SWAT team raids Central Florida home in disturbing child porn case, sheriff says
Read full article: SWAT team raids Central Florida home in disturbing child porn case, sheriff saysIn a release, investigators said they came across over 42,000 files appearing to contain "illegal images of children."
SWAT team raids Central Florida dad’s home in disturbing child porn case, sheriff says
Read full article: SWAT team raids Central Florida dad’s home in disturbing child porn case, sheriff saysIn a release, investigators said they came across over 42,000 files appearing to contain "illegal images of children."
‘All yall are ded:’ 12-year-old threatened to shoot up school via ex’s account, Volusia sheriff says
Read full article: ‘All yall are ded:’ 12-year-old threatened to shoot up school via ex’s account, Volusia sheriff saysA 12-year-old was taken to jail after she was accused of sending a threat to a teacher — under her ex-boyfriend’s account, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Bodycam video shows 14-year-old being arrested for swinging baby alligator by tail in DeLand
Read full article: Bodycam video shows 14-year-old being arrested for swinging baby alligator by tail in DeLandNews 6 has obtained body camera video from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office that shows a deputy arresting a 14-year-old boy accused of picking up a baby alligator and swinging it by its tail.
‘RISE AND SHINE:’ Volusia deputies storm drug house, find over 100K pills inside
Read full article: ‘RISE AND SHINE:’ Volusia deputies storm drug house, find over 100K pills insideDeputies uncovered plenty of illicit substances after they stormed a drug home early Thursday morning, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Central Florida deputy caught planting AirTags on ex and her daughter, sheriff says
Read full article: Central Florida deputy caught planting AirTags on ex and her daughter, sheriff saysThe sheriff's office announced that he was fired on Thursday after he was caught placing AirTags in cars belonging to his ex and her daughter.
Drunk driver plows onto runway at Daytona Beach airport, tries to get into locked plane
Read full article: Drunk driver plows onto runway at Daytona Beach airport, tries to get into locked planeA driver is in custody after he crashed he vehicle onto the airfield at Daytona Beach International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Potential swatting incident targets Volusia County schools with bomb threats
Read full article: Potential swatting incident targets Volusia County schools with bomb threatsSeveral Volusia County high schools received bomb threats Monday morning, prompting an investigation and an increase in law enforcement on campuses around the county.
‘King of slumlords:’ Major New Smyrna Beach drug house busted by sheriff
Read full article: ‘King of slumlords:’ Major New Smyrna Beach drug house busted by sheriffOver 20 people were taken into custody after a massive raid on a drug home in Volusia County early Thursday morning, according to the sheriff.
Dad accused of slaughtering 5-week-old with spanking, Volusia sheriff says
Read full article: Dad accused of slaughtering 5-week-old with spanking, Volusia sheriff saysA Jacksonville man was arrested this week, well over a year after his 5-week-old daughter was brought to the hospital with fatal injuries, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
22-year-old man drowned in St. Johns River while snorkeling, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: 22-year-old man drowned in St. Johns River while snorkeling, Volusia deputies sayA 22-year-old man drowned in the St. Johns River while snorkeling on Saturday near French Landing in Orange City, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Volusia County 12-year-old accused of writing ‘detailed manifesto’ to carry out school shooting due to bullying
Read full article: Volusia County 12-year-old accused of writing ‘detailed manifesto’ to carry out school shooting due to bullyingA 12-year-old was arrested in Volusia County on allegations of writing and posting a “detailed manifesto” about a mass shooting at a school.
