slide 1 of 1. Our office is thankful that we were able to apprehend Dailey without further incident and that everyone on our team will be returning home safely this Easter.. ALL TRADEMARKS BELONG TO THEIR RIGHTFUL . Guevara was arrested on the warrant for one count of Transmitting Harmful Materials to a Minor, one count of Unlawful Sexual Activity with Certain Minors, and four counts of Lewd and Lascivious Battery. Shirts can be purchased at the Citrus County Sheriffs Office Training section in the Park Place building located at 107 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. in Inverness, Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Citizens can purchase the shirts with cash or check (payable to L.E.T.R.). Citrus County's relay participants will meet at the Sheriff's Crystal River Community Resource Office on U.S. Highway 19, where the run will start at 8 a.m. We will not sit idly by; we will take a steadfast approach and stop the power and control these individuals have over their victims. From there, participants and clients from the Key Training Center finish on to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office Operations building in downtown Inverness around 11:30 a.m. Our outstanding partners at CoreCivic, will then be providing lunch for everyone. He then set up a campsite near the University of Florida and murdered five students in a shockingly brutal manner, stabbing them repeatedly and cutting the nipples off two of the women. Citrus County Sheriff. After locating both Rodrick and Hudson, detectives conducted an interview with them regarding the crimes committed. Sheriff Mike Prendergast said, Our detectives worked diligently to apprehend Dillon quickly, and his arrest demonstrates the persistence and determination of our detectives in keeping Citrus County safe.. On March 14, Couey's half-sister Dorothy Dixon gave permission to police to search her trailer at West Snowbird Court in Homosassa. During the search a blood-stained mattress and pillows were found in Couey's closet in his room, and forensic analysis discovered both Couey's and Lunsford's DNA on the mattress.[3]. FOX 35 Orlando. in Florida Citrus County. Total bond set at $2,000.00. in Beverly Hills, FL. (Citrus County, FL) At approximately 5:30 p.m. this afternoon, Citrus County Sheriffs Office deputies initially responded to a residence off of N. Windbreak Ter. Pedro Antinio Gutierrez (DOB 7-3-57), of Kissimmee, FL. Predators like Geller are the reason the detectives of the Special Victims Unit are an essential part of the Citrus County Sheriffs Office and our mission to keep this community safe. Marshals Service Florida/Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force, the combined law enforcement efforts resulted in the arrests of thirty-five men and women in Citrus County for an array of narcotics charges. On August 24, 2007, a judge in Inverness convicted Couey for the kidnapping, sexual battery, and first degree murder of Lunsford, and sentenced him to death. In this age of technology, it baffles and disgusts me that individuals will still seek out to harm animals for their pure entertainment, said Lora Peckham, CCSO Animal Control Unit Supervisor. The Citrus County Sheriffs Office is devoted to protecting the youth of our community and taking offenders like Cole off the street.. Over two weeks later, his head was found in a Florida canal. Touchton was then sentenced to six consecutive life sentences for Capital Sexual Battery and two consecutive five-year sentences for Domestic Battery. The dedication shown by Analyst Heather Ramos in her position at the Sheriffs Office and as Coordinator of the Program is impressive, and we want to congratulate her on receiving national recognition, said Sheriff Mike Prendergast. [7], On June 30, 2006, a judge ruled that Couey's confession was inadmissible in court because when it was recorded police had not granted Couey's requests for a lawyer, thereby rendering the confession invalid and unreliable under the Fifth and Sixth Amendments of the United States Constitution. While he never reached that height of notoriety, he did inspire the horror movie Scream.. The parent told deputies that they had overheard the juvenile victim talking about a second juvenile victim engaging in sexual activity with Guevara. (Citrus County, FL) On Friday, October 14, 2022, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Community Crimes Detectives (CCDs) arrested two individuals involved in a string of burglaries that occurred at local churches and storage facilities throughout Citrus County. She eventually fell in love with Tyria Moore while living there, but their story had no happy ending. Contrary to what many believe, drug use is not a victimless crime everyones safety is at stake. The SOME Run soon gained momentum, and law enforcement agencies from all over Florida became involved. He even decapitated one and placed her head on a bookshelf. Detectives, with the assistance of Analyst Lori Cronshaw, learned the suspect didnt have a current driver's license. The panel decided to indict Hunter on a charge of first-degree murder. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. In 1989, he was executed by electric chair in Florida State Prison. Our office takes an aggressive stance in safeguarding our youth. Agents arrested Jesse James Rumson, of Lecanto, Florida, on a long list of charges, including obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder, engaging in physical violence in a . Some of these include the 2002 murder of Justin Brown, the 1980 murder of Pam McIntosh, the 1971 murder of Brenda Riley, the 1999 murder of Kathy Couillard, and the 1993 murder of Michael Capponi, among others. Total bond set at none, due to domestic violence related crime. Aileen Carol Wuornos (February 29, 1956 - October 9, 2002) was an American serial killer who killed seven men in Florida in 1989 and 1990, claiming they raped or attempted to rape her while she was working as a prostitute. Although our deputies are always diligently looking to serve these warrants, Thursday and Friday was designated solely to gathering intelligence, chase down leads, and track offenders that have been eluding capture. He is a Sexual Predator in the truest sense of the word and has shown he is beyond rehabilitation. These trainings incorporate stressors and how they affect deputy and guardian responses along with tactical maneuvers and overall situational awareness. In recent years, DNA technology has resulted in the resolution of hundreds, if not thousands, of decades-old cold cases, and Florida is no different. Members of TIU, CCDs, and K9 Deputy Elias conducted a traffic stop in the motel parking lot. The training took place at Crystal River High School over two days, Tuesday and Wednesday this week, with both CCSOs School Resource Deputies (SRD) and school Guardians in attendance. Here in Florida, the Torch Run had its start many years ago as the Special Olympics Mileage Event (SOME) Run, when a handful of officers carried the Flame of Hope throughout the state in a grueling, non-stop run. Houston was arrested for one count of 3 rd degree murder and one count of aggravated battery by a person who is being detained in a prison, jail, or other detention facility upon visitor or other detainee. Defense for Couey argued that he had suffered from a lifetime of emotional abuse and had a below normal IQ, which would enable him to avoid a death sentence under a 2002 Supreme Court ruling prohibiting the execution of mentally handicapped people. After speaking with the decedents mother and witness on scene, it was determined that the decedent did not have a known medical history that could have been attributed to his passing. (Citrus County, FL) Today, the Citrus County Sheriffs Office (CCSO) announces its participation in the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administrations (NHTSA) Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign. He is being held at the Polk County Jail with a bond of $15,000.00. They said there is no threat to the public. As the investigation progressed, Miranda claimed ownership of nine roosters for fighting. Id like to thank the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force, Citrus County Animal Shelter Chief Veterinarian Dr. Meaghan Mielo and Director Colleen Yarbrough, the Keokuk County Sheriffs Office, Iowa Animal Rescue League, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and the Saguache County Sheriffs Office for their steadfast dedication and assistance in this horrendous case.. Jose Joaquin Hernandez (DOB 6-10-64) was arrested and charged in accordance with Florida Statute 828.122 (3) (d), Fighting or baiting animals and promoting, staging, advertising, or charging any admission fee to a fight or baiting between two or more animals. Kevin Kelly (DOB 10/7/1983), Inverness, FL- Violation of Pretrial Release Terms F.S.S. He has also received two Certificates of Commendation, a Division Letter of Commendation, and more than twenty Letters of Appreciation. Upon arrival, officials located Jonathan in his room, where he was pronounced deceased due to obvious signs of rigor mortis. As the pursuit continued, Dailey attempted to strike several deputy vehicles and at one point, successfully rammed one deputys patrol car head-on. Citrus County Total Crime Map On July 12, 2022 the Citrus County Sheriffs Office (CCSO) was contacted in reference to a juvenile receiving sexually explicit social media messages from Geller. According to Project: Cold Case, there were roughly 55,895 unsolved murders between 1980 and 2019 in Florida. (Citrus County, FL) Yesterday, May 23, 2022, the Citrus County Sheriffs Office (CCSO) arrested 44-year-old Delia Marie Dean of Floral City for first-degree felony murder as a result