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NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 5, 2026Hillsborough

Volusia Sheriff's Office arrests Lakeland man for trespassing and discharging firearm at minor's home

A 27-year-old Lakeland man was arrested in DeLand after traveling to a minor's home to meet her and firing a gun into the ground when he was denied entry. The suspect had reportedly visited the 16-year-old's residence uninvited twice during the previous week.

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Why It Matters

This incident highlights a criminal investigation involving allegations of stalking and firearm discharge at a private residence, resulting in the arrest of a suspect by the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

Key Facts

  • Joseph Woodward, 27, was arrested by the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
  • The suspect traveled from Lakeland to DeLand to meet a 16-year-old minor.
  • The suspect and the minor reportedly met via the social media platform Snapchat.
  • The suspect visited the minor's home uninvited twice during the week prior to the arrest.
  • The suspect discharged a firearm into the ground after being denied entry to the home.
  • The incident occurred on a Friday while the minor was sleeping.

Who's Mentioned

other27“Age of the suspect.”organizationVolusia Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency that investigated the incident and made the arrest.”locationDeLand“The city where the incident occurred.”personJoseph Woodward“The suspect arrested in the incident.”otherSnapchat“Platform where the suspect and minor met”locationLakeland“Home city of the suspect”other16“Age of the victim.”