Alcohol Fuels Domestic Dispute/Ends in Arrest

September 23, 2014

Levy County Deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call at 7530 NW 168 Lane in Fanning Springs last night to desperate pleas for help from a woman. She reported to the 9-1-1 Telecommunicator her husband was drunk and had been fighting with her. While on the phone with 9-1-1, the Telecommunicator heard gunfire. The caller immediately exclaimed she had been shot. Additional shots could be heard in the background.

The first responding deputy was able to get the victim and her 84 year old mother away from the assailant to a safe location. The deputy then ordered the suspect, identified as George Halleran 10-21-55, to surrender. During the exchange between the deputy and Halleran, Halleran began to resist and had to be subdued before being placed into handcuffs.

Levy County Public Safety personnel were able to safely approach the scene and give aid to the woman. She had been shot in the forehead by the assailant who was armed with a 38 caliber handgun. She was transported to Shands at UF for treatment. Shands at UF treated the victim for a non life threatening injury and is holding her for observation.

George Halleran has been charged with Attempted Murder, Resisting Arrest without Violence and Domestic Battery. He is being held at the Levy County Detention Facility on a $3,075,000.00 bond.

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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111

"Know Something We Don't" Call Crime Stoppers 1-877-349-8477 remain anonymous.

Sexual Predator

Sexual Predator

                                                        Public Address Notification
September 22, 2014

On September 19, 2014 Lazarus Calhoun, Jr registered as a Sexual Predator with the Levy County Sheriff’s Office. By Florida law Calhoun is required to notify law enforcement whenever he changes addresses.

Lazarus Calhoun, Jr was convicted in 1997 in Alachua County, Fl for Sexual Battery. Calhoun was released from the Florida Department of Corrections and has registered his address as: 21161 NE 35 Street Williston, Fl.

For a complete listing of all registered sexual predators and offenders residing in Levy County, or to search by zip code, please visit www.fdle.state.fl.us and go to the sexual offender data base.

Sexual Predator:

Lazarus Calhoun Jr
21161 NE 35 Street
Williston, Fl 32696
Black/Male
DOB: 10/19/1967
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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111

"Know Something We Don't" Call Crime Stoppers 1-877-349-8477 remain anonymous.

Nero Located

K-9 Nero has been located. LCSO thanks all of our and Gilchrist County citizens for their assistance in finding him. Nero is on the way home with his Partner. 

MISSING LCSO K-9 “NERO”

On the afternoon of September 17, 2014, Levy County Sheriff’s Office K-9 “Nero” was discovered missing from his kennel.  Nero apparently escaped from the enclosure located inside the City of Trenton, Florida.  Levy County and Gilchrist County Deputies are searching for Nero at this time.  

LCSO is requesting the public’s assistance in locating and returning Nero.  Nero is a working law enforcement animal and is not a pet.  He is not wearing his LCSO badge on his collar.  Members of the public are encouraged not to approach Nero if he is spotted.  They should contact the LCSO or their local law enforcement agency immediately.  

LCSO thanks the public for their assistance.  

 

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Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative

Sexual Predator

Sexual Predator

                                                       Public Address Notification

September 16, 2014

On September 15, 2014 Stanley Greene registered as a Sexual Predator with the Levy County Sheriff’s Office. By Florida law Greene is required to notify law enforcement whenever he changes addresses.

Stanley Greene was convicted in 2005 in Alachua County, Fl for Sexual Battery with a Weapon or by Force. Greene was released from the Florida Department of Corrections and has registered his address as: 21161 NE 35 Street Williston, Fl.

For a complete listing of all registered sexual predators and offenders residing in Levy County, or to search by zip code, please visit www.fdle.state.fl.us and go to the sexual offender data base.

Sexual Predator:

Stanley Greene

21161 NE 35 Street
Williston, Fl 32696
Black/Male
DOB: 07/24/1964

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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office(352) 486-5111

"Know Something We Don't" Call Crime Stoppers 1-877-349-8477 remain anonymous.

Raceway Accident Claims Life

September 15, 2014

Levy County Deputies responded to the Bronson Motor Speedway located on SR 24 just east of Bronson, Fl. at 3:11 pm on September 14, 2014. Deputies discovered the flagman, identified as Buddy Jack Howell Jr. 49, was struck in the infield by a 1988 Chevrolet pickup truck participating in a two vehicle “spectator” event the track was hosting.

The vehicle driven by Gene Lawson rounded turn four, lost traction and began rotating counter clock wise. The vehicle entered the infield and struck Howell. Howell was treated on scene by EMS and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The accidental death was investigated jointly by LCSO and the Florida Highway Patrol.  The tragedy has generated significant interest in social media.  We extend our condolences to everyone involved.

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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office(352) 486-5111

"Know Something We Don't" Call Crime Stoppers 1-877-349-8477 remain anonymous.