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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 ...
5-month-old baby mauled to death by Great Dane mix on mother's birthday
A 5-month-old boy died after he was injured by a dog in an Ormond Beach home on Wednesday, according to the Volusia Sheriff's ...
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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 sworn in as Volusia County sheriff - WESH Channel 2
Chitwood's father, Michael Chitwood Sr., who has been a police chief up north for 32 years, noted they may be the only father/son/chief/sheriff in the county, but said his son has surpassed ...
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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 ...