Trio Arrested in Crime Spree

MEDIA RELEASE

 

Date:                October 25, 2012

Time:                2:30 PM

 

On October 24, 2012 the Levy County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Detectives arrested Ronald Jack Davis, Edward Lee Garcia and Di'Amonta Antwain Robinson for two counts of burglary and grand theft.

 

On October 17, 2012 deputies responded to two Williston homes in reference to residential burglaries.  The victim's stated that unknown person(s) forcibly entered their residence and stole a washing machine, dryer and vacuum cleaner.  Sgt Mike Narayan and Detective Roger Bell had no leads but feared that the suspects may return to the crime scene to steal other items inside the residence. The suspects carried the stolen items and threw the stolen property over the victim's fence on October 20, 2012. 

 

Through old fashion police work the trio were identified. The suspects were living in Alachua County.  With the assistance of the Alachua County Sheriff's Office Detectives the men were located and arrested for burglary and grand theft. 

 

Detective Roger Bell stated "Additional charges are expected in Levy County".

 

Defendants:

 

Ronald Jack Davis

13627 SW 156^th Terrace

Archer, Fl.

B/M, 12/18/1988

 

Edward Lee Garcia

16377 SW CR-347

Archer, Fl.

W/M, 06/30/1991

 

Di'Amonta Antwain Robinson

14192 SW 170^th Street

Archer, Fl.

B/M, 10-09/1991

 

 

 

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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

Archer Men Arrested in Drug Buy Bust in Bronson

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Date:                October 25, 2012

Time:                10:15 AM

 

On October 24, 2012 members of the Drug Task Force arrested Leroy Brown Jr. and John Edward Blair during a buy bust operation.  Both men were charged with numerous felony charges.

 

Sergeant Jay Bolton with Chiefland Police Department and a member of the Drug Task Force Unit had a confidential source make a control phone call to Leroy Brown for the purpose of buying narcotics.  The suspects live in Archer and agreed to sell an ounce of powder cocaine and a shotgun to the source for $1,350 dollars.  Brown and Blair agreed to meet at the entrance of Blue Springs Park to conduct the drug deal. 

 

Upon the men arriving they informed the confidential source they did not have an ounce of cocaine or the shotgun,, but they did have two eight balls which is commonly known as a ¼ of an ounce of powder cocaine.  After the suspects and confidential source haggled about the price the confidential source purchased the eight balls of cocaine for $300.00.

 

After the drug deal the suspects left in their brown Buick sedan and a felony traffic stop was conducted. The suspects were overwhelmed with Drug Agents, Patrol deputies and a K-9 team and they surrender without incident.

 

During the arrest it was discovered that Blair had over 43 grams of marijuana in his pants pocket which led to additional charges.  An inventory of the vehicle yielded over 4 grams of crack cocaine and 12 grams of marijuana.

 

Defendants:

 

Leroy Brown Jr.

17525 SW SR 45

Archer, Fl.

B/M, 12/30/1992

Charges:  Sale of Cocaine within 1000 feet of a park

                  Conspiracy to sell Cocaine

                  Possession of Marijuana with intent to sell

                  Possession of Crack Cocaine with intent to sell

                  Unlawful use of a two-way communication device

 

John Edward Blair

17300 SW 129 Ave

Archer, Fl

B/M, 07/09/1986

Charges:  Sale Cocaine within 1000 feet from a park

                  Possession powder Cocaine with intent to sell within 1000' from a park

                  Conspiracy to sell Cocaine

                  Possession of Marijuana with intent to sell within 1000' feet from a park

                  Possession Crack Cocaine with intent to sell within 1000' from a park

                  Possession of Marijuana

                  Unlawful use of a two-way communication device

                  Driving While License Revoked (Habitual Offender)

 

 

 

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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

Dixie County Man Arrested for Armed Burglaries

 

MEDIA RELEASE

 

Date:                October 25, 2012

Time:                11:00 AM

 

On October 24, 2012 Rodney Charles Kirkland also known as "Stump" was arrested at 517 Main Street Bronson, Fl.

 

Kirkland is accused and had warrants from Dixie County for three counts of armed burglary and grand theft.  The Levy County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force received information that Kirkland was in Levy County selling narcotics.  Yesterday members of the Drug Task Force located and arrested Kirkland at a residence in Bronson.  Kirkland was inside a residence and after the house was surrounded he decided to peacefully surrender to authorities. 

 

Kirkland was arrested and transported to the Levy County Jail with no bond.

 

Defendant:

 

Rodney Charles Kirkland

517 Main Street

Bronson, Fl.

B/M, 03/25/1992

 

 

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Two Violent Suspects Arrested in Raleigh

MEDIA RELEASE

 

Date:               October 19, 2012

Time:               3:00 PM

 

On October 18, 2012, the Levy County Sheriff's Office and the US Marshals Service Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Julian Christopher Howard and Arnett Clarence Bryant Jr. in Raleigh, Fl.

 

The Levy County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force began the investigation in February 2012.  Howard is considered to be a mid level drug dealer in the Raleigh area.  Howard is known to sale crack cocaine, powder cocaine and marijuana.  The first phase of the investigation was concluded but other arrest is expected. 

