UPDATE: Dangerous Sexual Predator Arrested in N.C. / **Be on the Lookout: VSO Deputies Searching for Violent Sexual Predator, Suicidal Man

Date Added: November 04, 2021 1:53 pm

                                                        UPDATE: DANGEROUS SEXUAL PREDATOR FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN N.C.

Donald Talbert of DeLand, who absconded from Volusia County on Thursday by cutting off his ankle monitor as a violent sexual predator, has been arrested in North Carolina. He will be extradited back to Volusia County. No additional information is available at this time.

Original News Release Appears Below:

Laura Williams, Office of
Public Affairs & Media Relations

VSO DEPUTIES SEARCHING FOR DELAND MAN WHO IS SUICIDAL, DANGEROUS SEXUAL PREDATOR

Sheriff’s deputies are on the lookout for a DeLand man deemed a violent sexual predator, recently released from prison and on probation, who cut off his ankle monitor and is a fugitive.

Donald Talbert, 56, (DOB 7/30/1965) reportedly made suicidal statements via text to a friend and stated he would cut off his ankle monitor that regulates his whereabouts. Talbert has been living at 1240 Hubbard Ave., DeLand.

An arrest warrant is currently being sought.

Talbert is described as a white male, 5’5” tall, weighing 150 pounds and has hazel eyes and brown short hair.  He is driving a 2003 silver Hyundai Accent with Florida tag 47BAVY.

Anyone who sees Talbert or knows of his whereabouts is urged to call 911. Talbert is considered dangerous and violent.