The Volusia Sheriff's Office is putting cash on the table as it searches for a man accused of stalking and assaulting a pregnant woman, and deputies say they know exactly who they are looking for.
Investigators have identified the suspect as 27‑year‑old Da‑Kwon Allen of Orlando. According to the sheriff's office, he faces charges that include aggravated stalking, written threats to kill, and aggravated battery on a pregnant person. The woman told deputies she woke up to her dogs barking, walked outside, and found Allen at her home. When she told him to leave, he allegedly shoved her to the ground.
As reported by WESH, the sheriff’s office posted a mugshot of Allen and announced that tips leading to his arrest are eligible for a $1,000 reward. The agency's post did not say whether Allen and the victim knew each other, according to the report. Investigators are urging anyone who knows where Allen might be, or who has information about the case, to contact the sheriff’s office.
What the charges mean
Under Florida law, battery against a person who is known to be pregnant is treated as an aggravated offense, and stalking that includes credible threats can be prosecuted as an elevated felony. The relevant statutes include Florida Statutes section 784.045 (aggravated battery on a pregnant person; see the Florida Senate) and section 784.048 (stalking and aggravated stalking; also published by the Florida Senate). Written threats to kill may be charged under Florida Statutes section 836.10, which carries felony penalties as outlined by Justia.
How to report tips
Anyone with information is asked to call the Volusia Sheriff's Office at 386‑248‑1777, according to the agency’s communications page (Volusia Sheriff's Office). Tips that lead to an arrest may qualify for the $1,000 reward, the agency says. Authorities stress that if you have immediate knowledge of the suspect's location, you should contact law enforcement and not approach him yourself.
The investigation remains active, and the sheriff's office has said it will release more information as the case develops. Neighbors who feel unsafe or believe they are being stalked can reach out to local victim‑assistance programs for support. Detectives are also asking anyone with video, photos, or other potential evidence to share it with investigators through the tip line listed above.
