Ocala Man CHarged With Fleeing

MEDIA RELEASE

 

Date:               March 8, 2012

Time:               10:45 AM

 

On March 6, 2012 Agent Burt Miller arrested Marshal Myrick Jr. for fleeing and attempting to elude a police office, resisting arrest without violence and driving with a suspended driver's license.

 

Agents Miller & Jay Bolton with the Drug Task Force attempted to stop a white two door Buick for a traffic violation.  Myrick refused to stop and accelerated to 55 mph in a 35 mph speed zone.  Myrick continued to elude Agents in east Williston and almost lost control of his vehicle at 21151 NE 37 Place.  Myrick regained control of the car and continued the pursuit and bailed out of the car at 3750 NE 212 Court.  Myrick ran on foot and Agents gave chase on foot. Myrick jumped fences in attempt to elude Agents on foot.  Myrick refused to stop running and Bolton was forced to tackle him and place him in custody.

 

Myrick was transported to the Levy County Jail and his bond was set at $ 51,000.

 

 

Defendant:

 

Marshal Myrick Jr.

4781 NW 61 Lane

Ocala, Fl.

B/M, 06/07/1989

 

 

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Major Evan Sullivan
Levy County Sheriff's Office
FBI-National Academy 183rd Session
Office: 352-486-5446
Cell:    352-577-4218

Lt. Perry Ott Promoted to Watch Commander

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: March 5, 2012

Time: 2:30 PM

Sgt. Perry Ott has been promoted to Lieutenant in the Uniform Patrol Division. His duties as Watch Commander are to supervise the Alpha Company, assist in executive decisions within the agency and represent the Sheriff at Community functions.

Lt. Ott began his career with the Levy County Sheriff's Office in 1989. He is a native Floridian and lives in the Chiefland area. During Ott's tenure, he has worked in the Uniform Patrol Division. We are very proud to announce this milestone in his career and we wish Lt. Ott the very best in his new endeavor.

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Major Evan Sullivan
Levy County Sheriff's Office
FBI-National Academy 183rd Session
Office: 352-486-5446
Cell: 352-577-4218

New Ag/Marine Unit

MEDIA RELEASE

Date:                March 2, 2012

Time:               2:30 PM

 

The Levy County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce the transfer of Lt. Shawn Hunt from the Uniform Patrol Division to the first ever Agriculture/Marine Unit.  In the history of the Sheriff's Office the citizens have never had a full time Ag/Marine Investigator.  The Sheriff's Office is offering another outreach program to work throughout our county with our farmers, timber business owners and clam farms in Cedar Key.  The duties will consist of investigating any Ag related crimes, educating the farmers by giving crime prevention tips and Community Policing 

 

Levy County, the ninth largest in the State of Florida, has over 1100 square miles to cover.  This Unit will patrol waterways including rivers, estuaries, and the Gulf of Mexico. The Ag investigator will work closely with city, county, state and federal agencies. 

 

The Agricultural Crimes Unit patrols all of the agricultural areas, along with any other type of land that the Road Patrol Deputies cannot routinely patrol.  The Ag investigator will respond to all routine and emergency calls within these areas including agricultural related crimes involving the citrus industry, nurseries, livestock, and environmental related complaints. These can range from illegal dumping to toxic chemical and waste hazards. This Unit works closely with the Levy County Animal Control Services on livestock and animal related issues. The Ag investigator will be the liaison between the agricultural community and the Sheriff's Office. 

 

The Marine Unit is a specialized unit that has a unique job within the agency. It handles various nautical complaints and assists lost boaters on the waterways in Levy County. The Marine Unit is involved in Boater's Safety Classes, Vessel Inspections, Marina Inspections, Navigational Hazards and Enforcement of Florida's Boating Laws. This Unit will assist in missing/lost person cases in areas where the Road Patrol Units are unable to provide assistance due to the terrain. It is at that time that the specialized equipment such as ATV's, airboats and four wheel drive vehicles of the Marine Unit are necessary. Other duties include investigating thefts of boats, boating equipment, burglaries to boat docks and boat houses. The Agricultural/Marine Unit will also respond to all emergencies throughout the county due to natural disasters or critical events.

 

Lt. Shawn Hunt began his career at the Levy County Sheriff's Office in 1989.  Hunt has worked in the Uniform Patrol Division, K-9 Unit, Drug Unit and served as Watch Commander with the Patrol Division.  Hunt is native Floridian and hails from Williston.  Hunt has experience in farming and has a good rapport with our local farmers in Levy County.

 

 

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Major Evan Sullivan
Levy County Sheriff's Office
FBI-National Academy 183rd Session
Office: 352-486-5446
Cell:    352-577-4218

Sexual Predator Change of Address

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: February 22, 2012

Time: 3:30 PM

Sexual Predator Address Change:

In accordance with Florida Statue 775.21, this is a mandatory notification of the changing of address of a registered sexual predator in Levy County.

