By MARK I. JOHNSON Staff
Writer , Daytona Beach News-Journal
New Smyrna Beach
Police investigators are looking into the theft of tens of thousands of
dollars worth of jewelry from a New Smyrna Beach home over the weekend.
According to the police report, Debra Loucinda Johnson, 50, reported the
crime Saturday, but may have discovered it a couple of days earlier. The
victim told officers she returned to her Riverside Drive home to find
someone had broken into her house.
While the incident report did not provide details of how the burglar got
into the residence, it was last known to be secure on Sept. 14.
Johnson told police investigators she knows the male suspect.
Johnson told officers she would provide investigators an itemized list of
the stolen items and their value.
<<Shooting update-Palmetto
St.doc>> <<Taylor.JPG>> <<Weekley.JPG>> NEWS RELEASE
New Smyrna Beach Police Department
For Immediate Release:
September 17, 2009 Update:
Number 1, 7:30 p.m.
“ADDITIONAL
SHOOTING SUSPECTS ARRESTED”
“TRIGGER MAN
IDENTIFIED”
Case #:
2009-09-0222 Type of Incident:
SHOOTING
Date/Time/Location of Incident: Original
Incident; September 16, 2009 / 1544 hours / 916 Palmetto St. Unit A
ARRESTED PERSON INFORMATION: September 16, 2009:
All charged with “Principal to Shooting into occupied
dwelling”.
Tamrea Jo-Ann Busbey 19 F, 2.
Kyle Patrick Doolin 18 M 3. Juvenile
ARRESTED PERSON INFORMATION: September 17, 2009
"SHOOTER”
TAYLOR, WILLIAM R. WHITE MALE 07/26/1988 21 YOA
WEEKLEY, DANIEL J. WHITE MALE 01/28/1990 19 YOA Synopsis of Incident:
On September
16, 2009, police responded to a report of shots fired at 916 Palmetto
Street, Apartment A. Contact was made with the victims and several
independent witnesses who provided the police with a description of multiple
suspects and the vehicle that was used to flee the scene. Officers were
able to locate the suspect vehicle and three subjects were taken into
custody as a result of the initial investigation. Neither victim was injured
during the incident.
On
September 17, 2009, police located and arrested the other (2) two suspects
involved in the shooting. Police identified William R.
TAYLOR
as the person responsible for shooting into the occupied dwelling at 916
Palmetto St. TAYLOR
was charged with “Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling”, 2nd Degree
Felony (FSS 790.19) and
WEEKLEY
was charged with “Accessory After the Fact” to the shooting. Both offenders
were processed and later transported to the Volusia County Jail under a bond
of $5000.00 (Taylor) $2500.00 (Weekley).
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City of New Smyrna Beach
Police Department
News Release
Case #:
2009-09-0222 Release Date/Time: September 16, 2009 / 2000
1. Type of Incident: Shooting into an Occupied
Dwelling
2. Date/Time/Location of Crime: September 16,
2009 / 1544 hours / 916 Palmetto St. unit A
3. Victim Information:
Age/Sex
a.: Steven M. Sullivan Jr.
20 M
b.: Henry E. Contois
32 M
4. Arrest Information:
a: Tamrea Jo-Ann Busbey
19 F
b: Kyle Patrick Doolin
18 M
c: Juvenile
5. Synopsis of
Incident:
Officers
responded to a report of shots fired at 916 Palmetto Street, apartment A.
Contact was made with the victims and several independent witnesses who
provided the police with a description of multiple suspects and the vehicle
that was used to flee the scene. Officers were able to locate the suspect
vehicle and three subjects were taken into custody as a result of the
investigation. Neither victim was injured during the incident. It is
unknown, at this time, if there are additional suspects at large. If you
have any information about this incident, please contact Detective Gundrum
at 386-424-2250.
New Smyrna Beach Police Department
For Immediate Release: September 15, 2009 Update: Number 2, 5:00 p.m.