of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (Fentanyl) which resulted in the overdose death of 48-year-old Jonathan Michael Bishop of Inverness. Tallahassee murders discussion will continue on social media sites until these murders are solved, as expected. (Citrus County, FL) June 8, 2022, the Citrus County Sheriffs Offices (CCSO) High Tech Crimes Unit (HTCU) is releasing the results of Operation Cyber Knights, a strategic undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) operation to apprehend dangerous, cyber predators who had the intent to engage in sexual activity with a child. Individuals like Houston are a danger to the citizens and to the safety of Citrus County. Detective Tony Ricci with the CCSO Special Victims Unit (SVU) was assigned this case and immediately began an investigation. Couey had lived at the West Snowbird Court residence with Dixon, her boyfriend Matt Dittrich, her daughter and sonin-law, Madie and Gene Secord, and her two-year-old grandson, Joshua. (Citrus County, FL) Tuesday, May 3, 2022, the Citrus County Sheriffs Offices (CCSO) Wanted of the Week, 48-year-old Jason Munn of Floral City, was arrested by authorities with the Saguache County Sheriffs Office in Colorado, thanks to the assistance of the United States Marshals Service (USMS) Fugitive Task Force. SC07-1636 Appellee's Answer Brief, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Murder_of_Jessica_Lunsford&oldid=1139769932, February 2005 events in the United States, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 20:30. The victim was put on life support and was in critical condition due to his injuries. While Exotic may be behind bars, he has certainly achieved a high level of fame with the shows runaway success. On Tuesday, May 10th, detectives found the break they were looking for. The trooper and all law enforcement involved were unharmed during this dangerous encounter with Greenough. We are thankful for their courageous efforts in keeping our community safe.. Over the six-month span, multiple kilos of cocaine were seized by TIU, and through each seizure, more information was gathered, which culminated in probable cause for the search warrant. We are privileged to have worked alongside Chris and wish him nothing short of a happy and safe retirement.. Couey stated he did not have anything to do with the nine-year-old's disappearance and had moved to Georgia to find a job, only knowing about it from the television news. Detectives were able to serve arrest warrants on two individuals: Christopher Eugene Smith, 33 years old, from Dunnellon and Sara Atwood, 24 years old, from Inverness. Your email address will not be published. As the investigation continued, evidence was obtained that supported the victims allegations. Emergency call centers and law enforcement agencies are recognized for meeting essential training and policy elements and demonstrating preparedness for responding to a missing child incident. Read 16 reviews. With the assistance of the USMS and the Saguache County Sheriffs Office, Munn was arrested in Colorado. Slanker. Mugshot.com, known as best search engine for Arrest Records, True crime stories and Criminal Records, Official Records and booking photographs. Pat began his career with the CCSO in January 1992 as a Patrol Deputy after serving as Chief of Police in Cedar Key, Florida. Crime News is your destination for true crime stories from around the world, breaking crime news, and information about Oxygen's original true crime shows and documentaries. Warrants are served for all types of family related crimes, including: domestic violence, interfering with making 9-1-1 calls, injunction violations, pretrial release agreement violations, non-payment of child support, child abuse crimes, elder abuse crimes and any other type of family violence. (Arrested by Levy County Sheriffs Office), Phillip Simpson (DOB 7/09/1995), Anthony, FL Transmission of Harmful Material 847.0138(2), Computer Pornography; Solicit, Lure, or Entice 847.0135 (3)(a), Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device 934.215. There is only one person in the world that should be held responsible for Jessica Lunsford's death and that's John Couey. 2023 FOX Television Stations, until SAT 7:00 PM EST, Pinellas County, Coastal Hillsborough County, Coastal Manatee County, Coastal Sarasota County, 'Ice cream man murder case': Michael Keetley set to go to trial again for 2010 double murder, Watch: Fishermen spot sharks in huge feeding frenzy off Louisiana coast, One month ago, Harriet the eagle disappeared from her famous Florida nest, Hillsborough County deputies searching for armed and dangerous homicide suspect, 3 Daughters head brewer killed in Skyway Bridge accident, company says, Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' Actor, Dies at 61 after suffering brain aneurysm, 8-year-old girl who performed solo wins big in cheer competition after team didn't show up, From Coconut Road to Moose Tracks, here's the scoop on how Publix creates its ice cream, North Port brush fire: Roads reopen after fire forces closures on I-75; schools evacuate as precaution. She walked out of prison 10 days after the sentencing on July 17, 2011. (Normally $49). However, on September 30, 2009, before the sentences could be carried out, Couey died of natural causes.