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A gas station employee is recovering after she was knocked unconscious by two customers who were upset over a food order, according to Holly Hill police.

A 76-year-old man was rescued from his apartment, which had been flooded with water from Hurricane Ian, according to the Holly Hill Police Department Thursday.

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. for the second year in a row. The demand so high, a Volusia County recreational center is expanding to Pictona at Holly Hill to expand to 49 Pickleball courts.

A 58-year-old Holly Hill woman was killed and her 62-year-old passenger was seriously injured Monday night in a head-on crash in Volusia County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Preparing teens for the real world can seem like a daunting task, but one local business owner is giving them the keys to success; from balancing a budget, to creating a resume, he is turning his passion into a mission.

Video: Holly Hill police find human remains near homeless camp Holly Hill police are investigating a discovery of human remains. (James Tutten, WFTV.com/WFTV)HOLLY HILL, Fla. — Holly Hill police are investigating a discovery of human remains. READ: President Biden: ‘I tested positive for COVID again’Someone found bones and clothing about 100 yards into the woods off of Alabama Avenue near a homeless camp. READ: Troopers investigate deadly hit-and-run crash involving pedestrianPolice haven’t yet released the person’s name or a cause of death. READ: Florida congresswoman calls on DOJ to investigate Florida utility company over ‘dark money’ claimsThe remains were turned over to the medical examiner’s office.

According to police, 58-year-old Kevin Boyer was last seen Thursday at an assisted living facility in Holly Hill, located at 1562 Garden Ave.

HOLLY HILL, Fla. — A Volusia County police department is working to change the perception local teenagers have about police that may have been shaped by images of police brutality on social media. WATCH: Video shows driver of Porsche crash on I-4 while street racing during rush hour, troopers sayThe Holly Hill police chief said his department is trying to change perception through its 5-0 Club, which the department adopted from Ormond Beach. READ: Reedy Creek firefighters brace for changes ahead of special district dissolutionSee more in the video above. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. ©2022 Cox Media Group

A man was hit and injured by a train Tuesday afternoon in Holly Hill, according to police.

Hot Shot Shooting Ranger murder/attempted homicide Holly Hill police say a man walked into Hot Shot Shooting range with a woman and shot her, then himself. Alec Almanzar, 23, fatally shot Ayadalis Chalas, 21, at the Hot Shot Shooting Range in Holly Hill on Oct. 7, police said. He then positioned himself so the right side of his head was touching the left side of Chalas’ head, the newspaper reported. After checking the gun, he then fired three shots at the target before firing at Chalas’ head as his head touched hers, police said. After he was released from the hospital on Dec. 15, Almanzar went with his family to New York.

Police in Florida say the survivor of an apparent murder-suicide pact has been charged with his girlfriend’s death.

A lucky Volusia County woman scratched her way to $5 million.

A New Hampshire man was arrested in Holly Hill on Friday after police said he was involved in a hit-and-run using a stolen vehicle.

A man lost control of his motorcycle in Holly Hill after his back tire blew out, according to the Holly Hill Police Department.

A Holly Hill man was arrested after Volusia County deputies, armed with an Air One helicopter and K-9 unit, responded to a suspect jumping on a roof, running through multiple yards and breaking into a home, deputies said.

Hot Shot Shooting Ranger murder/attempted homicide Holly Hill police say a man walked into Hot Shot Shooting range with a woman and shot her, then himself. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A man shot and killed a woman at Hot Shot shooting range before shooting himself Thursday, police said. The man and woman walked into the shooting range in Holly Hill before he shot her then himself, police said. Holly Hill Police are investigating a deadly shooting. Police say a man and a woman (relationship unclear) went into Hot Shot, rent a gun and police say he shoots her and then himself.

A man is accused of shooting a woman in the head at the Hot Shot shooting range in Holly Hilly on Thursday, according to police.

A Florida gas station employee says she’s listed as receiving a $3.4 million COVID relief check that she never applied for and never received.

A man found in a Holly Hill canal died after a motorcycle crash Wednesday night, according to the police department.

