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Dunnellon boat crash kills Morriston
Area Police Beat
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Michael Joseph Deeds, 32, Hernando, FL, was arrested by the Levy County Sher-
iff's Office, Oct. 3, on unspecified charges. He was held on a cash surety of $50,000.
Danny Lee Green, 31, was listed by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office as a wanted
Effective teamwork was utilized
of the week on Oct. 3. He's wanted on a warrant for violation of probation on an original  Thursday, Oct. 2, in response to a fatal boating ac-
charge of dealing in stolen property. He has a criminal history of forgery, burglary, battery,  cident involving a single boat on the Withlacoochee
theft, traffic violations and violation of probation. If you have any information regarding his  River near Dunnellon. The Citrus County Sheriff's
whereabouts, please contact Crime Stoppers of Citrus County at www.crimestopperscitrus.  Office was first on scene, transported by a good Sa-
com or text "citrus" plus your tip to 274637 or phone 1-888-ANY-TIPS. You will remain  maritan kayaker to the two injured boaters. The CC-
anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.
SO's helicopter also responded to the crash scene
According to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, thefts of Ford trucks, particularly  and directed emergency workers to the area, along
models F-250 and F-350, are on the rise. A deputy with the CCSO located a truck on Oct. 3  with the Fire Rescue Division, Nature Coast Emer-
that had been reported as stolen from the Paddock Mall in Ocala, FL. The truck was recov-  gency Medical Services and the Dunnellon Police
ered in the Inverness, FL Winn Dixie parking lot. The owner was notified that the vehicle  Department.
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is investigating
Dawn Marie Hays, 42, and Charles M. Roberts, 30, both of Crystal River, were  the crash. According to the FWC, the men were a father and a son who launched their 1987
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each arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, Oct. 2, charged with aggravated child  16-foot Champion boat at the Dunnellon boat ramp off U.S. 41. Frank Allen Howard Jr., 59,
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neglect (failing to provide care) and child abuse (infliction of mental and/or physical injury).  of Morriston, was steering the boat and his father, Frank Allen Howard Sr., 79, of Ocala,
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Neither was given bond on the charges.
was his passenger as they headed a few miles south on the river. About 11:15 am, the boat
Chad Homer Cannon, 46, Reddick, FL, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's  came to a bend that had Editor) debbienewscaster@gmail.com
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Mr. Howard, Jr., the son, was from the steering console onto the front deck, and
drug paraphernalia; total bond $3,000. A deputy on patrol in Crystal River observed Can-
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at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, into the river. SW Marion Counties
non made a turn onto SE Suncoast Blvd. from Mayo Dr., heading north. The deputy saw  nounced dead a short time after being transported to Citrus Memorial Hospital. The elder
that the tag light was inoperable, so a traffic stop was made on Cannon's vehicle. The report  Mr. Howard was transported to Ocala Regional Medical Center with minor injuries.
stated that Cannon's hand was shaking, he was perspiring profusely and appeared to be anx-
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ious, but stated he was okay. Cannon agreed to a search of his vehicle. The officer informed
Cannon he was going to pat him down for weapons. Cannon placed his left hand into his
pants pocket, hen appeared to be clenching something in his hand. The report also stated that
Cannon was shaking uncontrollably at this time. Cannon was found to be holding a glass
pipe and a bag containing 0.9 gram methamphetamine. He was also issued a warning for the
U.S. 19 at C.R. 40 · Inglis, Florida
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Todd Charles Keen, 45, Homosassa, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's
Office, Oct. 1, charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent
to kill. His bond was set at $2,000.
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