Subjects of Multiple Complaints Arrested

 

September 27, 2021

On Thursday, September 23, 2021 Deputy Gerard Williams was on patrol in the Whitted Estates subdivision between Rosewood and Chiefland. This subdivision has been a recent source of multiple resident complaints of theft and illegal drug deals. Deputy Williams saw a truck with a heavily damaged front windshield driving toward him. The driver stopped in the middle of the road then abruptly turned down a side road when he saw Deputy Williams. The truck pulled into a residential driveway and the driver exited the passenger side then ran toward the back of the home. Deputy Williams gave multiple commands to stop and ultimately used his Taser to stop the fleeing subject.

Deputies identified the driver as Waylan Campbell (11/2/91) of Cedar Key.  Campbell was found in possession of methamphetamines, fentanyl and other drug paraphernalia. Campbell also had a suspended driver’s license. He was arrested and is being held in lieu of a $277,000.00 bond.

On Friday, September 24, 2021 Detectives arrested Frank McCain (11/29/78) of Rosewood for failure to register as a sexual offender. Detectives learned McCain had been living in an unregistered location for several weeks in violation of his State of Florida requirements to register a new home address. The investigation also discovered McCain failed to report his employment location as he is also required. He is being held in lieu of a $10,000.00 bond. This is McCain’s third arrest for failure to register as a convicted sex offender.

These two subjects are persons of interest in multiple complaints of theft and burglary from the Rosewood, Cedar Key and south Chiefland communities. Anyone who has information that would aid these investigations is asked to contact the Levy County Sheriff’s Office at 352-486-5111. You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-877-349-8477. You could be eligible for a cash reward.

Drug Search Warrant Nets Three Arrests

 

September 17, 2021

In 2019 Anthony Q. Knight (11/20/65) of Bronson became the subject of an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force (DTF). Detectives learned Knight was selling methamphetamines and other illegal street level drugs from his home in Bronson. Detectives began gathering evidence and recovered various types of drugs which led to Knight’s first arrest in 2020.

Early Wednesday morning DTF Detectives executed a search warrant at the home of Anthony Knight. Detectives arrested Anthony Knight for possession of methamphetamines and two other individuals located there. Justin Ausburn (11/10/92) of Bronson was arrested for possession of methamphetamines and Christopher Long (3/27/86) of Bronson was arrested for possession of methamphetamines and fentanyl. Knights home is known to be used by local individuals who buy then use these illegal substances there.

This investigation is ongoing and additional charges are expected to be filed on Knight and others identified during this investigation. Sheriff McCallum has assigned detectives to the specialized Drug Task Force Unit to locate and arrest individuals who sell illegal narcotics in Levy County. Detectives could potentially seize a home that is known to be operated and maintained using proceeds of illegal drug sales.

Seizing the drug dealers’ assets will hinder or halt their illegal actions. Sheriff McCallum said, “I encourage all law abiding Levy County citizens to call us when you see suspicious activities in your neighborhoods. By reporting your observations to us, we could potentially shut down these drug dealers and rid your neighborhood of these criminals and the associated crimes. When people decide to make their living by committing crimes, I assure you we will respond and stop them.”