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enforcement officer, with his bond set at $8,000. *A second warrant was for violation of pro-

bation (resisting a law enforcement officer with violence, evidence tampering, possession of

Wayne Collins, 77, Lecanto, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, methadone and possession of Dilaudid), with his bond set at none. *A third warrant was for

June 12, charged with domestic battery. His bond was set at none.

violation of probation for possession of alprazolam (no bond).

Jonathan Velazquez, 36, Beverly Hills, FL, was arrested by the Citrus County

Julius Michael Horvath, 33, Dunnellon, was arrested by the Citrus County Sher-

Sheriff's Office, June 14, charged with driving while license suspended or revoked (know- iff's Office, June 17, on a Citrus County warrant for retail petit theft (value more than $100,

ingly, first offense). His bond was set at $500. The report stated that the arresting deputy but less than $300) and resisting a law enforcement officer or merchant during or after a

had received a tip that Mr. Velazquez was at Western Judicial Services, driving a dark green theft ($2,000 bond).

SUV, although his driver's license was revoked. The deputy followed the vehicle and made

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a traffic stop at 1010 S. US Hwy. 41. Velazquez was placed under arrest. He was addition-

ally arrested on a Citrus County warrant for violation of probation (for driving while license the dogs and had told him to care for them. He said he was overwhelmed and no longer

suspended or revoked) with his bond set at none. At the Citrus County Detention Facility wanted to care for the dogs, that he'd asked his mother to help him with the dogs. He said

(June 15), Velazquez was found to be in possession of heroin, so he was charged with one his mother paid little attention to him and told him to get a job.

count of introduction of contraband into a detention facility ($2,000 bond).

Ms. Feldman arrived at her home and told deputies that things wnet south when she

Michelle Nicole Kerr, 32, Spring Hill, FL, was arrested by the Citrus County Sher- moved to Florida, that she was having marital problems, and her son had problems of his

iff's Office, June 12, charged with possession of a controlled substance (heroin powder) and home, and she should have cared for the dogs herself.

possession of drug paraphernalia (a 1 cc syringe). Her bond was set at $3,000. The arrest

The reports stated that the garage was divided into five sections, each filled with

came as the result of a traffic stop near the intersection of S. Lewdinger Dr. and W. Cardinal dog feces and urine, and officers found no food or water, although Mcean told deputies he d

fed the dogs that morning. One dog was not very responsive, was missing fur and had a

St. in Homosassa due to an inoperable license plate light. A K9 arrived on scene and made

a positive alert on the vehicle, which was searched, and the items were found.

According to Animal Control Supervisor Lora Peckham, "This tip ultimately

Terrence Lang Martin, 38, Ridge Manor, FL, was arrested by the Citrus County turned out to be one of the most horrific cases we ve worked. A total of 36 dogs were seized,

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Sheriff's Office, June 12, charged with possession of a controlled substance ($2,000 bond). and a huge amount of teamwork ensued to make sure the dogs were cared for properly."

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

Brandon Nichael McKenzie, 28, Inverness, turned himself in at the Citrus County

The very sick dog was transported to Countryside Animal Clinic in Beverly Hills

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Michael David Perez, Jr., 37, Inverness, who was already incarcerated at the Citrus bodies. "Every single dog has some level of medical neglect that needs to be addressed and

County Detention Facility in Lecanto, was found to have a Citrus County arrest warrant for treated," said Peckham, "but we are hopeful that they will all survive."

resisting an officer with violence and boating under the influence of alcohol or a controlled

Ryan McLean and Deana Feldman were each arrested on 1 count of felony animal

substance. His bond was set at none.

cruelty and 27 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty, with their bonds set at $32,000 each.

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Nicole A. Richardson, 33, Beverly Hills, FL, was arrested by the Citrus County

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Sheriff's Office, June 12, on a Citrus County warrant for public assistance fraud over $200

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in 12 consecutive months ($2,000 bond).

William Curtis Youmans, 49, Floral City, turned himself in and was arrested at the

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Citrus County Sheriff's Office Warrants Division, June 12, on a Citrus County warrant for

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boating under the influence (BUI) with death of a human being. His bond was set at $30,000

Ashley Nicole Adams, 30, Lecanto, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's

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Office, June 13, on a Citrus County warrant for public assistance fraud over $200 in 12

consecutive months. Her bond was set at $2,000.

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Donna E. Logan, 38, Crystal River, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Of-

fice, June 13, on a Yuma County, Arizona warrant as a fugitive from justice due to probation

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violation (original charge of possession of narcotic equipment). Her bond was set at none.

Damon Miles Smith, 48, Dunnellon, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's

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Office, June 13, charged with (misdemeanor) domestic battery. His bond was set at none.

Michael Prather Porterfield, 27, Inglis, was arrested by the Levy County Sheriff's

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Office, June 13, charged with possession of ammunition by a convicted Florida felon and

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dealing in stolen property. His surety/cash bond was set at $75,000. The arrest report stated

that investigators spoke with Porterfield at his residence, around 8:00 am, June 13, due

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to an investigation into criminal activities he was potentially involved with. Porterhouse

and another person at the 165 Sandi St., Inglis property gave permission for the home and

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outbuildings to be searched for stolen property. During the search, investigators found 42

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unspent 0.22-caliber shells, 2 magazines containing plastic 0.22-caliber ammunition, spent

shell casings and parts of a gun cleaning kit. The report stated that another person at the

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residence told investigators she'd bought the contraband at a yard sale. Porterfield was also

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arrested on other unspecified charges, as well, according to the arrest report.

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Hometown News for the Nature Coast

Christopher Duncan Brownlee, 48, Inverness, was arrested by the Citrus County

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50D3 Sd Oewisl lCat.h Homoomssas, a, oris arres446by the Citrus County Sheriff's

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Office Phne 16, c3arg) d 89-h 58so rd eFaxn t(oxication2i-4public ($500 bond).

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Garrett L. Todd, 33, Inverness, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Of-

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fice at the Osceola County Jail in Kissimmee, FL, June 16, on three Citrus County arrest

warrants. He was transported to the Citrus County Detention Facility in Lecanto. *One

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warrant was for driving while license suspended or revoked (knowingly, third offense plus

conviction), grand theft ($300 or more, but less than $5,000), and fleeing or eluding a law 