2017:
Sheriff Mike Chitwood speeding
In December 2017, off-duty Volusia County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) deputy Luke Deegan
was arrested after causing a multi-vehicle crash in his personal car in Daytona Beach
. He was charged with driving under the influence (DUI), two counts of DUI with property damage, and three counts of DUI with injuries.
The incident unfolded on December 23, 2017, with the following details:
- The Crash:
The collision occurred at the intersection of Williamson Boulevard and Dunn Avenue around 7:09 p.m. - Injuries & Damage:
Three other vehicles were involved, and three people were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Deeganhimself was not injured
.
- Department Action:
At the time of the arrest, Deeganhad been with the VCSO since May 2015 and was assigned to the Daytona Beach courthouse annex
. He was placed on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation.