Additional Arrest in Manatee Farms Subdivision

June 28, 2017

On-going investigations into complaints from residents in the Manatee Farms Subdivision located on County Road 320 west of Chiefland have resulted in another arrest. Jason Anthony Morris (2-7-82) who resides at 11751 NW 83^rd Court was arrested for an outstanding warrant. During his arrest, investigators located drugs and drug paraphernalia in his room. Investigators identified the drugs as methamphetamines, oxycodone and marijuana. Morris also had a pipe for smoking these drugs and a container in which to hide them. 

Morris has been booked into the Levy County Detention Facility and his bond was set at $34,000.00. 

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Sexual Predator Public Address Notification

June 27, 2017

On June 27, 2017 registered as a Sexual Predator with the Levy County Sheriff’s Office. By Florida law Schenker is required to notify law enforcement whenever he changes addresses.

Jim Benjamin Schenker was convicted in 2003 in Collier County, Fl for Sexual Battery/Coerce Child on a child under 12; F.S. 794.011 (8) (b). Schenker has registered his change in address as: 4490 NE 140 Court, Williston, Levy County, Florida.

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 offender data base.

Sexual Predator:

Jim Benjamin Schenker

4490 NE 140 Court    

Williston, Levy County, Florida

White/Male

DOB: 4-24-55

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Known Burglar Arrested (Again)

June 27, 2017

Timothy Cobb (12-21-72) of Bronson is a subject well known in his home town. Not for his contribution to his community but as a burglar. Cobb has been imprisoned in the Florida Department of Corrections (DOC) system 6 times since 1994 and has amassed 40 felony arrests and 14 felony convictions, most for burglaries. He was released from the DOC on May 7, 2017 after serving 5 years for his latest conviction.

On June 23, 2017, Levy County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division K-9 Deputy Gary Garboski received information from the Criminal Investigations Division (C.I.D.) to be on the lookout (BOLO) for Cobb because he was a suspect in a recently reported burglary which occurred at 10291 NE 20^th Avenue. The victim of this burglary reported jewelry, memorabilia, coins and two guns that had been stolen. K-9 Deputy Garboski located Cobb walking along US Hwy 27 north of the Town of Bronson, stopped him and conducted a roadside interview. K-9 Deputy Garboski was assisted by Deputy Gaffey, and they located and identified numerous items being carried by Cobb as property which was reported stolen from the 20^th Avenue burglary.

Investigators from the C.I.D. responded to the scene and conducted a more in depth interview with Cobb and his associate. Cobb gave information to investigators which led them to a home where he had been staying. Investigators located and recovered additional property which was identified as stolen from the 20^th Avenue burglary.   

Cobb was arrested and booked into the Levy County Detention Facility and has been charged with burglary, grand theft of a firearm, grand theft and possession of a weapon or ammo by a convicted felon. His bond has been set at $275,000.00.

911 Call Leads to Multiple Felony Charges

June 26, 2017

On Thursday, June 22 at 11:13 pm deputies were dispatched to 2751 NE 200th Avenue in Williston to a 911 emergency call. A female caller told 911 emergency operators that she had been beaten up and was calling from the address where it happened. The call abruptly ended before emergency operators could get additional information. 

When deputies arrived address the caller provided, Willie C. McCray (4-1-77) identified by deputies as the home owner, answered the door. McCray told deputies just he and his nephew were the only ones at the home and no altercation had taken place there. McCray refused to allow deputies to search the home. Deputies spoke to neighbors who did not report seeing or hearing any altercation at McCray’s home. With no further information to verify this complaint, deputies had to leave.

On Friday, June 23 at 12:10 a.m. a second call from the same female was received by 911 operators. She was able to provide her name and the address from where she was calling during this second call. She told emergency operators she had been picked up by McCray from her home in another county. When they arrived at his home in Williston, they engaged in a physical altercation where she was punched, kicked and eventually locked inside a bathroom in McCray’s home and unable to make another 911 call. She ultimately escaped after McCray fell asleep.

Deputies located McCray asleep inside the home. While taking McCray into custody, deputies saw firearms and drug paraphernalia in the room. McCray is a ten time convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing firearms. Deputies contacted the Criminal Investigations Division that secured a search warrant for the home where two guns; a rifle and a semi-automatic handgun, as well as ammunition were located. In addition, a felony amount of marijuana was located during the search.

McCray has been charged with two counts of possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana, false imprisonment, depriving a person of 911, felony battery and resisting an officer which stemmed from deputies first contact with him. He was booked into the Levy County Detention Facility and his bond has been set at $150,000.00.

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Duo Arrested for Sex Crimes Against Child

June 22, 2017

On June 21, 2017, Levy County Sheriff’s Office Investigators arrested Jason Allen Fisher (12-1-81) and Ronald Arthur Adams (9-4-58) for multiple sex crimes committed against a child victim in Levy County, Florida.  The arrests are the result of cooperative efforts between the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), the University of Florida Child Protection Team (CPT) and the Levy County Sheriff’s Office. 

Both subjects were charged with three felony counts that included Sexual Battery and Lewd and Lascivious Molestation of a child victim.  Fisher and Adams are being held at the Levy County Detention Center.  Their individual bonds were set at five million dollars each by Levy County Judge Tim Browning. 

The terrible evidence uncovered in the case indicates the child victim was molested over a long period of time.  The offenses occurred in the Morriston area of the county.  Fisher and Adams were acquaintances of the victim’s family.  One of the victim’s relatives reported the abuse and the involved agencies immediately began building the case. 

LCSO lead Investigator Mike McNeil expressed confidence that theses offenders will ultimately be convicted due to the high quality of the evidence developed in this case.  As always, LCSO encourages citizens to report anonymously suspected criminal activity to CrimeStoppers at 1-877-349-TIPS (8477).  Suspected child abuse or neglect cases can also be reported to DCF by calling 1-800-962-2873.  

  

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"Know Something We Don't" Call Crime Stoppers 1-877-349-8477 remain anonymous.

 

 

Sexual Predator Public Address Notification

June 7, 2017

On June 6, 2017 registered as a Sexual Predator with the Levy County Sheriff’s Office. By Florida law Schenker is required to notify law enforcement whenever he changes addresses.

Jim Benjamin Schenker was convicted in 2003 in Collier County, Fl for Sexual Battery/Coerce Child on a child under 12; F.S. 794.011 (8) (b). Schenker has registered his change in address as: 14750 NE Alt 27 Lot 4, Williston, Levy County, Florida.

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 offender data base.

Sexual Predator:

Jim Benjamin Schenker

14750 NE Alt 27 Lot 4          

Williston, Levy County, Florida

White/Male

DOB: 4-24-55

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