DeLand police in Volusia County are actively searching for Denise Cook, a 41-year-old woman wanted in connection with aggravated battery involving a knife. Authorities have issued an urgent public safety warning, instructing residents to avoid the area near International Speedway Boulevard and Spring Garden Avenue where the incident occurred. Cook is described as being 5 feet 7 inches tall with a thin build. According to reports, the suspect fled into a nearby wooded area following the alleged altercation. Law enforcement officials have emphasized that the suspect is considered dangerous and have explicitly stated that the public should not approach her under any circumstances. If individuals encounter Cook or see her in the vicinity, they are urged to immediately call 911 to report her location. Police are asking the community to remain vigilant and exercise caution while traveling in the affected neighborhood. The investigation is ongoing as officers continue to canvass the area and gather additional information regarding the suspect's whereabouts. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and DeLand Police Department are coordinating efforts to locate and apprehend Cook. Residents are reminded that this is an active warrant situation and that public safety is the primary concern. Anyone with information regarding the location of Denise Cook or details about the incident is encouraged to contact law enforcement immediately. Tips can be provided anonymously by calling the local tip line or by dialing 911 in emergency situations. The police department continues to appeal to the public for assistance in bringing the suspect into custody safely.