Volusia Sheriff
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Deanna Harrell was arrested at 9:45 this morning at the SMA Healthcare Chet Bell Crisis Center. She was transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail with no bond on her charges of vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter in the death of beach toll booth attendant Tammie Jo Baker.
Volusia Sheriff128,616 Aufrufe • vor 21 Tagen
A complaint about drug sales in Daytona Beach led to a search warrant at 939 Madison Avenue... where a drug deal took place as deputies moved in. Drug dealer Bobby Johnson was hit by a flying bag of cocaine as customer Charlie Damon suddenly decided to return his purchase. Amuri Kelson took off running out the back of the house but was intercepted a few houses away. Detectives recovered drugs (including 831g cocaine), about $10,000 cash and guns (including one stolen and one with the serial number removed) from the scene, the house and an associated storage unit. The 3 defendants were charged accordingly and taken to the Volusia County Branch Jail.
Volusia Sheriff57,623 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten
On Tuesday afternoon, VSO responded to assist the Port Orange Police Department on a carjacking call. The victim reported that while she was getting her nails done at 1665 Dunlawton Ave., an unknown suspect took her purse and her keys, pointed something at her through his sweatshirt, and stole her vehicle, a black 2025 Buick Enclave. It was soon learned the suspect used the victim's credit card to buy beer at a 7-Eleven store. A Port Orange officer searching the area spotted the vehicle driving recklessly on Taylor Road with its rear hatch open. VSO Lt. Hughes also spotted it speeding westbound and joined in the pursuit. New Smyrna Beach PD also responded to assist. The VSO Communications Center relayed that OnStar was monitoring the vehicle and reported the driver was claiming he was armed with an AR-15 that he would use against law enforcement. OnStar also advised they could slow the vehicle if authorized by law enforcement, which was immediately granted and effectuated on Tomoka Farms Road just before International Speedway Boulevard. The vehicle slowed to a stop and Lt. Hughes pinned his truck against it. Lt. Hughes and Mike Chitwood approached and ordered the driver out, then removed him when he refused. He was drinking a beer when he was pulled from the driver's seat. Robert Tokarz, 44, is charged with carjacking, grand theft of a motor vehicle, fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, fleeing at high speed, leaving the scene of a crash, and driving with a revoked license. He was also arrested on a Virginia warrant for violating his probation for robbery.
Volusia Sheriff11,809 Aufrufe • vor 21 Tagen
A Daytona Beach man is in custody after sending messages, including video of gunshots, threatening: "This is what's in store." The VSO Domestic Security Unit tracked down Adrian Morales at the Icon One Daytona apartments directly across from Daytona International Speedway on Saturday. He was taken into custody without incident the day before the Daytona 500. Morales' proximity to the Speedway was concerning due to past grievances and aggressive messages he left for a NASCAR executive. The new threats in this video were directed at someone else, but also referenced grievances with the Sheriff's Office, DEA, and FBI. Morales' pattern of increasingly erratic behavior created urgency for law enforcement intervention. After he was taken into custody, detectives recovered the AR-15 used in the video along with several rounds of ammunition from Morales' vehicle in the Icon One Daytona parking lot. A judge subsequently ordered him held at the Volusia County Branch Jail with no bond.
Volusia Sheriff51,248 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten
The driver who ran over a Volusia County beach toll booth is in custody under Florida's Baker Act while the VSO traffic homicide investigation continues. The toll attendant killed in today's tragic crash was longtime employee Tammie Jo Baker, 63, Daytona Beach. The driver responsible for the crash is Deanna Harrell, 35, Ormond Beach. An initial briefing on scene from Mike Chitwood is provided here.
Volusia Sheriff11,815 Aufrufe • vor 23 Tagen
Yesterday (4/22/26), deputies and FHP Orlando troopers responded to multiple reports of hit-and-run crashes involving a reckless driver on I-4, starting in Seminole County. Witnesses reported the suspect vehicle hit a guardrail, lost a front wheel and continued driving, exiting I-4 and getting stuck at a construction site off Shell Road in DeBary. Deputies detained the driver, Eric Drewry (DOB 8/28/1978), who appeared to be under the influence. He resisted and kicked a deputy while being escorted into the back of a patrol vehicle. While being questioned by a trooper about the crash, Drewry responded "What crash?" While being transported to the hospital Drewry asked deputies multiple times to be released in exchange for $2,000. Instead, he was charged with resisting and battery on law enforcement by VSO, and DUI, leaving the scene of a crash with property damage, and refusal to submit to DUI testing (subsequent offense) by FHP.
Volusia Sheriff23,403 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten
"We're not going to tolerate this lawless bullshit. We are coming to get you." - Mike Chitwood to members of the Mongols MC who bring violence and other crime to our community Thanks FBI, State Attorney, Florida's 7th Judicial Circuit and all our partners in today's operation
Volusia Sheriff69,872 Aufrufe • vor 11 Monaten
Another close call, this time on a traffic stop overnight on I-4. A deputy was headed back to his patrol vehicle when a pickup pulling a trailer hit the driver's side. Could have been a tragedy, but instead it's the latest reminder to stay alert and 🚨 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 🚨 for vehicles on the side of the road ⚠️
Volusia Sheriff12,018 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten
We caught up with Deputy Wes Brough about yesterday's rescue 👏
Volusia Sheriff27,208 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
225K people 🤘 13 arrests 🚨 0 phones reported stolen 👍 A lot of planning & teamwork made Welcome To Rockville '25 a success. While there was no international theft ring this year, Border Patrol placed detainers on 5 individuals identified as being in the country illegally.
Volusia Sheriff18,710 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
Sheriff Chitwood is offering a $1,000 reward for info leading to the arrest of Scott Knowlton, seen in this video beating and dragging his girlfriend yesterday in Daytona Beach. Chief Deputy Henderson witnessed and interrupted the attack. If you have info on where Knowlton is hiding, call 911 and let us know.
Volusia Sheriff11,421 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten
When a driver fled from Port Orange Police Department, swerved through traffic, ran red lights and hit 118 mph up and down I-95, he put everyone on the road in danger. His reckless ride came to an end this morning when Mike Chitwood executed a P.I.T. maneuver and took him into custody. Christian Will Ottinot, 24, of Broward County, is charged with fleeing from law enforcement, reckless driving, and a Florida Super Speeder violation along with numerous criminal traffic citations.
Volusia Sheriff11,352 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten
Today on Lake Dias, DeLeon Springs, FL: VSO and Volusia County Fire Rescue were called out to a boat spinning in circles. Responding units spotted a single unresponsive occupant on the boat and quickly came up with a plan to rescue him. He's expected to make a full recovery.
Volusia Sheriff12,864 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr