DeLand woman arrested on aggravated battery with a deadly weapon charge
A woman was arrested after a reported knife altercation near International Speedway Boulevard and Spring Garden Avenue; a man was taken for medical attention and the suspect fled into nearby woods before being found.
DeLand Police arrested Denise Cook, 41, on one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon in connection with a Monday incident near International Speedway Boulevard (CR 92) and Spring Garden Avenue (SR 15A). Cook allegedly fled on foot into a nearby wooded area after a knife altercation; officers searched with assistance from Air One and one adult male was transported by Volusia County EMS for medical attention. Cook was booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail at nearly 2 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, is being held without bond and the investigation remains ongoing; anyone with information is asked to contact the DeLand Police Department at 386-626-1400 or submit a tip to the CrimeWatch portal.