⭐ Daytona Beach Jewelry Store Shooting Leaves One Dead

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20 Jul

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Daytona Beach Jewelry Store Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured

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A fatal shooting at Volusia Gold & Diamond in Daytona Beach on Friday left one employee dead and another injured. Police Chief Jakari Young stated that three employees were inside the store when a white male entered and shot one of the employees after a brief exchange. Another employee returned fire, and a second witness struck the shooter with a blunt object. The suspect, identified as 83-year-old John Craiger, was familiar with the victim according to surveillance footage. Craiger, who sustained multiple gunshot wounds and a head injury, was taken to Halifax Medical Center. He has been charged with one count of murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder. Chief Young confirmed the community's safety with Craiger in custody. (See Full Story at MyNews13.com)

Leadership, Growth, and Housing: Key Issues in Volusia County Chair Race

On July 17, Citizens For Ormond Beach hosted a candidates forum for the Volusia County Council Chair race. Incumbent Jeff Brower and challengers Don Burnette, Deb Denys, and Randy Dye debated key issues such as growth management, beach usage, and the relocation of a proposed fuel farm. Brower, emphasizing his fiscal responsibility, linked growth to water quality and tax issues. Burnette focused on managing growth and improving infrastructure. Denys highlighted her leadership experience and job creation efforts, while Dye emphasized community service and retaining local youth for the workforce. All candidates supported extending the ReGrow the Loop program for land preservation. They also discussed fiscal responsibility in the county budget, with priorities on emergency services and tax relief. Affordable housing solutions included ongoing initiatives, public-private partnerships, and promoting home ownership. The primary election is on August 20, with a potential runoff in November if no candidate wins a majority. (See Full Story at Ormond Observer) $

Holly Hill Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

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A Holly Hill man, David Von Oesen, 52, was arrested Thursday morning on numerous counts of possession of child pornography and other illegal materials. The arrest followed a search warrant executed at his apartment located at 449 3rd St., Holly Hill.

Detectives revealed that Von Oesen had been impersonating a child on various social media platforms to solicit nude photographs from minors. His criminal record in Lake County includes previous charges of lewd or lascivious molestation of a disabled child and solicitation of child pornography.

Von Oesen faces 19 counts of possession of child pornography and 7 counts of possession of photos depicting sexual acts with animals. He has been transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail, where he is being held without bond.

The investigation, conducted by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office (VSO) Child Exploitation Unit, is ongoing, with the possibility of additional charges. (From Volusia County Sheriff)

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