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September 10, 2020

Arrest made in Overdose

Overdose Death 07/16/2020 – Comfort Inn 400 E International Speedway Blvd On July 16 th 2020 DeLand PD Officers responded to the Comfort Inn, located at 400 E International Speedway Blvd, in reference to a CPR in progress. DPD Units were directed to room #206, where 33-year-old male was declared...

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August 31, 2020

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY! CAR BURGLARS ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!

The Deland Police Department reminds members of the community to help keep your property safe and deter those pesky car burglars. The Hawthorne Hills neighborhood was the recent victim of several car burglaries in which entry to unlocked cars was made, items rummaged and small amounts of cash and...

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August 31, 2020

Chief Presents Letters of Commendation

We are proud to announce two DPD members that were presented with Letters of Commendations from Chief Umberger for their outstanding work. Both of these of these Civilians were recognized by their co-workers as well as Command Staff. Denise Kelly was recognized for her exceptional collaboration...

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August 28, 2020

DPD Detectives Receive Medals of Merit

We are proud to announce that Detectives Bota, Jusick, and Ramkissoon were each presented with a Medal of Merit award. The Medal of Merit is given to an employee in recognition for displaying unusual thoroughness and initiative while carrying out their duties and responsibilities and for efforts or...

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August 28, 2020

Congratulations on Your Retirement Deputy Chief Batten

Deputy Chief of Police Gary Batten was hired as a Police Officer by the City of DeLand on October 30, 1995. During his professional career he was promoted to Sergeant in 2000, to Lieutenant in 2007, and then promoted to Deputy Chief in 2011. He was selected by the FBI to attend the FBI National...

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April 14, 2020
mug shot of Kyle Burnham

Burnham, Kyle - ACTIVE FELONY WARRANTS X 2

On April 13th, 2020 at around 3:30 pm, Officers made contact with the suspect regarding 2 open felony warrants. Once in contact with the suspect officers did a records check through dispatch to confirm active warrants. Once warrants were confirmed the suspect was placed under arrest and transported...
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April 14, 2020
mug shot of Matthew Melvin

Melvin, Matthew - ACTIVE FELONY WARRANT X 3

On April 13th, 2020 around 9:30 pm, Officers were dispatched to the location in reference to the suspect who had 3 open warrants. The officers once on scene confirmed with dispatch that the suspect did indeed have 3 felony warrants out of Volusia County. The suspect was placed under arrest and...
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February 20, 2020
Henry Florence

Florence, Henry L Jr. - In State Fugitive Warrant

On 02/19/20 at approximately 08:06am officers came in contact with the subject who was known to have an open warrant. A records check was done on the subjects information and confirmed that the warrant was open and active. The subject was placed in handcuffs and transported to Volusia County Branch...
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February 19, 2020

Cooper, Lavontra L - Robbery w/o Firearm/Weapon

On 02-18-2020 at 2233 hours, Officers were dispatched to E. Voorhis Ave in reference to a Robbery. Victim was exiting a taxi when a vehicle pulled up behind them. Subjects exited the vehicle and approached the victim. One of the subjects stole the victim's purse. Subjects fled in a vehicle. Victim...
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February 19, 2020
Nyjeria Wright

Wright, Nyjeria - Robbery w/o Firearm/Weapon

On 02-18-20 at 2233 hours Officers were dispatched to E. Voorhis Ave in reference to a Robbery. Victim was exiting a taxi when a vehicle pulled up behind them. Subjects exited the vehicle and approached the victim. One of the subjects stole victim's purse. Subjects fled in a vehicle. Victim was...
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December 7, 2018

Cesar, Charles Benjamin - Sex Offenses Against a Child

On 12/07/2018 Deland Police Department Criminal Investigations Division obtained an arrest warrant for Charles Benjamin Cesar in regards to Sex Offenses Against A Child. The warrant number is 2018198390. No bond is allowed. Charles Cesar frequents the areas of Sha De Land, Deland and Deleon Springs...

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October 26, 2018

Green, Oshai Cordae - GRAND THEFT

Deland Police obtained an arrest warrant for Oshai Cordae Green for two counts of Grand Theft. Green has arrests in Orange, Marion, Polk and Volusia counties. Green and an accomplice entered the T-Mobile and ATT stores in Deland and forcibly removed several Apple products then fled the area.

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July 24, 2018

Watson, Amanda - Dealing in stolen property

Deland Police Department has obtained a warrant for the arrest of Amanda Watson for dealing in stolen property. The warrant was issued by the Hon. Judge Miller with a $10,000.00 bond.

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June 29, 2018

Daly, Patrick Steven - Possession of Cocaine

Subject has warrant for his arrest for possession of cocaine. Signed by Judge Nichols. No bond.

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June 8, 2018

Walls, Jeffrey R - Failure of Sex Offender to Properly Register

Warrant number 2018192014 issued by Judge Sanders for Failure of a Sex Offender to Properly Register. Bond amount $10,000.

