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Suspect Shot In Leg While Shooting At Officers

A 25-year-old man is now in custody after he shot at Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) officers while those officers were conducting an overnight patrol near Westside Elementary School.

Joseph Calvin Jaynes II surrendered to officers just aft...

Pedestrian Hit & Killed By Vehicle On U.S. 1

UPDATE (09/27/2021): The woman who passed away in this incident has been identified. Our thanks to those of you who reached out to help. It's appreciated.

Original post below.

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The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is investigating a traffic ...

Two Arrested In Drug Raid At Beachside Motel

For the second time in a year, the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) raids a beachside motel after investigators obtained a narcotics search warrant signed by a Volusia County judge, taking two people into custody.

36-year-old Anthony M. Mascaro and 3...

Daytona Beach Resident Arrested Again For Drug Dealing

The resident of an apartment in Daytona Beach is now facing charges after members of the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) received numerous tips that she was using her residence as a place for selling drugs again.

45-year-old Kelly C. Cooke was booke...

DBPD Officer Hospitalized With COVID-19 Passes Away

With his family’s blessing, we regret to inform you that a Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) officer who contracted COVID-19 has passed away.

Adam Webb lost his battle at 11:29 a.m. today (September 1, 2021) at AdventHealth Palm Coast with h...

Elderly Man Loses Life In Motor Vehicle Accident

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is looking for anyone who witnessed a motor vehicle accident where an elderly Daytona Beach resident passed away after his vehicle was found in a retention pond inside the LPGA International subdivision.

First res...

Man Found Shot & Killed At Apartment Complex

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is actively investigating after a man was shot and killed at an apartment complex near Beville Road and Williamson Boulevard.

Members of DBPD’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) responded to a weapons complain...

Cousins Charged For Plotting Out-Of-State Robbery

A pair of cousins are in even more trouble with the law after numerous recordings of phone calls at Volusia County Jail (VCJ) show they and another man planned to break into an elderly man’s home in Iowa and rob him.

22-year-old Jeremy L...

Detectives Make Arrest In Suspicious Death

UPDATE (08/24/2021): Detectives have arrested 33-year-old Deandre K. Anderson on a felony count of premeditated first-degree murder in connection with this case.

Original post below. 

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The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is actively investi...

Suspect In Beach Street Homicide Arrested

A homeless man is arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of another homeless man in downtown Daytona Beach. 

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) took 49-year-old David M. Mordecai into custody early this morning (August...

Events Planned To Honor Fallen Officer Jason Raynor

In coordination with the family of fallen Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) Officer Jason Raynor, events will be held on Sunday (August 22, 2021) and Monday (August 23, 2021) where respects will be paid to Officer Raynor. 

These events are no...

Wreath-Laying Ceremony For Fallen Officer Jason Raynor

UPDATE (08/20/2021): Our thanks to all of you who took time to attend yesterday's ceremony. If you missed it, you can view the photos and video on our social media platforms.

Original post below.

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In coordination with the family of fallen Daytona ...

Officer Shot While On Patrol Passes Away

With his family’s blessing, we regret to inform you that the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) officer who was shot nearly two months ago has succumbed to his injury.

Officer Jason Raynor passed away at 8:09 this evening (August 17, 2021) at Halifax H...

Police Officer Jason Raynor passed away Aug. 17

The passing of Officer Jason Raynor has shattered our collective heart into millions of pieces. We are comforted by the unity and commitment that has engulfed our city to honor and perpetuate the noble cause of justice for which he lived and paid the last...

Back To School Traffic Tips

Now that school is coming back in session, please keep the following in mind as you’re driving through school zones and bus stops.

- The fine for failing to stop for a school bus is now $200 instead of $100 (first offense). 

- If you fai...

Three Arrested Following Drug Bust At Beachside Apartment

For the second time this month, the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit of the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) arrests three people on narcotics charges after various drugs are found at a beachside property.

43-year-old Sean P. Reynolds, 41-year-ol...

College Student Charged With Child Porn Possession

A nearly year-long investigation by the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) ends with the arrest of a 19-year-old college student on 20 felony counts of child pornography possession.

Ethan Edlund – a student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univer...

Three Arrested Following POP Raid Into Beachside Home

Three Daytona Beach residents are placed in handcuffs after a search warrant served by the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) turned up various kinds of narcotics and drug paraphernalia in their beachside home. 

