Mid Air Collison

Media Release

Date: March 20, 2010

Time: 3:00 PM

Williston, Florida-Debbie Phillips a resident of 215 NE 212 Court Williston called the Levy County Sheriff's Office and stated that she heard what she thought was a gun shot, but when she looked out her window she discovered a plane had crashed in the field behind her house.

Levy County Sheriff's Deputies, EMS and Williston Fire Department responded to the scene and discovered an experimental small airplane upside down approximately 300 yards from the above residence. Deputies have confirmed that a 73 year old white male was deceased in the experimental airplane. Upon further investigation a second airplane a Piper 32 was discovered fully engulfed in flames approximately 400 yards to the west of the experimental plane. The Williston Fire Department extinguished the fire with water and foam and discovered two unidentified bodies in the second airplane crash.

Preliminary investigation reveals that the experimental airplane left the Ocala Airport this morning and the Piper 32 left the Williston Airport. The two had a mid air collision around 11:45 AM and the weather condition was sunny with clear skies. The Emergency Management Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is assisting at the scene which encompasses an area that is approximately ½ of a mile long and ¼ of a mile wide.

The Federal Aviation Administration investigators are also responding to assist in the crash. The flight plan and circumstances of the crash are unknown at this time. No identifications will be released until the next of kin are notified.

Update:

March 20, 2010

Time: 8:45 PM

The pilot of the Experimental airplane has been identified as Lee Hanley Sentman III, 01/27/37 from Summerfield, Fl.

Update:

March 21, 2010

Time: 5:35PM

Detectives with the Levy County Sheriff's Office and FAA have tentatively identified the two that were killed in the Piper airplane. crash. The next of kin have not been notified because they live out of the country. FAA Investigators have not determined the cause of the mid air collision.

Update:

On March 24, 2010 the Medical Examiner's Office positively identified the pilot and his wife in the tragic mid air collision on March 20, 2010. The pilot, Rainer Salm, 60 and his wife Alice Stuebling Salm, 34 from Morriston has been positively identified.

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LCSO Employee Receives Award

 MEDIA RELEASE

 

Date:                March 18, 2010

Time:                10:00 AM

 

On March 17, 2010 Ms. Vaunita Babb was honored by the State of Florida Department of Children and Families.  The 14^th annual Families Up Front Awards was held at the Alachua County Woman's Club.  Ms. Babb has worked for the Levy County Sheriff's Office for the past 9 years as a Records Clerk. She was recognized for her outstanding service assisting the Dept. of Children and Families. Sheriff Smith is very proud of Ms. Babb who is an extremely dedicated and hard worker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Realities of Driving Presentation

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: March 18, 2010

Time: 8:15 AM

In light of the tragedies that we as a community have recently faced due to traffic crash injuries and fatalities, the Levy County Sheriff's Office Community Relation Division is offering a no cost Realities of Driving presentation to drivers of all ages. At times drivers can become complacent in the driving habits and this reality based presentation is designed as a wake up call for every driver. We can all use a refresher on safe driving habits, so please join us for this free two hour presentation.

The dates, times and locations of the presentations are as follows:

Williston - Williston High School Auditorium

April 13, 2010 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Bronson High School Cafeteria

April 20, 2010 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Chiefland – Chiefland High School

April 27, 2010 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm

If you have any questions please call Lt. Sean Mullins at 352-486-5111.

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Drug Raid Nets Four Arrest In Bronson

MEDIA RELEASE

 

Date:                March 17, 2010

Time:                11:00 AM

 

Bronson, Florida-On March 17, 2010, the Levy County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force executed two drug search warrants in the Bronson area.  Several undercover drug buys were purchased from the residences prior to the early morning raid.  The first residence drug agents executed the search warrants was at 11811 NE 66 Lane and arrested Gary Colon and Sierra Laquisha Woodley.  Colon was arrested for sale of marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of controlled substance roxycodone.  Woodley was arrested for two counts of sale & possession of marijuana, possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.  Drug agents confiscated 11 ½ ounces of marijuana and roxycodone pills.

 

The second residence was located at 11791 NE 64th Pl., Bronson.  Prior to execution of the search warrant, three controlled narcotic buys were made at this residence.  Drug agents seized a .22 caliber revolver and marijuana and arrested Carlos M. Green for three counts of sale of marijuana, three counts of possession of marijuana, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana and possession of firearm by a convicted felon. Green is a convicted felon with a past criminal record for possession of cocaine. The second person arrested was Kendra R. James and charged with maintaining a drug dwelling and possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana recovered on the search warrant.

 

Defendant:

 

Gary Colon, 09/27/57

Sierra Woodley, 03/12/91

Carlos Green, 10/04/83

Kendra James, 08/27/87

 

 

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Andrews Wildlife Management Area Thieves caught

On 2/12/ 2010 Andrews Wildlife Management area reported the theft of two Chainsaws one from a locked shed and another from the bed of an employees truck. The thefts occurred on 2/10/2010 while the defendants were working in the area. The Defendants boss and other witnesses placed the two in the area of the theft and stated that they had chain saws in their possession matching the description of what was stolen. When witness’s confronted the defendants about the saws they were threatened with harm if they told of the defendant’s action. Officers investigating the case located the defendants at two different locations with each in possession of one of the stolen chainsaws. Post Miranda both defendants admitted to the thefts and were subsequently arrested and transported to the Levy County Jail. They each were booked in for Burglary of a Structure and Grand Theft.


Defendants

Alexander Matthew Shiver
2551 SE 160th Ave
Moriston fl 32621
White male
3/6/88

Raymond s Shiver
1670 NE 5th St
Williston Fl 32696
White male 10/20/85

Airplane Crash

Media Release

Date: February 21, 2010

Time: 2:45 PM

Williston, Florida-The Levy County Sheriff's Office investigated a small airplane crash in the Williston area. The Levy County Sheriff's Office, Levy County EMS and the Williston Fire Department responded to the scene.

The investigation revealed that pilot, Phillip Seay Sr. 65 and his son Phillip Seay Jr. 40 were in a 1974 experimental airplane. Prior to the crash the two flew out of the Williston Airport and were enjoying a clear Sunday morning flight. While flying back to the Williston Airport the airplane experienced an unknown type of engine malfunction. The pilot, Seay Sr. realizing that his aircraft was in trouble made an emergency landing in a field near the area of 16930 NE 10^th Street in Williston, Fl. It is believed that when the airplane touched down in the soft sand, the front of the plane took a nose dive and landed up side down. The two were transported to Shands Hospital and listed in stable condition. The Federal Aviation Administration investigators are responding to the scene to further investigate the crash.

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Sheriffs Office Hosts Fundraiser for Relay For Life Trenton/Chiefland Event

Basic Pistol Class

Hosted By Levy County Sheriffs Office

will qualify for Florida Concealed weapons permit

Mar 27, 2010 8am Levy County Sheriffs Office Classroom

9150 NE 80th Ave Bronson Fl 32621

Cost $65 dollars on line price
Cost $75 dollars day of event

Fundraiser for
American Cancer Society Relay for Life .
Sign up and pay on line at

http://www.active.com/more-sports-class/bronson-fl/relay-for-life-pistol-class-2010

Register offline by calling 3524865111 or email sfinnen@levyso.com

Lunch will be provided and additional donations will be accepted