. DeLand police said Monday that George Tsiouklas was arrested in Pinellas County on a charge of felony battery. Information about the victim, who was hospitalized, has not been released. According to Stetson’s athletics website, Tsiouklas is from Palm Harbor and played football at Stetson from 2016-19.
Stetson University student hospitalized after incident at housing complex
Read full article: Stetson University student hospitalized after incident at housing complexA Stetson University medallion was stolen from campus and officers with the DeLand Police Department are asking for help from the public to find it. A Stetson University student was hospitalized following an argument at a campus housing complex, according to the DeLand Police Department. Police said an argument broke out at the Athens Commons housing complex just after 2 a.m., which led to a male student being injured. Police said the suspect is believed to be a former Stetson football player and student who fled before police arrived. The investigation is ongoing.
DeLand man was speeding before crash that killed passenger, police say
Read full article: DeLand man was speeding before crash that killed passenger, police sayDeLAND, Fla. – A man who was driving nearly three times the speed limit before a crash that killed one of his passengers last year has been arrested, according to the DeLand Police Department. AdThat passenger also admitted that he felt “unsafe and nervous” before the crash, according to the affidavit. Records show investigators pulled a crash data retrieval system from the car and determined Caron was driving 95.6 mph five seconds before the crash and 71.4 mph at impact. The speed limit is 35 mph but the recommended speed in the area is 25 mph. After police said DNA tests verified Caron was driving at the time, he was arrested Tuesday on a charge of vehicular homicide.
Culprit returns stolen Stetson medallion because he ‘felt bad about it’
Read full article: Culprit returns stolen Stetson medallion because he ‘felt bad about it’A Stetson University medallion was stolen from campus and officers with the DeLand Police Department are asking for help from the public to find it. DeLAND, Fla. – A $5,000 medallion that was stolen from Stetson University has been returned after the culprit admitted that he “felt bad” about what he’d done, according to the DeLand Police Department. That same evening, Stetson University Public Safety received an anonymous phone call from a male who said “he did something wrong” and “felt bad about it,” records show. Authorities asked the male if it was about the stolen medallion and he said it was. The caller said the medallion had been placed in a dirt parking lot across from the Stetson University Facilities building, according to a news release.
Stetson University medallion stolen, police ask public for help finding it
Read full article: Stetson University medallion stolen, police ask public for help finding itA Stetson University medallion was stolen from campus and officers with the DeLand Police Department are asking for help from the public to find it. DELAND, Fla. – A Stetson University medallion was stolen from campus and officers with the DeLand Police Department are asking for help from the public to find it. The medallion is missing from the gateway feature at the corner of North Amelia Avenue and East Ohio Avenue. It is unknown at this time when the items were stolen. The cost to replace the stolen items is $5,000, according to police.
Man arrested in love triangle shooting in DeLand, police say
Read full article: Man arrested in love triangle shooting in DeLand, police sayDeLAND, Fla. – A man was arrested not long after he shot at his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend as a result of an ongoing feud between the two men, according to the DeLand Police Department. Police said the shooting happened shortly after 10 a.m. Thursday on Franklin Avenue. Records show the victim, who was not injured, was cooperative and was able to help officers identify 29-year-old Daniel Troutman as a suspect. The men argued until Troutman pulled a gun out of the car and fired two shots toward the victim, records show. Troutman claimed the victim has been harassing, threatening and following him and his girlfriend because of their relationship.
Student lied about shooting threat at DeLand High, police say
Read full article: Student lied about shooting threat at DeLand High, police sayDeLAND, Fla. – A student who reported a shooting threat that caused a lockdown at DeLand High School on Thursday lied about overhearing the violent comment, according to the DeLand Police Department. Around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, police said they determined that the 17-year-old boy who reported the threat made up the story to get out of school. DeLand High School is on lockdown as a precaution. DeLand High lockdown has been lifted. No gun was found and that lockdown was lifted about 30 minutes later, according to police.
Driver killed in DeLand crash after hitting tree
Read full article: Driver killed in DeLand crash after hitting treeDeLand, Fla. – The DeLand Police Department said Gabrielle Burns, 21, is dead after a fatal crash in the area of East Taylor Road around 1:58 a.m. Saturday. Authorities said the preliminary investigation shows a blue Acura was driving east on East Taylor Road approaching Martin Luther King Jr. Beltway when Burns left the road for an unknown reason. After leaving the road the car struck a tree at the entrance of Victoria Gardens. Burns was pronounced deceased at the scene by EVAC, officials said.
UPDATE: Missing teens from DeLand found safe and sound
Read full article: UPDATE: Missing teens from DeLand found safe and soundVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – ***UPDATE: 5:07 p.m. 11/22/2019***DeLand Police said the missing teens have been found safe and sound. ***ORIGINAL***Officers with the DeLand Police Department are searching for two missing teenagers. Police said Alexandria Sturges, 13, and Kayley Dattoli, 14, were last seen walking together from DeLand Middle School on Thursday afternoon. Dattoli was last seen wearing blue jeans, a U/K shirt and a black backpack. Anyone with information on the teens is asked to call 386-626-7400.