[11]. Detective Missions quick and pivotal action in this case saved this child from further abuse at the hands of Florence. He then kidnapped his youngest and final victim, 12-year-old Kimberly Leach, from her Lake City school and murdered her. As is common practice with deputy involved shootings, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) responded and is conducting an independent investigation into the incident. We at the National Center would like to express our sincere gratitude and congratulations to the Citrus County Sheriffs Office for their diligence and commitment to children.. This year, he was sentenced to 22 years in prison. Our non-emergency line is staffed 24/7 and can be reached at 352-249-2790. Hite was traveling with his girlfriend and young son. He has uncovered illicit gambling houses, prostitution rings, marijuana grow houses, cocaine stash houses, and methamphetamine labs. Thats probably why the story. His crime spree continued into the following year he shot his father twice and went on the run for attempted murder, raping a woman named Janet Frakealong the way. After a 45 minute negotiation period, members of CCSOs SWAT deployed a flash-bang with little effect and eventually fired two less-lethal gas rounds into the vehicle. Witnesses state that both vehicles were traveling northbound on North Suncoast Boulevard at high rates of speed, with Hite traveling in the left/inside lane and the motorcyclist traveling in the right/outside lane. She was sentenced to four years in prison and credited time served. People who live in Citrus County generally consider the south part of the county to be the safest for this type of crime. (Arrested by Polk County Sheriffs Office), Justin Rampe (DOB 11/21/1983), Williston, FL Transmission of Harmful Material 847.0138(2), Seduce, solicit, lure, or entice a child to engage in any illegal act F.S.S. Houston has no regard for the laws of society and chose to take the life of another man said Sheriff Mike Prendergast. We will release additional details as they become available. The day prior, it was reported to CCSO that a burglary and grand theft had occurred at the Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Hernando, FL. Thanks for registering for our FREE 1.5 Hour Intro to Firearms Class! Commencing on Thursday afternoon, detectives from our Behavioral Health Unit, Tactical Impact Unit, Community Crimes Unit, Aviation and K9 Unit began searching for subjects with outstanding warrants across Citrus County. Community Crimes Detectives and Animal Control Officers worked alongside our partners with the Citrus County Animal Shelter and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to seize the animals found on scene and to further investigate the deaths of the deceased dogs. He is being held at the Citrus County Jail with a bond of $30,000.00. The detectives assigned to this unit are among the most skilled and experienced investigators in law enforcement and undergo in-depth training in various forensic disciplines and other specialized training topics. Total bond set at $1,178.00. Total bond set at none, due to domestic violence related crime. We dont mean to scare you, but here in Citrus County alone, the statistics for violent crime indicate that our fair county is not free from the threats of violent criminals. When officials attempted to contact the suspect, he sped off attempting to strike law enforcement with his vehicle in an effort to avoid capture. (Citrus County, FL) Citrus Abuse Shelter Association (CASA) issued a calling to the community to step-it-up for survivors of domestic violence during the month of October. Fabricio Oswaldo Aguilar Beccera (DOB 5/10/1981), Ocala, FL Travel to Seduce/Solicit Child in Sex Act: F.S.S. IN EACH FRONT-PAGE POST, THE HYPERLINK TO THE PRIMARY SOURCE IS SPECIFIED. Since then, she has continued to further her education to enhance her skills in the intelligence analysis field to support CCSOs mission of Excellence in Public Safety. Total bond set at $15,485.00. During her eight years in Communications, she ascended to the rank of Communications Supervisor and Training Officer. We encourage citizens to call 352-249-2790 to report suspected animal cruelty to help us help defenseless animals that cant speak for themselves.. Many of the standards are critical to life, health, safety issues, and best practices. This incident was irresponsible and preventable, stated Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast. As soon as our team confirms the facts on what has