July 6, 2018
Levy County Deputies assisting with the 4th of
July celebration at the Bronson Sports Complex responded to complaints of a
woman attempting to run over a group of juveniles. Deputies learned a group of
teens were walking together after the fireworks display. The defendant, Kelly Geer
(4-30-78), from Bronson had been involved in a verbal dispute with the group of
teens. Witnesses saw Geer enter her vehicle, back up then accelerate toward the
group in what appeared to be a deliberate attempt to run them over. Witnesses
told deputies they saw kids diving into the ditch to avoid being hit as Geer’s
vehicle slid sideways toward the group.
Eight teens were interviewed and told deputies they had been
arguing with Geer and were walking away. Geer then threatened to run them all
over as she got into her car, backed up then sped toward them. The teens said
they had to dive into the ditch to avoid being hit.
Geer was found at the scene and arrested. She posted a
$5,000.00 bond the following morning and released from jail. Her appearance in
court is pending.