Citrus County deputies on Friday got a surprise when they opened the trunk of a car during a traffic stop. Citrus County deputies on Friday got a surprise when they opened the trunk of a car during a traffic stop. Hiding in the trunk was a suspect wanted in connection with a Pasco County homicide. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office...
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Sumter County corrections officer charged with sexual battery of a juvenile
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) announced on Friday the arrest of an inverness man who was also a Sumter County corrections officer at the Coleman Correctional Complex.
CCSO investigates shooting in Inverness
At approximately 11:47 a.m. this morning, February 7, 2019, Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Impact Unit (TIU) detectives were at a home in Inverness for a drug investigation. While transporting a suspect to the jail, detectives noticed a passing vehicle, with an occupant believed to have an outstanding warrant. A marked patrol unit began to follow the vehicle in an...
CCSO shutters 2 gambling dens
Citrus County deputies on Thursday shut down two gambling storefronts, one in Inverness and one in Homosassa.
Billboard campaign highlights distracted driving
Today, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) launched a public service billboard campaign against distracted driving, continuing the Sheriff’s Office’s successful “Just Drive, Citrus” efforts from 2018. The CCSO and State Farm collaborated on a series of billboard artworks, ready to be displayed throughout the county. The message, simple – “Don’t Text and Drive”. Reducing traffic accidents caused by distracted...
CHS substitute teacher arrested
A Citrus High School substitute teacher on Wednesday was arrested after she allegedly had inappropriate contact with three CHS students. Angela Jean Stanton of Inverness, 50, was arrested by deputies at about 8:58 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday. Citrus County Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit detectives were made aware of alleged inappropriate activity between Stanton and three juveniles who...
Sheriff’s Office seeks public help with 1985 cold case
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office is appealing to the public for help in solving a 1985 cold case.
Elderly man arrested in Floral City drug search
An elderly Floral City man on Tuesday was arrested after a drug search was executed at his home.
CCSO announces arrest of murder suspect in Ryan McClellan case
The Citrus County Sheriff's Officehas announced the arrest of Emery Nicholas Whitt, a suspect in the murder of Ryan Michael McClellan. age 33. who was reported missing on Nov. 16, 2017.
2 arrested in drug search warrant operation
Two more suspects were arrested on Wednesday in the Sheriff's Office's continuing war on heroin in Citrus County.