Inglis, Florida-On November 17, 2009 Deputy R. Cannon arrested Spencer Davis for grand theft.
On November 6, 2009 the victim, Lawrence Jennings Jr. reported that unknown person(s) stole his trolling motor and draw tight trailer hitch valued at $ 340.00 from his shop.The victim stated that employee; Spencer Davis was cleaning out the shop at Big Bass & Trailer Park located at 10530 SE 201 Street in Inglis when the items went missing.
On November 16, 2009 Deputy Cannon was doing a follow up on this incident.The investigation revealed that Davis sold a trolling motor and a trailer hitch for $ 40.00 to Mark Hughes. When Davis was questioned he stated that he sold Hughes a trolling motor but did not sell the trailer hitch.Davis was arrested and transported to the Levy County Jail.
Bronson, Florida-On November 15, 2009 Deputy E. Anderson arrested Alonzo Jay Harden for burglary and domestic battery.
The Levy County Sheriff's Office received a 9-1-1 call at 3:16 a.m. in reference to a burglary in progress at 11590 NE Hwy 27 in Bronson.Upon arrival the victim stated that she was sitting in bed watching television when her ex-spouse, Alonzo Harden broke the window and entered the residence.Upon entry Harden shoved the victim against the wall and she advised that she was in fear of her life.The victim's friend intervened and restrained Harden to further harming her.
During the investigation Harden's vehicle was located 200 yards parked behind the victim's residence and he apparently walked to the residence and was looking inside the house.Harden was arrested and transported to the Levy County Jail.
Bronson, Florida- On Monday, November 9, 2009 at approximately 10:30 am Bronson Elementary School received information about a suspicious person on campus. The suspicious man was seen near the building 200 which is near the schools buses and he ran on foot. For the safety of students and faculty the school was placed on lock down for forty five minutes until they received the all clear from Sheriff's deputies.
The Levy County Sheriff's Office was on the scene within minutes of the call. A thorough search of the school, school property and immediate area was conducted with negative results. Deputies will continue to be on the lookout for any suspicious persons in the vicinity of the school and the school will remain in a heightened level of alert for the remainder of the school day as a precaution.
Description of suspicious person:
White Male, possibly in his mid 50's, 5'07", with salt & pepper hair and facial hair.He was last seen wearing a green or brown shirt and blue jeans.
On Nov 7 , 2009 46 people met at the Levy County Sheriffs Office to participate in a basic pistol class. This class was as fundraiser to support the Cates family. Who lost their mother Carrie less then a month ago when she was killed by a truck while jogging in Bronson. As a result her five kids are now being raised by their Grandparents. This event sponsored by the sheriffs office raised over 2500 for the family and had such a great response we had a waiting list for this class and are holding another class Dec 5 to fill a need. If interested please contact Scott Finnen at sfinnen@levyso.com or 3524865111 to reserve a slot.
Helping With The class Lunch Donated By Hungry Howies Of Bronson Volunteer Instructors Were Bill Hartman Veterans Affairs Police Department Larry Galyean Williston Police Department Mike Bell Levy County Sheriffs Office Scott Finnen Levy County Sheriffs Office Evan Sullivan Levy County Sheriffs Office
The Levy County Sheriffs Office is currently seeking candidates to fill its 2010 hiring list for the position of Deputy Sheriff. Successful candidates should be a certified law enforcement officers with a clean driving record and criminal history. First step in the hiring process will be a written exam to be held on Nov 20, 2009 at 9 am at the Levy County Sheriffs office. Applicants should contact Candius Turner at cturner@levyso.com or 3524865111.to reserve a testing slot.
No applications will be accepted till after one achieves a passing score on the written exam. Then one will be invited to finish the testing process.
Rosewood, Florida-On November 5, 2009 Detective Mike Narayan arrested Charles Edwin Duke for murder, armed kidnapping and possession of a firearm during commission of a felony.
On November 4, 2009 at 8:37 p.m. Crystal Fine called the Levy County Sheriff's Office and stated that she received a text from Justin White.The text message stated that somebody was dead.Ms. Fine called the Sheriff's Office and reported this incident, but was unable to provide an address on the whereabouts of White.Deputies had knowledge that the White's had property near Carters Store on CR-345 and responded to the area and began a search.While deputies were on the White's property the Sheriff's Office received a call from a male subject that was later identified as Charles Duke.Duke stated that he killed his wife, Felicia Duke and we would find her body at the Peters hunting camp in Rosewood.Duke stated that he had Justin White hostage at gun point and was located at the power lines but would not be taken alive.The power lines are a known area where people mud bog with their four wheel drive trucks.
The Levy County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Wildlife Commission responded to the area off N.E. 128 Lane and County Road 337.Sheriff Johnny Smith negotiated with Duke for over six hours by cellular phone attempting to have him release White and surrender to authorities.White was extremely adamant that if law enforcement attempted to approach him he would kill White and the officers.Duke parked his truck in the middle of the wet lands and during negotiations stated he would release White if he could talk to his father.Duke's father was located in Archer and transported to the area.After a lengthy dialogue with Duke he was allowed to speak to his father and after many tense moments he surrendered to the Sheriff's Office.
The investigation revealed Duke and Felicia Fine Duke were married less than two weeks.On the night of November 4, 2009 an altercation occurred between Duke and his wife.During the argument Duke shot his wife multiple times at their residence at 6490 SW 95 Ave.
Chiefland, Florida- On October 23, 2009 the Levy County Sheriff's Office executed five search warrants in the City of Chiefland and arrested 13 people during the round up.
During a six month investigation, the Drug Task Force has been purchasing powder/crack cocaine and cannabis from several drug dealers in the Chiefland area.At 5 p.m., Drug Task Force Investigator Burt Miller briefed "Operation Trick-Or-Treat" to law enforcement officers that participated from the Chiefland Police Department, Alachua County Sheriff's Office, Dixie County Sheriff's Office, Gainesville Police Department, US Marshals Office and Probation & Parole.
Halloween night came early in Chiefland with over 40 law enforcement officers knocking on doors in search for drug dealers and not candy.Operation Trick-Or-Treat is the conclusion of a six month investigation where undercover agents purchased drugs from drug dealers.This round up was a success arresting 13 people and no one was injured.Agents confiscated approximately $5,000 dollars in cash, recovered seven guns and seized powder/crack cocaine and cannabis.
Operation Trick-Or-Treat round up will continue this week in arresting drug dealers that remain at large.The Drug Task Force Agents have 85 felony charges and 15 misdemeanor charges to file on the subjects.
Follow Up:
On November 2, 2009 the Levy County Sheriff's Office is still searching for three fugitives involved in Operation Trick-Or Treat.The whereabouts of the fugitives are unknown and we are asking the public to call law enforcement if they see Jarvis Green, Rickey Alston and Derald Young.The fugitives have felony warrants for cocaine drug sales.The fugitives can turn themselves in to Agent Burt Miller or they can expect the members of the US Marshals Service North Florida Violent Fugitive Task Force to locate and arrest them when they least expect it.Attached to the press release are photographs of the fugitives.