‘Didn’t get too far:’ SWAT bust leads to major finds in DeBary, Sanford, video shows
Read full article: ‘Didn’t get too far:’ SWAT bust leads to major finds in DeBary, Sanford, video showsA drug bust at a home in DeBary early Thursday morning yielded some major finds, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
14-year-old arrested after prank ends with dead dog, Volusia sheriff says
Read full article: 14-year-old arrested after prank ends with dead dog, Volusia sheriff saysA 14-year-old boy was arrested on Tuesday after a viral door-kicking challenge left a dog dead in the road, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
American Legion post commanding officer arrested in Volusia child-porn case, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: American Legion post commanding officer arrested in Volusia child-porn case, sheriff’s office saysThe commanding officer of the Ormond Beach American Legion post has been arrested to face charges of possessing child porn, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
DeLand woman drugs disabled great-granddaughter in murder-suicide attempt, deputies say
Read full article: DeLand woman drugs disabled great-granddaughter in murder-suicide attempt, deputies sayA 69-year-old DeLand woman was arrested after an attempted murder-suicide attempt involving her disabled 13-year-old great-granddaughter, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
17-year-old slain in possible robbery attempt on Christmas night, Volusia sheriff says
Read full article: 17-year-old slain in possible robbery attempt on Christmas night, Volusia sheriff saysA 17-year-old was fatally shot during what might have been an attempted robbery, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
‘The naughty list:’ Wrong tag leads to arrest of wanted Central Florida man
Read full article: ‘The naughty list:’ Wrong tag leads to arrest of wanted Central Florida manA wanted Central Florida man was caught after deputies noticed that his car had a wrong tag, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
More victims possible after child porn bust at Volusia County home, deputies say
Read full article: More victims possible after child porn bust at Volusia County home, deputies sayThe sheriff’s office said it received a tip that Emmanuel Edgardo Trujillo was soliciting sexual pictures from girls, ages 13-16, in exchange for vapes, drugs and gifts online.
2 of 4 horses stolen in Volusia County found in South Florida; arrest made
Read full article: 2 of 4 horses stolen in Volusia County found in South Florida; arrest madeDays after the horses were first reported stolen, the Volusia Sheriff's Office said that investigators have pinned an undocumented immigrant from Cuba as the suspect.
‘An amazing offer:’ Thousands taken in lottery scam at Volusia County RV park
Read full article: ‘An amazing offer:’ Thousands taken in lottery scam at Volusia County RV parkThe sheriff's office is now offering a reward for suspects who allegedly scammed a couple of men out of thousands of dollars this week.
This man walked away from a Daytona Beach clinic in July. Now, he’s missing
Read full article: This man walked away from a Daytona Beach clinic in July. Now, he’s missingHe was last seen leaving the area of SMA Healthcare earlier this year, according to deputies. Now, detectives are trying to track him down.
Shots fired at Deltona home after attempted break-in, deputies say
Read full article: Shots fired at Deltona home after attempted break-in, deputies sayDeputies are searching for a group of suspects after an attempted home invasion led to gunfire early Wednesday morning in a Deltona neighborhood, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Migrant under ICE detainer after spilling coffee on Florida mom, child and dog, deputies say
Read full article: Migrant under ICE detainer after spilling coffee on Florida mom, child and dog, deputies sayAn undocumented immigrant is in custody after she reportedly threw coffee at a mother, her child and their dog last week, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
‘Sunny Florida is waiting:’ Volusia sheriff campaigns in New York City
Read full article: ‘Sunny Florida is waiting:’ Volusia sheriff campaigns in New York CityLast week, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood openly invited New York City residents to move to the Sunshine State after a heated mayoral election. Now, he's going after the police.
‘Operation Roadrunner:’ Drug trafficking ring dismantled in Central Florida
Read full article: ‘Operation Roadrunner:’ Drug trafficking ring dismantled in Central FloridaA drug trafficking ring was dismantled in Central Florida after a series of raids and arrests, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Armed man caught at Deltona home, accused of threatening to kill 4 children
Read full article: Armed man caught at Deltona home, accused of threatening to kill 4 childrenAn armed man was arrested at a Deltona home on Sunday afternoon after the suspect reportedly threatened to kill four children in the house, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
‘Stained red:’ Orange County firefighter dumps dozens of tampons on ex’s lawn, deputies say
Read full article: ‘Stained red:’ Orange County firefighter dumps dozens of tampons on ex’s lawn, deputies sayAn Orange County firefighter was put in jail last week after she was caught scattering dozens of opened tampons across her ex-boyfriend’s lawn, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Deltona man accused of targeting old friend, opening fire at gas station, deputies say
Read full article: Deltona man accused of targeting old friend, opening fire at gas station, deputies sayAn 18-year-old Deltona man is accused of shooting at an occupied vehicle at a gas station, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
New details emerge in fatal shooting of Edgewater police officer at gas station
Read full article: New details emerge in fatal shooting of Edgewater police officer at gas stationA gas station clerk accused of fatally shooting an off-duty Edgewater police officer told deputies he was having a bad day, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Man arrested after asking for massage, robbing Volusia business at gunpoint, deputies say
Read full article: Man arrested after asking for massage, robbing Volusia business at gunpoint, deputies sayVolusia County deputies are looking for a man wanted in a Deltona armed robbery, according to officials.
