Join me in wishing Art Hobbs a Happy 100th Birthday this weekend in Edgewater! He is a WWII vet and remains positive and amazing! May God bless you, sir! More: facebook.com/share/p/cVZsRM…

With National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week coming to an end, POPD stopped by to show our appreciation for those who make up the Volusia Sheriff Communications Center. You all are the lifeline between our community and our officers. Thank you!

We had a wonderful time visiting the Volusia Sheriff's Communications Center to drop off some treats and say THANK YOU to the awesome dispatchers for #NPSTW2024 ! You are the unseen heroes of Public Safety! From all of us at DPD, thank you for all you do. 💙

Case update: The investigation of a fatal shooting Thursday night in City of Deltona, FL indicates that the shooter fired in self defense during a road-rage incident. Details at:

volusiasheriff.gov/news/volusia-c…

The shooter is on scene and being interviewed by detectives.

This investigation is active and we appreciate your patience as detectives work to determine all the facts and circumstances. An update will be posted when available.

Tonight, deputies and detectives responded to reports of a fatal shooting in the roadway on Fisher Drive, City of Deltona, FL. It was called in at 9:11 p.m.

One person is deceased. Initial reports on scene indicate the shooting stemmed from a traffic dispute.

Today I had the pleasure of visiting the Sociable Seniors at Our Lady of Hope Church in Port Orange. We talked about different kinds of scams and the importance of protecting yourself. More: facebook.com/sheriffchitwoo…

HOMICIDE CASE UPDATES: The VSO Major Case Unit has solved two DeLand-area homicides from 2022 and 2023, with one defendant in custody and another the subject of a $25,000 reward, Mike Chitwood announced today.

Visiting 11th-graders at Calvary Christian Academy made my day today. We talked about vaping dangers and careers in law enforcement. Thanks also for your prayers. More: facebook.com/share/p/uPyXT2…

Today we rode in the last leg of the 270-mile annual Florida Tour de Force bike ride that benefits families of police killed in the line of duty. It was a great day, a great cause and I’m proud to ride with committed fellow LEOs! More: facebook.com/share/p/wEX34K…