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Robert Peterson, 65, Homosassa, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Of-

A Citrus County Sheriff's Office Wanted of the Week, as of Jan. 28, with a warrant

fice, Jan. 22, charged with lewd and lascivious molestation on a person under the age of 12 for violation of probation (narcotics possession) is Jericho Paul Lawson, 25, 5'9" tall and

and sexual battery of a victim under the age of 12. The sheriff's office became involved with weighing 160 lbs. He's a convicted felon and known drug user. According to the CCSO, his

this case in Nov. 2014 and issued a warrant for Peterson's arrest. The victim, who is now 16, criminal history includes aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, battery of a person over

was 5 years old at the time of the incident. Peterson admitted to the actions and is being held 65 years of age, fleeing and eluding, possession of a firearm/ammo by a convicted felon and

carrying concealed firearm. Please contact the CCSO at 352-726-1121 or Crime Stoppers at

Jeromy Schiedenhelm, 30, Floral City, was found guilty by a jury in Judge Ric 1-888-ANY-TIPS.

Howard's court, Jan. 23, on all counts including possession of methamphetamine, resisting

Aquilla Wilson, Jr, a 24 year-old black male, 5'7" tall and weighing 150 lbs., was

a law enforcement officer with violence, battery of a law enforcement officer and evidence listed by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, Jan. 29, as a Wanted of the Week. He has viola-

tampering. He was sentenced to the Florida Department of Corrections for a total of 18 tion of probation warrant for his arrest for possession of cocaine with intent to sell, manu-

facture or deliver; fleeing and eluding; possession of cocaine with intent to sell, manufacture

Coryon Nelson, 31, Crystal River, was sentenced Judge Ric Howard on Jan. 23 to or deliver; and possession of marijuana with intent to sell, manufacture or deliver. PLease

40 months with the Florida Department of Corrections for possession of cocaine with intent call the CCSO at 352-726-1121 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-ANY-TIPS.

Homosassa Amvets celebrates 1st Anniversary

Johnnie Russell Arnett, 31, Inglis, was arrested by the Levy County Sheriff's Of-

AMVETS ( American Veterans ) post in Homosassa celebrated its first anniversary

fice, Jan. 23, charged with possession of a weapon or ammo by a convicted Florida felon and

on January 25th at the post home on Veterans Drive with a Bar B Q honoring

dealing in stolen property. His total surety/cash bond was set at $75,000.

World War II veteran Harry M Bailey the posts namesake. Over 60 people at-

Shawnette L. Cain, 37, Inglis, was arrested by the Levy County Sheriff's Office,

Jan. 24, charged with cruelty toward a child (abuse a child without great bodily harm). Her tended the first year celebration with Tony Ruggiero as lead cook for the event.

Roger Ingalls, Post Commander was pleased with the post's first year accomplish-

total surety/cash bond was set at $10,000.

Frankie N. Rios, 31 Lecanto, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, ments. The post provided a homeless Iraq war veteran with lodging at a local motel and

Jan. 24, charged with child abuse without causing great bodily harm and felony domestic money to purchase5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446 and his own place

food. The veteran has since been able to obtain a job

to live. The post also held an out reach effort on Veterans day to talk with Citrus county

battery by strangulation. No bond was listed.

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

Scott L. Gilbert, 50, Inglis, was arrested by the Levy County Sheriff's Office, Jan.Publisher: He said we have also donated funds to a local school.

Email, Tom Russell, veterans. thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewsc

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25, charged with battery of a person 65 years of age, or older. His surety/cashsites:was set

and its membership is open to all honorably discharged veterans including reserves and na-

Michael Bergeron, 25, Inglis, was placed on the Levy County Sheriff's Office's tional guard. AMVETS has over 1,400 posts nation wide with an active Ladies Auxillaries.

Most Wanted List, Jan. 26. He has a warrant for failure to appear (marijuana possession). The Homosassa post meets 6:30 PM, the first Thursday of each month in the Cootie building

located on Veterans Drive. Veterans may come to one of the regular meetings.

His bond was set at none.

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Michael Capozzi, 25, Inglis, was placed on the Levy County Sheriff's Office's

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Most Wanted List, Jan. 26. He has a warrant for violation of probation (battery). His bond

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Dylan Frantz, 26, Crystal River, was placed on the Levy County Sheriff's Office's

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Most Wanted List, Jan. 26. He has a warrant for violation of probation (battery and disor-

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derly intoxication). His bond was set at none.

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Crystal River Man Arrested for Violation of Probation

On Friday, January 23, Special Victims Unit Detective Mat Baird with the Citrus

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County Sheriff's Office arrested sexual predator Jacob Hornstra, 52, of 9877

N. Marigold Pt., Crystal River, (Crystal Manor) for violation of probation.

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Earlier in January, a 16-year-old boy with disabilities responded to

a "Christian Handyman" ad that was placed in a Levy County publication,

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because he wanted to have some painting done at a relative's home. The boy

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made arrangements to meet Hornstra at a gas station, and the two traveled

together to his relative's residence.

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A friend noticed that Hornstra was acting awkwardly, searched his

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name on the internet and learned that he was a sexual predator. She contacted the Levy

County Sheriff's Office to report the incident.

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Meanwhile, Hornstra made arrangements with the minor for the boy to come to his

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 to yard  the  Hornstra lives in Citrus County, Det.

home  do  work to pay for  painting work. As 

Baird contacted his probation officer, and a warrant was issued for his arrest for violation of

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probation (the original charges were lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim under the

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age of  lewdand 

    12 and  lascivious conduct with a victim under the age of 16). Per the war-

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rat,his bond at   

n was set  none.

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       childhas any   by Hornstra, nor did he ever

The  not disclosed  inappropriate contact

visit Hornstra's home.

Wesley Thompson Foley, 29, Hernando, was arrested by the Citrus County Sher-

iff's Office, Jan. 27, charged with auto theft, grand theft and burglary of an unoccupied

structure; total bond $9,000. Foley is accused of taking tools, a Sea Doo and a 2012 Dodge

truck from a N. Branch Pt., Inverness residence.

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Andrew Edward Kuderer, 33, Hernando, was arrested by the Citrus County Sher-

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iff's Office, Jan. 29, charged with child abuse without causing great bodily harm. His bond

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