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November 20, 2019
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Brown, Jessica S - Possess Heroin and 1 additional charge

During routine traffic patrol, officers came into contact with the suspect who was believed to have an open warrant. The officer observed the suspect pick up a syringe which contained a liquid. The officer attempted to gain control of the suspect whereupon the suspect actively resisted arrest and...
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November 18, 2019

Two killed following vehicle crash on Spring Garden Avenue

Two people have died following a vehicle crash Saturday on Spring Garden Avenue. Police responded at about 1:50 p.m. Saturday to the 700 block of Spring Garden Avenue after an SUV and motorcycle collided. According to a preliminary investigation, the motorcycle, driven by a male, was traveling...

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November 12, 2019

National Traffic Incident Response Week

Yesterday, National Traffic Incident Response Week kicked off. The goal of this week is to promote the “Move Over” law while emphasizing responder safety. This year, more than ever, we need everyone’s participation in this outreach effort. Across the country, there has been an alarming increase in...

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November 12, 2019

Open House Recruitment Day November 23rd @ 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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November 8, 2019

Man wanted in 2017 murder arrested in Brevard County

The man suspected in the 2017 murder of a DeLand woman has been arrested. Bernard L. Thomas, 51 (DOB:1-28-68), was taken into custody on separate warrants Friday in Brevard County. DeLand Police officials were notified of Thomas' arrest and were able to secure a warrant in connection to the death...

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October 8, 2019
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Harvey, Keith Jr. - POSS OF METHAMPHETAMINE and 1 additional charge

On October 7th, 2019 Deland Police Officers made contact with the suspect due to the vehicle she was in having a broken windshield. Upon contact with the suspect and her passenger officers noticed paraphernalia commonly used with drug use in plain view. The officers removed both occupants of the...
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October 8, 2019
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Smith, Alicia - POSS OF METHAMPHETAMINE and 1 additional charge

On October 7th, 2019 Deland Police Officers made contact with the suspect due to the vehicle she was in having a broken windshield. Upon contact with the suspect and her passenger officers noticed paraphernalia commonly used with drug use in plain view. The officers removed both occupants of the...
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October 7, 2019
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Wesley, Joseph - In State Fugitive with Warrants

On 10/04/19 officers came in contact with a subject that was known to have open warrants. A records check was conducted on the subjects information and it came back showing the warrants were open and active. The subject was placed in handcuffs that were checked for proper fit and transported to the...
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October 7, 2019
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Davis, Julia Y - VIOLATION OF PROBATION - WARRANT

On Oct. 5th, 2019, Deland Officers made contact with the suspect in regards to a warrant issued for her arrest for violation of probation. The officers confirmed the warrant through dispatch and placed the suspect under arrest. The suspect was transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail with out...
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October 7, 2019
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SQUIRES, KAYLA - ACTIVE FELONY WARRANT

On Oct.5th 2019, Deland Police Officers made contact with the suspect in regards to a warrant that was issued for her. Officers confirmed the warrant through dispatch and placed the suspect under arrest. The suspect was transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail with out incident.
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October 18, 2019

Coffee with the Chief

Date: W ednesday, October 30, 2019 Time: 8:00am – 9:00am Location: Boston Coffee House located at 109 E. New York Ave. DeLand Join Police Chief Jason Umberger for coffee and casual conversation, learn more about the department or bring up community concerns.

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October 16, 2019

Homeless man charged with first-degree murder in stabbing death of homeless woman

A homeless man is being charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of homeless woman early Wednesday morning. At about 3 a.m. Wednesday, a Volusia County deputy was flagged down by a male, later identified as Jared M. Shaw, 32, outside a 7-Eleven convenience store in the 300 block of...

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October 14, 2019

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26

The DeLand Police Department will be participating in National Drug Take Back Day on October 26. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 26, officers will collect unwanted prescription drugs, no questions asked, in the front parking lot outside of the police department, 219 West Howry Avenue Since...

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October 9, 2019

Coffee with the Chief

Date: W ednesday, October 30, 2019 Time: 8:00am – 9:00am Location: Boston Coffee House located at 109 E. New York Ave. DeLand Join Police Chief Jason Umberger for coffee and casual conversation, learn more about the department or bring up community concerns.

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October 8, 2019

DeLand Middle School student arrested after threatening to bring gun to school

(DeLand, FL) - A DeLand Middle School student has been charged with making a threat to bring a gun onto campus and commit violence. The School Resource Officer at DeLand Middle School was alerted Tuesday morning to the threat made by a 14-year-old male student via text messages he exchanged with...

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