Search warrant yields evidence, arrests in multiple Citrus vehicle burglaries
The mystery of a string of unsolved county vehicle burglaries was solved on Thursday with the arrests of two Citrus Springs men.
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Man sets off Floral City car alarms, blacks out and then can’t be revived
FDLE and the Sheriff’s Office are investigating a man acting strangely in Floral City
Donations help Citrus County heros
Thanks to the donations of generous community partners, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is now one-step closer to building their Law Enforcement Memorial for Citrus County’s fallen law enforcement officers. Following the 2019 Peace Officer Memorial Day Ceremony on May 15 in Inverness, Jerry Orbino with Knights of Columbus Father James Hoge Assembly 1547, Warden […]
Ocala man flees from traffic stop, but deputies get their man
Ocala man leads Citrus County deputies in a chase, and ends up burying himself in sand underneath a tree
Animal shelter animals desperately need foster homes now
Citrus County Animal Services is in desperate need of foster homes especially for those that are most vulnerable and fragile which include neonates (bottle babies), especially kittens, moms with litters, and underage (not old enough for adoption) puppies and kittens. We also have foster opportunities for those animals that have medical needs or who just […]
Open House for Garcia Point Sewer Project announced
The Citrus County Utility Planning and Engineering Division will be hosting a Garcia Point Sewer Project Open House on May 15, from 7 to 9 p.m The open house will be held at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (Florida Room), located at 4150 S Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa FL 34446.
Fraud alert issued by Sheriff’s Office
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) are currently investigating claims of organized fraud by Citrus County-based business Elite Roofing. At this time, several potential victims have been identified throughout the state of Florida, as well as the East coast region. Victims allege that they were charged large […]
Volunteer opportunities available at Sheriff’s Office
On Tuesday, April 9, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet to celebrate National Volunteer Month and the amazing contributions made by the nearly 800 men and women who dedicate their time to help make Citrus County the safest community in Florida. “This is just one day that we set aside […]
Citrus County pursuit ends in Sumter
A Bushnell man is said to have stolen a vehicle and then led deputies in a wild chase through Inverness and Floral City before eventually crashing in Sumter County.
Former CCSO employee Pate sentenced
Ashley Pate, a former Crime Scene Specialist with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, was sentenced today after being convicted of sharing confidential information with someone outside the agency. She appeared this afternoon before the Hon. Richard A. Howard, Administrative Judge, She was sentenced to one-year of community control and one-year standard probation to be served consecutively. […]