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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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August 9, 2022

Rescue Task Force Training

Last Friday, DeLand PD, DeLand Fire, Volusia County Fire Services, and Stetson University Public Safety came together to train on Rescue Task Force operations. The training integrated police and fire elements to evacuate simulated casualties after an active shooter incident. Additional training...

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August 8, 2022

Back to School Safety Reminder

Volusia County Schools start one week from today! Remember these bus safety tips when traveling: Motorists are required to stop when approaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing and STOP arms extended. (See the different situations in the diagram below) All drivers moving...

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August 3, 2022

Active Shooter Training Held for Staff at Stetson Baptist Christian School

The Community Engagement Unit was pleased to host an active shooter training session for school staff at Stetson Baptist Christian School on Tuesday, August 2nd. Using the A.L.I.C.E. active shooter model, staff learned how to best react and respond to this type of incident. A special thank you to...

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August 3, 2022

Enclave Apartments Celebrates an Early National Night Out Against Crime

The Community Engagement Unit was pleased to celebrate an early National Night Out Against Crime with residents at Enclave Apartments. Various public safety booths were set up for the residents to learn how to stay safe and make DeLand a great place to live and work. Our National Night Out Against...

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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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February 24, 2022

Student Arrested Following DeLand High School Fight

The DeLand Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred on Wednesday at DeLand High School. Both incidents mentioned below were caught on camera and have been forwarded to the State Attorney’s Office. The initial incident was a fight between 7 students where all were mutual...

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February 23, 2022

DPD Investigating Shooting

The DeLand Police Department is investigating a shooting that was reported to have taken place in the 800 block of West Volusia Avenue around 8:15 p.m. on 2/22/22. While units responded to the area, a second call was received of a person shot in the 700 block of West Euclid Avenue. The calls were...

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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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May 23, 2022

Attempted Carjackings Investigation

UPDATE: We are saddened to announce that the victim in the attempted carjacking case near Florida Technical College has succumbed to their injuries. The DeLand Police Department is now investigating the case as a homicide. The victim’s identity will not be released at the request of the victim’s...

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May 18, 2022

In Custody - Suspect in Walgreens Homicide Case

UPDATE: Robert Fleming, the suspect in the murder of Latosia Warren, has been located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Fleming was arrested by the Chattanooga Police Department this morning. Fleming is currently in custody and awaiting extradition back to Florida for the charge of first-degree murder...

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August 9, 2022

Rescue Task Force Training

Last Friday, DeLand PD, DeLand Fire, Volusia County Fire Services, and Stetson University Public Safety came together to train on Rescue Task Force operations. The training integrated police and fire elements to evacuate simulated casualties after an active shooter incident. Additional training...

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DeLand Police Department
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August 8, 2022

Back to School Safety Reminder

Volusia County Schools start one week from today! Remember these bus safety tips when traveling: Motorists are required to stop when approaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing and STOP arms extended. (See the different situations in the diagram below) All drivers moving...

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DeLand Police Department
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August 3, 2022

Active Shooter Training Held for Staff at Stetson Baptist Christian School

The Community Engagement Unit was pleased to host an active shooter training session for school staff at Stetson Baptist Christian School on Tuesday, August 2nd. Using the A.L.I.C.E. active shooter model, staff learned how to best react and respond to this type of incident. A special thank you to...

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DeLand Police Department
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August 3, 2022

Enclave Apartments Celebrates an Early National Night Out Against Crime

The Community Engagement Unit was pleased to celebrate an early National Night Out Against Crime with residents at Enclave Apartments. Various public safety booths were set up for the residents to learn how to stay safe and make DeLand a great place to live and work. Our National Night Out Against...

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DeLand Police Department
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August 3, 2022

Getting Ready for Mayor's Backpack Event on August 6th

Getting ready for the Mayor’s Backpack event being held on Saturday, Aug 6 th! On Tuesday night, members of the DeLand PD Youth Cadets prepared bags that will be given out by the cadets and members of the Police Department at the Mayor's Backpack Giveaway at Earl Brown Park on Saturday. All the fun...

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