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Sep 18, 2026
DeLand Police Department officers responded to a reported shooting with injuries on Aug. 13, 2026, in the area of Greenborough Loop. The incident occurred within a newly developed residential subdivision that was actively under construction at the time. Officers arrived to fin...
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Sep 18, 2026
The DeLand Police Department is incredibly grateful to the First Congregational Church of Orange City, United Church of Christ, for their generous $10,000 donation to DPAL (DeLand Police Athletic League). Thank you for investing in DeLand's next generation!
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Sep 17, 2026
Training like it matters, because it does. Chief Jason Umberger breaks down why active shooter training is a top priority for DPD officers, and how constant preparation helps keep our community safe.
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Sep 16, 2026
It’s WANTED WEDNESDAY! The DeLand Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating Francis A. Mercede, who has an active felony warrant for aggravated assault (deadly weapon). Mercede is a 64-year-old white male with gray hair and brown eyes. He is 5’7” feet t...
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Sep 15, 2026
Thank you to everyone who came out to last night's H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Through Partnership & Engagement) community event at the Chisholm Community Center! It was a powerful evening of open, honest conversation about law enforcement interactions and understandin...
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Sep 14, 2026
National Night Out is coming to DeLand! Join us for a FREE night of community fun! Tuesday, October 6, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Earl Brown Park — 750 S. Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL 32724 We'll see you there!
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Created Sep 11, 2026 / Updated Sep 14, 2026
Today marks 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001, a day that changed our nation and reminded us all of the courage and sacrifice of our first responders. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and the DeLand Fire Department this morning at Fire Station 81 to h...
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Created Sep 10, 2026 / Updated Sep 14, 2026
Tyler Scott Hawkins, 26, a registered sex offender out of DeLand, is now behind bars thanks to YOU. Hawkins skipped town in August without registering his new address, as required by law. A warrant went out. He vanished. Then we posted him on our Wanted Wednesday...
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Sep 9, 2026
DeLand Police Chief Jason Umberger and Captain Prurince Dice will be on the panel at the H.O.P.E. community event this Monday, September 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chisholm Community Center. Come out for an open conversation about law enforcement interactions and understandin...
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Sep 9, 2026
The DeLand Police Department fought hard in our annual 9/11 Softball Game against the DeLand Fire Department , but came up just short in this year's matchup, 18-15. Huge thank you to everyone who came out to support both teams and make this event special. Thank y...
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CORWIN, KATIE LEIGH
CORWIN, KATIE LEIGH - POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE II SUBSTANCE and 1 additional charge
HAWKINS, TYLER SCOTT
HAWKINS, TYLER SCOTT - FAILURE OF SEX OFFENDER TO PROPERLY REGISTER
KITCHING, LOVENCE
FAILURE OF SEX OFFENDER TO PROPERLY REPORT and 1 additional charge
JILES, TAVARIS MARQUIS
JILES, TAVARIS MARQUIS - CHILD ABUSE and 1 additional charge
JURADO, BENJAMIN
LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT WITH DEATH and 2 additional charges