HOLLY HILL, Fla. — A man was found shot several times in a Holly Hill apartment complex parking lot late Wednesday, according to police. Police said just after 8 p.m., they responded to the parking lot of 319 Cavanah Drive in reference to a person shot. READ: Ormond man who lost wife, unborn child to COVID: Not vaccinating ‘one of the biggest mistakes ever’Officers said they found a 30-year-old man lying in the parking lot unresponsive. They said he sustained several gunshot wounds and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. READ: New Florida surgeon general gives parents choice whether to quarantine students exposed to COVID-19No other details were released.

A man was shot and killed at a Holly Hill apartment complex, police say.

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A 28-year-old Orlando man was killed in a crash Monday morning in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

HOLLY HILL, Fla. — Two women were shot in an apartment while they were sleeping early Monday, according to Holly Hill police. At about 1:15 a.m., officers said they responded to the Holly Point Apartments at 1000 15th Street after a report that two people were shot. READ: Deputies: 11-year-old shot by another child after finding gun inside Brevard County homeInvestigators said a 19-year-old woman and a 62-year-old woman were shot while they were sleeping in their separate bedrooms. Both women were shot in their legs, police said. READ: TikTok star Anthony Barajas dies after shooting in California theaterInvestigators said they are searching for the shooter or shooters.

Two people were shot while sleeping in Holly Hill, police say.

Joseph Bruce (suspect) A 33-year-old Holly Hill man who serves as a board member at a remote-control car racing organization was arrested Tuesday evening after molesting a 14-year-old girl at a remote-control-car race track near Daytona Beach, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. (Volusia Sheriff’s Office)VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A 33-year-old Holly Hill man who serves as a board member at a remote-control car racing organization was arrested Tuesday evening after molesting a 14-year-old girl at a remote-control car race track near Daytona Beach, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. Detectives said the victim’s parents on Friday discovered sexually explicit text messages on their daughter’s cellphone from Joseph Bruce, who performs track maintenance and car repairs. Investigators said Bruce began texting the victim about sex earlier this month, and within days, he had sexually abused the girl in a trailer at the track. Anyone who might have been a victim or who has information to provide is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 386-323-3574.

A man accused of repeatedly abusing a foster child now faces new charges for abusing another victim, according to the state attorney's office.

A man accused of forcing his way into a woman’s home and stealing her car also took her phones so she could not call for help, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

The relationship that started in January shifted to conversation of money and romance by the first week in May.

A 37-year-old man was shot and killed Thursday at a Holly Hill business in an apparent dispute over merchandise, according to police.

Police identify man killed in shooting outside Holly Hill business According to investigators, they are working closely with the States Attorney Office to determine the facts of the shooting and that no charges have been filed. (WFTV)HOLLY HILL, Fla. — Holly Hill police identified a man shot and killed outside of a business Thursday afternoon. Police say 38-year-old Allen Phillip Fike was shot and killed during a confrontation outside a local business on Walker Street in Holly Hill. WATCH: Suspect steals 2 police cruisers in wild multi-county chaseInvestigators say Fike may have gone to the business to confront the owner over an ongoing dispute when the shooting occurred. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

A pedestrian was struck and killed in Holly Hill, police say.

HOLLY HILL, Fla. — Holly Hill police are investigating after a person was fatally struck by a car at the intersection of Walker Street and US-1. Police said the crash happened just before 7 a.m. Thursday. READ: Police make arrest after veteran fatally shot downtown“Due to the nature of the investigation, the southbound lanes of US-1 are closed temporarily while investigators are on scene,” an official said. READ: Sale of Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World fetches staggering priceWatch Eyewitness News for live updates. See map of scene below:Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

A fatal crash has prompted a train to stop in Volusia County, causing a traffic alert. Daytona Beach police tweeted Tuesday morning that drivers should not cross the railroad tracks from Orange Avenue south to Second Street in neighboring Holly Hill. “A train has stopped due to a fatal accident,” the tweet said. “Please find a route either north or south of the stopped train.”No other details have been released.

