Crime

VCSO releases name of distraught lawyer shot & killed in DeLand by 2 deputies & a cop; Headline Surfer only media outlet not given head's up by Sheriff Mike Chitwood's PIOs

DELAND, Fla. -- Sheriff Mike Chitwood's personal grudge against the award-winning internet news outlet continued for the 77th day as Headline Surfer was the last media outlet to learn the identity of the distraught attorney who apparently was drinking and suicidal when he fired shots at the law firm he shares with his estranged wife and co-counsel in their law practice on Sunday before fleeing in his Mercedes and engaging in a gunbattle with deputies and a DeLand cop before he was shot to death.

Deltona homicide: Sheriff with personal grudge excludes internet media outlet from email alert on man gunned down in backyard while kids inside

DELTONA, Fla -- Headline Surfer was not notified by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office of a homicide that occurred Saturday in Deltona in which two suspects in a Dodge Dart who were seen fleeing after gunning down a 40-year-old man in the 2300 block of Fountain Road, who was transported to Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. 

Seminole County Sheriff's Office: Two juveniles, ages 13 & 14, arrested after several reported car burglaries in Lake Mary

LAKE MARY, Fla. -- Two baby-faced teens, ages 13 and 14,  were hanging around on bicycles in the middle of the night with thw other juveniles when an alert neighbor caught them pilfering pocket change and gift cards from her unlocked vehicle before they were forced to high-tail it on their bikes.

New Smyrna Beach cops: Man charged with murder in gunshot slaying in Westside

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- A man has been arrested on homicide charges Friday after an argument turned deadly in the predominately African-American Westside community where blood was spilled in the street following several shots fired, cops said.

Osceola Cops: Public's help needed in generating leads into gun-related homicide of youmg man

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Kissimmee police detectives are investigating a gun-related homicide of a young man that occurred early on this Sunday and need the public’s help in developing leads.
 

Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma standing tall with diverse recruitment class of deputies to build agency's future with

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Photos and video for Headline Surfer / Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma, who took office on Jan. 1 is shown in the image above with 34 new recruits. In the video, Lemma administers the oath of office to his sworn personnel with his voice dubbed over a series of rotaring still images for a cool visual effect that really hits home with the mission of the agency, which is to serve and protect.
 
By HENRY FREDERICK
Headline Surfer

Alleged Orlando cop killer hurls expletives at judge: Markeith Loyd ordered held without bond; will represent himself

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The alleged cop killer in the slaying of an Orlando PD sergeant 10 days ago cursed out the judge during his first apperance earlier on this Thursday on charges that he gunned down his pregnant ex-girlfriend.

Recently-retired Sheriff Ben Johnson not content with big-game hunting after all; can't walk away from criminal investigations

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Just a few weeks ago, there was the big headline in the Daytona Beach News-Journal: "Sheriff Ben Johnson to trade crime fighting for game hunting" and shown on his airboat in the water.