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June 28, 2019

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY

On 06/22/19 at approximately 19:40 hours, a white male suspect entered the Mattress Firm located at 260 East International Speedway Blvd. The suspect lingered in the store and waited for staff to be alone. The suspect then removed a black in color pistol from his pants and demanded property. The...

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August 29, 2018

PUBLIC SAFETY-DPD SEEKS ASSISTANCE

In the early morning hours of 08/28/18 a black male subject made entry into a residence in the 100 Block of South Salisbury Av in Deland. The subject, who was armed with a weapon, made contact with the female resident. The female was able to escape and contacted police. The male was last seen...

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November 3, 2017

Car Burglary

On October 29, 2017 between midnight and 0300 hours two vehicles were burglarized at 104 Laurel Villa circle. The subjects pictured above were captured by security surveillance at in the area at 0330 hours. The subjects are believed to be connected to the vehicle burglaries. If anyone has any...

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October 30, 2017

Car Burglaries - Cross Creek

During the early morning hours of Oct. 28, 2017 several car burglaries were reported in the area of Cross Creek and other subdivisions in the northwest section Deland. Video surveillance captured a vehicle driving through the area with multiple subjects seen checking for unlocked vehicles. The...

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October 30, 2017

Car Burglaries - Glenwood Springs

During the early morning hours of Oct. 28, 2017 several car burglaries were reported in the area of Glenwood Springs and other subdivisions in the northwest section Deland. Video surveillance captured a vehicle driving through the area with multiple subjects seen checking for unlocked vehicles. The...

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February 26, 2020

Police seeking help identifying shoplifting suspect

Police are seeking help identifying a shoplifting suspect. At about 4:15 p.m. Sunday, a male suspect was caught on surveillance footage stealing a Biltmore Stainless Steel pots and pans set valued at $149, from Belk, located at 2617 S Woodland Blvd. Anyone with information regarding the identity of...

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February 17, 2020

Missing child - Jollette Barrios

Police are asking for the public's assistance locating a 14-year-old girl who has been missing since Thursday evening. Jollette Barrios was reported missing by her mother who last saw here sometime around 10:20 p.m. Thursday. It is believed Barrios snuck out of her bedroom window during the night...

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February 17, 2020

Missing child - Darren Brown

Police are seeking help in locating a 13-year-old boy who went missing Thursday. Police were notified Thursday afternoon by the mother of Darren Brown that Darren had been at their residence earlier in the day but left on foot and had not returned. Darren is 5'7" weighs about 200 lbs and is a light...

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February 17, 2020

Police seeking help identifying robbery suspect

Police are seeking the public's help identifying a suspect in a gas station robbery Saturday night. Officers responded about 5:40 p.m. Saturday to the MyFuel gas station at 301 South Woodland Boulevard where a suspect brandished a firearm and demanded from one of the clerks inside. The male then...

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February 13, 2020

Police seeking help identifying burglar

Police are seeking help identifying a burglary suspect who broke into a Dollar General store early Thursday morning. Police responded to the Dollar General at 1512 South Woodland Boulevard after an alarm went off at the business. Upon arrival, officers found the lower glass panel of the front door...

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September 10, 2020

Arrest made in Overdose

Overdose Death 07/16/2020 – Comfort Inn 400 E International Speedway Blvd On July 16 th 2020 DeLand PD Officers responded to the Comfort Inn, located at 400 E International Speedway Blvd, in reference to a CPR in progress. DPD Units were directed to room #206, where 33-year-old male was declared...

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DeLand Police Department
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August 31, 2020

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY! CAR BURGLARS ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!

The Deland Police Department reminds members of the community to help keep your property safe and deter those pesky car burglars. The Hawthorne Hills neighborhood was the recent victim of several car burglaries in which entry to unlocked cars was made, items rummaged and small amounts of cash and...

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DeLand Police Department
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August 31, 2020

Chief Presents Letters of Commendation

We are proud to announce two DPD members that were presented with Letters of Commendations from Chief Umberger for their outstanding work. Both of these of these Civilians were recognized by their co-workers as well as Command Staff. Denise Kelly was recognized for her exceptional collaboration...

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DeLand Police Department
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August 28, 2020

DPD Detectives Receive Medals of Merit

We are proud to announce that Detectives Bota, Jusick, and Ramkissoon were each presented with a Medal of Merit award. The Medal of Merit is given to an employee in recognition for displaying unusual thoroughness and initiative while carrying out their duties and responsibilities and for efforts or...

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DeLand Police Department
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August 28, 2020

Congratulations on Your Retirement Deputy Chief Batten

Deputy Chief of Police Gary Batten was hired as a Police Officer by the City of DeLand on October 30, 1995. During his professional career he was promoted to Sergeant in 2000, to Lieutenant in 2007, and then promoted to Deputy Chief in 2011. He was selected by the FBI to attend the FBI National...

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