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02-06-2025
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Off-duty Florida deputy arrested on I-4 with fake 'CHASEM3' license plate: officials
The Brief An off-duty Volusia County sheriff's deputy has resigned after being arrested for riding a motorcycle with a fake license plate. According to authorities, the tag read "CHASEM3." The sheriff's office also found a social media account that allegedly belongs to Muzzy that showed reckless stunt riding on public roads. DELTONA, Fla. - An off-duty Volusia County sheriff's deputy was arrested Saturday night for riding a motorcycle with a fake license plate and has since resigned, authorities said. According to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, 26-year-old Erica Muzzy was arrested along Interstate 4 and charged with possession of a counterfeit license plate. What we know Shortly after 11 p.m. on Saturday, Muzzy was riding a motorcycle on I-4 West in Deltona with a tag that was flipped up and was not visible, deputies said. When flipped down, the tag reportedly read "CHASEM3." Muzzy was pulled over and later taken to the Volusia County jail on a $2,500 bond. Prior to the traffic stop, deputies said Muzzy was involved in an incident just before 9 p.m. in Deltona. The sheriff's office said one of its deputies spotted a motorcycle rider at a Wawa located at 3400 Howland Boulevard who had fled from an attempted traffic stop earlier Saturday evening. While being detained, that rider called out to Muzzy, who was with his group of riders, and became argumentative with the deputy conducting the investigation. That motorcyclist was arrested on a charge of fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement. His identity was not immediately released. After his arrest, deputies said Muzzy chose to leave the Wawa on her motorcycle with a fake tag instead of having it towed or getting a ride home. Dig deeper Following Muzzy's arrest, the sheriff's office said it became aware of a social media account associated with her showing reckless stunt riding on public roads. Authorities are now looking into that behavior as part of an internal investigation. Before Muzzy resigned, she had worked as a deputy since 2021 and was most recently assigned to District 2, which covers DeLand and northwest Volusia. What's next Muzzy appeared before a judge for a court appearance on Sunday morning and has since been released on bond. As of Sunday afternoon, her next court hearing had not been scheduled. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office on June 1, 2025.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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‘Unsung heroes': Charlotte veteran support organization recognizes caregivers, their commitment
The Independence Fund works to support veterans in their time of need. But on Friday, the organization worked to support and honor those who care for U.S. veterans. Dozens of caregivers came from all over the country to be honored at the Beyond the Call event at Duke Mansion. Michelle Muzzy is a caregiver for her husband Cory. She told Channel 9's Gina Esposito that he lost his eyesight and legs in a training accident at Fort Bragg in 2014. 'He's a beast. He is as independent as he can be,' she said. 'Being blind has its challenges. So I do like everything, and he has like, two home tasks, like taking out the trash, he can do, and changing over the laundry for me.' READ: Charlotte's lone pro runner in Meck Mile ready for hometown race Beyond the Call aimed to honor people like Muzzy and raise money for the caregiver fund. Deputy Director of Veteran Programs at the Independence Fund, Veronica Douglas, said the group is currently supporting more than 2,100 caregivers. 'They are sort of the unsung heroes of the veteran community, right?' Douglas said. 'They didn't sign up to go to war. They didn't sign up for any of this, and yet they find themselves with a lifelong commitment to take care of someone.' READ: Veteran dedicates decades to help other veterans in Charlotte area Muzzy said she has been to the group's retreats and even received a golf cart from it. 'Without them, I think that I'd be very lonely,' she said. 'We would have to pay out of our own pockets to get the things that we need.' And Muzzy said, for her, this has been a lifesaver. 'They fill in the gaps for everything that you can't get through the V.A.,' she said. The Independence Fund has another caregiver event approaching later in May. To learn more about the organization, click here. To apply, click here. WATCH: Charlotte's lone pro runner in Meck Mile ready for hometown race
