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| 90 Pounds of Marijuana |
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| Alexandra Gomara |
February 9, 2023
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) received a flyer from the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance in identifying a vehicle involved in the theft of a dump trailer stolen from Homosassa, Fl. LCSO Detectives recognized the truck pictured in the flyer as a vehicle they had encountered many times in the Bronson area. Detectives knew this truck was frequently seen at a home located next to local daycare and began conducting surveillance.
Surveillance teams identified a trailer matching the description of the trailer stolen from Citrus County on the property located at 945 East Hathaway Avenue. Detectives also discovered Michael G. Hernandez (2/5/81) a sexual predator was living at this location which confirmed several citizen complaints the Agency recently received. Detectives obtained a search warrant for the address and executed the warrant late yesterday afternoon.
Detectives and Crime Scene personnel encountered Hernandez leaving the property in a vehicle as the search warrant began. Hernandez was immediately taken into custody. Hernandez had a four year old child in the vehicle with him and Detectives discovered over 8 ½ ounces of marijuana in the seat next to the child. He dropped methamphetamines on the ground and attempted to grind them into the dirt as Detectives were handcuffing him.
Alexandra Gomara (4/7/95) was located on the property and identified as Hernandez’s girlfriend. She was found in possession of narcotics and taken into custody. Kristie Collins (11/22/73) was also located on the property and detained. Detectives discovered she was wanted for failure to appear in court for a pending drug case.
LCSO Detectives filed for and were granted an amendment to the search warrant and discovered a cache of guns and a large quantity of narcotics. In all fourteen (14) guns were seized along with approximately 90 pounds of marijuana, fentanyl and methamphetamines. Several guns were loaded and within reach of the child who was living at this home with Hernandez and Gomara.
The dump trailer located on the property was confirmed as the trailer stolen from Citrus County. Other stolen items were recovered from the property during the search. Detectives are continuing this investigation and ask that anyone who has information related to this or other cases contact the Levy County Sheriff’s Office at 352-486-5111. Additional charges could result as the investigation continues.
Michael Hernandez has been charged with a violation of sexual predator registration requirements, child neglect, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamines, evidence tampering and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond has been set at $266,000.00. Alexandra Gomara has been charged with child neglect and possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. Her bond has been set at $155,000.00. Kristie Collins is being held on a $300 bond for the warrant for failure to appear.