Search underway in Volusia County case

Volusia County deputies are searching for Da-Kwon Allen, 27, who is wanted on charges of aggravated stalking, written threats to kill and aggravated battery, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. The case is not identified as being in Edgewater, but it is a countywide public-safety alert that may matter to local residents because deputies are asking the public for help locating him.

According to the Sheriff’s Office account cited by FOX 35 Orlando, a woman told investigators she woke up in the middle of the night after hearing her dogs barking. She said she found Allen outside her house. When she asked him to leave, deputies say he shoved her. The woman is pregnant, and authorities say the allegations led to the felony charges now listed against Allen.

Reward offered for information

Investigators are offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to Allen’s arrest. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to call 386-248-1777. For Edgewater readers, the practical takeaway is straightforward: if you recognize Allen or know where he may be, deputies want that information immediately rather than through social media posts or neighborhood speculation.

Countywide wanted-person alerts can be relevant beyond the city where an incident began because suspects may travel across Volusia communities, including the southeast side of the county. Edgewater residents who spend time in nearby New Smyrna Beach, Oak Hill or elsewhere in Volusia may also see law-enforcement bulletins shared across agencies and neighborhood networks as deputies continue their search.

What residents should keep in mind

As with any active search, residents should avoid direct contact if they believe they have spotted the suspect. The Sheriff’s Office has not asked the public to intervene. Instead, people should provide tips to investigators and let law enforcement handle the encounter. That is especially important in cases involving allegations of threats and violence.

This remains an evolving public-safety story. Based on the information released so far, the key facts are that deputies say Allen is wanted, the charges are serious, and the Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking public assistance. For Edgewater readers, this is the kind of county-level alert worth watching because it carries immediate safety relevance and a clear action step for the public.