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August 15, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, County Services, Government, Public Notices

Cardinal Suncoast Interchange public workshop looks at development plan

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The Citrus County Commission held a pubic workshop to discuss a proposed future master development plan for Cardinal Street, a road which has historically been a seven-mile, two-lane road in Homosassa, Fla. The Cardinal interchange is part of an extension of the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) of the Suncoast Parkway from Brooksville. The street...

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August 13, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order

Man injured in deputy involved shooting in Dunnellon

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On Wednesday at about 6 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the area of West Amman Street in Dunnellon, in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies were met by a suspect who was on the property in violation of a court order. After threatening the deputies with a firearm, the two responding...

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August 8, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order

‘Operation Coin Toss’ ends with 55 more arrests

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The fourth and final quarter of Operation Coin Toss has concluded, resulting in the seizure of more fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine off the streets of Citrus County. Originally started in June 2019, the first quarter of Operation Coin Toss targeted those responsible for drug trafficking and those who sell illegal narcotics. Throughout the entire...

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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,...