Woman Arrested in DeLand on Aggravated Battery, Deadly Weapon Charge

DeLand Police arrested 41-year-old Denise Cook on one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon following a Monday incident near International Speedway Boulevard (CR 92) and Spring Garden Avenue (SR 15A) that involved a knife. Cook fled on foot into nearby woods but officers, assisted by Air One, located and arrested her; one adult male was transported by Volusia County EMS for medical attention. She 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 is ongoing; anyone with information is asked to call 386-626-1400 or submit a tip to the CrimeWatch portal.