A 50-year-old man died on Sunday after a shed caught fire at a home near Ormond Beach, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. The man was living in the shed located at 136 Seville Street, deputies said. The fire was reported around 7:15 a.m. Sunday, with firefighters from Volusia County, Ormond Beach and Holly Hill extinguishing the flames. Calls to 911 reported flames from the back of a home. Ad“There’s one deceased,” the caller tells 911.

HOLLY HILL, Fla. – Two students at Holly Hill School face charges after a third student was shot with an airsoft gun in a locker room on Wednesday, according to the Holly Hill Police Department. However, records show the boy blamed another student for shooting the victim, saying his own airsoft gun failed to fire. Staff members were able to track down the second student, who had again brought airsoft guns, according to investigators. Police said all the students involved are between the ages of 12 and 13 and the victim was not hurt. The two students accused of bringing the airsoft guns to school now each face a charge of possession of a weapon on school grounds.

HOLLY HILL, Fla. – One girl is dead and two others are hospitalized after Holly Hill police say the three teens, ages 15 and 16, were found Tuesday night suffering from signs of an overdose. Authorities investigate after teens overdose at Holly Hill home, police say. The Holly Hill Police Department is working with the State Attorney’s Office and the Department of Children and Families to investigate the incident. Police investigate after teens overdose in Holly Hill. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Holly Hill Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 386-248-9478.

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HOLLY HILL, Fla. – Josie Stumph said she’s ready for the new school year as Volusia County students start next Monday. “I feel that the hard work behind the scenes has been worth it because we are ready. It’s different but we’re doing everything we can to make it feel safe.”Stumph teaches 5th grade language arts and social studies. School leaders showed News 6 how all rooms follow the same safety procedures, and each teacher is equipped with a PPE kit full of cleaning supplies. Stumph said cleaning regularly and enforcing all the safety protocols helps her feel much safer but the school year will certainly be different.

A woman was shot Sunday outside Rowsey’s Pub in Holly Hill, according to police. Holly Hill police said the woman was located in a nearby camper and said she was walking to the store when two men in a blue car shot her for an unknown reason. The woman was taken to Halifax Medical Center, according to police. A man who was also in the camper had an active warrant out of Seminole County and was detained by police, officials said. The man complained of chest pains and was also taken to the hospital, police said.

Heavy rain pelted the Holly Hill area on Wednesday afternoon flooding streets, and on the westside of Volusia County, a tree toppled on a house in DeLand, officials said. Heavy rain pelted the Holly Hill area on Wednesday afternoon flooding streets, and on the westside of Volusia County, a tree toppled on a house in DeLand, officials said. The heaviest of the rainfall in the Daytona Beach area passed over the city of Holly Hill. In the west side of the county, a tree fell on a home at East Michigan Ave., caving in the roof. There were two occupants in the house but no injuries were reported, said city of DeLand spokesman Chris Graham.

A 66-year-old Holly Hill woman died Tuesday when she crashed on U.S. 92, the Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release. The car went across the westbound lanes, struck a pole and overturned into a retention pond. The woman later died at the hospital. FHP said the crash is still under investigation. The news release also said the woman was wearing her seat belt and that her next of kin had not yet been notified.

On Sunday, the Cases by Zip Code figures from the state showed ZIP code 32724, which includes all or parts of Lake Helen, DeLand, DeLand Southwest, DeLeon Springs and North DeLand, with the highest cluster 25 cases. Next was ZIP code 32174 with 19 cases, ZIP code 32713 with 16 and 32725 with 15. Here are the ZIP codes of Volusia County and the breakdown of cases in those areas: ZIP code 32114, which includes all or parts of Daytona Beach, South Daytona and Holly Hill, has 11 cases. ZIP code 32174, which includes all or parts of Bunnell, Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Holly Hill and Ormond-by-the-Sea, has 19 cases. ZIP code 32176, which includes all or parts of Flagler Beach, Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-the-Sea, has less than 5.

HOLLY HILL, Fla. – Authorities are investigating after a woman and an infant were found dead inside an apartment, according to Holly Hill police. A chain lock was in place but the man was able to get inside and found Mays slumped over on the couch with several syringes nearby, according to police. Authorities said the baby, believed to be less than a month old, was in a car seat near the door. The baby was thin but did not appear to be injured, records show. Mays and the baby were both pronounced dead at the scene.

