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January 24, 2023
Citizens academy

DeLand police accepting applications for Citizens Police Academy

The DeLand Police Department is pleased to announce our annual Citizens Police Academy is set to begin in March. The Academy gives citizens a hands-on behind-the-scenes look at the police department. Academy classes include Patrol Operations Services, Firearms, Crime Scene Services, Drug...

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January 23, 2023

DeLand police investigate fatal crash involving pedestrian

1/24/23 UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 76-year-old Dale K. Jewell Sr. Original release: DeLand police officers are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that happened Sunday evening. The incident happened just after 6 p.m. in the 300 Block of North Woodland Boulevard. Upon...

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January 19, 2023
Incident alert

Reminder: Lock your vehicles and secure your valuables

DeLand PD is reminding residents to lock your vehicles and store your firearms inside your homes. Since December 1, a total of 20 firearms have been stolen from vehicles. In one case, a suppressor was stolen. In all but two of the cases, the vehicles were unlocked. Police Chief Jason Umberger said...

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January 18, 2023

SCAM ALERT!

** SCAM ALERT ** From your friends at the DeLand Police Department Victims reported receiving phone calls from unknown persons claiming to be with the Volusia Sheriff's Office. Victims are informed they missed jury duty and a warrant will be issued for their arrest unless a fine is paid. Victims...

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January 13, 2023

Accreditation team invites public comments about the DeLand Police Department

A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive April 11-13, 2023 to examine all aspects of the DeLand Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. The DeLand Police Department has to comply with...

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October 29, 2022

Death Investigation

On Friday October 28, 2022, DeLand Police Officers were dispatched to the 400 Block of South Woodland Blvd. in reference to a suspicious incident. Upon arrival, officers discovered a deceased white female identified as Vawn Burgos DOB 5.27.1984 (38yoa). The cause of death does not appear to be...

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September 3, 2022

Update: Incident at DHS Football Game

UPDATE: The DeLand Police Department has charged two additional subjects in the altercation at a DeLand High School football game on September 2nd. Christopher Ashford (19) and Cameron Cuthrell (18) have both been charged with disorderly conduct and disruption of school function. Additional charges...

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June 22, 2022

Fatal Traffic Crash Investigation

DPD is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred last night (6/21/22) near the intersection of South Clara Avenue and West Howry Avenue. Officers and DeLand Fire Department units responded almost directly in front of the police department around 11 pm and found an adult female bicyclist...

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April 18, 2022

Burglary Suspect Caught

Duyane Kinsey (42 years old) was arrested when officers identified him after he broke into Café da Vinci this weekend. Kinsey was seen on surveillance footage taking several bottles of alcohol and the cash register from the business overnight between April 16th and April 17th. A DPD Officer located...

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March 30, 2022

Proactive Patrol Leads to Several Charges

Last night, Ofc. Lowery was traveling on North Woodland Blvd when she witnessed a male dragging a female in a parking lot towards his vehicle. Upon making contact, Ofc. Lowery learned that the female had been beaten and threatened with a knife inside the vehicle which she was trying to get away...

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September 6, 2022

Adelle Avenue Shooting

Last night at approximately 2:35 am, officers responded to 508 South Adelle Avenue in reference to a person shot. The victim, a 21-year-old male, was outside of the location when he was shot by an unknown person traveling in a vehicle. The victim was shot in the lower leg and transported by VCEMS...

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August 17, 2022

Attempt to Identify Suspects in Vape Shop Burglary

The DeLand Police Department is attempting to identify two subjects who broke into the Volusia Smoke and Vape store located at 1428 North Woodland Boulevard this morning at approximately 3:15 am. The two individuals fled prior to law enforcement arrival with several vape devices and other items...

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August 12, 2022

Attempt to Locate Omar Thomas

The DeLand Police Department is actively searching for Omar O. Thomas (age 22), pictured below. He is wanted on several charges including aggravated battery on a pregnant person, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and carjacking with a deadly weapon, among others. Thomas may be traveling in a...

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July 29, 2022

Attempt to Locate Terrell Maddox

The DeLand Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 20-year-old Terrell J. Maddox. Maddox has an active warrant for his arrest on several charges including first-degree murder, carjacking, and burglary with assault or battery. Maddox will be the fourth to be charged with first-...

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June 24, 2022

In Custody - Residential Burglary Suspect

UPDATE: Travis Ivey (DOB: 09/30/70) has been identified and arrested in connection to the residential burglary on West Minnesota Avenue. Ivey has been charged with Felony Burglary of a Dwelling, and is being held at the Volusia County Branch Jail on $15,000 bond. travis_ivey.jpg...

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January 24, 2023
Citizens academy

DeLand police accepting applications for Citizens Police Academy

The DeLand Police Department is pleased to announce our annual Citizens Police Academy is set to begin in March. The Academy gives citizens a hands-on behind-the-scenes look at the police department. Academy classes include Patrol Operations Services, Firearms, Crime Scene Services, Drug...

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DeLand Police Department
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January 23, 2023

DeLand police investigate fatal crash involving pedestrian

1/24/23 UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 76-year-old Dale K. Jewell Sr. Original release: DeLand police officers are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that happened Sunday evening. The incident happened just after 6 p.m. in the 300 Block of North Woodland Boulevard. Upon...

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January 19, 2023
Incident alert

Reminder: Lock your vehicles and secure your valuables

DeLand PD is reminding residents to lock your vehicles and store your firearms inside your homes. Since December 1, a total of 20 firearms have been stolen from vehicles. In one case, a suppressor was stolen. In all but two of the cases, the vehicles were unlocked. Police Chief Jason Umberger said...

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DeLand Police Department
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January 18, 2023

SCAM ALERT!

** SCAM ALERT ** From your friends at the DeLand Police Department Victims reported receiving phone calls from unknown persons claiming to be with the Volusia Sheriff's Office. Victims are informed they missed jury duty and a warrant will be issued for their arrest unless a fine is paid. Victims...

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DeLand Police Department
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January 13, 2023

Accreditation team invites public comments about the DeLand Police Department

A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive April 11-13, 2023 to examine all aspects of the DeLand Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. The DeLand Police Department has to comply with...

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