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Area was arested by the Levy County Sheriff's Office, March

Jerald Billups, 39, Inglis,

kills two vehicles,motorcycle Dunnellon resi-

on April 8, took the life of two

31, charged with a moving traffic violation (driving while license suspended, second of-

fense), possession of marijuana (less than 20 grams) and an out-of-county warrant. His total

A traffic crash involving four

bond was set at $3,660.

Terry Paul Powell, 28, 10758 W. Woodland Pl., Homosassa, was arrested by the dents on a motorcycle. The crash occurred at 10:38 pm, April 8, at the intersection of SW

Citrus County Sheriff's Office, March 31, charged with aggravated battery using a deadly 140th Ave. and SW 85th Place in the Marion County area of Dunnellon.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 2005 Pontiac G6 driven by Dana Rob-

weapon. His total bond was set at $10,000. The report stated that the victim drove a bicycle

past an abandonded house on his way to a friend's house, and as he drove by, Powell chased erts, 16, of Dunnellon, was traveling west, but stopped on SW 85th Place at the intersection

him with a rusty pipe and struck him once on his left hand. The report also stated that the of SW 140th Ave. The 2011 Honda motorcycle driven by 37 year-old Jason Cotton, with 29

victim had once threatened to shoot Powell's girlfriend, and he thought the victim had an year-old Allison Hartwig (both of Dunnellon) as his passenger, was traveling north on SW

The Pontiac driven by Roberts entered the intersection to turn south, driving into

Joseph Francis Slater, 73, 615 Nola St., Inverness, was arrested by the Cirus Coun-

ty Sheriff's Office, March 31, charged with grand theft ($100 or more, but less than $300). the path of the motorcycle. The left front of the Pontiac struck the front of the motorcycle,

His bond was set at $2,000. The report stated that Slater is accused of leaving in his vehicle ejecting Mr. Cotton onto the west shoulder and Ms. Hartwig onto the roadway.

Two other vehicles, also traveling south on SW 140th Ave., struck the motorcycle

after refusing to pay a $426.12 repair bill for that vehicle at the Love Chevrolet dealership

located at 2209 Hwy. 44 West in Inverness. The report stated that Slater wanted to replace a (also on the roadway) and Ms. Hartwig. The third vehicle was a 2012 Kia Sorento SUV

new instrument cluster, that he said he'd gotten the vehicle diagnosed at an auto parts store. driven by 60 year-old Jeanne Bagnall, of Ocala, who carried no passengers. The fourth

He said he didn't pay for the work because he did not diagnose the problem, the auto parts vehicle was a 2008 Hyundai Sonato driven by 57 year-old Christine Snyder of Dunnellon,

who also carried no passengers.

store did; that it was their problem, not his.

The Pontiac, Kia and Hyundai all came to rest on the west grass shoulder. The im-

Ruth Ann Cassabria, 60, Inverness, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff' Of-

fice, April 1, charged with felony utter and publish a forged instrument with intent to injure/ pact from the Kia, 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida the roadway onto the west

pushed the motorcycle from the travel lane of 34446

grass shoulder, as well.

defraud and petit theft (value less than $100). Her total bond was set at $2,500.

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

Robert J. Hassard, 57, a homeless man in the Crystal Rivermail, Tomarrested byPublisher:Ms. Hartwig was pronounced as deceased on the scene. Mr. Cotton was transport-

area, was Russell,

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the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, April 1, charged with petit retail theftebsites: Publix ed by ambulance to Ocala regional Medical Center where he died a short time later. Neither

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grocery store located at 6760 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy. in Crystal River. Hassard is accused of was wearing a helmet.

taking a total of 8 cannisters (with a total value of $33.52) of whipped cream topping into

All the other drivers were wearing a seatbelt. Ms. Roberts received minor injuries,

the restroom over the past two weeks and huffing' them. The report stated that Mr. Hassard but neither of the other drivers were injured. Alcohol testing results are pending on all driv-

stated he has "a problem huffing compressed gasses and had been using Publix whipped ers as is customary in fatal crashes.

topping to feed his addiction." His bond was set at $1,000. He was trespassed from the store

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James Potts, 53, Hernando, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office,

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April 2, charged wih felony battery (commit battery with one prior conviction for battery).

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His bond was set at none.

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Trina Scalf, 53, 209 Hammock Rd., Inglis, was arrested by the Levy County Sher-

iff's Office, April 2, charged with hinder, delay or prevent communication to a law enforce-

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ment officer or judge. Her surety/cash bond was set at $5,000. The report stated that the

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complainant told deputies that she broke into his residence, and as he attempted to contact

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law enforcement, she broke the phone box. The complainant stated that, as she carries a

firearm, he's afraid of her, and although he did not actually see it, she reminded him of it.

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The dispatcher said the line went dead during the 911 call.

Amy Woods Endsley, 50, 8146 N. Pine Haven Pt., Crystal River, was arrested by

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the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, April 2, charged with possession of a controlled sub-

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stance, resist an officer without violence, possession of cannabis (less than 20 grams) and

possession of drug paraphernalia. Her total bond was set at $5,000. While a deputy was on

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patrol in Crystal River, he saw Endsley in a wooded area near Basilico St. and Lazy Trail,

talking and behaving erratically, according to the report. The deputy recognized her from

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previous encounters. She was in possession of three plastic baggies, each containing 1.5

grams of marijuana; one plastic baggie containing 0.3 gram methamphetamine, a marijuana

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pipe and a methamphetamine pipe. She resisted arrest by falling on the ground, pulling away

 from    and screaming, the report stated.

 the deputy, getting into the fetal position 

  Jill Ruiz,   was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office,

  Eileen  42, Ocala,

April 3, charged with fleeing and eluding a law enforcement with agency insignia, lights and

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g intersection    Apopka Ave.  St. and

  thedeputy forcing his brakes in order to avoid a col-

of      who had right-of-way,  him to apply 

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lision. The report stated that she drove erratically to avoid being stopped by the officer, and

when she finally stopped, told the deputy that she freaked out and tried to get away while

her passenger was screaming at her to stop. She was additionally cited for reckless driving

with a court date to be determined.

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Timothy Allan Egan, 40, 1112 S. Gold Dust Dr., Inverness, was arrested by the

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Citrus County Sheriff's Office, April 4, charged with possession of a controlled substance

(five lorazepam 1 mg. pills) and possession of drug paraphernalia (two aluminum bottles

made into pipes, with marijuana residue). His bond was set at $3,000.

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