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Richard Dale Martin, 51, W. Patriot St., Homosassa, was arrested by the Citrus ever, the Medical Examiner told detectives there are serious concerns that the death was

County Sheriff's Office, April 14, charged with felony possession of a controlled substance. caused by suffocation, but further testing is needed.

An Officer on patrol in the area of W. Gulf to Lake Hwy. and Rock Crusher Rd. noticed a car

Wygant was arrested, charged with third-degree murder and willful child neglect.

driven by Martin pull into a parking spot at the Kangaroo gas station at 6296 W. Gulf to Lake He was transported to the Citrus County Detention Facility, where he was held without

Hwy. The license plate was expired as of June 24, 2012 and was not currently registered to bond.

any vehicle. Martin did not have a drivers license and handed the deputy his Florida Identi-

According to the sheriff s office, Wygant was born and raised in California and

fication Card. Martin had two violation of probation warrants against him, each on original moved to Florida in January 2014. He has no job or family in Florida. His only connec-

charges of driving while license suspended or revoked. He was placed under arrest for the tion to Florida is his girlfriend, who is the deceased child's mother and and the mother of

warrants. In the restroom from which Martin had exited prior to the deputy speaking with Wygant's three month-old daughter, who is now in the custody of the Department of Chil-

him, the deputy found a prescription bottle bearing Martin's name that had a different medi-

dren and Families (DCF).

cation name on the label than the three Zanax 1 mg tablets inside the bottle, which Martin

Citrus County Wanted of the Week

said he has no prescription for. He said he became afraid when the deputy pulled in behind

him so he'd hidden the drugs. His bond was set at $5,000

Nathaniel Madison, Jr., 32, is wanted by the Citrus County Sheriff's

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Richard Allen Wharton, 37, Crystal River, was arrested by the Citrus County Sher- Office on two Citrus County warrants for felony violation of probation, one

iff's Office, April 14, charged with felony domestic battery by strangulation; no bond; and regarding cocaine possession, and the other, two counts of battery.

felony battery (commit battery with one prior conviction); $2,000 bond.

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Madison is 6'3" tall, weighs 190 pounds, has brown

Kristin Nichole McGrady, 26, W. Church Ln., Lecanto, was arrested by the Citrus and numerous tattoos. address Path, Crystal

 His last known  is 2805 N. Heart

County Sheriff's Office, April 15, charged with felony uttering forged bills, checks, drafts      

River, FL. If you see Madison, or know his whereabouts, please DO NOT ap-

or notes; $2,000 bond. The report stated that McGrady ordered pizza from the Crystal River

proach him. Contact Crime Stoppers of Citrus County. You remain ANONY- Madison

Pizza Hut on April 10, and had the pizzas delivered to a Crystal River address. She paid     

  said  MOUS and could be eligible for a cash reward. Call 1-888-ANY-TIPS, text

the driver with two $20 bills that were counterfeit. During her interview,McGrady she ·  ·  · 

"Citrus" plus your tip to 274637.

knew that the bills were counterfeit as she has worked in the accounting and banking indus-

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CrimeStoppers Citrus: 1-888-ANY-TIPS

Emerald Marie Smith, 25, Inverness, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's

Office, April 15, charged with felony domestic battery (no bond) and escape (second-degree

Shell Super Stop

felony; $15,000 bond). The victim and a witness stated that Smith was either drunk or high;

out of control, when she slapped the victim across the face, leaving a red mark. When the

deputy located Smith, she was drinking a beer, "yelling and screaming about killing people,"

the report stated. After she was placed in the patrol vehicle, Smith managed to get one hand

U.S. 19 at C.R. 40 · Inglis, Florida

out of her handcuffs and open a window that was cracked for ventilation purposes and es-

cape from the patrol car. After a brief chase and struggle, she was taken back into custody.

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Kenneth Boyd Owens, 52, N. Turkey Oak Dr., Crystal River, was arrested by the

Citrus County Shweriff's Office, April 16, charged with grand theft and trafficking in stolen

property. The item was a 318 John Deer rider lawn mower valued at $700. Deputies were

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dispatched to W. Fairboak Ct. and N. Turkey Oak Dr., due to a disturbance - Owens arguing

with another man regarding items the other man said Owens had taken from his yard. The

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man saw a white SUV pulling-away a trailer that had his lawn moweron it.   told the

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man they'd be bringing his mower back in a little while. It turns out that the men in the SUV

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were also victims who had paid Owens $150 for the lawn mower.   that he's an

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alcoholic and planned on buying alcohol with the money. Themower   tothe

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owner, but the money was turned in to evidence.

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lis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River & Homosassa

9547 N NORTHCUT AVE Crystal River $14,000

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

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

Visit our Website, www.thenewscaster.com Rivers Hights off Dunnellon Rd

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is a real handy man fix up project. 23x55

Email (Tom Russell, Publisher) thenewscaster1@gmail.com

mobile on 173x286 lot 1.14 ac. 13x24 wood

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Email (Debbie Russell, Editor) debbienewscaster@gmail.com

deck on back. Needs cabinets, wallboard,

partial flooring, appliances, bathroom fix-

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tures, AC/heat, and more. Does have a new

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shingle roof and outside is in decent shape.

Has private well. Close to Dunnellon Rd.

Ad Proof for Business CardCould have a 4th bedroom. Sold as is.

to start in our Wednesday, March 26, 2014 issue.

From: Bobby Nagda <bmnagda@yahoo.com>

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Date: Fri, OctRandyat 11:44 AM

25, 2013 Alumbaugh

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