DeLand

Published on: October 12, 2025

Firefighter’s Tampon Prank Lead to Stalking Charges

A firefighter from central Florida was arrested for stalking after allegedly dumping tampons soaked in red liquid on the front lawn of the home where her ex and his new girlfriend live.

According to law enforcement reports, on the night of September 29, the couple, who reside together in DeLand, noticed suspicious activity outside their home. The next morning, they found several tampons scattered across their yard. The items appeared to have been stained to look used. After reviewing home surveillance footage, they reportedly saw a dark-colored pickup truck driving slowly past their residence before a woman exited the vehicle and threw the items onto the property.

Both residents immediately suspected the man’s former girlfriend, who had recently ended a relationship with him and was allegedly upset about the breakup. She had reportedly been posting negative remarks about the couple online and making disparaging comments to mutual friends.

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Published on: October 31, 2022

Florida Man Poisoned Coworker’s Pepsi with Bleach

by Staycie R. Sena

A Florida man who works as a janitor at a Dollar General store is facing charges after allegedly poisoning his coworker’s beverage.

On October 24, two workers who had reportedly recently gotten into an argument while working a shift together at the Dollar General store in DeLand, Florida, had their allegedly hostile connection come to a head.

The reportedly irritated party arrived at work, and he realized that the person he disliked was scheduled for a shift as well.

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Published on: April 18, 2020

Drunk Suspect Threatened to Kill Mom With Butter Knife

by Staycie R. Sena

A Florida man is facing many charges due to his reportedly criminal behavior toward the police after they responded to a situation where he allegedly threatened to kill his mother using a butter knife.

46-year-old Brent Smith and his mother reside together in DeLand, Florida.

Last Saturday evening, Smith allegedly returned home while intoxicated and became confrontational with his mom. During the dispute he allegedly pushed her around and threatened her life, stating that a butter knife was his weapon of choice as he reportedly held it in his hand.

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