A family owned and operated craft distillery is making hand sanitizer at no charge for anyone who brings a bottle to fill. Copper Bottom Craft Distillery in Holly Hill usually draws customers for its tours and spirits sampling, but its now attracting people for a different type of alcohol the antiseptic kind. Jeremy Craig, who serves as the head distiller, got the idea after watching hand sanitizer disappear from store shelves amid the coronavirus outbreak. The Craigs will continue to offer hand sanitizer during business hours 12 to 7 p.m. through Saturday while supplies last. Copper Bottom Craft Distillery is at 998 N. Beach St. in Holly Hill.

Police said they did not see any trauma on the woman and baby found dead in the apartment. A woman and an approximately one-month-old baby were found dead Tuesday in a Holly Hill apartment and investigators did not yet know their names or what caused their deaths, police said. Just before arriving, officers were told that besides the unresponsive female there was also an infant that was apparently dead in the apartment, he wrote. Medical personnel declared both the woman and the infant dead, Aldrich wrote. The medical examiners office will perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death, Aldrich wrote.

Ready for a second term, Holly Hill Mayor Chris Via announced in a press release Thursday his intent to run for re-election. Ready for a second term, Holly Hill Mayor Chris Via announced in a press release Thursday his intent to run for re-election. Im proud of what we have accomplished together, but Im even more excited for what our future holds, Via said. That future includes attracting development and business opportunities, such as the $6 million pickleball and community center project currently under construction, or continuing to build on the culture of Holly Hill through community events, festivals and shows. Before he was mayor, Via served as District 4 city commissioner and vice mayor.

HOLLY HILL, Fla. – Authorities in Holly Hill are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital. According to police, the shooting happened at 90 Degrees Sports Bar and Grill. When officers arrived, they found Mikhall Braswell, who had been shot in the leg, a police report said. According to the police report, Braswell had two gunshot wounds on his right leg. Officers also found another man at the scene, Trijan Reid, who had been shot in the abdomen and right leg, officials said.

Holly Hill police were called to the 98 Degrees bar to reports of a person getting shot and later discovered two men had been shot there. Two men were injured in a shooting at a Holly Hill bar early Sunday, police said. [READ MORE: Police: Holly Hill man shot trying to get girlfriends child back from the father][READ MORE: Holly Hill shooting victim dies][READ MORE: Dog dispute leads to shot fired, brief school lockdown in Holly Hill]Aldrich said police do not yet have any suspect information and the victims are being uncooperative. As police worked the shooting, six minutes later at 1:46 a.m. they were notified by Daytona Beach police that they had a shooting victim Reid at 456 Brentwood Drive, the report stated. Police determined Reid was shot in the abdomen at the bar and ran from the establishment.

The City of Holly Hill has hired Adams, Cameron and Co. Realtors to sell seven vacant city owned properties. HOLLY HILL The City of Holly Hill unanimously approved Adams, Cameron & Co., Realtors to sell seven vacant city-owned properties during Tuesday nights meeting. Mayor Chris Via, who pushed for the sale of the unused properties, said the city tried to sell them internally, but in November decided to hire a real estate firm instead. If the city receives the asking price for all seven properties, Holly Hill will make a total of $388,400 before realtor fees.

DAYTONA BEACH Police are investigating a crash that killed a 63-year-old Holly Hill man crossing Nova Road. First responders were dispatched to the 800 block of South Nova Road near Palm Cove Apartments on Monday, according to a statement released by Daytona Beach police. Herbert Golden was declared dead at the scene minutes after the 8:39 p.m. crash. Golden was struck by a 2015 Hyundai Sonata heading north on Nova in the left lane. The driver of the Hyundai Sonata was identified as Deandre Lenard Harris, 35, of Daytona Beach, police say.

