Arrest in Deltona highlights another serious gun case in Volusia County

Volusia County sheriff’s deputies say a Deltona man is facing multiple charges after allegedly firing a short-barreled AR-15-style rifle from a moving SUV, then crashing into a fence and mailboxes. The incident happened Sunday near East Kicklighter Road and Sand Crane Lane, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. While the case was reported in Deltona, it stands out as a countywide public-safety story that may matter to Edgewater readers following violent or reckless incidents across Volusia.

According to the report summarized by WESH, a woman called 911 after hearing gunfire in the area. Deputies said they located a white Chevy Tahoe and identified the driver as 34-year-old Justin Michael Hall of Deltona. Investigators said they recovered a short-barreled rifle from the SUV. The sheriff’s office also reported that Hall later provided breath samples of 0.194 and 0.191 blood-alcohol content, well above the legal limit for driving.

Deputies said the SUV also struck a livestock fence and mailboxes before Hall was stopped at gunpoint. The property owner whose fence was damaged told deputies he wanted to pursue charges. Hall was booked on charges including DUI, discharging a firearm from a vehicle, possession of a short-barreled rifle and tampering with evidence, according to the published account.

For Edgewater residents, the practical takeaway is less about Deltona specifically and more about the pattern of dangerous firearm incidents that can unfold anywhere in the county. Volusia communities are closely connected through shared law-enforcement agencies, court systems and travel corridors. Cases involving alleged gunfire from vehicles tend to draw attention because of the risk to bystanders, nearby homes and drivers who may have no warning that a situation is unfolding.

No injuries were reported in the published account, but the allegations describe a situation with obvious potential for serious harm. The sheriff’s office response, including a stop at gunpoint, underscores how quickly these incidents can escalate for deputies and for anyone nearby. Residents who hear gunfire or witness erratic driving are generally urged to call 911 immediately and provide as much location detail as possible.

This story does not appear to have a direct Edgewater connection, but it is a current Volusia County public-safety case with clear practical relevance for local readers. It is also more useful than generic county roundup pages or promotional content because it contains specific, timely information about an arrest, the alleged conduct and the charges now in play.