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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 responsibly. Working in partnership with the community we can proactively prevent crime, support victim recovery and hold offenders accountable.

Jason D. Umberger, Chief of Police
Departmental Awards
The DeLand Police Department on a quarterly and annual basis presents awards for outstanding service by Officer and Civilians in the performance of their Duties.

Here you will see the men and women who receive those awards:

See Awards and Recognitions Here
Hours Of Operation
The Main Lobby of the Police Department:
- Open 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday (Except on Public Holidays)
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- Wednesday between 9 AM (0900) and 1 PM (1300)
- Thursdays between 1 PM (1300) and 3 PM (1500)
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DeLand Police Department Command Staff
Command Staff

Chief Jason D. Umberger - Chief of Police

Deputy Chief Gary Batten - Deputy Chief of Police

Captain Prurince T. Dice - Special Operations Bureau Commander

Captain John Anderson - Operations Bureau Commander

Records Custodian

Geoff Byrnes - Administrative Manager
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February 8, 2019

STOLEN VEHICLE - BE ON THE LOOK OUT!

On 2-5-2019 sometime in the early morning a Black 2006 Mercedes with 20 in Black rims, tinted windows and a sun roof bearing Fl tag # 9140YB was stolen from 1090 E Voorhis Ave. If you have seen this vehicle please contact Detective Gillan at the Deland Police Department, gillant@deland.org or 386-...

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February 7, 2019

21-year-old woman skydiver injured in hard landing

(DeLand, FL) - A 21-year-old female skydiver was critically injured in a hard fall near Skydive DeLand at the DeLand Municipal Airport. DeLand Police and Fire responded about 5:34 p.m. Wednesday after the female, later identified as Samantha Smith of DeLand, landed hard west of Skydive DeLand. She...

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February 7, 2019

Frazee, Shannon L - Felony Warrant Arrest

On February 7, 2019 at approximately 12:40 AM, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of S Boston Ave and E Euclid Ave. Upon contacting the occupants of the vehicle and a records check being completed, it was found the suspect had an open and active warrant for arrest. The...

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Charges:

Felony Warrant Arrest

February 7, 2019

Lee, Christina Ann - Felony Warrant Arrest and 1 additional charge

On February 7, 2019 at approximately 12:40 AM, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of S Boston Ave and E Euclid Ave. Upon contacting the occupants of the vehicle and a records check being completed, it was found the suspect had an open and active warrant for arrest. Upon...

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Charges:

Felony Warrant Arrest, FELONY NARCOTICS OFFENSE x 2

February 7, 2019

Proctor, Ashley E - In State Fugitive with Warrant

On 02/06/19 officers were on patrol in the area of the 200-Blk of W Lisbon Pkwy when they observed a person known to them to have an open warrant. Officers made contact with the subject and confirmed her identity. Officers conducted a records check on the subject that confirmed the warrant was open...

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Charges:

In State Fugitive with Warrant

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January 29, 2019

Grinnon, Eddie - FELONY NARCOTICS OFFENSE

On 01/26/19 officer responded to 840 S Woodland Blvd referencing a disabled motor vehicle. When officers arrived they found two occupants in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed a bag that was located on the front passenger seat containing a green leafy substance. The subject was placed...

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Charges:

FELONY NARCOTICS OFFENSE

January 24, 2019

Henry-Heywood, Hazel M - FELONY NARCOTICS OFFENSE

On January 23, 2019 at approximately 12:20 PM, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle due to the unreadable tag. After further investigation, narcotics were found and a passenger was placed under arrest, handcuffs double locked and checked for tightness, and transported to Volusia County...

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Charges:

FELONY NARCOTICS OFFENSE

January 23, 2019

Reagan, Marty - Warrant for Violation of Probation

On January 21st, 2019 at around 2:30 pm Deland Officers made contact with the suspect who is living in a shed at the location. The suspect was found to have a warrant out for violation of probation. The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail with out...

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Charges:

Warrant for Violation of Probation

January 23, 2019

Ingerson, Joseph - NARCOTICS OFFENSE and 1 additional charge

On January 21st, 2019 at around 1:00 am Deland Police Officers made a routine traffic stop for a tag light out. Upon conducting the traffic stop the driver of the vehicle excited the vehicle and fled on foot. The suspect tripped while running and officers were able to secure him in handcuffs.A...

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Charges:

NARCOTICS OFFENSE, Resist Officer W/O Violence

January 23, 2019

BARANOSKI, JACOB E - grand theft $300 < $5000

On January 22nd, 2019 at around 1:30 pm Deland Officers were contacted by loss prevention regarding the suspect caught on by surveillance and another employee select two 40 inch TV's and pass all points of sale with out paying for items. The employee was able to get a vehicle description and tag...

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Charges:

grand theft $300 < $5000

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January 14, 2019

DeLand woman charged with stealing more than $100,000 from aunt

(DeLand, FL) - DeLand Police arrested a 35-year-old DeLand woman after detectives found she bilked more than $100,000 from her aunt. Brandie Woodward was arrested and charged Friday with exploitation of an elderly person of more than $100,000. She remains in the Volusia County Branch Jail on $5,000...

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January 8, 2019

DeLand PD honors longtime chaplain

(DeLand, FL) - The DeLand Police Department on Monday recognized longtime and retiring chaplain Walt Mentzer for his dedication to our department. A resident of DeLand since 1981, Mentzer has served as a chaplain for the department since 2002. He has also been a chaplain for Florida Hospital DeLand...

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January 8, 2019

DeLand PD welcomes new officer

We'd like to welcome Silas Jamal Toomer to the DeLand Police Department. Officer Toomer was sworn into service at Monday's City Commission meeting. Born and raised in Daytona Beach, Toomer, 23, graduated from Calvary Christian Academy and was working part-time for the Daytona Police Department...

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January 7, 2019

January is 'Move Over Month'

January is Move Over month and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles urges all motorists to move over for emergency and service vehicles stopped along the roadway. Preliminarily in 2018, there were 231 crashes and almost 17,000 citations issued for motorists failing to move...

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December 28, 2018

A FRIENDLY REMINDER-STAY SAFE!

As we come to the close of 2018 the members of the DeLand Police Department want to wish everyone a happy and safe 2019. We encourage everyone to be vigilant and help us combat crime in our city. Lock those doors, watch out for suspicious behaviors, help your neighbors and help DPD stamp out crime!

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