“SCHOOL BUS WINDOW SHATTERED”
“JUVENILE OFFENDER ARRESTED”
Case #: 2009-09-0202 Type of
Incident: THROWING DEADLY MISSILE
Date/Time/Location
of Incident: Original Incident;
09/14/2009 16:00
p.m. 800-BLK S. MYRTLE AVENUE New Smyrna Beach, FL
ARREST: 09/15/2009 @ 0800
Synopsis of Incident:
On Monday,
September 14, 2009 at approximately 4:00 p.m., police responded to the
report of a juvenile subject who had thrown a stick at a school bus that was
traveling north in the 800-Blk of S. Myrtle Avenue. The stick hit one of
the windows on the bus and shattered it. Several students on the bus
received minor injuries (cuts and scratches). The students were treated for
their injuries at the scene and each was released to their parents. The
subsequent investigation revealed that a New Smyrna Beach Middle School
student was responsible for the incident.
On
Tuesday, September 15, 2009, the juvenile offender was located at New Smyrna
Beach Middle School and subsequently arrested. The juvenile offender was
charged with “Throwing a Deadly Missile” (FSS. 790.19: Felony-Second Degree)
and “Disturbing School Transportation Function” (FSS.
871.01-Misdemeanor-Second Degree). After processing and police contact with
the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), the juvenile offender was released
to his parents.
City of New Smyrna Beach
Police Department
News
Release
Case #: 2009-09-0202 Release
Date/Time: 09-14-09 / 6:15 PM
1. Type of Incident:
Aggravated Assault
2. Date/Time/Location of Incident:
09/14/09 4:00PM
800-blk of S. Myrtle Avenue (Just north of NSB Middle School)
3. Suspect Information:
B/M juvenile approximately
15 years of age and is believed to be a student at NSB Middle School
4.Synopsis of Incident:
Today at approximately 4:00 p.m. New Smyrna Beach Police
received a complaint in reference to a juvenile subject who threw a stick at
a passing school bus, which was traveling north in the 800-Blk S. Myrtle
Avenue. The stick caused one of the bus windows to break, causing minor
injuries (cuts and scratches) to three students who were passengers on the
bus. NSB Fire/Rescue and EVAC treated the students at the scene. At the
time of the report, none of the injured students were taken to the
hospital.
The juvenile suspect, (known to reside in New Smyrna Beach
area), fled the area on foot. Criminal charges are pending the completion of
the investigation. Volusia County School administrators were notified and
are assisting with the investigation.
Sept. 3, 2009
1023 pm PO
report of road rage
with shots fired from one vehicle at another.
Nova and Isabelle.
A POPD unit in the area also heard the shots.
The report was that the alleged victim was following the
assailants. I went out in my van to get possible news
on video.
In New Smyrna Beach, NSPD units stopped two vehicles.
I thought the stops were in two different locations,
but I am not sure where the stops were.
I found police cars on U.S. 1, I guess at Faulkner.
I walked up to the scene, getting my camera ready to shoot
video of police talking to a female, when a big guy, civilian,
walked over to me, and asked me what I was doing. I asked him
what was going on, and he said, nothing,
the police are here, ask them.
I replied to him that they were busy right now.
The big guy walked away
from me, and I proceeded to take video of the silver car,
which I had heard on the police monitor was one of the cars
possibly involved in this incident. You can hear what happens
then. The big guy came back to me and got in my face, telling
me not to take pictures of his car. Perhaps he was one of the
three in a car, who were originally stopped,
(a felony stop I would guess)
and this big guy might have been one of the three guys taken out
Case #:
2009-08-0503 Release Date/Time: August 30,
2009 / 1530 hours
1. Type of Incident: Home Invasion
2. Date/Time/Location of Crime: August 30, 2009
/ 1242 hours / 525 Mary Avenue, NSB, FL
3. Victim Information:
Age/Sex
a.: Clifford Tindle
27 M
b.:
Suspect Information: Three unknown black
males.
Black males approximately 5’09” with a medium,
muscular build and close cut hair. Armed with a handgun.
Black male wearing a t-shirt over his face.
Described at “tall”. Armed with a knife.
Black male with a beard and mustache wearing a
skullcap. Armed with a handgun.
