New Smyrna Beach police reports detail late-night incidents

New Smyrna Beach residents experienced a series of calls for service handled by the New Smyrna Beach Police Department during the overnight hours of September 16-17, 2026. Incidents ranged from traffic accidents to disturbances and trespass warnings.

At approximately 8:48 PM on September 16, officers responded to a traffic crash at 751 Sugarmill Drive. The collision involved two vehicles, resulting in disabling damage to at least one. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and one citation was issued by the responding officer.

Later that evening, around 10:01 PM, police were dispatched to a disturbance at 2 Edmund Court. A report was completed to document the incident at the residence.

In the early hours of September 17, at 12:42 AM, officers were called to Marianne Clancy Park, located at 901 S. Atlantic Avenue. Three adult males, identified as transients, were found sleeping in a vehicle within the park after hours. The individuals were issued trespass warnings by the officers.

The final reported incident occurred at 3:18 AM on September 17, involving a hit-and-run traffic crash at the intersection of North Causeway Drive and Desoto Drive. A single vehicle was involved, causing damage to a sign. No injuries were sustained in this incident, and no citation was issued as the at-fault party had already left the scene.

The responding officers for these incidents included R. Flanagan (#2030), J. Byers (#2098), and R. James (#2109), under the supervision of Supervisor D. Cilenti (#1604) and with assistance from FTO T. Pignataro (#2000).