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Welcome to the DeLand Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this site ...
DeLand Police Department Command Staff
Command StaffChief of Police- Jason D. UmbergerDeputy Chief of Police- Gary BattenSpecial Operations Bureau Captain- Prurince Dice...
Departmental Awards
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August 8, 2019

Saintluc, Guy - In State Fugitive Warrant

On 08/07/19 officers responded to the area of W Chelsea Av regarding a subject with an open warrant. Offers came in contact with the subject and records check was conducted. It was confirmed that the subject had an open and active warrant. The subject was placed in handcuffs and transported to the...

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In State Fugitive Warrant

August 8, 2019

Traffic Safety Reminder

Traffic Safety Reminder – School Starts In Volusia County Monday August 12 th As school starts back this Monday, here are a few safety reminders. Traffic enforcement will be heavy in and around schools. Drive Safe……Be Safe. Seven Florida laws designed to keep our students safe! In school zones,...

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August 7, 2019

15 dogs surrendered to City of DeLand after attack

(DeLand, FL) - A total of 15 dogs including 12 puppies were surrendered to the City of DeLand Animal Control after a man was attacked by at least one of the canines Wednesday morning. Animal Control officers responded to 800 block of South Thompson Street after three dogs from 409 1/2 West...

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August 7, 2019

Four juveniles arrested in connection to shooting that injured a 41-year-old man

(DeLand, FL) - Four juveniles have been arrested in connection to a Tuesday shooting in the Candlelight Oaks subdivision that injured a 41-year-old DeLand man. At 1:26 p.m. Tuesday, two males identified as Thomas Lacorte II, 41, and his son, Walker Lacorte, 18, both of DeLand. arrived at the DeLand...

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August 7, 2019

CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY

The DeLand Police Department will host its 19th Annual Citizens Police Academy starting on Thursday, September 12th . The Academy allows residents the opportunity to learn about the various function of the Police Department. During the seven week program, residents will learn about the Police...

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July 18, 2019

Peters, Elizabeth L - Felony Warrant Arrest

On July 17, 2019 at approximately 7:40 AM, officers came into contact with a suspect. Upon a records check, It was revealed the suspect had an open and active warrant for Violation of Probation. The suspect was then placed under arrest, handcuffs double locked and checked for tightness, and...

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Charges:

Felony Warrant Arrest

July 17, 2019

May , Jame Jr. - In State Felony Warrant

On July 16th, 2019 at around 4:00 pm, The suspect called police to turn himself in on a Seminole County Warrant. Deland Police Officers met with the suspect and confirmed that he did have a warrant out of Seminole County. The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to the Volusia County...

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Charges:

In State Felony Warrant

July 16, 2019

Tucker, Paul - Count of Possession Drug Paraphernalia and 1 additional charge

On July 15th, 2019 at around 4:00 pm , Deland Officers conducted a routine traffic stop on a vehicle due to the tag on the vehicle not coming back as the vehicle it was attached to. Officers made contact with the occupants of the vehicle and questioned them regarding the tag. When the passenger...

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Charges:

Count of Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a weapon/ammo by a convicted felon

July 16, 2019

Aiken, Billie J - Felony Warrant Arrest

On July 15, 2019 at approximately 5:00 PM, officers came into contact with a suspect. Upon a records check, it was found the suspect had an open and active warrant for his arrest. The suspect was then placed under arrest, handcuffs double locked and checked for tightness, and transported to Volusia...

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Charges:

Felony Warrant Arrest

July 15, 2019

Olascoaga, Omar - Driving while license suspended habitual offender and 1 additional charge

On July 14, 2019 at approximately 1:00 PM, officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle. Upon a records check, it was found the driver was a habitual traffic offender and his license was not valid. It also revealed the driver was on probation. The driver was placed under arrest, handcuffs double...

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Charges:

Driving while license suspended habitual offender, violation of probation

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June 5, 2019

Update on suspicious activity on city property

On Tuesday afternoon, DeLand Police officers were able to confirm the identities of the two men seen on city property earlier this week. Our officers met with and talked to the two individuals. There were no criminal violations as a result of this matter and we consider it closed. Again, we’d like...

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June 4, 2019

Police confirm identity of men found on city property

UPDATE: On Tuesday afternoon, DeLand Police officers were able to confirm the identities of the two men seen on city property earlier this week. Our officers met with and talked to the two individuals. There were no criminal violations as a result of this matter and we consider it closed. Again, we...

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June 4, 2019

Women's Self Defense Class, June 27th

Women's Self Defense Class When: Thursday, June 27th Where: Chisholm Center 520 S. Clara Ave Time 6:30-7:30 PM Doors open at 6:00 PM. Sponsors: Kimber's Martials Art Center, Chisholm Center and The DeLand Police Department. This free class is open to women of all ages and is designed to teach...

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May 24, 2019

Statement from Police Chief Jason Umberger on an arrest in the Justis Garrett case

On behalf of the City of DeLand and the men and women of the DeLand Police Department, I want to thank the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for their response to the City of DeLand in the aftermath of the recovery of Justis Garrett's body in a remote wooded area off of Gasline Road in our city...

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May 24, 2019

FDLE agents arrest Robert Kern Jr. for murder of 16-year-old Justis Garrett

For Immediate Release May 24, 2019 ORLANDO, Fla. – After a thorough and detailed investigation, FDLE agents issued a warrant today for the arrest of Robert Nixon Kern, Jr., 40, for the murder of 16-year-old Justis Garrett of Sorrento. Kern was taken into custody in February by the Suffolk County (...

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