New Smyrna Beach police respond to traffic crash, found property, and theft reports

New Smyrna Beach police officers were dispatched to several incidents on Thursday, September 18, 2026, including a minor traffic crash, a report of found property, and a theft.

At approximately 5:36 PM, officers responded to a traffic crash at 1998 State Road 44. The incident involved two vehicles, resulting in minor damage. No injuries were reported, and no citations were issued.

Later that evening, around 5:49 PM, officers were called to 218 Flagler Avenue regarding found property. The item was located at a business and has been submitted for safekeeping.

In the late evening, around 10:55 PM, a theft was reported at 1204 N. Dixie Freeway. The victim stated that a known individual stole his cellphone. Authorities were unable to locate the subject involved in the theft.

Earlier in the evening, at approximately 11:38 PM, officers responded to an assault call at 2500 State Road 44. The victim reported being threatened by an unknown person. The subject could not be located by responding officers.

In a separate incident early Friday morning, September 19, 2026, at 3:37 AM, officers assisted a transient individual. At the Wawa located at 1780 State Road 44, an adult male was provided a courtesy ride to Halifax Hospital.

The New Smyrna Beach Police Department's roster for these calls included Supervisor D. Cilenti (#1604), Officer R. Flanagan (#2030), Officer J. Byers (#2098), and CST Unit A. Hansen (#1437), with FTO T. Pignataro (#2000) also noted.