Members of DBPD’s Pro...

Homicide Investigation 1259 9th St.

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is conducting a murder investigation after a man was found dead in the hallway of an apartment complex this morning (July 09, 2021).

A 911 call placed just after midnight, directed officers to an Apartment locate...

Suspect Who Shot Officer Captured In Georgia

UPDATE:

Chief Jakari Young addressed members of the media this morning, hours after Othal Wallace was captured.

We would like to thank everyone who has sent their support and prayers to us and, especially, to Officer Jason Raynor and his family.

We're gratef...

Alabama Motorcyclist Dies After Crashing Into Car

An Alabama man loses his life and a Daytona Beach woman suffers minor injuries after a motorcycle crashed into the back of a car in front of Daytona International Speedway early this morning. 

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) responded t...

DBPD Patrol Boat Naming Contest

We’ve been told it’s bad luck to have a boat and not name it.

So… we would like your help to name our new patrol boat.

The person with the winning entry can bring a friend along for a free ride on the Halifax River in the patr...

Three Arrests Made, Drugs Seized In Two SIU Raids

Over half a kilo’s worth of various kinds of illegal drugs – including MDMA, cocaine, heroin, oxycodone and cannabis – is now off the streets of Daytona Beach thanks to investigations recently completed by the Special Investi...

Five Arrested For Drug Trafficking Following POP Unit Raid

Five Daytona Beach residents now face felony drug trafficking charges after officers with the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) executed a search warrant yesterday afternoon at a home near Tuscawilla Park.

DBPD’s Problem Oriented Policing (P...

Teenage Skateboarder Passes Away After Struck By Van

A Daytona Beach teenager who was seriously hurt after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his skateboard has passed away from his injuries. 

The 15-year-old male lost his life at Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital in Orlando on Saturday (March ...

One Dead & One Hurt After Both Were Struck By Vehicle

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is actively investigating a fatal traffic incident where two Georgia women were struck by a vehicle as they attempted to cross South Atlantic Avenue/State Road A1A on foot. 

Officers responded to the acci...

First Degree Murder Charge (Anthony Adum)

On March 21, 2021 at approximately 9:06PM the defendant, Anthony Adum, 38 years old (5-1-82), was the driver of a car that was involved in a motor vehicle crash near the intersection of ISB and N. Nova.

During this motor vehicle crash, Adum’s car struck th...

Motorcyclist Involved In School Bus Crash Passes Away

A 29-year-old Daytona Beach man has lost his life after he was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a Volusia County Schools (VCS) bus.

Seth A. Whitmer died at Halifax Health Medical Center (HHMC) yesterday afternoon (March 1...

Daytona Woman Dies Following Motorcycle Crash

A 53-year-old Daytona Beach woman has lost her life after she was injured during a single-motorcycle crash on the final Saturday of Bike Week 2021.

Officers with the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) responded to the 500 block of South Nova Road (Stat...

Over 40 Dogs Seized In Dogfighting Bust

A joint effort from Volusia County’s Animal Services Division, Halifax Humane Society, the City of Daytona Beach’s Animal Control Unit, the city’s Code Enforcement Division and the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) puts ...

Motorcycle Rider Dies Following U.S. 92 Crash

A 39-year-old New Hampshire woman loses her life after she was knocked off the back of the motorcycle she was riding on following an early-morning rear-end collision on the final Sunday of Bike Week 2021.

A 911 call placed at 5:27 a.m. yesterday (March 14,...

Ormond Man Dies After Vehicle Sinks Inside Pond

A 68-year-old Ormond Beach man passes away from injuries sustained after the vehicle he was driving went into a pond, leaving him trapped inside.

Two members of the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) arrived on scene quickly and helped free that man fr...

Titusville Man Killed In Traffic Crash

A 68-year-old Titusville man has lost his life from injuries sustained during a traffic accident last night (March 11, 2021) in Daytona Beach. 

Officers with the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) responded to North Williamson Boulevard and Re...

Driver Dead After Colliding With DBFD Truck

A 52-year-old Ormond Beach woman is dead and five City of Daytona Beach fire fighters were hurt following a traffic crash near Halifax Health Medical Center (HHMC) on the first Saturday of Bike Week 2021 (March 6). 

