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Antawn Lamar Pierson, 38, who currently resides at 937 S. Apopka Ave., In-

verness, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, July 11, charged with a felony,

Michael Eugene Hightower, 45, Inverness, was arrested by the Citrus County Sher- being a sex offender and failing to report a name or address change within 48 hours (bond

$5,000). The report stated that Pierson moved from 4572 SW 158th Street Rd in Ocala to his

iff's Office, July 10, charged with misdemeanor battery ($1,000 bond).

Christopher Michael Leonard, 30, Lecanto, was arrested by the Citrus County new address of 937 S. Apopka Ave., Inverness, without obtaining a new identification card.

Sheriff's Office, July 10, charged with possession of a controlled substance, unlawful pos- The report stated that Pierson's last sex offender registration was on June 16, 2017. Pierson

session of a concealed handcuff key, and possession of drug paraphernalia ($5,000 bond). told deputies that he'd been at his new address for a week, but he's had no transportation.

The arrest was the result of several calls by motorists to the sheriff's office, who stated they However, the report stated that Pierson lives within walking distance of the Department of

suspected possible drug sales because several cars had driven up to a man, later determined Motor Vehicles.

Jade Lee Wenner, 33, Homosassa, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Of-

to be Mr. Leonard, who was alone at Sportsmans Park, located at 95 N. Twin Lake Dr. in

Inverness. When a K9 alerted on Mr. Leonard's person, he was searched. Inside his back- fice, July 11, on a Citrus County warrant for felony battery (committing battery with one

pack, deputies found approximately 0.5 gram methamphetamine, a universal handcuff key, prior conviction for battery). His bond was set at none.

Daedre Elizabeth Bronson, 30, Homosassa, was arrested by the Citrus County

an injection needle, a stainless steel spoon, a small steel pipe, a blow torch, and a miniature

Sheriff's Office, July 12, charged with misdemeanor violation of condition of pretrial re-

glass water bong (pipe).

Michael Todd Marcum, 36, homeless in the Crystal River area, was arrested by lease when the original arrest was for domestic violence (no bond).

Daniel L. Coleman, 28, Floral City, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's

the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, July 10, charged with aggravated battery by a detainee

upon a visitor or another detainee, a second degree felony reclassified to a first degree felony Office, July 12, charged with misdemeanor violation of condition of pretrial release when

the original arrest was for domestic violence (no bond).

Mitchell Alvis Cook, Jr., 34, Inverness, was arrested by the Citrus County Sher-

Anthony Paul Massaro, 30, Brooksville, was arrested by the Citrus County Sher-

iff's Office, July 10, charged with 2 counts of felony criminal mischief ($1,000 or more), iff's Office, July 12, charged with trafficking or endeavoring to traffic in stolen property,

auto theft, and trespassing ($7,000 bond). The report stated that a man had left his vehicle, a grand theft ($300 or more, but less than Homosassa, Florida 34446

5093 S. Orwell Pt., $5,000), and burglary of an unoccupied residence

1995 Ford Ranger, to go inside the Dollar General store, located at 9524 S. Suncoast Blvd., ($17,000 bond). Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

Two women were arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, July 12, follow-

Homosassa, to purchase a few items, and when he returned outside, 3 to 5 minutes later, his

Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewsc

truck was gone. Several witnesses saw the man drive away in the truck. A short time later, ing the report of a theft from the Beall's department store. Thersa Cooper, 47, Old Town,

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the same truck sped through the gate of the Duke Energy plant in Crystal River without pro- was charged with retail petit theft (value more than $100, but less than $300), and posses-

ducing identification as requested by guards, who told him to stop. Deputies shortly arrived sion of a controlled substance ($2,500 bond). She's accused of taking 10 items of clothing

at Duke Energy to find that the truck had been crashed into electrical pipes, causing damages and jewelry from the store, passing all points of sale without paying for the items, valued at

$297.81. She was also found to be in possession of 1 hydrocodone pill and 1 cyclobenza-

to the truck in the amount of $5,000 and damages to the pipes of more than $2,000.

Kelly Faye Nelson, 51, Inverness, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Of-

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fice (CCSO), July 10, charged with driving while license knowingly suspended or revoked,

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and driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, drugs or chemicals ($12,000 bond). The

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arrest came as the result of a call to the CCSO regarding a vehicle that was stopped at a stop

sign for several minutes, then drove away in an erratic manner. A deputy viewed the vehicle

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weaving between both lanes and made a traffic stop. Ms Nelson, the driver, smelled strongly

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of alcohol, her eyes were glassy and her speech was slurred, according to the report. She

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admitted to having consumed "one big cocktail," and performed poorly on roadside sobriety

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testing. Her license had been suspended on Jan. 12, 2017 for 180 days due to driving un-

der the influence and again on March 6, 2017, due to financial responsibility. At the Citrus

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County Detention Facility, her breath alcohol level results were 0.233 and 0.229. She was

also issued a citation for the driver's license infraction and a written warning for failure to

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maintain a single lane.

Richard Joseph Anzalone, 63, Inverness, was arrested by the Citrus County Sher-

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iff's Office, July 11, charged with misdemeanor violation of condition of pretrial release

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when the original arrest was for domestic violence (no bond).

Christopher Joseph Gosselin, 44, homeless in the area behind Neffer's Bowling in

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Homosassa, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, July 11, charged with retail

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petit theft (value $100 or less). His bond was set at $1,000. Mr. Gosselin is accused of tak-

ing 2 canisters of torch fuel from Kane's Ace Hardware, located at 3600 S. Suncoast Blvd.

in Homosassa. The report stated that video surveillance showed Gosselin placing the items

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(valued at $23.98) into his backpack and leaving the store without paying for the items.

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Gosselin told the deputy that he took the fuel because he was cold and needed the heat.

Gosselin was also charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug

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paraphernalia ($3,000 bond).

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Lastraza Dushon Johnnies, 46, homeless in the Hernando, FL area, was arrested by

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Hometown News for the Nature Coast

the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, July 11, charged with trespassing after warning ($1,000

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rtising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties

bond). The report stated that a deputy saw Mr. Johnnies sitting under a pavilion at an E.

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

Orange Dr., Hernando residence after having been trespassed from the location on July 1,

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

Email, Tom Russell, PuMcDonald,thenewscaster1@gmail.com area, was arrested by

blisher: 56, homeless in the Homosassa

Emthe, Debbie RussSheriff'stor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com ($1,000 bond). The

ail Citrus County ell, Edi Office, July 11, charged with trespassing

report stated that an employee at the Shell gas station, located at 9406 S. Suncoast Blvd. in

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Homossassa, complained that Mr. McDonald, who was sitting on the curb at the edge of the

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parking lot, has been urinating on the property and several customers had complained. She

said, that when she told him to leave, he became argumentative and refused. He also refused

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to leave when the deputy asked him, several times, according to the report.

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