Man wanted after attack with metal bat, stun baton at DeBary home
Read full article: Man wanted after attack with metal bat, stun baton at DeBary homeDeputies are searching for a man’s whereabouts after he attacked someone at a home gathering in DeBary over the weekend, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s office.
Woman fights off ex-boyfriend who broke into Volusia County home, fired shot, deputies say
Read full article: Woman fights off ex-boyfriend who broke into Volusia County home, fired shot, deputies sayA 24-year-old Volusia County man was arrested after breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home and stealing a cellphone, according to officials.
83-year-old woman reported missing out of DeBary has been found, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 83-year-old woman reported missing out of DeBary has been found, sheriff’s office saysThe subject of Florida Silver Alert issued out of Volusia County this weekend has been found, according to authorities.
Man accused of pistol-whipping teen, forcing him and girlfriend to undress at DeBary park turns self in
Read full article: Man accused of pistol-whipping teen, forcing him and girlfriend to undress at DeBary park turns self inA man accused of pistol-whipping a teen and forcing him and his girlfriend to undress at a DeBary park on Sunday has been arrested, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Lake Helen debates future of police department, possible Volusia Sheriff’s Office takeover
Read full article: Lake Helen debates future of police department, possible Volusia Sheriff’s Office takeoverLake Helen is considering whether to disband its police department and contract with the Volusia Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services.
More traffic enforcement coming to these areas amid crash trend, Volusia Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: More traffic enforcement coming to these areas amid crash trend, Volusia Sheriff’s Office saysResponding to what it called a recent trend of traffic crashes, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office says it’s increasing traffic enforcement in certain areas.
Woman illegally in Florida nabbed while walking dog at beach, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: Woman illegally in Florida nabbed while walking dog at beach, Volusia deputies sayA woman in the country illegally was caught while walking her pug at New Smyrna Beach earlier this month, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Unlicensed contractor arrested in Polk County after scamming thousands from Deltona customer, deputies say
Read full article: Unlicensed contractor arrested in Polk County after scamming thousands from Deltona customer, deputies sayAccording to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, Zambrano took $14,950 in down payments from a Deltona customer for a kitchen remodel but never initiated any work.
‘Travel to Gavel:’ Undercover predator sting nabs 14 men in Volusia County
Read full article: ‘Travel to Gavel:’ Undercover predator sting nabs 14 men in Volusia CountyThe sheriff's office released footage of the arrests during a three-day undercover operation targeting men accused of being online predators.
2 teens arrested after 19-year-old shot in the face in Deltona, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 2 teens arrested after 19-year-old shot in the face in Deltona, sheriff’s office saysTwo 17-year-olds face charges after a 19-year-old was shot in the face in Deltona, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Arrest made in shooting that injured 16-year-old near DeLand, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Arrest made in shooting that injured 16-year-old near DeLand, sheriff’s office saysThe Volusia Sheriff’s Office says its detectives have made an arrest in a shooting that injured a 16-year-old boy near DeLand over the weekend.
Teen’s head grazed in 1 of 2 overnight shootings, Volusia Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: Teen’s head grazed in 1 of 2 overnight shootings, Volusia Sheriff’s Office saysA 16-year-old boy’s head was grazed in one of two shootings investigated overnight by Volusia County deputies, according to the sheriff’s office.
13 arrests at ‘Welcome to Rockville’ in Volusia County, including undocumented immigrants
Read full article: 13 arrests at ‘Welcome to Rockville’ in Volusia County, including undocumented immigrantsOver a dozen people were arrested at “Welcome to Rockville” in Volusia County over the weekend, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Roofer arrested, accused of bilking customers in Volusia County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Roofer arrested, accused of bilking customers in Volusia County, sheriff’s office saysThe Volusia Sheriff’s Office wants to know if you were scammed by a roofer who’s accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from his customers.
