New Smyrna Beach Police report on recent incidents

New Smyrna Beach police responded to a variety of calls on September 15, 2026, including a felony arrest, a welfare check, and a traffic crash.

Felony Arrest Made on Lynn Avenue

On September 15, 2026, at approximately 5:37 PM, officers responded to the 700 block of Lynn Avenue. A juvenile male was taken into custody for battery on a person 65 years of age or older and simple battery. The juvenile was transported to the Volusia County Family Resource Center.

Mentally Ill Person Taken into Protective Custody

Later that evening, at approximately 5:30 PM, officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of North Dixie Freeway. An adult male, identified as transient, was taken into protective custody under Baker Act criteria. He was transported to Halifax Hospital for evaluation.

Minor Traffic Crash on Peninsula Drive Intersection

At approximately 7:42 PM, a traffic crash occurred at the intersection of Flagler Avenue and South Peninsula Avenue. Two vehicles were involved, resulting in minor damage. No injuries were reported, and no citations were issued.

Trespass Warning Issued on Turnbull Street

In a separate incident at 11:11 PM on September 15, 2026, officers responded to 305 Turnbull Street. A male individual was issued a trespass warning at the request of the homeowner.

These calls were part of a total of 144 Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) events handled by the New Smyrna Beach Police Department on that date. The department's response included officers such as A. Valdes (#2119), M. Medina (#2108), J. Wayner (#2119), N. Edwards (#2110), and K9 Officer T. Moothart (#1960), under the supervision of Supervisor J. Jones (#1395) and with assistance from FTOs M. Rahn (#1889) and S. Burch (#2166).