5. Description of the
Incident: Officers from the New Smyrna Beach Police Department
responded to a report of a home invasion at 525 Mary Avenue. Once on scene,
contact was made with the victim, Clifford Tindle. Mr. Tindle stated that
three unknown male assailants forced entry into his home, via the rear
door. Once inside the home, the assailants continually stated to the
victim, “Where’s it at” and when he told them he did not have anything, they
physically attacked him. The victim received multiple stab wounds on his
hands and arms during the attack. The victim also stated that the other two
suspects were armed with handguns. The suspects eventually fled the scene
and were unable to be located. The New Smyrna Beach Police Investigative
Division is investigating the incident. If you have any information about
this incident please contact the police department at 386-424-2220.
City of New Smyrna Beach
Police Department
News Release
Case #:
2009-08-0473 Release Date/Time: 08-29-09 /
1930hrs
1. Type of Incident: Sexual Battery
2. Date/Time/Location of Crime: 08-28-09 /
1930-2100hrs / Bolton Rd.@ Doster Dr.
3. Victim
Information:
Age/Sex
a.: Juvenile
F
b.:
Note: Do not release the names of sexual battery,
child abuse, spouse abuse, or juveniles.
[Exception: FSS 39.045(9)]
4. Arrest Information: N/A
5. Synopsis of
Incident: Police received a call in reference to a sexual battery that
occurred in the wooded area near the intersection of Bolton Rd. and
Doster Dr. The victim was sexually battered by an unknown w/m, 20 to 30
years of age, with dark curly hair and a bird type nose. He was wearing a
white T-shirt and black sweat pants. The suspect was last seen leaving
the area in a dark blue minivan and was not located by police. An on
scene investigation was done by the New Smyrna Beach Police Department’s
Detective Division. If you any information on this incident, please
contact Detective Mike Covey at 386-424-2223 or Crimestoppers at
888-277-8477. Any information leading to an arrest may be subject to a
reward.
4. Arrest Information: Wikso, Derek : charged with
Aggravated Battery
5. Synopsis of Incident:
Police received a call in reference to a stabbing on Jacaranda Cay Court in
New Smyrna Beach. Upon arrival on scene, the victim was discovered with an
apparent stab wound to the torso area. He was immediately transported to
Halifax Hospital and was listed in stable condition. After an on scene
investigation was completed by the New Smyrna Beach Police Department’s
Detective Division, Mr. Wikso was placed under arrest for Aggravated
Battery. Wikso was later transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail with
a $5,000 bond.
New Smyrna Beach police today announced the arrest of a
woman in a November hit-and-run accident that left a man
dead.
Jana Calisse Grant, 47, was behind the wheel of a 2006
Chevrolet Silverado that struck and killed Glen Scott
Gagnon, 42, of Port Orange, on Nov. 1 as he walked along the
North Causeway, police said.
Jana C. Grant
was arrested by the New Smyrna Beach Police Department on
July 24, 2009, in the November 2008 hit-and-run death of
Glenn Scott Gagnon. (New
Smyrna Beach Police Department)
For Immediate Release: July 20, 2009 Update: Number 2, 5:00 p.m.
“HOMICIDE VICTIM’S IDENTITY RELEASED”
“DEATH INVESTIGATION CONTINUES”
Case #: 2009-07-0316 Type of
Incident: SHOOTING-HOMICIDE
Date/Time/Location
of Incident:
07/19/2009 11:25
p.m. 1400-BLK S. PALMETTO ST. New Smyrna Beach, FL
VICTIM INFORMATION:
MARKLEY, JEREMY
R.
WHITE MALE
07/19/1984 25 YOA
21721 LAKE SENEEA RD,
EUSTIS,
FL
Synopsis of Incident:
On Sunday, July 19, 2009 at approximately 11:25 P.M.,
police responded to a report of shots being fired between two vehicles in
the 1400 block of S. Palmetto St. While investigating the initial shots
fired call, police received a second related call in reference to a deceased
male who was located in a vehicle in the rear parking lot of Hi Tops Bar,
319 N. Ridgewood Ave Edgewater.
New Smyrna Beach Detectives, State Attorney Homicide
Task Force Investigators, and FDLE Crime Scene Technicians responded and are
continuing their investigation. An autopsy was conducted earlier today and
the exact cause and manner of Mr. Markley’s death is pending the results of
the autopsy.
