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Respectful Service. Relentless Justice.
There’s a different energy after dark.
The streets get louder. The pace gets faster. The night takes on a life of its own.
You never know what’s around the next corner.
And we wouldn’t have it any other way.
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09/25/2026
LOBBY CLOSURE NOTICE
The Edgewater Police Department lobby will be closed Monday, September 28, through Wednesday, September 30, due to construction occurring on East Park Avenue.
There will be no change or interruption to law enforcement services. Officers will continue responding to calls for service and providing normal police services throughout the closure. However, walk-up customer service at the Police Department lobby will not be available during this period.
For non-emergency law enforcement assistance, please call 386-424-2400 and select Option #3. For emergencies, call 911.
We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding while this construction is completed.
🚨 INFANT LEFT IN VEHICLE FOR HOURS — WOMAN ARRESTED 🚨
An observant citizen may have prevented a tragedy yesterday after noticing something wasn’t right with a vehicle parked in a residential driveway.
The citizen observed what appeared to be an unoccupied vehicle left running in a driveway for an extended period of time. After approaching the vehicle, they discovered a 6-month-old infant alone inside and immediately called 911.
EPD responded and determined KRISTINA VITUCCI left the infant inside the vehicle for several hours while she cleaned a nearby client’s home. Vitucci told officers she had been checking on the child approximately every 45 minutes.
Although the vehicle was running, the air conditioning was not adequately keeping the interior comfortable. Thankfully, the infant did not appear to have suffered physical injury, but was visibly uncomfortable when discovered.
During the investigation and subsequent arrest, officers also noted Vitucci appeared significantly more concerned with locating her cellular phone than with the circumstances involving her child or the seriousness of the situation.
If Vitucci’s name sounds familiar, there is a reason.
In February 2025, Vitucci was involved in another incident in which she left a child inside a vehicle while she was inside a local bar consuming alcohol. She was subsequently placed on probation stemming from that case. Based upon yesterday’s incident, that probation was also alleged to have been violated.
Vitucci was arrested and charged with Child Abuse and Violation of Probation.
Leaving an infant unattended inside a vehicle for hours is dangerous, irresponsible, and completely unacceptable. Vehicles can quickly become dangerous environments for children, even when left running, and mechanical or air-conditioning failures can occur without warning.
We also want to recognize the citizen who trusted their instincts, took a closer look, and called 911. That decision mattered. Community members who remain observant and are willing to speak up are an important part of keeping Edgewater safe.
If you see something that does not look right—call us. You may prevent a tragedy.
RESPECTFUL SERVICE. RELENTLESS JUSTICE.
✅ UPDATE – BRAYDEN HAS BEEN LOCATED SAFE
We are pleased to report that Brayden Milham Hopson has been located and is safe.
Thank you to everyone who shared the original post, remained alert, provided information, and assisted in helping us locate him quickly.
We greatly appreciate the support of our community.
Edgewater Police Department
09/15/2026
Today marks one year since we lost Officer David Jewell: a husband, a father, a friend, and a beloved member of our Edgewater Police Department family.
This year, a wife had to learn how to navigate life without her husband. A son had to learn how to grow up without his father by his side. A family had to begin putting the pieces back together without the man who held so much of their world together.
Their loss did not end when the tributes quieted. It has been felt in everyday moments, family milestones, and all the times they wished he were there.
Yet, even through the heartbreak, there have been moments of light. Thousands came to see David’s true character, the kindness, compassion, and love that made him so much more than the badge he wore. Those moments do not lessen the loss, but they remind us how much one life can mean. Even in his absence, David continues to bring unity, love, and strength to the people he touched.
At EPD, we honor David through our service to the community he loved. We carry his example into every opportunity to treat someone with dignity, offer empathy, and lead with compassion, just as he did.
David, this year without you has been difficult. This year honoring you has been inspiring.
Rest easy, friend. You are loved, you are missed, and you are never forgotten.
09/12/2026
Yesterday, we honored the lives lost and the sacrifices made on September 11, 2001. Today, let’s also remember the spirit of September 12. 🇺🇸
In the midst of heartbreak, we saw the strength of a nation coming together. Neighbors helped neighbors. Strangers offered comfort. Americans stood beside one another with compassion, courage, and pride in our country.
That spirit should be more than a memory. We do not have to agree on everything to care about one another, and it should not take a tragedy to remind us of that.
Here in Edgewater, we can carry that spirit forward every day. Check on a neighbor. Offer a helping hand. Treat people with patience and dignity, especially when you disagree. Small acts of kindness reflect something much bigger about who we are.
The Edgewater Police Department is proud to serve this community. As we continue to honor those we lost, let’s remember that loving our country also means caring for the people who share it.
We will never forget September 11. Let’s never lose the spirit of September 12.
09/11/2026
Today, we pause to remember September 11, 2001—the innocent lives taken, the families forever changed, and the extraordinary courage of those who answered the call.
Through unimaginable heartbreak, the American spirit endured. Strangers helped strangers. Neighbors comforted neighbors. A wounded nation stood together.
The Edgewater Police Department joins our community in honoring those we lost and those who continue to carry the weight of that day. May we honor their memory not only with our words, but through kindness, service, and a commitment to one another that reaches beyond our differences.
To the families who still face an empty seat at the table: your loved ones are not forgotten.
We remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸
09/11/2026
CONGRATULATIONS, SERGEANT CASTELLANO - CRIME STOPPERS OF NORTH EAST FLORIDA OFFICER OF THE YEAR - MID-SIZED AGENCIES
EPD is proud to announce Sergeant Vincent Castellano has been named the 2026 Crime Stoppers of North East Florida officer the Year for Mid-Sized Agencies, representing Volusia, Flagler, and Putnam counties.
Sergeant Castellano was recognized for his exceptional leadership, proactive police work, and commitment to developing and training fellow officers. From leading major improvements to our training program to producing significant results on the street, his impact can be seen throughout our department and community.
This regional recognition is well deserved and reflects the caliber of leadership and service we are proud to have at EPD.
Congratulations, Sergeant Castellano!
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