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Sheriff Mike Chitwood out to create fear and confusion in town of Pierson over contract, mayor says

Mike Chitwood sent out a letter dated July 16 telling Pierson residents the town is severing its relationship with his agency ...

Mother, 29, Leaves Infant with Family for Birthday Dinner, Child Gets Mauled to Death by Dog

A Florida mother, 29, has lost her son after leaving the infant in the care of relatives for her birthday. The baby was ...
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‘Not a good thing:’ Pierson residents raise alarm after town leaders cut services from Volusia Sheriff’s Office

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office will pull full-time emergency services from Pierson after the town decided to end its contract with the office, leaving residents uncertain about who to call for ...
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Sheriff warns families about viral door kicking challenge: 'Good way to end up dead'

Doorbell camera captured video of two teenagers - one wearing a mask - creeping up to the family's house and then kicking in ...
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Mike Chitwood elected sheriff of Volusia County

Daytona Beach police Chief Mike Chitwood was the last person to enter the race for Volusia County sheriff, but he came in first Tuesday night and will become the next sheriff of Volusia ...
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Mike Chitwood announces bid for Volusia County Sheriff

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Chief Mike Chitwood has been with the Daytona Beach Police Department for the last 10 years and said it was time to shake things up in Volusia County and believes he's ...