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June 18, 2020

FPCA Names Members of New Subcommittee on Accountability and Societal Change

The Florida Police Chiefs Association Names Members of New Subcommittee on Accountability and Societal Change Cites 8 Can't Wait Guidelines as Starting Point Tallahassee, Fla. - The Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) today announced the initial members of its newly formed Subcommittee on...

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June 17, 2020
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THANK YOU RC HILL MITSUBISHI AND HONDA POWER SPORTS!

Many thanks to the family of RC Hill Mitsubishi and Honda Power Sports for providing a delicious lunch to the Deland Police Department! We appreciate your support!!!

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June 5, 2020
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MEDIA RELEASE

MEDIA RELEASE The DeLand Police Department received additional information this morning (Thursday June 4, 2020) that one of the individuals in the below vehicle displayed a weapon and bottle(s) may have been thrown from the vehicle toward protestors on Tuesday June 2, 2020. We want to assure the...

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June 5, 2020

The Florida Police Chiefs Association Condems the murder of george floyd

For Immediate Release: Monday, June 1, 2020 Contact: William Stander, (850) 212-3250, william@williamstander.com The Florida Police Chiefs Association Condemns the Murder of George Floyd Announces Development of Policy Recommendations Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Police Chiefs Association issued...

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June 5, 2020

VFPCA Statement on tragic death of George Floyd

June 5, 2020 The tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis while in the custody of police officers has understandably generated significant outrage across the Nation, including within our own communities. That fateful incident on May 25, 2020, has appalled and offended our citizens and our police...

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June 2, 2020

Police Chief video statement on death of George Floyd and planned protests in DeLand

Police Chief Jason Umberger address on death of George Floyd and protests planned in DeLand Video of Police Chief Jason Umberger address on death of George Floyd and protests planned in DeLand Transcript of statement Good morning Like many of you this past week I have watched as citizens across...

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June 1, 2020

OPEN HOUSE RECRUITMENT DAY June 27th @ 8 A.M.

Start Your Career with the DeLand Police Department “Wear our Badge Feel the Honor” Open House Recruitment Day: The DeLand Police Department conducts an “Open House Recruitment Day” the fourth Saturday of each month in an effort to provide on-going opportunities for persons interested in a career...

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May 20, 2020

Thank You to Stetson University and Pargh Foundation

Stetson University partnered with the Pargh Foundation to thank first responders during the COVID-19 crisis through providing free meals. As a result, DPD officers and staff members graciously enjoyed Brian's Bar-B-Q for lunch and dinner. Thank you both for your thoughtfulness, generosity, and...

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May 13, 2020

Statement from Police Chief Jason Umberger on traffic stop involving Gregory Howe

Good afternoon. I called this press conference to make a statement concerning the involvement of the DeLand Police Department in yesterday’s incident (5/12/20) where a Deltona man identified as Gregory M. Howe w/m/37 was fatally shot by Volusia County Sheriff’s Deputies in Deltona. Let me say from...

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May 13, 2020

DPD Receives Donation of 2,000 Masks

We would like to thank Kelly Haskins with Launch Federal Credit Union and Dr. Primrose Cameron for their generous donation of 2,000 masks. img_0085.jpg

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September 5, 2019
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Kidd, Allan - (1) count of Aggravated Assault w. a Deadly Weapon

On August 31st 2019 at around 11:30 pm, Officers were called to the location because the suspect was observed by the victim walking to his vehicle with a mixed drink in his hand and staggering through the parking lot. When the victim approached him to speak to him and make sure he was ok to drive,...
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August 29, 2019
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Murphy, Melvin D - ACTIVE FELONY WARRANT

On August 28th,2019 at around 10:00 am, Deland Police Officers made contact with a subject that was known to have an open felony warrant. The confirmed the warrant through dispatch. The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail with out incident.
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August 27, 2019
Gilbert Rodriguez

Rodriguez, Gilbert - Unarmed Burglary-unoccupied Structure

On 08/26/19 officers responded to the area of S Woodland Blvd in reference to a burglary. Officers meet with the reporting party who stated that several pieces of equipment were missing. The reporting party believed they knew who the person was that took the missing items. Through investigative...
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August 26, 2019
Germaine Denton

Denton, Germaine - Felony Violation of Probation

On 08/24/19 officers came into contact with subject who had an open and active warrant. The subjects information was check and confirmed the warrant was open and active. The subject was placed into handcuffs and transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail.
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August 26, 2019
Sidney Smith

