Volusia County deputies search for man accused of child abuse, domestic battery

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A man accused of child abuse and domestic battery by strangulation is on the loose, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Volusia County deputies said they are looking for Michael Anthony Merritt, 35, who is wanted on charges of felony battery, child abuse, domestic battery by strangulation, and false imprisonment.

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If you have any information about Merritt, the sheriff’s office asks you to call 911 or 386-248-1777.

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