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Image for DeLand Police participate in Cops N' Cones
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Jun 18, 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for Cops N' Cones! It was great to see so many families come out, cool down, and get a sweet treat!
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Jun 17, 2026
Wanted Wednesday: The DeLand Police Department is asking for the public's help locating SEBASTIAN DIEGO QUEVEDO, who has open felony warrants with no bond and a nationwide pickup. His current whereabouts are unknown. QUEVEDO, 20, is wanted for Fleeing or Attempting to Elude at...
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Jun 8, 2026
The DeLand Police Department is looking for wanted person SEBASTIAN DIEGO QUEVEDO who has open felony warrant(s). The warrant has NO BOND and nationwide pickup. Current whereabouts are unknown. If you have any information that can assist with this case, follow this link to sub...
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Created Jun 3, 2026 / Updated Jun 17, 2026
Wanted Wednesday: The DeLand Police Department is asking for the public's help locating DEZYRAE C. BARKER, who has open felony warrants with no bond and a nationwide pickup. Her current whereabouts are unknown.   BARKER, 25, is wanted for Conspiracy to Commit Grand Theft ...
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Created Jun 2, 2026 / Updated Jun 17, 2026
Florida law requires riders under 16 to wear a helmet on an e-mobility device (e-MMDs). And now DeLand goes a step further.  Under the new city ordinance, all riders under 18 must wear a helmet while operating an e-MMD. Anyone under 18 years old riding an e-MMD without a ...
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Jun 2, 2026
E-scooters and e-bikes are now included in the list of micro-mobility devices (MMDs) prohibited on downtown sidewalks. The corridor where this rule applies has also been expanded. Take a moment to look at the graphic attached so that you know where MMDs are allowed on sidewalk...
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Image for DeLand Woman Arrested After Child Left in Hot Car; Bystander's CPR Credited in Early Response
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Created Jun 1, 2026 / Updated Jun 17, 2026
DeLand, Fl. — A 3-year-old child was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition Sunday afternoon after being left unattended in a vehicle for approximately two hours, according to DeLand Police Department officials. At approximately 4:32 p.m., DeLand Police receive...
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Image for DeLand Police Officers hand out D.A.R.E. completion awards to fifth graders at Edith I. Starke Elementary School
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May 28, 2026
This morning, DeLand Police Officers handed out D.A.R.E. completion awards to fifth graders at Edith I. Starke Elementary School, joined by Principal Mrs. Aivazis and Vice Mayor Davis. These students spent time learning how to handle bullying, resist peer pressure, build self-...
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May 27, 2026
It's time again for Wanted Wednesday! The DeLand Police Department is still looking for BRITTEN A. POLK, JR., and we have a feeling someone out there knows exactly where he is. POLK, 33, has open felony warrants with no bond and a nationwide pickup. His current whereabouts are...
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May 26, 2026
DeLand Police had a great time at Power the Night and would not have missed it. There is something special about seeing kids climb up into a truck, meet the people who serve their community, and go home talking about it. That is what these events are all about, and our officer...
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HAYWARD, HASSAN

POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE II SUBSTANCE

JILES, TAVARIS MARQUIS

JILES, TAVARIS MARQUIS - CHILD ABUSE and 1 additional charge

JONES, WAYNE HAL

JONES, WAYNE HAL Jr. - AGGRAVATED BATTERY (PREGNANT PERSON) and 2 additional charges

JURADO, BENJAMIN

LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT WITH DEATH and 2 additional charges

POLK, BRITTEN ARTRICE

POLK, BRITTEN ARTRICE Jr. - POSSESSION OF COCAINE WITH INTENT TO SELL and 5 additional charges

KITCHING, LOVENCE

FAILURE OF SEX OFFENDER TO PROPERLY REPORT and 1 additional charge