Volusia Sheriff's Office

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The Volusia Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving the peace, protecting residents and their property, enforcing all laws and detecting and preventing crime. The men and women of the Sheriff's Office strive to maintain the highest professional standards while delivering a full range of community-based law enforcement and crime prevention programs to the citizens of Volusia County. In addition

to our jurisdiction throughout unincorporated Volusia, the Sheriff's Office also provides law enforcement services on a contract basis in Deltona, DeBary, Pierson and Oak Hill. Law enforcement services are based out of District offices in DeBary, Deltona, DeLand, Holly Hill and New Smyrna Beach, a substation in Pierson and a centrally located Operations Center that combine to provide a wide range of patrol and criminal investigative services. A full range of crime prevention and public safety programs also have been integrated into the five District offices to make these services more convenient and accessible to the citizens we serve. The Sheriff's Office also operates a variety of highly trained, specialized units and provides law enforcement services at Daytona Beach International Airport. For more information, visit our website at volusiasheriff.gov.

06/07/2026

*WARNING: Graphic footage of a water rescue*

This morning, at 10:15 a.m., deputies were flagged down for a swimmer in distress in the ocean in New Smyrna Beach. Deputy Gourley quickly located the victim in the water floating face down and pulled her to shore. The woman was unresponsive and without a pulse. Deputy Gourley and Deputy Manhart immediately began CPR and were able to revive the 68-year-old woman.

Beach Safety arrived on scene and continued life-saving measures. The victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition.

This serves as a powerful reminder that alert beachgoers, like those who spotted the woman and quickly alerted deputies, can make all the difference. Life-saving awards are forthcoming for the deputies involved for their heroic actions.

Looking for a new opportunity? We've got some great positions available right now, but the application deadlines are app...
06/06/2026

Looking for a new opportunity? We've got some great positions available right now, but the application deadlines are approaching fast.

Whether you're ready to start a new career or take the next step in your current one, don't let these opportunities pass you by. Check out our available positions and apply today!
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Our online reporting system, which is a service offered as a convenient method to quickly report non-emergency, non-life...
06/05/2026

Our online reporting system, which is a service offered as a convenient method to quickly report non-emergency, non-life-threatening crimes, has been updated and improved with new features. As we roll it out, please keep these important reminders in mind.

Got your complaint about drug activity at the Minorca Condos in New Smyrna Beach. Overnight, the Volusia Sheriff's Offic...
06/05/2026

Got your complaint about drug activity at the Minorca Condos in New Smyrna Beach. Overnight, the Volusia Sheriff's Office, New Smyrna Beach Police Department & East Volusia Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at Unit 202, which led to methamphetamine, co***ne, fentanyl, alprazolam, cut substances, and paraphernalia.

Arrested:

Sorab Mosavinejad, W/M, 11/02/86 (F 0/0, M 0/0)
Possession of co***ne
Possession of methamphetamine
Possession of alprazolam
Possession of paraphernalia
Total Bond: $8,000

Kera Oatman, W/F, 04/06/92 (F 3/0, M 8/1)
Possession of fentanyl
Possession of co***ne
Possession of paraphernalia
Warrant reference FTA for narcotics
Total Bond: No Bond

06/05/2026

The road isn't worth raging over. Just get home safe and let us worry about the bad drivers. Don't end up like these 2 who each got arrested for pulling guns during road-rage incidents in Deltona.

We can't catch everything, but this year we have already made more than 20,000 traffic stops, issued 15,000+ citations and given about 3,200 warnings. Expect more traffic enforcement operations coming soon to a road near you.

This week, I was invited to speak at the opening ceremony for the 5th Annual Life Skills Boot Camp in Deltona. We had an...
06/05/2026

This week, I was invited to speak at the opening ceremony for the 5th Annual Life Skills Boot Camp in Deltona. We had an insightful discussion about character development and the importance of being an engaged and active member of the community. Special thanks to Renae Rogers for allowing me to be a part of this great program!

06/04/2026

CASE UPDATE: The defendant in this case (29-year-old Emmanuel Edgardo Trujillo of Deltona) has pleaded no contest and was sentenced to 15 years in state prison followed by 15 years probation and Florida s*x offender designation.

This case stems from a VSO investigation that found Trujillo was interacting with 13- to 16-year-old girls online and soliciting them for photos in exchange for vapes and other gifts. In one case, he met with a victim in person and committed a s*xual act. He has been in jail with no bond since his arrest on Dec. 19.

UPDATE: The missing 16-year-old has been located safe. Thank you for the shares!
06/04/2026

UPDATE: The missing 16-year-old has been located safe. Thank you for the shares!

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