Domestic Argument Leads to Arrest



On June 29, 2020, Deputies from the Levy County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call from a residence on State Road 24 in the Town of Otter Creek.  The caller advised that the suspect, James D. Rone (4-13-82) had threatened an adult female inside the residence with a firearm.  The caller stated the female and two juveniles were hiding inside the residence.  It was reported that Rone was also inside the residence and in possession of several firearms, including a rifle.  Rone reportedly had fired the weapons several times inside the residence. 

 A large contingent of LCSO deputies responded quickly to the scene and set up a perimeter.  Traffic on State Road 24 was closed for a short time.  After brief negotiations, Rone surrendered peacefully to the deputies. 

The investigation revealed that the incident was domestic in nature.  Minor injuries were reported but no one required transport to a medical facility.  Crime Scene detectives recovered firearms, shell casings and a broken cell phone at the scene.  Additional interviews are planned as the investigation continues. 

Rone was arrested and transported to the Levy County Detention Center.  He faces charges for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Battery and Tampering with Evidence.  Rone is awaiting his first court appearance. 

 

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