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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Volusia County deputies are searching for a man accused of beating and dragging a woman across a Daytona Beach road.

What we know:

Scott Knowlton chased, beat and dragged a woman across Atlantic Avenue on Thursday, according to deputies.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy saw Knowlton attacking the woman and stepped in to help her. Knowlton took off running and left behind his bag, a gun, and methamphetamine and fentanyl, the agency said.

The sheriff’s office released body cam footage of deputies talking to the woman and asking where she was hurt. The woman can be heard telling deputies that she was hurt on her face.

Knowlton has several outstanding warrants, according to deputies. He’s now facing new charges including kidnapping, ba

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