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November 5, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order

Former correctional officer sentenced to life in prison for sexual battery

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Kenneth Slanker. 41. of Inverness was sentenced on Wednesday to life in prison. Slanker was arrested in 2019 after an initial investigation revealed that he sexually battered a juvenile victim over a period of years. Citrus County Detectives Tony Ricci and Tiffany Barry with the CCSO Special Victim’s Unit (SVU) worked swiftly to bring justice...

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October 29, 2020February 27, 2022Business, Community, County, Energy

Accelerated Decommissioning Partners becomes licensed operator of Duke Energy’s Crystal River Nuclear Plant

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State regulators approved transaction in August after 14-month review. Decommissioning will start nearly 50 years sooner than originally planned. Transaction has no impact on Duke Energy customer bills. (Editor’s note: To download video clips, photos and a timeline graphic, click media kit.) CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. – Accelerated Decommissioning Partners and Duke Energy successfully completed a transaction...

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October 28, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Public Notices

Resurfacing, ‘lane diet’ in Citrus Springs creates new bike/pedestrian lane

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Construction was recently completed for the County resurfacing project on Citrus Springs Blvd from US41 to Withlacoochee Trail (C39), 1.4 miles. The project was jointly funded by Citrus County and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Small County Outreach Program (SCOP). The bid amount for the project was $970,546 and the project was completed on time...

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October 24, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order

CCSO’s Capt. Vincent retires from Sheriff’s Office

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After 27 years of highly dedicated selfless service to the citizens of Citrus County, Captain David Vincent is retiring from the Sheriff’s Office. Starting his career in 1993, Captain Vincent starting working as a Communications Officer. Shortly after starting with the agency, Captain Vincent transferred to the Patrol Division and worked as a Patrol Deputy...

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October 22, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order, Public Notices

Threatening emails sent to some Citrus County voters

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On Oct. 21, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was made aware of emails sent to Citrus County voters. These emails were allegedly addressed from the group “Proud Boys” and made threatening statements to recipients. The CCSO is working in partnership with the Supervisor of Elections Office to document these cases and forward all reports...

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October 21, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order

Inverness father charged in infant’s death

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On Jan. 7 of this year, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to a medical emergency involving a three-month-old infant. Upon arrival, deputies observed the victim’s father, 24-year-old Andrew Lynn Martin of Inverness, attempting to perform CPR. Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to Citrus Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Detective Brian...

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October 16, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order

Registered sexual offender faces new charges

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A Dunnellon man, who is a registered sex offender, has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a 4-year-old boy. Arrested was Tommy Glenn Dees, 52, of Dunnellon. On Oct. 9, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was contacted in reference to an alleged sexual assault of a juvenile victim. The complainant told responding deputies...

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October 15, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order

Yearlong ‘dark web’ investigation leads to local RICO arrests

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The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Thursday said that two Inverness residents were arrested on Wednesday on drug charges after an extensive, yearlong joint investigation on the “dark web.” Arrested under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) were 53-year-old Benjamin Burdick and 29-year-old Catilynkyrie Burdick of Inverness. They are being held in...