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August 7, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order

DeCarlo retiring from Sheriff’s Office

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After a long and dedicated career, Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Captain David DeCarlo is ready to retire. Starting on February 16, 1987, Captain DeCarlo has served the agency in numerous capacities during his 33 years. Beginning as a Communications Officer, Captain DeCarlo quickly moved to the position of Deputy Sheriff and later to Investigator. He...

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August 6, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order

Inverness man charged with 10 counts of possession of child porn

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After receiving cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), Inverness resident John Warner was taken into custody for ten counts of possession of child pornography and one count of promoting the sexual performance of a child. Detectives with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit received tips from...

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July 30, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order

Undercover drug buy leads to warrant, arrests of 4 people

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Four people were arrested Tuesday after an undercover “buy-bust” operation by the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, and the subsequent execution of a search warrant at a nearby Homosassa residence. The CCSO said that the sheriff’s office’s Tactical Impact Unit (TIU) concluded the multifaceted narcotic investigation by initiating a buy-bust operation and then a subsequent search...

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

Detectives investigate body found near intersection

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On Tuesday morning, the body of 29-year-old Dustin Arthur Chandler was discovered near the intersection of West Pine Ridge Boulevard and North Amarillo Drive. Citrus County deputies responded and secured the scene upon their arrival. Major Crimes Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists arrived and immediately began working the area to gather vital evidence and conduct...

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July 23, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order

Hernando drug search warrant nets 2 arrests

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Two Hernando residents were arrested on Wednesday after the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Impact Unit (TIU) executed a search warrant at 7168 N. Whippoorwill Terrace in Hernando. Detectives arrested the homeowner, 31-year-old Ronald Mesick Jr., as well as the home’s other resident, 50-year-old Tammy Bryant. During their search of the house, detectives located fentanyl,...

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July 17, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, County Services

Citrus County Foundation for Animal Protection raises funds for Animal Services X-Ray machine

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Citrus County Foundation for Animal Protection (CCFAP) is raising community awareness and funds to purchase a state-of-the-art digital x-ray machine to help Citrus County Animal Services and Care Center (CCAS) better serve the medical needs of the animals that move through the Care Center. Currently, CCAS sends animals off-site for needed x-rays, which takes staff...

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July 17, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, County Services, Public Notices

Citrus County Landfill Recycling Center sets new operating hours

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The Recycling Customer Service Area at the Central Landfill has announced new hours of operation, effective immediately. The Recycling Customer Service Area is now open to citizens following the Landfill’s hours of operation schedule. Regular business hours for the Landfill and Recycling Customer Service Area are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,  Saturdays...

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July 16, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Government, Health

Local woman seeks 5G moratorium

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The controversy over 5G’s implementation has reached Citrus County. On Tuesday, a woman called “Miss Beatrice” spoke to county commissioners about the health effects of the 5G communications network coming soon to a town near you. Below is a video of the woman’s presentation, and the responses of the officials.