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Dunnellon Man Arrested As Suspect Hernando Man Struck & Killed by Car

In Commercial Burglaries

A traffic crash in Inverness, April 17, at 8:10 a.m. took the life of a 61 year-old

Hernando man, whose identity has not been released, as deputies are attempting to notify

the man’s next of kin.

On Saturday, April 14, 2012 Detectives arrested David J. Morin, 31,

According to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, Jaime M. Robinson, 39, of In-

from Dunnellon for several commercial burglaries. The investigation began

verness, was driving a 2009 Dodge sedan, traveling east on Hwy. 44 West in the outside

on March 7, 2012 when unknown subjects forcibly entered the Kwik King in

eastbound lane near the RaceTrac gas station, as the Hernando man, a pedestrian, was cross-

Morriston. Upon entry the suspects stole several thousands dollars worth of

ing Hwy. 44 West, from the north side of the road to the south side of the road. The Dodge

cigarettes, lottery tickets and did several thousand dollars worth of damage.

struck the pedestrian while he was in the outside portion of the outside travel lane. The pe-

The group of thugs continued there crime spree and broke into the Morriston

destrian impacted the right bumper, right front fender and the right side door and was thrown

Kwik King a total of three times and forcibly entered the Morris Junction BP

past the bicycle land and small grassy area onto the sidewalk.

Robinson said she saw the man, but was unable to avoid him. A witness who was

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office organized a Task Force and started

driving behind Robinson said she’d been driving behind Robinson’s vehicle since she saw

conducting stakeouts throughout Levy County. Levy Detectives noticed that the suspects

her turn onto Hwy. 44 West from Crystal Blvd. She said her speedometer had read between

would strike, Sunday-Thursday, between the hours of 9:30PM-5:00AM. The subjects con-

40 to 45 mph in the 45 mph posted speed zone, and Robinson had been driving normally.

tinued there crime spree and committed three more burglaries in Marion County. They are

The witness said she saw the pedestrian crossing the street and thought he was going to stop

suspected of committing one burglary in Citrus County.

in the center turn lane area, but he continued across the highway and appeared to be looking

The investigations revealed the Levy/Marion/Citrus burglaries had the same simi-

toward the south. A second witness stated that he viewed the vehicle striking the pedestrian,

larities and were believed to have been committed by the same individuals working in the

but could not tell which way the pedestrian was traveling. The third witness stated the pedes-

trian had left Ridgeline Automotive to go to Mama’s Kuntry Kitchen Restaurant. The victim

Through the hard work of Detectives in the three counties they developed a suspect

was transported by air to Tampa General Hospital where he died as a result of his injuries.

vehicle, 2011 Ford F-250. On Saturday, April 14, 2012 Deputy Adam Parker with the Mar-

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ion County Sheriff’s Office located the suspect’s truck in the Lake Tropicana subdivision.

Upon stopping the truck Parker located stolen cigarettes inside the truck and the suspects

The oval track was lined with brown paper sack luminaries with names on the bags of those

were detained for questioning. Sgt. Mike Narayan, Detective Jay Crooms and Deputy Scott

who lost their lives to cancer. The walk started and all ages including parents with baby

Stancil responded to Marion County and conducted the interview with David Morin from

buggies looping the field with the relay teams that walked all night. At 9 PM the generators

Dunnellon. The interrogation resulted in Morin confessing to the three burglaries in Levy

and lights were shut down and the luminaries were glowing as well as a giant display of the

County and three burglaries in Marion County.

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lit bags on the bleachers with HOPE spelled out. During this lit silence that had to make

emotions flow a lone bagpiper played in the dark stands among the lit word HOPE. Citrus

Springs Boy Scout Troop stays over night each year and starts breakfast at 5:30. It was a

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moving service for those who lost family and friends, those who survived, and for those

port, April 20, about 11 a.m.

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Marc Joerg, 74, of Brooksville (Hernando County) crashed his ultralight into the

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grass along the runway, shortly after takeoff.

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According to Gail Tierney, Public Information Office with the sheriff’s office, an

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ultralight is classified as a vehicle, not an aircraft.

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eye. The ultralight also was damaged as a result of the crash.

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Lieutenant Ballard can leave with pride knowing he has served honor-

tion and details are subject to change. According to Trooper B. Mann, Mr. Sherardson was ably and maintained a high level of professionalism during his career.

not wearing a helmet and no alcohol was involved. No charges will be filed, the report stated.

We wish Lieutenant Ballard the best of luck for a long and healthy retirement and

assure him he is welcome to visit us at anytime.

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