Deputies Searching For Man Who Beat & Doused Girlfriend With Gasoline

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UPDATE: (April 10, 2021) -  Scott Tharp was taken into custody by deputies on the Deltona Crime Suppression Team yesterday (April 9). He's being held without bond on charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Battery - Second Subsequent Offense. Since 2009, Tharp has been arrested at least 19 times with multiple battery charges and some drug charges.

Deltona, FL - The Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) is asking the public to be on the lookout for a 49-year-old man accused of battering his girlfriend before dousing her with gasoline.

Deputies say they now have an active arrest warrant for Scott Tharp, the suspect wanted in this violent incident, which took place on Tuesday (April  6th). Investigators have also noted that Tharp already has an active arrest warrant out of Seminole County for violation of probation for an assault offense.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or 386-248-1777. Alternatively, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 888-277-TIPS.