Once the grant requests are ranked, the board will then send the recommendations on to the Volusia County Council to weigh for final approval. In the meantime, this is a big year for Volusia Forever and Volusia ECHO funding. Future in questionNot only must the Volusia County Council decide who gets this years funding, they also must soon weigh the future of ECHO and ECHO's sister tax, Volusia Forever. Volusia Forever and Volusia ECHO are voter-approved property taxes that are expected to sunset in 2021. The workshop is tentatively set for 1:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Volusia County Historic Courthouse in DeLand.

A Holly Hill police officer is under investigation after he reportedly accidentally discharged a rifle and sent a bullet into a neighbors apartment on Wednesday morning, officials aid. The incident occurred at 6:40 a.m. at 1961 Charleston House Way, said Holly Hill police Chief Steve Aldrich. [READ MORE: Dog dispute leads to shot fired, brief school lockdown in Holly Hill][READ MORE: Police: Holly Hill man shoots cousin over sunglasses][READ MORE: Police: Woman shot during Holly Hill drug deal; gunman sought]"This morning one of our officers had an accidental discharge of a personally owned firearm. When police arrived at the home, they were told that a Holly Hill police officer lived above her apartment, the report shows. An officer could not immediately get in touch with policeman living upstairs of the home where the bullet shot through, investigators said.

The Holly Hill driver was going about 65 mph less than one second before impact in the fatal crash. Robinson, 58, of Holly Hill, did not have a valid drivers license while operating his 2007 SUV. And tests revealed that Robinson had marijuana and Xanax in his system at the time of the crash. The crash killed 50-year-old Gwendolyn Gilbert, a Holly Hill resident who was driving the first car stopped in the left turn lane on southbound Nova Road at Flomich Street on July 30, 2018. The impact was so violent that the cars stacked behind Gilberts Nissan were also caught up in the crash: a 2003 Cadillac driven by Kenneth Frank Jr., 49, of Holly Hill, and a 2011 Nissan Xterra driven by Maryann Trussell, 68, of Holly Hill.

Holly Hill shooting victim Justin Paul Blauberg, 32 of New Smyrna, died of his injuries Saturday. HOLLY HILL Shooting victim Justin Paul Blauberg, 32, of New Smyrna Beach died of his injuries Saturday after being found inside a crashed car Wednesday in Holly Hill with a gunshot wound, police said. [READ MORE: Person found shot inside car that crashed into other car in Holly Hill]Witnesses reported a white vehicle fled the area, but it is unknown if the vehicle is related to the shooting, according to Police Chief Stephen K. Aldrich. Police found Blauberg after responding to the parking lot of Charleston Place Apartments, 1971 Charleston House Way. The Holly Hill Police Department said they are continuing to investigate the incident but there is no known suspect information at this time.

A man was found suffering from a gunshot wound after he crashed into another vehicle at a Holly Hill apartment complex, police said. Police said officers were called Wednesday night to the Charleston Place apartments off Nova Road and found the victim in a car. The man identified as Justin Paul Blauberg was taken to a hospital, but died as a result of his injuries. Holly Hill police said a white car was spotted leaving the area, but it’s not certain if it was connected to the shooting. According to Holly Hill police, there are no known suspects at this time.

The boy told one of the adults with the troop the man's penis was exposed, according to the report. A church staff member said the van belongs to the church and Williams drives it. During an interview with investigators, Williams told officers he purchased keys at Ace Hardware and then the van wouldn't start for about 10 minutes. Eventually, Williams told officers he was in counseling after serving time for a lewd and lascivious exhibition in front of a minor. As part of his probation, Williams is not to have contact with minors, according to the report.

A woman who invited a Holly Hill man to her Daytona Beach apartment and ended up stealing his pants and getting him shot in the leg has been identified, police said. Takira "Nookie" Daniels, 19, of Daytona Beach, said she was more interested in the marijuana Kahill Thomas, 19, was bringing, so she had her friends rob him, police said. Daytona Beach police charged Daniels on Monday with principal to armed robbery and principal to aggravated battery on Monday. According to police, Daniels invited Thomas to her apartment at the Wedgewood Apartments at 1717 Mason Ave. on Oct. 29. Soon after three armed men appeared, pistol-whipped Thomas, and, in the fight, stole Thomas pants and shot him in the leg, police said.

