Overview
- Volusia County deputies responding Friday to a burglary call found Justin Allen, 37, in the passenger seat striking the SUV’s radio with a hammer.
- Allen gave conflicting statements about ownership and told deputies he was taking revenge on an ex, according to the arrest affidavit.
- Deputies determined the SUV belonged to a Publix employee who said she did not know Allen, with damage estimated at about $17,000.
- A white powder found on Allen field-tested positive for cocaine, and he faces felony charges including burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, possession of burglary tools, criminal mischief over $1,000, and drug offenses.
- Allen posted a $10,500 bond and was released, and a Daytona Beach dealership loaned the owner a car at no cost while repairs are arranged.