 

On September 27, 2012, a warrant was signed for Howard and charges included sale of crack cocaine, possession of crack cocaine and unlawful use of a two-way communication device.  Howard went on the run but his luck ran out last night.  Members of the Drug Task Force and the Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force did a surveillance at 8384 NE 190 Ave and walked miles in order to arrest a violent fugitive.  Howard was located at the residence and he was doing what he does best, which is selling narcotics.  Members of the Task Force were only a few feet away when the men were making drug deals and had no idea that there freedom was coming to an end.  The Task Force members reverted to they're training when dealing with felony offenders and ordered the men out of the vehicle at gunpoint.  The suspects complied and the arrest went without incident.

 

Major Evan Sullivan stated "The arrest was successful due to the element of surprise, great strategic planning and the willingness of the members to go the extra mile".  "Two drug dealers have been removed from the streets".

 

Howard was arrested on the Levy County Fugitive warrant and was also charged with additional charges.  When Howard was sitting in the vehicle he had in his lap 5.6 grams of crack cocaine and 6/10 of a gram of powder cocaine.  Bryant had 2 grams of crack cocaine and 2.7 grams of marijuana in his lap.

 

Howard and Bryant are convicted felons and they are no strangers to law enforcement.  Howard has extensive criminal history as a juvenile and an adult.  Howard has been arrested for cocaine, battery on a police officer, robbery, weapons charges and homicide.  Bryant has been convicted for domestic battery, child neglect, resisting arrest and has been arrested nineteen (19) times for felony charges and nine (9) misdemeanor charges.

 

The Levy County Drug Task Force agents have submitted and arrested ninety-two wanted fugitives to the US Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force this year.  Major Sullivan explained that once a Levy County case has been adopted by the US Marshals Service the federal Task Force will pay the overtime accrued by Levy County deputies.  Major Sullivan stated, "In economic lean times this Task Force has been a God Send".  "It has saved Levy County taxpayers thousands of dollars in overtime".   

 

Defendants:

 

Julian Christopher Howard

11528 SW 169^th Way

Archer, Fl

B/M, 05/24/1980

 

Arnett Clarence Bryant Jr.

16015 SW 133^RD Lane

Archer, Fl

B/M, 08/08/1983

 

 

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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

Concealed Weapons Permit Fundraiser Class

Need a concealed weapons permit?

Fundraiser for L.W.G.F   Levy World Games Fund

To benefit Cpl. Tom Martin and Lt. Scott Tummond as they go to represent

Levy County in the World Police/Fire Olympics in Belfast, Northern Ireland

This class is

Taught by Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors

Class begins:

Sat Oct 27, 2012 8am to 1pm at Levy County Sheriff’s Office

9150 NE 80th Ave, Bronson FL 32621

You are encouraged to bring your own weapon, 20-25 rounds of factory loaded ammunition, eye and ear protection.  If you do not own a pistol, please bring 20 rounds of .38 caliber ammunition and a pistol will be supplied.

This class will qualify you to submit your application to the state to receive your Florida Concealed Weapons permit (additional State fees will apply)

Register online at www.levypistolclass.info

$60.00 pre-registration or $75.00 day of class

Fee includes instruction, fingerprints, photo for license and notary

For more information call Scott Finnen at 352-443-3611

or email sgtfinnen@hotmail.com

Sexual Predator Christopher McNeely

MEDIA RELEASE

 

Date:                September 28, 2012

Time:                9:00 AM

 

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.

 

Christopher Shawn McNeely was convicted in 2005 for lewd and lascivious molestation on a child.  McNeely was released from the Florida State Department of Corrections in September 2012 and now he is living at the below address in Levy County.  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:

 

Christopher Shawn McNeely

21161 NE 35^th Street

Williston, Fl.

W/M, 05/06/1985

 

 

 

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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

Volusia Man Arrested For Making a Bomb

MEDIA RELEASE

Date:               August 27, 2012

Time:              10:30 AM

On August 23, 2012 Robert Demaine was arrested on a Levy County warrant for possession and making a destructive device. 
On December 17, 2011 Deputy Justin Mashburn responded to 8150 SE 140 Lane in reference to a verbal disturbance.  The report stated that Demaine buried a blue bag behind the residence and then left in a white Dodge van prior to the deputy's arrival.   
A witness advised that he dug the bag up prior to the deputies arrival and located the following items: thirty insulin syringes, seven straws, three spoons, one scissors, four prescription bottles, three smoking pipes, one pill crusher, one razor, one small blue case with three grams of cocaine, eight grams of unknown powder substance and one homemade bomb with gun powder.  The homemade bomb was disarmed and the above items were placed into evidence.
On August 15, 2012 a warrant was issued for Demaine and he was arrested in Volusia County.  On August 23, 2012 the Levy County transportation deputy picked Demaine up and arrested him on the Levy County warrant.

Defendant:

Robert Demaine

1341 2 Ave

Deland, Fl.

W/M, 11/27/59

Charges:  Possession & Making a Destructive Device (Bomb)

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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