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PAGE 8 May 9, 2007

From the Police Beat

Real Estate Today

School Resource Officer Makes Arrest

The Good, Bad, and the Ugly

A Guest Commentary by

can catch up. Next clue in the puzzle is that

On May 2, 2007, students at Hilltop Alternative School reported a suspicious person to

Darryl Diamond

most of the buyers that had good credit, and

Sgt. Max Long. The students advised Sgt. Long that it appeared that the person was

diligently saved their 20% down, all pur-

The present residential mar-

smoking pot across from the school property at 1 Eagle Drive in Bronson, Fl.

chased homes the past few years, primarily

ket is like something out of a

Sgt. Max Long walked across the street to make contact with Matthew Hollinshed Fisher,

leaving the b and c "zero down" buyers out

Clint Eastwood movie. If you are

from St. Petersburg. When Fisher observed Sgt. Long walking towards him, he emptied his

there at this time. If you are a seller remember

a buyer that has cash or a loan

pipe and threw it on the ground. Fisher was arrested after the officer found 4.5 grams of

to insist on that pre-approval loan letter be-

in place to buy a home, in this

marijuana in his possession. The investigation revealed that Fisher was given a Notice- To-

fore you take your valuable property off the

market, you are the good. If you need to sell

Appear on April 15, 2007 by Officer Jay Bolton from Chiefland Police Department for posses-

market for a buyer.

the home you are living in order to get the

sion of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Here in "small town" Inglis the market is a

money to purchase your next one, you are

Sheriff Smith stated that it is comforting to know that students trust their School Resource

little different. It will still be a good market for

the bad, and if you need to sell any property

Officer and provide valuable information which resulted in this arrest. Fisher, arrested for

buyers moving from the big city as our prices,

really fast in today's market, you are the ugly.

possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

and super low impact fees for new homes are

Every one is wondering how long this buy-

Sheriff's Investigator Arrests Sex Offender

one of the lowest in the state. The market will

ers market will last.

most likely pick up in a year or so as soon as

My office in the Kissimmee/Orlando area

On May 2, 2007 Investigator Mike Bell, with the Criminal Investigation Division, arrested

many buyers realize that the new power plant

gives me the "big city" picture with the local

Kenyatta Howard from Chiefland, Fl for failure to register as a sex offender.

will require approx. 2,000 workers to be lo-

Inglis office the local small town view. The

On January 16, 2007 the defendant signed a paper acknowledging that he is required by

cated in south Levy county. The big builders

big city picture is that too many couples

law to re-register with the Levy County Sheriff's Office in April 2007. Howard failed to re-

will jump right in when they fully realize the

based their home loan the last few years on

amount of housing required, combined with

two incomes. One spouse loses their job, and

Kenyatta Howard B/M, 10/11/75, 16148 NW 81 Ave. Fanning Springs. Charge: Failure to

the super low $1,400 impact fee for new home

there goes the home mortgage payment, so

construction. In comparison Osceola county

the foreclosures are presently sky high with

Six Arrested in Drug Raids at Fanning Springs

just jumped up to approx. $27,000. for all the

no end in sight for the next few years. An-

On May 1, 2007 the Levy County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the Chiefland Police

impact fees for a new home construction per-

other piece of the puzzle is that thousands of

Department conducted drug raids in Fanning Springs after receiving numerous complaints

mit. Yikes! With all of these factors figured

buyers are placing contracts on homes all

relating to illegal drug activity in the area. Lt. Scott Anderson, Drug Task Force Commander

in, the best estimate for a rebound in the resi-

over Florida predicated on them selling their

states "the community was crying out for help and the Drug Task Force took quick and

dential market throughout Florida is about 3

present home. In this market this is not work-

decisive action."

more years, with the Inglis area rebounding

ing out too good. If you accept a contract

Search Warrants were executed at 7731 NW 166th Street and 17484 NW 89th Terrace,

much faster. With the power plant coming,

such as this please remember to have a "opt

Fanning Springs. While the drug agents were searching and collecting evidence, Linda Faye

the south Levy county rebound will happen

out clause" in case a cash buyer comes your

Watts knocked on the front door and attempted to buy $ 20.00 dollars worth of crack cocaine.

no matter what happens in other areas of the

way. Your real estate professional can explain

Watts gave Anderson a twenty dollar bill and she was immediately arrested.

state. For now enjoy the small, rural, no traf-

this in more detail. Next, in most big cities

The drug raids were a success resulting in six arrests, over $1600 dollars worth of illegal

fic, low crime, everybody knows their neigh-

builders have built jumbo subdivisions with

drugs, and $1300 dollars in cash. The following is a list of the arrests that were made:

bor atmosphere before it is gone. I'll see you

many more homes than there are buyers,

Edwin Deleon Henry, black male, 12/28/81, charged with possession of cocaine with

around "the campus".

which will require them to stop so the market

intent to distribute, possession of cocaine.

Tarius Roddrell Williams, black male, 05/16/82, charged with sale of cocaine, two

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counts of possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, posses-

sion of cannabis, and possession of cannabis with intent to distribute.

Specials

Amanda Dora Cofield, white female, 10/14/87, charged with possession of crack

cocaine, sale of crack cocaine.

Saturday

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Shavon Juanita Medley, white female, 04/29/83, charged with possession of crack

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cocaine and sale of crack cocaine.

Mon - LG Cheese Pizza - $8.00

Linda Faye Watts, white female, 04/28/66, charged with soliciting to buy crack

Hot Wings & 2L Soda $19.70

Tues - LG 1-Topping Pizza - $10.45

cocaine.

Wed - LG 2-Topping Pizza - $10.75

Sunday

Edward Mosley white male, 11/12/76, charged Gilchrist County Warrant for viola-

Thurs - LG 3-Topping Pizza - $11.75

tion of probation for driving while license suspended or revoked.

Lg.4 Topping Pizza $13.45

Fri - J.C. Special Pizza - $15.45

Sheriff Johnny Smith said, "This is an example of how successful Community Policing

Programs work. I encourage the citizens to be the eyes and ears of our community and to

New Prices In Effect

report any suspicious drug activity."

Citrus Memorial Health System Needs Volunteers

352-447-4169

New Hours: Open 7 days a week

Citrus Memorial Health System is looking for enthusiastic and energetic adults who

Mon-Thurs. 4pm-10pm

would like to assist our professional staff meet the needs of our patients and families.

Inglis US-19- Delivery up to 7 miles ($3 charge)

Fri-Sat 4pm - 11pm Sun 4pm-9pm

Volunteers will receive a free meal ticket after four hours of service, free uniform and there

are no dues of any kind. Special events several times a year are planned for all active

Realty

volunteers. This is a chance to meet new friends and serve others.

Orientation and on-the-job training are part of your volunteer experience at CMHS. The

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next orientation is June 6th and 8th. Each session is about 3 hours long and you must attend

both sessions. Please call Penny Zaphel, Manager of Volunteer Services, at 344-6598 for

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