Officers with the Daytona Beach...

Man Arrested Following POP Raid On Beachside House

For the fourth time since last December, the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit of the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) serves a search warrant on a property after receiving complaints from the public about drugs and other illegal activity taking ...

Five Arrested In POP Unit Raid At U.S. 1 Motel

Five people are facing numerous charges after the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) investigated a weapons complaint at a U.S. 1/ Ridgewood Avenue motel, finding a handgun and five different kinds of illegal drugs.

Members of DBPD’s Problem ...

Statement On Threat At Daytona State

At 11:36 this morning (February 16, 2021), officers responded to 1200 West International Speedway Boulevard (the main campus of Daytona State College - DSC) to investigate a report which came in through Volusia County emergency dispatch.

The report was of ...

Driver Killed In Three-Vehicle Crash On ISB

A 57-year-old Port Orange woman passed away from her injuries following a multi-vehicle crash on International Speedway Boulevard (ISB) / U.S. 92.

Numerous first responders – including officers from the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) &am...

Four Arrested In Nuisance Property Raid

For the third time in the last two months, the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) makes arrests following an early-morning raid on a beachside property which has been the source of numerous drug-related complaints from the Daytona Beach community.

Memb...

Local Professor & Pastor Arrested For Having Child Porn

CORRECTION: Griffin has been in Volusia County Jail since his original arrest in January. He was served in the jail today. Our apologies for the mixup.

UPDATE (April 2, 2022): Today, detectives with our Advanced Technology & Cyber Crimes (ATCC) Unit fi...

Woman Struck & Killed By Vehicle On U.S. 1

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is investigating after a 35-year-old Port Orange woman was struck and killed by a vehicle while attempting to cross U.S. 1 on foot.

Officers were sent to the scene near the intersection of U.S.1/Ridgewood Avenue &...

Suspect Shot By Officers Investigating Domestic Disturbance

UPDATE (12/23/2020): Andrew Mansilla has passed away.

Original release below (dated December 18, 2020).

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A 25-year-old man is now undergoing treatment after he was shot tonight (December 17, 2020) by officers with the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD)...

Three Arrested Following Raid On Nuisance Property

For the second time this month, the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit of the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) makes arrests following a raid on a motel which has become a haven for drug dealers and users. 

After securing a search warrant,...

Seven Arrested Following Raid On Nuisance Property

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) has arrested seven people following an early-morning raid at a beachside motel which was a haven for drug users and criminals.

DBPD’s Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit conducted Friday morning’s operation at th...

South Daytona Man Arrested For Shooting Ex-Girlfriend

A South Daytona man faces numerous felony charges after a dispute between him and an ex-girlfriend ends with her shot in one of her legs.

42-year-old Martin Rubin will be charged with aggravated battery and aggravated battery with a firearm following an in...

Woman Passes Away From Injuries Sustained In Accident

A 75-year-old Ormond By The Sea woman passes away from injuries sustained in a traffic accident on Clyde Morris Boulevard late last week.

Lynnette Sue Daniels died at Halifax Health Medical Center (HHMC) in Daytona Beach a few days after arriving ...

Ten Sex Offenders Arrested In Operation Safe Treats

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) took ten sex offenders into custody today (October 30, 2020), wrapping up a month-long operation aimed at protecting all our residents and visitors – especially young trick-or-treaters – durin...

Arizona Man Arrested For Kidnapping Teenage Girl

A 41-year-old man is now in custody after he picked up a teenager from her Daytona Beach school with her consent and tried to fly her to his home in Arizona.

Christopher Reed was arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina today (October 30, 2020) with the&n...

$10,000 Reward Now Available In Cold Case Murder

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is now offering a $10,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest and conviction in the murder of an 18-year-old Daytona Beach woman over a decade ago.

On this date 13 years ago, officers found the...

DBPD Searching For Jury Duty Fraud Suspects

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is asking for the public’s help to find the suspects who are using the name of a high-ranking member of the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) to swindle people out of money. 

DBPD...

Over 60 People Charged In Operation Pay Dirt

A proactive effort by federal and local law enforcement to curb illegal drug and gun sales in the Daytona area wraps up with over 60 people facing charges.

“Operation Pay Dirt” – a joint initiative between the Daytona Beach Po...