⭕ Ormond Beach Rallies to Save Chief Tomokie Statue

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Ormond Local Pulse
10 May

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Welcome to Rockville Festival Kick Off Hits High Note with Record Attendance

The Welcome to Rockville festival, featuring top hard rock bands, commenced yesterday at the Daytona International Speedway. Celebrating its thirteenth year, the festival has seen increasing attendance, with projections to break 200,000 this year. The lineup includes legendary bands like Motley Crue and emerging artists like Greta Van Fleet. The Foo Fighters are particularly anticipated, returning after cancelling last year's show. Organizers have allowed hydration packs to help attendees manage the high temperatures expected during the event.

Traffic Halt on Williamson Boulevard Due to Volusia Brush Fire

Photo: Volusia County Sheriff

8:30pm Thursday…A large brush fire in Volusia County has prompted the closure of Williamson Boulevard, causing disruptions along a key thoroughfare. The road is currently shut down between Beville Road and Madeline Avenue, as firefighting crews work to contain and extinguish the blaze, according to sources within the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Ormond Beach Rallies to Save Chief Tomokie Statue with Historic Preservation Bid

Photo: Courtesy of State Archiives of Florida

In Ormond Beach, community leaders and residents are advocating for the inclusion of the Chief Tomokie statue in the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation's "11 to Save" list for 2024. The statue, created in 1955 and located in Tomoka State Park, has deteriorated over the years. The Chief Tomokie Preservation Group is seeking community letters of support by May 15, aiming to use the listing to gain visibility and funding for restoration efforts.

Recent Arrests

Ormond Beach Police Department

- James W. Richards, 41, of Ormond Beach, arrested on April 27, charged with burglary of an unoccupied dwelling. Bail: $2,500.

- James Williams, 38, of Ormond Beach, arrested on April 28, charged with aggravated battery on a pregnant person, aggravated assault, resisting an officer without violence. Bail: $500.

- Paul Arrendondo, 43, of Ormond Beach, arrested on April 29, charged with possession of a weapon by a felon. Bail: $5,000.

- Jason D. Diaz, 46, of Ormond Beach, arrested on April 30, charged with battery on a facility employee by expelling certain fluids, assault of a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with violence. No bail.

- Levonte J. Williams, 28, of Ormond Beach, arrested on May 1, charged with resisting an officer without violence, possession of paraphernalia, a Schedule II substance, petit theft, trafficking in Fentanyl. Bail: $501,500.

Holly Hill Police Department

- Alexis J. Santan Calderon, 45, of Holly Hill, arrested on April 29, charged with possession of cocaine, paraphernalia, controlled substance without prescription. Bail: $8,000.

- Amanda M. Mathis, 44, of Holly Hill, arrested on April 29, charged with causing minor to become delinquent/dependent, neglect of a child. Bail: $2,500.

- Kenneth N. Bosshart, 45, of Holly Hill, arrested on May 2, charged with battery, battery on person 65+ and abuse of an elderly or disabled adult. Bail: $20,000.

Volusia County Sheriff's Office

- William R. Noel, 49, of Ormond Beach, arrested on April 26, charged with domestic battery by strangulation. Bail: $5,000.

- Scott R. Carl, 54, of Ormond Beach, arrested on April 26, charged with fraudulent insurance claim. Bail: $2,500.

- Brian A. Harris, 29, of Ormond Beach, arrested on April 27, charged with possession of paraphernalia, battery, aggravated battery on a pregnant person. Bail: $250.

- Jacob D. Heldreth, 37, of Ormond Beach, arrested on April 28, charged with aggravated battery. No bail.

- Thomas J. Hayes, 34, of Ormond Beach, arrested on May 2, charged with petit theft, criminal mischief, burglary of an occupied dwelling, grand theft. No bail.

- Ervin L. Jones, 45, of Ormond Beach, arrested on April 29, charged with failure of sexual predator to properly register. No bail.

- De'von M. Smith, 24, of Ormond Beach, arrested on April 30, charged with battery on an emergency medical care provider. Bail: $15,000.

- Brian J. Eckelbecker, 43, of Holly Hill, arrested on April 30, charged with sex offender failure to register as required. No bail.

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