transpired today, said Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast, we will release more information. John Walsh also co-founded the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children not long after. As I learned a long time ago, this career demands constant pursuit of excellence when it comes to education and training to stay ahead of the bad guys.. The Missing Childrens Act, which requires missing minors to be entered into the FBIs National Crime Information Center database, was passed in 1982 thanks to their help. Marshals Service for their teamwork, which resulted in the resounding success of this operation. On June 30, 2022, the Citrus County Sheriffs Office (CCSO) was contacted by the parent of a juvenile victim in reference to this case. This arrest stems from an altercation that occurred in September between inmates at the Citrus County Detention Facility, where Houston was in custody on unrelated charges. Detectives from CCSOs Tactical Impact Unit worked in conjunction with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives gathering evidence that led to the issuance and execution of this narcotics search warrant. BLOG; CATEGORIES. On April 20, 2022, CCSO deputies were dispatched to a residence off West Hudson Street in reference to a death. She was able to foster a relationship with one victim and identify her next victims through them, showing a pattern of predatory behavior. In his confession, Couey said that he had previously seen Lunsford playing in her yard and thought she was "about six years old". The victim was interviewed by the Child Protection Team (CPT) at Jessies Place, the Citrus County child advocacy center. The National Apprehension Detail calls for agencies across the United States to participate in serving outstanding family-violence warrants. Joshua Fitzwater (DOB 11/28/1984), Homosassa, FL- Violation of Probation original charge of Possession of Paraphernalia. In this situation every second counted, where our deputies were able to respond immediately and save the life of another victim. Deputies were dispatched to an alarm call at TD Bank in Crystal River shortly before noon today. BLOG; CATEGORIES. Copy and paste this code into your website. The dark underbelly to life in Florida is on full display in Floribama Murders,airingSaturday, January 7 at 9/8con Oxygen, which dives into chilling and bizarre crimes across the state. We are grateful to Detective Cornell for his unwavering commitment in solving some of the most atrocious crimes in our county, said Sheriff Prendergast. It was Exotic, however, who ended up behind bars for a murder plot. During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. - Citrus County deputies say a man who had just been released from prison five days ago is back behind bars, this time on attempted murder charges. The parent told deputies that the victim had just disclosed sexual activity with Cole, who they had met on the TikTok social media app. The HTCU has the capability to forensically examine various devices and is a proud member of Florida Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force which actively investigates online child exploitation. From that point, runners will complete the relay leg over to the Publix in Inverness. Greenough exited his vehicle and armed himself with a rifle from inside the vehicle prior to taking off and running toward a playground area. Kenneth Hottes (DOB 4/01/1979), Ocala, FL Knowingly Transmit Harmful Material to a Minor: F.S.S. Tallahassee, Floridas capital, is also one of the states largest cities. Both individuals were asked to step out and consent was given to search the vehicle. It is inexcusable that an adult would cause these types of injuries to a child. (Citrus County, FL) On July 30, 2022, at approximately 12:27 pm, Citrus County Sheriffs Office (CCSO) deputies responded to 12599 S. Florida Avenue in Floral City in reference to a noise complaint. On March 25, 2022, Detective Barry made contact with Cole at his residence in Polk City. His actions put our deputies lives in jeopardy and that of our citizens. In the meantime, please avoid the area between N. Regatta Pt and Fort Island Gulf Beach.. Murder. Armed with the information, knowledge, and operational resources gained through meeting the program criteria, the Citrus County Sheriffs Office continues to be positioned to respond more quickly, comprehensively, and effectively when a childs life may be at stake. The crash involved a motorcycle and an SUV, following a verbal altercation between the motorists at a stoplight. Crime Map for Citrus County, FL Crime Map Trends Analytics Cold Cases Missing Persons Daily Archive Burglary 11/30/2022 3:44 AM LECANTO HWY Burglary 11/29/2022 5:56 PM 2ND CT Theft 11/29/2022 3:41 PM HIGH ACRES STREET Vandalism 11/29/2022 2:32 PM GULF TO LAKE HWY Burglary 11/29/2022 1:22 PM U S HIGHWAY 41 Other 08/13/2021 6:34 AM 123 SESAME ST