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James Newton, 39, of Crystal River was arrested by the Florida Highway Patrol

within Florida Secretary of State s office.

on Oct. 25, on an arrest warrent charging him with one count of driving under the influence

The complaint details allegations of violation of numerous federal and state elec-

manslaughter and two counts of driving under the influence property damage.

tion laws or procedures over the course of the past 3½ years in Inglis. At least twenty-eight

He was incarcerated at the Citrus County Detention Facility with his bond set at

people are named in the suit. It describes incidents of voter intimidation, voter fraud, denial

$51,000. Newton’s arrest was due to a crash on March 8, 2012 which resulted in

of voting rights, false arrest and illegal conduct by Inglis mayor, commission, town attorney,

the death of 29 year-old Terri L. Dennis of Homosassa who was a passenger in

town clerk, police chief and officers, and paid municipal staff, as well as private citizens and

the 2004 Ford pickup truck that Newton was driving. According to the Florida

businesses, and the Levy County Supervisor of Elections, with intent to alter outcome of

Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on N. Citrus Ave., south of W. Emerald

elections relating to disbanding Inglis Police Department.

Oaks Dr. in Crystal River, at 1:25 a.m.

Documents were filed Monday alleging that “During the Inglis Town Meeting held

Newton was driving south on N. Citrus Ave. when his vehicle drove

on January 12th, 2010, , the Commission, at the recommendation of the Town Clerk, voted

onto the western grass shoulder. Newton attempted to re-enter the road which caused the

to hold the municipal election illegally early on March 9th. This is in direct violation of the

truck to rotate clockwise. The truck traveled across the northbound lane and onto the east

Town Charter which specifically stipulates that election dates must be between March 11th

grass shoulder, colliding with a power pole and a fence. The truck overturned and came

to rest on the east grass shoulder on its roof. Ms. Dennis was ejected from the truck and

In 2011 members of CCOI collected enough signatures to place a charter amend-

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expired at the scene of the crash due to her injuries. Newton’s blood alcohol was 0.194,

ment to dissolve the Inglis Police Dept. on the next election ballot. The suit then states that,

according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Newton was transported to Shands Hospital in

“In the two weeks prior to the March 13, 2011 election, cash funds were solicited and col-

Gainesville with critical injuries. The report stated that neither Newton or Dennis was wear-

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lected by Town employees and associates and used by “Supporters of IPD” to produce a flier

ing a seatbelt restraint.

and to mail it to the mailing470 registeredThis group is a de facto

 addresses of over  voters. 

Two men arrested for 18 vandalism incidents

politicalaction  undocumented  Inglis, County, or

 committee -   and unregistered with  Levy

the State of Florida. additiontothe illegally-collectedthis  produced

   In        cash funds,  flier was

Two Homosassa men were taken into custody by the Citrus County Sheriff’s Of-

 of   and by employees of the Town of Inglis and the IPD, using Town and IPD resources.”

fice, Oct. 26, charged with eighteen incidents of vandalism during the night Oct.25  •  •  • 

Documents in the suit show that this undocumented and unregistered PAC collect-

the early morning hours of Oct. 26. The damage was caused by marbles shattering/cracking 

ed significantly more than $500.00 for this mailing. “This is in direct violation of election

the windows of businesses, residences, vehicles and a motor home in Inverness, Beverly

campaign laws," the suit states. Details of the suit are available on The Newscaster website

Hills, Crystal River and Homosassa. No one was injured during the spree.

in PDF format. Go to www.thenewscaster.com and click on the link at the end of this story.

Homosassa neighbors Richard Daniel Cook, 27, 2322 S. Sandburg Pt., and Mi-

chael James Kobel, 19, 2324 S. Sandburg Pt. were charged with criminal mischief ($200 or

more, but less than $1,000) and shoot/throw a deadly missle into a dwelling or conveyance.

Shell Super Stop

Their bonds were set at $18,000 each.

Crystal River locations included Crystal River Kayak, 1420 SE Hwy. 19; City

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Electric, 731 Ne 5th St.; Arby's, 490 N. Suncoast Blvd.; Chiliís, 140 N. Suncoast Blvd.;

U.S. 19 at C.R. 40

228 NE 3rd St. (car window); and Oar House, 2584 NW Hwy. 19. Homosassa locations

included a abandoned building across from Toyota Dealership, 2420 S. Suncoast Blvd.; two

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car windows at 2096 S. Stonebrook Dr. (behind Love Honda); and Love Motorsports Ap-

parel Store, 2081 S. Suncoast Blvd. Inverness locations included Rower's Association, 218

N. Apopka Ave.; Tadpole's Daycare, 212 N. Apopka Ave.; Venero & Sons Appliances, 809

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W. Main St.; Papa Johnís Pizza, 2617 W. Hwy. 44; and Frankie's Grill, 1674 y Ad

Displa N. US Hwy.

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41. Beverly Hills locations included 50 S. J. Kellner Blvd. (vehicle);uarter PageSt.

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(residence); 3205 N. Starflower Ter. (vehicle) and 18 New Florida Ave. start in

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Shrimp Landing 2012

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48 Hwy. 19 South at Hickory Island

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Open Fri.Sat.Sun. at 5 am. M-Th.6a-9p.

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

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Dine-In or Carry-Out

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By Former Owners of Gobbler’s Eatery, Mike and Lisa

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All-You-Can-Eat Specials:

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MONDAY BBQ Pulled Pork or Fresh Fried Mullet - $9.99

TUESDAY Shrimp - Fried or Scampi - $9.99

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WEDNESDAY All-You-Can-Eat Clam Strips - $9.99

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Steak Night with Potato, Veggie & Salad - $12.99

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