Initial investigation is still on going and
additional information will be releases as it is made available. Police are
following-up on leads, which may lead to the identity of the shooter.
City of New Smyrna Beach
Police Department
News Release
Case #:
2009-07-0316 Release Date/Time: 07-20-09 / 0630
1. Type of Incident: Homicide
2. Date/Time/Location of Crime: 07-19-09 / 2315hrs /
1400-1600blk of S. Palmetto St. NSB
3. Victim
Information:
Age/Sex
a.: Pending notification to next of kin
M
b.:
4. Arrest Information: N/A
5. Synopsis of Incident:
Police received a call for shots fired between two vehicles in the 1400
block of S. Palmetto St. New Smyrna Beach. Units responded and secured the
area. A short time later, a second related call was received in reference to
a deceased male in a vehicle in the rear parking lot of Hi Tops at 319 N.
Ridgewood Ave Edgewater. NSB detectives, State Attorney Homicide Task Force
Investigators, and FDLE crime scene technicians responded to conduct the
investigation. The cause and manner of death are pending an autopsy. The
name of the victim is being withheld pending notification to the next of
kin.
From the New Smyrna Beach Police Department
Received July 8,
2009
Person Type:
SEXUAL PREDATOR
Offender Name:
FREEMAN, DAVID B/M
Address: 108 N COOPER
STREET,
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32169
The above Sexual Predator HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO .NEW
SMYRNA BEACH PD
THIS
PREDATOR IS LIVING IN its JURISDICTION.
From the New Smyrna Beach Police Department
July
7, 2009
Case #:
2009-07-0104
Release Date/Time: 07-07-09 / 5:30 PM
1. Type of
Incident: Fugitive Arrest
2.
Date/Time/Location of Incident:
07/07/09
2:57PM 500-blk North Causeway and 400-blk Quay Assisi
3. Offender
Information:
Ronald James
Walker W/M 28yoa
Deland, FL
Vehicle
Information:
Green Dodge
Durango with North Carolina Tag # XTV4454
4.Synopsis of Incident:
Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle
that matched the description of a vehicle involved in a larceny at
1835 SR44 (Winn-Dixie) on 07/06/09. During the stop the passenger
fled on foot and was last scene in a wooded area west of the Diamond
Head Condominium. A perimeter was established and canine units were
called to assist with the search. It was also learned the subject
was wanted on an outstanding warrant from Lake County, FL for Grand
Theft Auto. At one point the subject swam across the river and fled
into the Quay Assisi sub-division. The subject was taken into
custody in the 300-blk of Quay Assisi without incident. Ronald
Walker was charged with Resisting Arrest Without Violence, Possession
of a Controlled Substance, Larceny (Shoplifting) and Grand Theft Auto
(Warrant). Walker was taken to the Volusia County Branch Jail with a
$4500 bond.
July 05, 2009
Drawbridge, undergoing
upgrade, brings nostalgia
By MARK I. JOHNSON
Staff Writer
NEW
SMYRNA BEACH -- Under the amber glow of streetlights a crane gently
swings the cylinder around the upraised bascule before lowering it
into the bowels of the bridge.
Once in position, crews cajole the 12-foot-long, 8,700-pound,
hydraulic piston into its final resting place before sliding home the
metal pins that meld it with the 104-foot draw leaf.
Over four days and nights last week, as they will again Monday
night, Florida Department of Transportation contractors climbed and
crawled on and in New Smyrna Beach's North Causeway bridge as part of
a $690,000 rehabilitation and upgrade of the million-pound span's
lift mechanism.
In a world of expediency, the drawbridge is considered a relic of
the past by some. However, despite the cost in time waiting in
traffic for an open bridge to close, along with the expense of
maintaining these mechanical tributes to man's determination to
overcome, they hold a special place in the human psyche. ....
For Immediate Release: July 2, 2009 Update: Number 3, 6:00 p.m.
“ATTEMPTED SECOND DEGREE MURDER-WANTED PERSON”
“SUSPECT-ROY DEION FUDGE” ARRESTED
BY DAYTONA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Case #:
2009-05-0325
Type of Incident: ATTEMPTED MURDER/SHOOTING
Date/Time/Location of Incident:
05/17/09 6:34
p.m. 554 JOSIE ST. New Smyrna Beach, FL
ARRESTED
PERSON INFORMATION:
FUDGE,
ROY DEION
BLACK MALE
09/28/1988 20 YOA
BLACK HAIR / BROWN EYES
5’10” TALL / APPROX.
