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Toyota Tan in color 4-door sedan Florida Tag M09-2DK and was seen traveling south on ALT
27 from Bronson.
Investigator Mark Morgan has positively identified the suspect as being Aaron
Sysvester Hope also known as Doughboy. The suspect may possible still be driving the
above 1988 Toyota and should be considered armed and dangerous.
The victim was transported to an undisclosed hospital by helicopter and he is listed
in very critical condition. The suspect is wanted for attempted homicide and three counts of
aggravated assault.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Hope is asked to call the Levy
County Sheriff’s Office at 352-486-5111 or you can remain anonymous by call Crime Stoppers
at 1-877-349-8477. A reward is being offered for the suspect’s arrest. Wanted Suspect: Aaron
Sysvester Hope, 660 Boundary Street, Bronson, Florida, Black Male, 6’00”, 180-210 lbs, stocky
build.The suspect may be driving a 1988 Toyota 4-door, Tan in color, Florida Tag M09-2DK
Carol McQueen Appointed to Commission
On Tourism
Mrs. McQueen appeared before the
Senate Commerce Committee in Tallahassee
on April 14, 2009 for confirmation to this ap-
pointment.
Mrs. McQueen is the Executive Di-
Creative Quilters of Citrus County Donate to Hospice of Citrus County
rector of the Levy County Visitors Bureau and
Levy County Tourist Development Council.
The Creative Quilters of Citrus County recently held a Quilt contest with proceeds raised
She works for the Levy County Commission
going to benefit patients and families served by Hospice of Citrus County. The raffle was a rousing
as a Levy County Department head. Work-
success with the Creative Quilters raising a total of $4160. Pictured is Hospice of Citrus County
ing through the economic agency of the
Development Manager Linda Baker (center) as she accepts the generous donation from Creative
county she was instrumental in the planning
Quilters Phyllis Nevins (left) and Joyce Wright (right).
and successful adoption of Levy County’s
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Tourist Development Tax and has worked to
promote the hospitality and tourism industry
in Levy County and North Florida region for
Autopsy results indicated that the twins’ cause of death was a single gunshot wound to
many years. Mrs. McQueen held an elected
the head. The suspected firearm was recovered at the scene.
position as Mayor to the city of Fanning
Detectives are expecting to complete their report and turn it over to the State Attorney’s
Springs for 17 years.
office for review.
Senator Rudy Garcia-Chair Senate Commerce
Mrs. McQueen is a founding mem-
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Committee & Mrs. Carol McQueen Executive Di-
ber of the Tri-County Tourism Board, aka Pure
rector, Levy County Visitors Bureau
Water Wilderness.
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