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that deputies were looking for him.He said that "Short" is a crack addict he'd given rides to,

Mark Pfennigwerth, Jr., 27, 3821 W. Cracker Ln., Homosassa, was arrested by the

Laurie Janine Meeks, 53, Otter Creek, FL, was arrested by the Levy County Sher-

iff's Office, July 1, charged with Medicaid provider fraud. The report stated her Credit for Citrus County Sheriff's Office, June 30, charged with possession of a controlled substance,

driving while license suspended or revoked (knowingly, second offense) and possession of

Time Served bond was set at none.

Anthony Lee Ralph, 35, Beverly Hills, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's cannabis, less than 20 grams; total bond $4,000.A deputy on patrol in Crystal River noticed

Office, July 1, of a charge of drugs (possession of listed chemical). His surety cash bond was that Pfennigwerth was not wearing a seatbelt and performed a traffic stop. Pfennigwerth

made "furtive movements," according to the report, and disappeared from sight, at one

set at $10,000. He was booked into the Levy County Detention Facillity.

Otis Ray Bean, Jr., 53, Inglis, was arrested by the Levy County Sheriff's Office, point, so a traffic stop was made. The report stated that Pfennigwerth was in possession

July 4, charged with stalking (follow, harass or cyberstalk another) damage property (crimi- of 5.5 grams marijuana and 0.2 gram methamphetamine. He was also issued warnings for

nal mischief $1,000 or more) and burglary of an unoccupied structure. His total bond was speeding and not wearing a seatbelt.

Bernard Lantz Easter, 39, 11255 SW 105th Ave., Dunnellon, was arrested by the

Erica Allen, 37, Inglis, was placed on the Levy County Sheriff's Office's Most Citrus County Sheriff's Office, July 1, charged with possession of a controlled substance

Wanted List, July 6, with a warrant for her arrest for non-payment of child support, with a (0.5 gram methamphetamine).and possession of drug paraphernalia (a silver spoon with

methamphetamine residue). His total bond was set at $4,000. The arrest came as the result

of a traffic stop, and a K-9 alerted to the presence of drugs in the vehicle. The drugs were

Jean Conner, 33, U.S. Virgin Island, a temporary inmate at the Citrus County Cor- then found.

rectional Facility in Lecanto, was arrested while already incarcerated, June 28, charged with

James Lee Wheeler, 36, 522 S. Barbour St., Beverly Hills, was arrested by the Cit-

battery of a correctional officer (no bond was given). Conner stated that the shoulder bump rus County Sheriff's Office, July 1, charged with possession of a controlled substance. His

was an accident, but the officer wanted to pursue the charge.

bond was set at $2,000. The drugs were found when he was arrested at his probation officer

Jacob Michael Nolen, 19, 3140 E. Grapeleaf Ln., Inverness, was arrested by the

s office on an active arrest warrant for two counts of violation of probation. Upon his arrest,

Citrus County Sheriff's Office, June 28, charged with felony possession of a controlled Wheeler was in possession of three films of buprenorphine and naloxone (8mg/2mg), that

substance. The report stated that the arrest came as the result of a traffic stop for speeding in he said belonged to 093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

5a relative (a controlled substance he had no prescription for).

Inverness on Main St. near Trout Ave.The traffic stop was made at the Winn Dixie parking

Hunter Lee Stanley,(352) 489-4588 was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's

Phone: 19, Wildwood, FL, Fax: (727) 362-4788

lot. The deputy smelled the odor of cannabis in the vehicle, whichEmail, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewsc

weighed approximately Office, July 1, charged with felony retail theft (second offense or with another subject).

20.5 grams, along with a grinder and a pipe, both with cannabis residue.Websites: thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · of taking $551.23 in merchandise from ·the

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Matthew Parks, 18, 7139 N. Nature Trail, Hernando, was arrested by the Citrus Inverness Walmart without paying for the items.

County Sheriff's Office, June 28, charged with felony possession of a controlled substance.

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His bond was set at $2,000. The arrest came as the result of a traffic stop for a vehicle hav-

ing no operable tag light. The report stated the deputy smelled the odor of cannabis. Parks,

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a back seat passenger, was in possession of 28 grams of cannabis (a felony amount).

John Charles Boggs, 23, homeless in the Homosassa area, was arrested by the

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Citrus County Sheriff's Office, June 30, charged with grand theft ($300 or more, but less

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than $5,000) and burglary of an unoccupied structure. His total bond was set at $7,000. The

owner of a S.. Elm Ave., Homosassa residence reported on June 30, that between June 27

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and 30, someone had entered his yard by removing a section of fencing and had taken a

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riding lawn mower, golf cart and charger, and an air compressor. The golf cart was located

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at a W. Oliver St. residence, where Boggs had been sleeping. Boggs admitted to taking the

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items, the previous night, with the help of Thomas Childree.

Loren Wyatt Lea, 28, 3370 S. Viscaria Way, Homosassa, was arrested by the Citrus

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County Sheriff's Office, June 30, charged with aggravated battery using a deadly weapon;

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bond $10,000. The incident was reported by the victim, later in the day. He said he'd visited

a friend, who lives nearby, and when he noticed his friend was not at home, he tried to talk

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to a neighbor (to ask where his friend was) and was attacked with a baton to his hand, which

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was swollen and bleeding slightly, the report stated. The victim also showed the deputy

some damage to his Moped. The victim received medical treatment from emergency medi-

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cal services. Lea and a witness stated that the victim was told to leave, numerous times, but

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Shane Lee Stapp, 33, 3766 E. Delight St., Hernando, was arrested by the Citrus

County Sheriff's Office, June 30, charged with possession of a controlled substance and

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careless driving. His total bond was set at $2,500.The arrest was made as the result of a

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 traffic stopinCrystal at mph on   ina 45 mph zone in one location while

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driving a motorcycle, and for speeding at 116 mph at Hwy. 19 and NW 6th Ave., also a 45

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mph speed zone. He was arrested for careless driving and found to be in possession of a

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  William Marsano,Jr.,5739S.CandyDr.,Homosassa, was ar-

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rested  the Citrus County Sheriff's  June 30, charged

the fact; bond $5,000.The victim stated that a drone helicopter had been stolen from his

business on June 24, and the video surveillance had identified Marsano as the suspect before

he had returned home, the report stated. On June 26, Marsano was arrested for violation of

parole for refusing to submit to a drug test. On June 30, he spoke with a detective at the

Citrus County Detention Facility about the drone theft. Marsano told the detective that he'd

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picked up a man he knows as "Short," to drive to the hobby store, and "Short" had taken the

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drone, but he'd kept it when he'd driven the man home, in order to return it to the store.He

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