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DeLand PD to Host Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24

Join us for Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 am to 2 pm in the front parking lot of the DeLand Police Department.D...
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Patrolling DeLand Ep. 4: Traffic Unit

Patrolling DeLand Ep. 4: Traffic UnitSpeed limits are NOT a suggestion. They exist to protect you, your family, and everyone on the road. Ri...
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DeLand Police Athletic League Grateful For $10,000 Donation ...

The DeLand Police Department is incredibly grateful to the First Congregational Church of Orange City, United Church of Christ, for their ge...
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H.O.P.E. Panel Brings DeLand Community and Law Enforcement T...

Thank you to everyone who came out to last night's H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Through Partnership & Engagement) community event at the Chi...
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Remembering 9/11: DeLand Honors First Responders 25 Years La...

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...
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Wanted Wednesday Tips Help Lead to Arrest of DeLand Fugitive...

Tyler Scott Hawkins, 26, a registered sex offender out of DeLand, is now behind bars thanks to YOU. Hawkins skipped town in August with...
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Statement on Flock Cameras from DPD Chief Jason Umberger

The DeLand Police Department has deactivated all of its Flock Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) in compliance with the Florida Departme...
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GRAND JURY INDICTS DELAND MAN IN CONNECTION WITH MURDER OF J...

DeLAND, Fla. - The DeLand Police Department announces that a Volusia County grand jury voted unanimously on August 6, 2026, to indict Austin...
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Wanted Wednesday: Katie Leigh Corwin

It’s WANTED WEDNESDAY! The DeLand Police Department still needs the public’s assistance in locating Katie Leigh Corwin, who has an activ...
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COLD CASE: JOSHUA SNEED

On June 6, 2019, at approximately 6 p.m., Joshua “Black” Sneed left his residence at Laurel Villa Apartment Complex in DeLand, to go to ...
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Oct 6, 2026
Join us for Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 am to 2 pm in the front parking lot of the DeLand Police Department. Drop off your unused or expired prescription medications, no questions asked.  It's quick, free, and helps prevent misuse and accide...
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Created Sep 3, 2026 / Updated Sep 8, 2026
The DeLand Police Department has deactivated all of its Flock Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) in compliance with the Florida Department of Transportation’s recent directive. Like many of my law enforcement colleagues across the state, I have real concerns about the loss...
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Jul 16, 2026
On June 6, 2019, at approximately 6 p.m., Joshua “Black” Sneed left his residence at Laurel Villa Apartment Complex in DeLand, to go to a local store to purchase cigarettes. He hasn’t been seen since.  The DeLand Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is seeki...
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Oct 6, 2026
The DeLand Police Department is looking for wanted subject TERRELL MARQUIS MONTGOMERY who has a felony warrant(s) in reference to FAILURE OF CAREER OFFENDER PROPERLY REGISTER .   The warrant has a $10,000 BOND and nationwide pickup. Current whereabouts are unknown. I...
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Image for CARDWELL, NATHAN ELLIOT  - TRAFFICKING IN METHAMPHETAMINE 14 GRMS TO 28 GRM and 3 additional charges
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Oct 6, 2026
The DeLand Police Department is looking for wanted subject NATHAN E CARDWELL who has a felony warrant(s) in reference to TRAFFICKING IN METHAMPHETAMINE 14 GRMS TO 28 GRMS, POSSESSION OF NEW OR LEGEND DRUG WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION, POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA, RESISTING AN OFFICER ...
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Image for COTTON, EDWARD L  - FAILURE OF CAREER OFFENDER PROPERLY REGISTER
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Oct 6, 2026
The DeLand Police Department is looking for wanted subject EDWARD L COTTON who has a felony warrant(s) in reference to FAILURE OF CAREER OFFENDER PROPERLY REGISTER The warrant has a $10,000 Bond and nationwide pickup. Current whereabouts are unknown. If you have any infor...
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Oct 5, 2026
Due to predicted inclement weather, tomorrow's National Night Out event at Earl Brown Park is canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date. Your safety is our top priority, and we don't want anyone caught in the expected storms.   We're so grateful for all the excite...
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Oct 1, 2026
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!   Use strong, unique passwords, update your software, think before you click, and be mindful of what you share online.
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Image for UPDATE: MISSING JUVENILE FOUND SAFE: SHAKEEMA K. SMITH
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Sep 24, 2026
UPDATE: Shakeema has been located and is in protective custody.  Original Post ***************** The DeLand Police Department is asking for the public's help locating Shakeema K. Smith, a 16-year-old female reported missing. Name: Shakeema K. Smith Age: 16 Description: Bl...
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Sep 24, 2026
Patrolling DeLand Ep. 4: Traffic Unit Speed limits are NOT a suggestion. They exist to protect you, your family, and everyone on the road. Ride along with Ofc. Peterson to see how our Traffic Unit works to keep our roads safe, one stop at a time.
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KITCHING, LOVENCE

FAILURE OF SEX OFFENDER TO PROPERLY REPORT and 1 additional charge

JURADO, BENJAMIN

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

ROBITAILLE, DAVID ALLAN

ROBITAILLE, DAVID ALLAN - BURGLARY OF AN UNOCCUPIED STRUCTURE and 6 additional charges

JILES, TAVARIS MARQUIS

JILES, TAVARIS MARQUIS - CHILD ABUSE and 1 additional charge

CORWIN, KATIE LEIGH

CORWIN, KATIE LEIGH - POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE II SUBSTANCE and 1 additional charge