Smith, Sidney - GRAND THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

On 08/24/19 officers responded to the area of 1699 N Wooodland Blvd in reference to a Solicitor. When officers located the vehicle that the subject was seen in, officers did a records check of the tag on the vehicle. The vehicle showed as a stolen vehicle. The subject in the vehicle was asked to...
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August 23, 2019
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Edwards, Julie - ACTIVE FELONY WARRANT

On August 22nd, 2019 at around 4:30 pm Deland Police made contact with suspect who was found to have an active felony warrant out of Volusia County for aggravated battery on a person older than 65 yrs old. The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail with...
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August 23, 2019

Kaminsky, Aimee - GRAND THEFT

On August 22nd, 2019 at around 3:00 pm, Deland Police was called to Walmart in reference a employee who had been caught stealing. Officers made contact with management and loss prevention and the suspect. Officers were explained that the employee had been stealing products and money from her drawer...
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August 19, 2019

McCoy, Dominique D - ACTIVE FELONY WARRANT

On August 18th, 2019 at around 8:00 am, Deland Police Officers made contact with the suspect who was known to have an active felony warrant for possession of cocaine with the intent to sell. Officers verified the information through dispatch and it was confirmed that the warrant was still active...
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August 19, 2019
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Henry, Mark - Battery on a LEO and 1 additional charge

On August 17th, 2019 at around 10:00 pm, Deland Police Officers were called to the location in regards to a customer that would not leave and was causing a disturbance with staff. When officers made contact with the suspect he was highly intoxicated and they were talking with him to help him find a...
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August 16, 2019
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Torres, Oscar M - Felony Warrant Arrest

On August 15, 2019 at approximately 3:10 PM, officers came into contact with a suspect. Upon a records check, it was found the suspect had an open and active warrant. The suspect was placed under arrest, handcuffs double locked and checked for tightness, and transported to Volusia County Branch...
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May 4, 2020

DELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT STILL HIRING

recruiting_image_4.png The DeLand Police Department is still hiring. For more information please send an email to dpdrecruiting@deland.org or call us at 386-626-7470.

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April 28, 2020

Organizational Leadership Training with Coach Steve Trimper

Special thanks to Stetson University Head baseball Coach Steve Trimper and author of the book Walk Off Winning: A Game Plan for Leading Your Team and Organization to Success for taking time out of his schedule to share insights on leadership and creating a winning work culture. Steve gave...

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April 27, 2020

Remembering former Assistant Police Chief Charles Allen Thurmond Jr.

The DeLand Police Department is saddened to learn of the passing of Charles Allen Thurmond Jr., who served our community for more than 28 years including more than a decade as Assistant Police Chief. Charles Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at AdventHealth DeLand. He...

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April 27, 2020

DELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT STILL HIRING

recruiting_image_4.png The DeLand Police Department is still hiring. For more information please send an email to dpdrecruiting@deland.org or call us at 386-626-7470.

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April 23, 2020

DELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT STILL HIRING

The DeLand Police Department is still hiring. For more information please send an email to dpdrecruiting@deland.org or call us at 386-626-7470.

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April 21, 2020

Arrest made in attempted murder case; second suspect sought

(DeLand, FL) - Detectives have made an arrest in a shooting that injured a 19-year-old male earlier this month. Police had responded on Monday, April 13 to a shooting at the location of 409 ½ W. Beresford Ave. Upon arrival Police Officers contacted a 19-year-old male who suffered a gunshot wound to...

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April 20, 2020

DeLand Waffle House

Thank you DeLand Waffle House for treating us with breakfast this morning!!

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April 20, 2020

Sonny's BBQ DeLand

A special thank you to Sonny's BBQ DeLand for the amazing lunch today!

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April 18, 2020

Police investigating shooting; 36-year-old victim stable

(DeLand, FL) - Police are investigating a shooting that injured a 36-year-old man Friday night. About 11 p.m., Friday April 17, DeLand Police Department Officers responded to AdventHealth DeLand in reference to a person shot. Upon arrival officers were advised that at least one victim was shot in...

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April 13, 2020

Attempt to identify - Mail theft suspect

(DeLand, FL) - Police are seeking assistance in identifying the operator of a truck who stole outgoing mail from outside residences in west DeLand. On at least two separate occasions this month, residents on Brittle Fern Drive reported that the operator of a truck stole outgoing mail that that had...

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