A woman who invited a Holly Hill man to her Daytona Beach apartment and ended up stealing his pants and getting him shot in the leg has been identified, police said. Takira "Nookie" Daniels, 19, of Daytona Beach, said she was more interested in the marijuana Kahill Thomas, 19, was bringing, so she had her friends rob him, police said. Daytona Beach police charged Daniels on Monday with principal to armed robbery and principal to aggravated battery on Monday. According to police, Daniels invited Thomas to her apartment at the Wedgewood Apartments at 1717 Mason Ave. on Oct. 29. Soon after three armed men appeared, pistol-whipped Thomas, and, in the fight, stole Thomas pants and shot him in the leg, police said.

A Holly Hill man meeting a woman for the first time at a Daytona Beach apartment was attacked by the womans friends, had his pants stolen and ended up with a gunshot wound, police said. He was lying in the parking lot with a gunshot wound to his left calf, police said. In the pants were Thomas wallet and his iPhone, police said. [READ MORE: Police: Daytona woman lures man to hotel room, teams with ex to rob him][READ MORE: Police: Daytona man beats up woman met on Backpage.com for massage][READ MORE: Police: Man uses knife to try to rob woman he met online]Thomas was taken to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach for treatment, a report states. When Thomas got to the apartment, the woman asked him to get out of his car.

A man rented a gun at the Hot Shots indoor shooting range in Holly Hill on Thursday and then fatally shot himself, police said. The shooting was reported at 2:59 p.m.in the Hot Shots range at 1873 N. Nova Road, according to Holly Hill Police Chief Stephen Aldrich. The shooting was recorded by the shooting range's video security system, the chief said. The man was transported to Halifax Health Medical Center where he died. The persons identity has not been confirmed and his next-of-kin have not yet been contacted.

A man rented a gun at the Hot Shot indoor shooting range in Holly Hill on Thursday and then fatally shot himself, police said. The shooting was reported at 2:59 p.m.in the Hot Shot range at 1873 N. Nova Road, according to Holly Hill Police Chief Stephen Aldrich. The shooting was recorded by the shooting range's video security system, the chief said. The man shot himself in the head and was transported to Halifax Health Medical Center where he died. The persons identity has not been confirmed and his next-of-kin have not yet been contacted.

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Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation donated $31,000 to the Holly Hill Fire Department to buy the Jaws of Life. The department on Tuesday got three Jaws of Life tools, something the Holly Hill firefighters thought was out of their league, thanks to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, said Holly Hill Fire Chief James Bland. "Through our Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation we are donating some extraction equipment to the Holly Hill Fire Department simply known and called the Jaws of Life," said David Hause, owner of four Firehouse Subs in Volusia and Flagler counties. The Firehouse Subs foundation,which started with the donation of a fire truck in New Orleans after the devastation left by Hurricane Katrina, Hause said. The donation to the fire department was made through Firehouse Subs grants, Bland said.

Holly Hill officials hope to replace a worn wooden pedestrian bridge along Riverside Drive if budget passes in September. HOLLY HILL Citing its potential danger, city officials hope to replace the wooden pedestrian bridge just south of Sunrise Park with a new one, if the current budget proposal is passed in September. "It's a problem and we want to fix it," said Holly Hill Mayor Chris Via of the bridge. The estimated cost to replace the bridge is more than $200,000. During a meeting last Tuesday, the city council voted to tentatively keep the tax rate at its maximum.

A Holly Hill homeowner confronted a burglar in his garage Monday morning and during an ensuing struggle, the suspect dropped a hotel key, which later led to an arrest, officials said. Resident Allan Barney saw the burglar at 6:14 a.m. at his State Avenue home. The intruder pushed Barney, causing him to fall, but in the struggle, a hotel key was left behind. Though the key did not have a hotel's name on it, Officer Sergio Martins recognized where it was from, police said. Officer Martins, key in hand, took his evidence to the Twi-Light Motel at 712 Ridgewood Ave. where he found Kelix Moon, 21, of Atlanta in Room 9, a report states.