185 POUNDS
Synopsis of Incident:
Earlier today, Daytona Beach Police Arrested
ROY DEION FUDGE who was wanted by New Smyrna Beach Police Department
on two FELONY warrants: ATTEMPTED SECOND DEGREE MURDER AND
POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY A CONVICTED FELON.
On May 17, 2009 New Smyrna Beach Police
received a report of a shooting in the 500 block of Josie St. The
subsequent investigation revealed that Roy Deion FUDGE shot
Marcus Peterson during an altercation. Peterson sustained non-life
threatening injuries.
On May 19, 2009, arrest warrants were obtained
for Roy Deion FUDGE and police began actively searching for
him. The warrants obtained charge FUDGE with ATTEMPTED
SECOND DEGREE MURDER AND POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY A CONVICTED FELON.
1. Type of Incident: Attempted Armed
Robbery/Aggravated Battery
2. Date/Time/Location of Crime: July 3, 2009
/0049/ 500 Brooks St #4
3. Victim
Information:
Age/Sex
a.: Frederick
Payne 35 M
b.:
Note: Do not release the names of sexual battery,
child abuse, spouse abuse, or juveniles.
[Exception: FSS 39.045(9)]
4. Suspect Information: Black male, approximately 6
feet tall, 175 pounds, wearing a dark hooded jacket and dark pants.
5. The New Smyrna Beach
Police Department responded to a report of an attempted armed robbery. The
victim was approached by a black male who was armed with a gun and demanded
the victim’s wallet. The suspect struck the victim on the head with the gun
and fled the area on foot after a neighbor intervened. NSBPD K9 and
officers were unsuccessful in their search for the suspect. Anyone having
information regarding this case is asked to contact the New Smyrna Beach P.D.
Detective Division.
City of New Smyrna Beach
Police Department
News Release
Case #: 2009-06-0443 Release
Date/Time: 06-27-09 / 1:30 PM
1. Type of
Incident: Armed Robbery
2.
Date/Time/Location of Incident:
06/27/09 10:59PM
1930 SR44 (Publix) New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
3. Offender
Information:
Jeremy Wayne Carman W/M
27yoa
Rockledge, FL
Vehicle: Light Green1997 Olds Cutlas
4.Synopsis of Incident:
Officers responded to 1930 SR44 (Publix Pharmacy) in reference to an armed
robbery. Publix employees stated that Carman entered the store and demanded
prescription medications from the pharmacy. The suspect handed the employee
a note and implied that he was armed with a weapon. Responding officers
located and arrested Carman in the Publix parking lot, after he exited the
store. Carman matched the description of a similar robbery that had just
occurred in Edgewater, FL. Edgewater Police responded to Publix and
positively identified Carman as the subject in their robbery. Carman was
charged with both robberies and taken to the Volusia County Branch Jail.
Jeremy Wayne Carman
W/M 27yoa
Rockledge, FL
Sent: Monday, June 24 ,
2009 9 : 00 AM Subject: SEXUAL PREDATOR: McNEAL,
KAREEN WALSHAD
Sexual Predator released - New Smyrna Beach , Fl.
Person Type:SEXUAL
PREDATOR
Offender Name: MCNEAL,
KAREEN WALSHAD B/M
Address: 525 N.
DIXIE FREEWAY , NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL, 32168
DOB: 10 / 08 /1980
CHARGE: SEX
BATTERY OF PERSON OVER 12 YRS OF AGE /WEAPON OR FORCE; F.S. 794.001(3)
(PRINCIPAL)
KIDNAPPING-COMMIT OR FACILITATE
FELONY; F.S.787.01(1)(a)2 (PRINCIPAL)
Victim Info GENDER: UNKNOWN;
MINOR: YES;
Agency Responsible:NEW
SMYRNA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
New Smyrna Beach police today announced the arrest of a
woman in a November hit-and-run accident that left a man
dead.
