National Police Week

National Police Week May 9-15, 2010

Date: May 10, 2010

Time: 10:00 AM

National Police Week was established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy. National Police Week pays special tribute to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. Ceremonies are held in Washington, DC, and in communities across the country.

In May the nation reflects and pauses to recognize the service and sacrifice of United States law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who continue to serve. Today, in United States, some 900,000 law enforcement officers put their lives on the line for the safety and protection of others. They serve with valor and distinction and with great success.

That protection comes at a price. Each year, there are approximately 16,000 assaults on law enforcement officers, resulting in nearly 60,000 injuries. Sadly, over the last decade, an average of 160 officers a year has been killed in the line of duty. Throughout U.S. history, nearly 19,000 law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice. In 2009 Florida eight law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty.

In 1945 Levy County Deputy Sheriff A. Hagood Ellzey was shot and killed after being lured in the woods by a man that wanted to show him something. When he entered the bushes the man's accomplice shot and killed him. In 1988 Corporal David Wayne Moss with the Williston Police Department answered a disabled vehicle call and he surprised a suspect who shot and killed him. Moss was able to return fire and kill the suspect.

The Levy County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to honoring all of America's law enforcement heroes. Sheriff Smith prays every day for the safety for his deputies, employees and families.

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Madeira Beach Man Arrested For 8 Pounds Of Pot

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: May 7, 2010

Time: 2:30 PM

Chiefland, Florida-On May 6, 2010 Deputy Clint Anderson arrested Randy David Applegate for possession of marijuana more than 20 grams. Around 7:30 PM Applegate was traveling in a grey KIA and was clocked on radar at 73 mph in a 65 mph speed zone.

Upon Applegate being stopped for the traffic infraction he advised that he was returning from Texas in a rental vehicle enroute to Madeira Beach. Deputy Anderson's K-9 partner "Robiek" alerted on the driver, passenger door and trunk for the odor of narcotics.

Upon searching the vehicle Applegate had approximately eight (8) pounds of marijuana inside a black suitcase in the trunk. Applegate attempted to mask the marijuana scent by putting lotion and air fresheners around the narcotics. The marijuana has a street value of $ 10,000.

Defendant:

Randy David Applegate

13415 Gulf Lane

Madeira Beach, Florida

White Male, 06/23/76

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Couple Arrested On Robbery Charges

Media Release

Date:                May 5, 2010

Time:                10:00 PM

 

Fanning Springs, Florida-On May 5, 2010 Detective Mike Bell arrested Seth Leon Foster and Amy Lynn Combs for robbery, burglary and host of felony charges.

 

The victim reported that Foster and Combs went to his residence located at 7571 NW 168^th Lane.  Upon arriving at the residence Foster demanded money and threatened to kill two adult victims.  The victim's seven year old daughter heard the altercation and came to the front door and stated that she had some money.  The child had $11.00 dollars in her hand and Foster entered the residence and forcibly snatched the money from the child.  Foster also threatened to kill the victim's girlfriend and demanded that she give him money and pills.  During the struggle, Foster lost his Florida Department of Correction ID card and fled the area in 1997 Dodge truck.  Foster is a convicted felon and has been to prison for aggravated assault with a weapon.

 

Combs were present and drove the get away vehicle.  Combs knew that Foster was going to rob the victims and participated in the crimes.  The suspects were located in the suspect vehicle and a felony traffic stop was conducted at Suwannee Motel.  Foster resisted arrest with violence and kicked Detective Bell in his right leg.  The two were taken into custody and transported to the Levy County Jail.

 

Defendants:

 

Seth Leon Foster

8191 NW 81^ST Ave.

Fanning Springs, Fl

White Male, 04/09/88

Charges:  Burglary, robbery, resisting arrest with violence, battery law enforcement and assault.

 

Amy Lynn Combs

8191 NW 81^st Ave.

Fanning Springs, Fl.

White Female, 12/31/81

Charges: Burglary, robbery and resist arrest without violence.

 

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Three Arrest In Williston Guns & Drugs Seized

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Date:  May 5, 2010

Time:  8:00 PM

 

Williston, Florida-On May 4, 2010 the Levy County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Task Force arrested Marvin E. Cooper, Leslie Reese Thompson and Ronald Glenn Perry at 17091 NE 40 street in Williston.

 

On April 18, 2010 the victims reported to the Levy County Sheriff's Office the theft of a Glock 40 caliber pistol and a North American Arms 22 magnum revolver.  On May 4, 2010 Detective Tom Martin obtained a search warrant at the above address.  The Criminal Investigations Division and the Drug Task Force executed the search warrant and recovered the two stolen firearms.  During the raid the Drug Task Force Agents  recovered 1.7 grams of methamphetamine, crack cocaine, marijuana, pills that were identified as Klonopin a schedule IV narcotic and roxicodone a schedule II narcotic, drug paraphernalia which consisted of rolling papers, spoons and glass pipes used to smoke crack cocaine and methamphetamine.

