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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Escapee - Continued from page 1
Robber Hits CVS Pharmacy
(Inverness) Shortly after 8 a.m. last Tuesday, a lone subject entered the front door of the
The Sheriff’s Office has launched its own investigation as to how the escape oc-
24-hour CVS Pharmacy at 602 W. Main Street. He went directly to the pharmacy counter,
curred. Standard operating procedures are being reviewed, and the detective involved has
carrying a multi-colored gift bag, where he demanded “roxys” (roxicodone) and “oxys”
been placed on administrative leave.
(oxycodone), the narcotic pain relievers. He told the pharmacist he’d start shooting if he
Anyone with information regarding Davis’s whereabouts should not approach him,
didn’t get them.
but should call 911 immediately. Or contact Crime Stoppers of Citrus County via text,
Although a weapon was never displayed, the suspect kept his hand under his heavy
Web, or phone. Tips are completely anonymous. Text the word CITRUS plus your tip to
camouflage jacket the whole time. No pills were handed over, and the suspect left the store
274637 (CRIMES), submit an anonymous Web tip at www.crimestopperscitrus.com, or call
empty-handed. No one was injured.
1-888-ANY-TIPS. Tipsters may be eligible for up to a $1000 reward.
The man was last seen on foot heading towards the Taco Bell next door. It’s un-
Sgt. Mack Ballard said the Inglis police dept. continues to track down leads related
known at this time if a vehicle was in-
to the escapee. They are investigating a breaking and entering on Michigan Dr. where some
volved.
clothes and money was reported missing as well as evidence of coffee drinking. The Levy
The suspect is described as a
County Sheriff Dept. is investigating a stolen dump truck in the Hammock Rd. area. On
white male who was wearing sunglass-
Christmas Eve a clerk at the Kangaroo quick stop in Inglis reported that a man ran from a
es, a hooded camouflage jacket and dark
truck he was hitching a ride in, then disappeared on the east side of the building. Deputies
pants.
and a dog along with a helicopter were soon in pursuit.
Deputies were on scene within
minutes, and a perimeter was estab-
lished. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Of-
fice had its air unit up and K-9 units on
the ground. Crime scene technicians
were called to the pharmacy to begin
processing the scene for any evidence.
A photo of the suspect taken
from the store’s surveillance camera is
attached.
Anyone who has information
about this crime or the suspect’s identity
is asked to use Crime Stoppers of Citrus
County, Inc. Report your tip by texting
CITRUS to 274637 (Crimes), clicking
on www.crimestopperscitrus.com or
calling 1-888-ANY-TIPS toll-free. Tip-
sters may be eligible to receive a cash
reward of up to $1,000.
Frank Dean watches as Citrus County Sheriff’s detectives Dodi Pruitt and Jim McIntyre check
out his boats in his yard on Inglis Ave. The 2 detectives searched door to door sheds, boats and RV’s on
Inglis Ave as part of the search for the fugitive still at large. Residents were stopped on various streets in
Inglis and their vehicles searched as well as the helicopter searches. Jolene White returned home to find
deputies blocking the entrance to her home after a man was reported seen running from the Kangaroo
Store. Jolene said the dogs had tracked the escapee to her yard when they lost him. There was a search
of Jolene’s house by the deputies before she went inside and they left.
Battery - Continued curtain rod.1A witness stated that she walked in and saw the
from page
the back and shoulder with a
curtain rod in Billups’ hand and the victim on the floor. The arresting officer reported that
a knot was observed on the victim’s right forehead, along with minor swelling to her right
knee. Both Billups and the victim told the arresting officer, the report stated, that there had
been another reported battery in Citrus County about a year previous, however, no arrest
report was found for Mr. Billups on the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office website.
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