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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Meth Bust  - Continued from page 1
Real Estate Today
the scene there was a strong chemical smell emitting from a van parked in the driveway.
Rent With An Option
Through the Deputies training the chemical smell is consistent with an active methamphet-
A Guest Commentary by Darryl Diamond
amine lab and the area at the Shearer St. address was cordoned off.
back up, that price lock will be a big selling
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force and the Florida Department Law
Another way for you sellers to sell
feature for you sellers, and at
Enforcement responded to the scene and rendered the area safe. The subjects were arrested
in this market, is to rent with option to buy.
the same time a big plus for you
for the below charges and were transported to the Levy County Jail.
Let's say you have your home listed for
buyers. Some lucky buyers that
Methamphetamine labs are extremely dangerous and highly volatile and explosive.
$100,000.- and no bites. Have your realtor
rented a home with option to
In many instances methamphetamine lab cooks will have an active lab in the woods and
continue to advertise the home for sale, and
buy at a fixed price in 2004 at
sometimes leave the lab unattended. If anyone should walk up on a methamphetamine lab in
in addition discuss with your realtor how you
$100,000 got the opportunity
the woods you are encourage not to disturb the area and immediately notify law enforcement.
can make your home available for rent with
of a lifetime when that same
Those charged included: Richard Bryan Benjamin of Old Town,Trafficking in
option to buy.
house was selling for $150,000.
Methamphetamine,Trafficking in Ephedrine,Manufacturing in Methamphetamine Lab; Naomi
Many buyers just came into the area,
when they closed a year later.
Elaine Gufford of Morriston,Trafficking in Methamphetamine,Trafficking in
and may need to have an established job for a
When the impending double nuke
Ephedrine,Manufacturing in Methamphetamine Lab; Richard Sinyard of W. River Rd. Inglis,
period of time for their loan approval. These
project starts up, the thousands of workers
Trafficking in Methamphetamine,Trafficking in Ephedrine,Manufacturing in Methamphet-
buyers can give you a down payment, start
floating around here may very likely raise the
amine Lab; Eric Leonard Adams of 32 Knotts Way, Inglis,Trafficking in
paying you a monthly rent, and then close
value of housing in south Levy county in
Methamphetamine,Trafficking in Ephedrine,Manufacturing in Methamphetamine Lab.
later in the year when their loan is approved.
short order, so a price lock at that time will be
Inglis PD Respond to Disturbance, Find Meth Operation
You may want to put in the contract
important. I have several homes in different
that your "option buyers" must inform you
price ranges now available for immediate rental
The Inglis Police received a call from LCSO dispatch following a 911 call for an alterca-
two months before the end of the one year
with option to buy. You can call me, or have
tion from a female at 9:57 AM Monday on Shearer St in Inglis. Acting police chief Steve Dixon
period if they are exercising the option so you
your realtor call me, and you can move in to-
and Officer Tim Letson responded to the call and located the problem at 267 Shearer St. The IPD
can start advertising the property to other
day.
was followed shortly by a LCSO deputy. According to Dixon, they spoke with the female witness
buyers, if they can not get their financing.
Darryl and Vicki Diamond and the
who said there were 4 occupants in the mobile. The 4 were ordered outside when a strong odor
From the buyers point of view there
entire "Diamond Team" have the many years
of chemicals was indicated. The four occupants and victim (witness) were moved away from the
is the advantage of getting into the home of
of experience required to handle all of your
area. Dixon said, from the original call, Richard Bryan Benjamin was charged with aggravated
your choice now, with a firm locked price for
professional real estate needs. Please call Dia-
assault and criminal mischief in addition to the charges from the LCSO.
one year. The market may be down now, but
mond Investments Inc. anytime at 352-447-
in a year or two when the market starts to go
4442. I'll see you around "The Campus".
Citrus Business Network Welcomes New Members
The Citrus Business Network welcomed three new businesses into membership. The
Citrus Business Network meets every Friday morning for breakfast starting at 7:00 AM, and
the meeting is from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. The group is outgrowing the limitations of the current
meeting location, so business owners who would like to attend are asked to call one of the
numbers listed below, for locations for the month of August. Members of The Citrus Business
Network benefit by exchanging information and referrals with other business owners. Attend-
ees should bring business cards, brochures, coupons, etc., to exchange with other business
owners. call Liz Koehlinger, Membership Director, 352-527-9790.
Bank Robbery - Continued from page 1
old, 5 feet 11 inches to 6 feet tall and weighed approximately 180 pounds. Once he got the cash,
he put it in a black bag he was carrying on his shoulder.
The suspect exited the bank by the same front door and went behind the building
where he got into an older model, full-sized GMC or Chevy van, gray in color.
Acting Inglis Police Chief Steve Dixon (right)and IPD full time reserve Tim Letson question
It’s unknown at this time whether the man had an accomplice. The Citrus County
and detain those found at the mobile home on Shearer St in Inglis while the Levy County Drug
Sheriff’s Office responded with its helicopter, K-9 teams and ground units in an effort to locate
Task Force searched the mobile home. Photo by Sally Price
the armed robber and his vehicle.
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Anyone with information about the suspect or his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or
352-726-1121 right away. Because the suspect is considered to be armed and dangerous, citi-
33 Risher Ave., Inglis, FL
zens are advised not to approach or confront him, but to call the Sheriff’s Office immediately.
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