 

Defendants:

 

Marvin E. Cooper

17091 NE 40 Street

Williston, Fl.

White Male, 08/01/87

Charges:  Dealing in Stolen Property

 

Leslie Reese Thompson

17091 NE 40 Street

Williston, Fl.

White Female, 07/21/89

Charges: Possession of methamphetamine, possession of crack cocaine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia, maintaining a drug dwelling and resisting arrest without violence

 

Ronald Glenn Perry

17091 NE 40 Street

Williston, Fl.

White Male, 07/22/72

Charges: Possession of methamphetamine, possession of crack cocaine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia and maintaining a drug dwelling.

 

 

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National Day of Prayer May 6

The Levy County Sheriffs office will be participating in National Day of Prayer events around the county. for your convenience they are as follows

11:30am Bronson Levy County Court House

12:00pm Williston Pavilion

12:00pm Chiefland City Hall

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Five arrested in Cedar Key

MEDIA RELEASE

 

Cedar Key, Florida-On April 28, 2010 the Levy County Sheriff's and the US Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force located and arrested Anthony Lee Ralph for a felony Levy County warrant. The wanted fugitive led agents to the Fine residence and subsequently Brian Fine, Kathryn Fine, Frank McCain and Jerry Rains were arrested.

 

Anthony Lee Ralph has been a wanted fugitive since May 26, 2009 and has a violent criminal history.  The Sheriff's Office and the US Marshals have had knowledge that Brian Fine has been involved in the criminal activity of manufacturing and selling methamphetamine from his residence located at 10930 SW 60 Street. 

 

While Agents were arresting Ralph they observed a heavy fog of smoke and a strong chemical odor.  Agents recognized the odor as a meth lab coming from a shed.  Upon Kathryn & Brian Fine walking outside from the residence there was marijuana smoke bellowing from the residence.  Kathryn Fine had her 14 month old daughter in her arms when she was taken into custody.  Frank McCain and Jerry Rains were in the shed and there was active a meth lab in full operation.  The Drug Task Force secured everyone and the Honorable Judge Tim Browning signed a drug search warrant for the residence and the shed.  Drug Agents seized 14 guns, hundred of rounds of ammunition, 13 mature marijuana plants, lithium strips, anhydrous ammonia, and pseudoephedrine pills.

 

Brian Fine called his property the "Compound" which is in a very remote area in Cedar Key.  Fine would brag that law enforcement could not penetrate the Compound and he would have look outs along the roadway and in the woods.  Drug Agents not only penetrated the Compound but arrested five individuals that were involved and supplying meth users in the area.

 

Sheriff Smith said that "I have a zero tolerance for any criminal activity and especially the narcotic business".  "I am very pleased with the Drug Task Force and the assistance that the US Marshals gave in this investigation" Smith contributes this operation being successful and no one getting injured in a highly volatile situation to training, experienced officers that are willing to go the extra mile to get the job done.

 

Defendant:

 

Anthony Lee Ralph, White Male, 01/03/80.  Arrested for Violation of probation felony warrant, possession of listed chemicals, manufacturing methamphetamine, and resisting arrest with violence, possession of methamphetamine and sale of methamphetamine.

 

Brian Nathan Fine, White Male, 02/12/75.  Arrested for manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of listed chemicals, possession of methamphetamine, cultivation of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, child neglect, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of ammunition buy a convicted felon, maintaining a drug dwelling and possession of counterfeit bills.

 

Kathryn Leigh Fine, white female, 01/26/82.  Arrested for manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of listed chemicals, cultivation of marijuana, child neglect, possession of drug paraphernalia, maintaining drug dwelling and possession of counterfeit bills.

 

Frank Lester McCain Jr., white male, 11/29/78.  Manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of listed chemical.

 

Jerry Lee Rains, White Male, 08/18/59.  Arrested for manufacturing methamphetamine and possession of listed chemicals.

 

 

 

 

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Sexual Predator Change of Address

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: April 26, 2010

Time: 3:30 PM

Sexual Predator Address Change:

In accordance with Florida Statue 775.21, this is a mandatory notification of the changing of address of a registered sexual predator in Levy County.

Reedus Bell was convicted in Levy County in 2008 for lewd and Lascivious on a victim under 12 years old and another charge in 2008 for lewd, Lascivious battery sex with victim 12-15.

Reedus Bell was serving time at WALTON C.I. until his release 04/25/2010 and now residing at the below address in Levy County. For a complete listing of all registered sexual predators and offenders residing in Levy County, or to search by zip code, please visit http://www.flde.state.fl.us/ and go to the sexual Predator Offender data base.

Sexual Predator:

Reedus Bell

2590 SE 145th Ter
Morriston fl 32668
White Male

07/23/1973