Jeffrey E. Lashley was arrested in 2002 for lewd and lascivious molestation on a child. Lashley was additionally arrested and convicted in 2004 for sexual battery in Levy County. In 2004, Lashley was classified as a sexual predator and failed to comply by registering with law enforcement. Lashley is now living in Cedar Key, Fl.

For a complete listing of all registered sexual predators and offenders residing in Levy County, or to search by zip code, please visit www.fdle.state.fl.us and go to the sexual data base.

Sexual Predator:

Jeffrey Earl Lashley

AKA: Dusty Lashley

5990 SW 95^th Ave.

Cedar Key, Fl.

W/M, 09/11/1959

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Major Evan Sullivan
Levy County Sheriff's Office
FBI-National Academy 183rd Session
Office: 352-486-5446
Cell: 352-577-4218

Bronson Man Arrested On Sex Charges

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Date:                February 8, 2012

Time:                9:45 AM

 

On February 8, 2012 Corporal Mike Bell arrested Timothy Ray Fields Jr. for lewd and lascivious molestation on a child.

 

Deputy Kevin Kink responded to a residence in Levy County in reference to sexual assault complaint.  Upon arrival the victim (Juvenile) advised that she was raped two weeks ago by Fields.  The victim stated that she did not report the crime because she was scared and the assault occurred in Fields vehicle.  The victim stated that Fields coerced her to have sex and told her that he loved her.

 

Corporal Bell with the Criminal Investigations Division assisted in the investigation and obtained a tape statement from Fields confessing to the crime.  Fields was arrested and transported to the Levy County Jail where he has $ 400,000 bond.

 

Defendant:

 

Timothy Ray Fields Jr.

10990 NE 60^th Place

Bronson, Fl.

W/M, 06/13/1984

 

 

 

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Major Evan Sullivan
Levy County Sheriff's Office
FBI-National Academy 183rd Session
Office: 352-486-5446
Cell:    352-577-4218

Georgia Man Arrested For Aggravated Battery 7 Marijuana

MEDIA RELEASE

 

Date:                February 6, 2012

Time:                2:15 PM

 

On February 5, 2012 Deputy Jason Gallup arrested Joe Benard Floyd Jr for aggravated battery and possession of marijuana.

 

Deputy Gallup responded to 6621 Riverside Drive Yankeetown in reference to a disturbance.  Upon arrival the victim had several lacerations to the head and was bleeding from his face and inside his mouth.  Floyd is from Georgia and he was visiting his friend the victim.  While the two drank beer at the residence the victim stated that the attacked was unprovoked.  Floyd attacked the victim with a kitchen knife and the victim sustained non life threatening injuries.  During the investigation Deputy Gallup observed in plain view marijuana and Floyd stated "Yeah I smoked some, it's mine".  Floyd was arrested and transported to the Levy County Jail and has a $160,000 bond.

 

Defendant:

 

Joe Benard Floyd Jr.

4446 Flint Hill Road

Austell, Ga.

W/M, 01/30/1952

 

 

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Major Evan Sullivan
Levy County Sheriff's Office
FBI-National Academy 183rd Session
Office: 352-486-5446
Cell:    352-577-4218

Violent Levy County Fugitive Arrested Yuma, Arizona

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: February 6, 2012

Time: 12:00 PM

On February 1, 2012 the United States Marshals Service arrested a violent Levy County fugitive that fled to Mexico in 2002.

Stephen Ray Douglass, 62 was wanted for failing to register as a sex offender. Douglass was convicted in 1989 for brutally raping a woman in Florida. During the sexual assault, he intimidated his victim and threatened her with retaliation if the victim disclosed the crime.

Douglas served a fifteen year sentence in the Department of Corrections and was required by law to register as a sex offender for life. Douglas failed to register as a convicted sex offender and absconded in 2002 and his whereabouts were unknown. Due to Douglass not complying with State Statue a warrant was signed by Judge Joseph Smith and bond was set at $ 10,005.00.

Through a lengthy investigation the Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force, which Levy County deputies are members of sent a collateral lead to the US Marshals Service in Arizona. Douglass a United States citizen was living in San Luis Colorado Sonora, Mexico. US Marshals were able to coordinate Douglass' arrest at the Port of Entry.

On February 2, 2012 Honorable David Glant signed a Levy County Capias for Douglass' arrest and increased his bond to one million dollars. Douglas is well known by law enforcement and has been arrested for aggravated assault, battery with a weapon, aggravated battery and sex offenses.

Douglass is currently in jail in Yuma, Arizona. Included in this press release is Douglass' residence in Mexico.

Defendant:

Stephen Ray Douglass

Sonora, Mexico

W/M, 10/13/1950

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Major Evan Sullivan
Levy County Sheriff's Office
FBI-National Academy 183rd Session
Office: 352-486-5446
Cell: 352-577-4218