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Local Professor & Pastor Arrested For Having Child Porn

An associate professor at a local university who also serves as a pastor for a local church has been arrested by the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) for possessing hundreds of child pornography photos. 

DBPD’s Advanced Technology ...

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...

South Daytona Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash

A 48-year-old man has passed away from injuries sustained in a traffic accident early yesterday morning (October 9, 2020).

Officers with the Daytona Beach Police Department responded to South Clyde Morris Boulevard at New Bellevue Avenue soon after the cra...

Man Found Shot Dead Inside Vehicle

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is conducting a murder investigation after a man was found dead in the parking lot of an apartment complex this morning (September 16, 2020).

A 911 call placed at 8:30 a.m. sent officers to the Wedgewood Apartment...

Man Arrested In City Island Library Employee Attack

A 55-year-old New Smyrna Beach resident is facing a felony charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon after he attacked a Volusia County library employee earlier today (September 15, 2020) with a pair of scissors.

Burman P. Bedford was taken into cu...

Woman Run Over & Killed On U.S. 1

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is actively investigating a fatal accident last night (September 14, 2020) involving an elderly female pedestrian.

A 911 call sent officers to the area of U.S. 1/South Ridgewood Avenue & Magnolia Avenue around...

Motorcyclist Killed Following Collision With Van

The Daytona Beach Police Department’s (DBPD) Traffic Homicide Unit is actively investigating a fatal accident this afternoon (September 4, 2020) near Mainland High School involving a 24-year-old Ormond Beach motorcyclist.

Officers were called to ...

Barge Arrives To Remove Abandoned Boats On Halifax River

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is overseeing the removal of various marine vessels in the Halifax River/Intracoastal Waterway, some of which have been left abandoned for years by their owners.

In partnership with the Florida Fish & Wildlife...

Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash On MLK & South

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is actively investigating after a 31-year-old man fled from an attempted traffic stop and crashed into a vehicle at high speed, killing the driver of that vehicle.

The victim – 50-year-old Daniel J. Rudd...

Two Officers Hurt, Attempted Murder Suspect Killed In Shootout

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is now investigating an officer-involved shooting which led to injuries for two Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) officers and the death of a suspect who was wanted for attempted murder.

A tipster who w...

70-Year-Old Man In Custody After Fatal Shooting

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) has a 70-year-old man in handcuffs following a fatal shooting this afternoon in Midtown.

Officers responded to 136 North Franklin Street soon after a 911 call came into the Volusia County emergency dispatch center...

20 People Arrested In Operation Dirt Devil

UPDATE (July 31, 2020): The United States Department Of Justice has just announced the return of two indictments related to this case.

Original release below.

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20 people – including leaders of a local gang – have been arrested as part of...

Woman Dies After Collision With Vehicle On U.S. 1

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is actively investigating a fatal collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle.

Officers arrived at the 600 block of South Ridgewood Avenue/U.S. 1 (near Cedar Street) soon after emergency dispatchers received mult...

Arrest Made In Jean Street Murder Case

UPDATE #2 (August 12, 2020): 

Nicholas C. Harris is now in custody regarding the murder which took place at the Jean Street apartments on July 25th. Our thanks to those who assisted us in making this arrest.

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UPDATE #1 (July 29, 2020): 

Th...

Two Sent To Hospital Following Segrave Street Crash

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is actively investigating an early morning traffic collision which ended with at least two people hurt.

Paramedics took one of the men involved to Halifax Health Medical Center (HHMC) as a trauma alert soon after ...

Investigators Looking For Help To Solve Murder Case

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) wants your help to solve an incident from three weeks ago that ended with the murder of an elderly man and the wounding of an elderly woman.

Charles H. Brown was found around 3:40 a.m. on June 2, 2020 inside his h...

Armed Carjacking Suspect Shot By Officers

Two members of the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) were involved in a shooting this morning (May 25, 2020) while investigating an armed carjacking call.

The officer and sergeant who used their handguns in that incident are now on paid administrative...

Charges Filed By DBPD In Parking Lot Murder

UPDATE (May 15, 2020): We have filed second-degree murder charges against two Orlando men for shooting and killing 25-year-old Joshua Goodman of Casselberry.

Their names are as follows:

• Willie Walker (Date of Birth 09-28-1990)
• Andrew Burgman (Date of Birth 0...

Stolen Dirt Bike Involved In Fatal Accident

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is actively investigating a traffic accident involving a stolen vehicle which ended with the death of a teenager.

Officers responded to the intersection of Derbyshire Road & 6^th Street soon after emergency dis...

Using Drones Vs. COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

In the battle against COVID-19 (Coronavirus), new tools are needed to help keep us all safe.

Today (April 7), our Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS) Unit unveiled a few we’ve been working on since the pandemic started to our news partners.

Our thanks...

Child Killed, Infant Hurt In Shooting

A 37-year-old South Florida man is now in custody following a shooting incident early this morning (April 2) that led to the death of a 10-year-old boy.

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) found that boy shot in the torso and a 5-month-old girl shot...

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Response

UPDATE (03-19-2020): Chief Craig Capri speaks to reporters about how officers are handling new restrictions related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). 

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ORIGINAL POST: 

With all the concern lately about COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we wanted to let yo...

Three Dead In Bike Week Motorcycle Accident

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is currently investigating a fatal accident involving three motorcycles during Bike Week.

Three people have lost their lives in this incident, including a 46-year-old woman from New York State, a 47-year-old man f...

Motorcycle Rider Dies After Collision With Car

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is actively investigating a collision involving two vehicles that led to the death of a motorcyclist.

Officers responded to the intersection of North Atlantic Avenue/State Road A1A & Plaza Boulevard soon after...

Woman Killed, Another Hurt In ISB Accident

Charges are pending as the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) continues to investigate a fatal accident involving a pedestrian.

Officers responded to the intersection of West International Speedway Boulevard (ISB) & North Beach Street soon after th...

Three Arrested In Mainland High Firecracker Incident

UPDATE (02/14/2020): The other two people involved in this incident are also now in custody. We’ve also made an arrest in regards to a social media threat about a shooting on the campus of Mainland High. 

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Suspect Wanted In Attempted Murder Turns Himself In

UPDATE: Terrell Kevon Jones turned himself in last night (February 10) at Daytona Beach Police Department headquarters. Thanks to those of you who reached out with information. It’s appreciated. 

Original release below.

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The Daytona Beac...

Fatal Rear-End Crash On Main Street Bridge

A 42-year-old DeLand man passed away due to injuries stemming from a traffic accident over the weekend involving a pick-up truck and a motorcycle.

This case is being actively investigated by the Daytona Beach Police Department’s (DBPD) Traffic Ho...

Two Men Face Murder Charge In Beachside Motel Death

UPDATE #1 (January 21, 2020): 

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) makes two arrests in this case.

Officers took 32-year-old Tarek Mneimne (pictured below) of Ocoee into custody around 8:30 p.m. Sunday (January 19), charging him with First-D...