VSO: Murder Suspect May Be in DeLand

UPDATE 4:23 pm: Mitchell was arrested by the Volusia Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday acting on a tip submitted by a witness. The VSO confirmed the person who reported the tip is receiving a $10,000 reward. UPDATE: The suspect is in custody, per the Volusia Sheriff’s Office. A suspect in two killings in New York is believed to potentially be in or around DeLand, according to a statement from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday. 50-year-old Scott Mitchell is wanted for a double homicide in Binghamton, New York. The VSO stated that Mitchell is potentially armed and dangerous. He is 5’11” with blue eyes and blonde/red hair, the agency says, and he recently shaved his beard. He is also believed to be on foot as of Tuesday. Those who suspect they may have information about Mitchell’s whereabouts are asked to contact the Volusia Sheriff’s Office to report it. Those who may have seen him are advised to call 911, or email Detective Bacon (zbacon@volusiasheriff.gov) or Detective Ferrari (jferrari@volusiasheriff.gov).