12-year-old driver caught street racing in Florida against 17-year-old, deputies say
Read full article: 12-year-old driver caught street racing in Florida against 17-year-old, deputies sayA 12-year-old and 17-year-old were arrested this week after being caught racing each other on a side street in Volusia County, according to sheriff’s officials.
Volusia County deputies seek public’s help in finding unlicensed roofer
Read full article: Volusia County deputies seek public’s help in finding unlicensed rooferDespite accepting a $21,000 deposit for a new roof, Ingram never applied for the necessary permit, delivered materials, or appeared on any of the agreed-upon start dates, deputies said.
Volusia teen accused of attempted murder after putting bleach in mom’s milk
Read full article: Volusia teen accused of attempted murder after putting bleach in mom’s milkA Deltona teen has been arrested after being accused of trying to poison his 77-year-old adoptive mother, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
‘Be EXTRA CAUTIOUS:’ Students struck by cars near school in Deltona, deputies announce
Read full article: ‘Be EXTRA CAUTIOUS:’ Students struck by cars near school in Deltona, deputies announceTwo students were injured this week after being struck by cars near their schools, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
‘Jesus Christ!’ SUV smashes into car on I-95 after Volusia deputy stops for deer crash
Read full article: ‘Jesus Christ!’ SUV smashes into car on I-95 after Volusia deputy stops for deer crashA deputy was nearly struck by an oncoming SUV after he stopped to help with a crash on Interstate 95 overnight, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Woman shot, killed by ex-husband in Deltona home before he fatally shot self after crashing, deputies say
Read full article: Woman shot, killed by ex-husband in Deltona home before he fatally shot self after crashing, deputies sayA woman was shot and killed in Deltona by her ex-husband, who led law enforcement on a chase into Flagler County before fatally shooting himself, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Video shows Florida deputies capture shooting suspect after chase, crash on I-95
Read full article: Video shows Florida deputies capture shooting suspect after chase, crash on I-95New video released by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office shows the arrest of a man accused in a shooting who led deputies on a chase on Interstate 95 before crashing into trees along the interstate.
Volusia sheriff seeks genetic samples to ID French-Canadian ‘John Doe’
Read full article: Volusia sheriff seeks genetic samples to ID French-Canadian ‘John Doe’The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is asking locals with backgrounds similar to a 1982 French-Canadian “John Doe” to provide DNA samples in an attempt to identify him.
Cocaine found in couch, over $50K in dryer hose at Volusia County apartment
Read full article: Cocaine found in couch, over $50K in dryer hose at Volusia County apartmentDeputies said they searched the home at 700 Integra Dunes Circle, uncovering around 60 grams of cocaine hidden in a “couch compartment.”
Volusia County contractor arrested for taking money for projects
Read full article: Volusia County contractor arrested for taking money for projectsA local contractor in Volusia County has been arrested after taking around $23,000 from an Ormond Beach couple for a project he never started, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
‘Armed and dangerous:’ Volusia County deputies searching for New York double murder suspect
Read full article: ‘Armed and dangerous:’ Volusia County deputies searching for New York double murder suspectDeputies are actively looking for a double homicide suspect from New York who is possibly in the DeLand area, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Volusia sheriff asks parents, community to volunteer, be part of school safety solution
Read full article: Volusia sheriff asks parents, community to volunteer, be part of school safety solutionThe Volusia Sheriff is asking parents and residents to hit the crosswalks and get involved to keep students safe. It’s for a new School Traffic Safety volunteer program.
Boat, trailer theft could be part of larger operation, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: Boat, trailer theft could be part of larger operation, Volusia deputies sayThe Volusia Sheriff's Office said it's now looking for a man, and possibly two suspects, it believes stole a boat and trailer last week. They're believed to possibly be tied to a larger operation or ring.
Report accuses former Holly Hill police chief of sexual harassment, misconduct
Read full article: Report accuses former Holly Hill police chief of sexual harassment, misconductAn investigation by the Volusia Sheriff’s Office revealed allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct involving several high-ranking Holly Hill police officials, including the police chief.
Williamson Boulevard in Volusia County reopens after brush fire burns nearby
Read full article: Williamson Boulevard in Volusia County reopens after brush fire burns nearbyTraffic was allowed to resume along Williamson Boulevard in Volusia County after a brush fire caused the roadway to close on Thursday evening.