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-...

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...

Last night at the City Commission Meeting, the DeLand Police Department proudly pinned three new officers. Please join us in welcoming them to the badge. Officer Garrett Shurdom was sworn in on March 23. A DeLand native and DeLand High School graduate, Garrett grew up surround...

The DeLand Police Department is looking for wanted person ANDREW JONATHAN GASTRIGHT 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 s...

DeLand, Fl. — Detectives with the DeLand Police Department Criminal Investigations Division have arrested a woman on felony warrants stemming from a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured two pedestrians during Daytona Beach Bike Week in March. On March 7, 2026, at approxima...