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DPD visits TOP Academy for Career Day

The DeLand Police Department was pleased to visit TOP Academy for Career Day Friday morning. The Community Engagement Unit spoke about ...
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Lt. Morehouse recognized at City Commission for his 27 years...

DeLand Police Department Lieutenant Bruce Morehouse was recognized Monday night for his 27 years of service to the City of DeLand as he ente...
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Man arrested after pepper spray leads to hotel evacuation

A 59-year-old man was arrested and charged with criminal mischief after a local hotel was evacuated due to a chemical exposure Friday night....
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K-9 Midnight honored at Stetson baseball game

K-9 Midnight and his handler were honored at Stetson University’s game vs UCF Wednesday for the pair’s heroic rescue of a lost child las...
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K-9 Midnight locates missing 3-year-old boy

DeLand Police K-9 Midnight and his handler located a missing three-year-old Friday morning. Around 11:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to a...
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DPD hosts successful Coffee with a Cop at Perkins

The DeLand Police Department hosted a successful Coffee with a Cop event at Perkins Restaurant Thursday morning. Community members came...
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Suspect arrested in shooting incident on East Indiana Avenue

A suspect was arrested and charged with aggravated battery with a firearm in connection with an early morning shooting Thursday.At about 2:0...
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DeLand Police participating in Drug Take Back Day April 27, ...

The DeLand Police Department is participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Drug Take Back Day happening April 27, 2024. F...
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Suspect in custody following early morning homicide 

UPDATE: A suspect has been located and taken into custody. Around 7:30 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of W. Haven ...
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Suspect arrested in connection with shooting into downtown s...

A suspect was arrested Friday in connection with an incident in early March where a downtown storefront was damaged by a gunshot. Follo...
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Apr 19, 2024
The DeLand Police Department was pleased to visit TOP Academy for Career Day Friday morning.  The Community Engagement Unit spoke about what it’s like working as a police officer, taking a variety of questions from students.  Students also got a K-9 demo from Officer...
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Image for Lt. Morehouse recognized at City Commission for his 27 years of service 
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Apr 16, 2024
DeLand Police Department Lieutenant Bruce Morehouse was recognized Monday night for his 27 years of service to the City of DeLand as he enters retirement.  Lt. Morehouse started his career with DPD in 1997. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2004 and then to the r...
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Image for Man arrested after pepper spray leads to hotel evacuation
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Apr 15, 2024
A 59-year-old man was arrested and charged with criminal mischief after a local hotel was evacuated due to a chemical exposure Friday night. The DeLand Fire Department and Volusia County Fire Rescue evacuated the Holiday Inn Express and Suites located at 180 Fenway Drive after...
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Image for K-9 Midnight honored at Stetson baseball game
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Apr 11, 2024
K-9 Midnight and his handler were honored at Stetson University’s game vs UCF Wednesday for the pair’s heroic rescue of a lost child last month.  The entire DeLand Police Department K-9 Unit was recognized during the opening ceremony with K-9 Midnight and our newest K-9 M...
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Created Apr 1, 2024 / Updated Apr 16, 2024
Update (4/2/24): The victim has been identified as Giulianno Scotti, of Brazil (DOB: 11/09/81). The preliminary investigation revealed two skydivers collided mid-air. The body of the victim was located in the 1600 block of Lexington Avenue. Responding units attempted life-savi...
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JONES, WAYNE HAL

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LOMELI, DOLORES EDUARDO - AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (DEADLY FIREARM)

WARD, JAVONSHANAY S

WARD, JAVONSHANAY S - NEGLECT OF A CHILD

JURADO, BENJAMIN

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

HARRIS, BOBBY LEE

HARRIS, BOBBY LEE - FELONY BATTERY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE