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Reward offered in arrest of man accused of beating, dragging woman
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man accused of beating and dragging a woman across a Daytona Beach road.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Volusia County Sheriff's Office has captured a man accused of beating and dragging a woman across a Daytona Beach road.
A Volusia County chief deputy says he interrupted the alleged assault along State Road A1A after spotting a woman running into traffic and screaming for help.
What we know:
Scott Knowlton chased, beat and dragged a woman across Atlantic Avenue on Thursday, according to deputies.
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy saw Knowlton attacking the woman and stepped in to help her. Knowlton took off running and left behind his bag, a gun, and methamphetamine and fentanyl, the agency said.
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Chief Deputy Brian Henderson told FOX 35 News that he saw the woman run into the road shouting that Knowlton was going to kill her. Seconds later, Henderson said he witnessed Knowlton chase and attempt to grab her before she fell.
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The sheriff’s office released body cam footage of deputies talking to the woman and asking where she was hurt. The woman could be heard telling deputies that she was hurt on her face.
What you can do:
Knowlton remains at large and is wanted on kidnapping, battery and weapons charges, as well as multiple outstanding warrants.
Anyone with information about Knowlton or where he might be is asked to call 911.
The Source: The information used to write this article was sourced from the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.