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between lanes and that a passenger in the vehicle was not wearing a seatbelt. Williams, a

passenger in the vehicle, gave deputies a false name, and when a K9 alerted on the vehicle,

it was searched, and the items were found. A female passenger was issued a notice to appear

Jesse Lee Brentlinger, 23, 2040 NW 15th Ave., Crystal River, was arrested by the

citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Citrus County Sheriff's Office, July 21, on a Citrus County warrant for battery. His bond was

Woman Bites Off Portion Of Another Woman's Lip

Megan Marie Jones, 31, Crystal River, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's

Darren Lee Nault, 49, at large (no known address) in the Inverness area, was ar-

rested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, July 21, charged with (misdemeanor) unlaw- Office, July 24, charged with child neglect without causing great harm ($2,000 bond) and

ful use of a state transportation facility right-of-way. His bond was set at $500. The report felony battery - causing great bodily harm, permanent disability or permanent disfigure-

stated that Nault was panhandling on N. Florida Hwy. and E. Norvell Bryant Hwy. in Citrus ment (no bond). Ms. Jones is accused of getting into a verbal and physical confrontation

Hills, approaching vehicles and asking for money while holding a cardboard sign that stated, with another woman - while intoxicated and holding a baby. During the altercation, the

"In a bad situation. Anything would help. Thank you." The deputy reported that Nault was report stated, Jones was hitting the victim, and the victim was fighting back. They went onto

attempting to obtain food and/or money from passing motorists who had their windows the ground, fighting, and Jones bit off a portion of the victim's lip, which was captured on

down...trying to survive on the streets, attempting to get food, money or whatever he could." videotape and described in the arrest report. The baby's head bobbed around, but never hit

The deputy informed Nault that is it against the law to solicit for food or money on a state the floor, the report stated, and the two women and the baby were all covered in blood. The

report stated that Jones denied even touching the victim, which conflicted with the video-

Rona Denny, 49, Hernando, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, tape and the statements of the victim and witness. The Department of Children and Families

July 22, charged with child abuse without causing great bodily harm. Her bond was set at (DCF) was contacted about the incident.

Megan Michelle Steffens, 28, 2015 S. Sunwood Pt., Homosassa, was arrested by

Brian Reese Hamilton, 44, homeless in Homosassa, was arrested, July 22, on a the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, July 24, on a Citrus County warrant for public assistance

Broward County, FL warrant for escape by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office. Hamilton was fraud over $200 in 12 consecutive months. Her bond was set at $100.

Carl Bruce Harris, II, 26, 23900 SW Sea Cliff Ave., Dunnellon, was arrested by the

already incarcerated at the Citrus County Detention Facility on other charges at the time of

Citrus County Sheriff's Ofice, July Pt.,charged with possession 34446

5093 S. Orwell 25, Homosassa, Florida of a controlled substance

his arrest, His bond was set at none.

Victoria Lynn Lao, 51, Inglis, was arrested by the Levy County Sheriff's Office, (methamphetamine). His bond was 489-4588 Fax: arrest came as the result of a traffic

Phone: (352) set at $2,000. The (727) 362-4788

stop at County Rd. 488 and N. Springvale Ter., Dunnellon, due to a broken tail light. Depu-

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ties asked for permission to search the vehicle, and Harris gave consent. An unspecifi

Hollie Joanne Nobles, 40, 4120 NE Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, was arrested by amount of the drug was found on Harris' person.

Joshua Dale Larkin, 28, Inverness, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, July

the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, July 22, charged with possession of a controlled sub-

stance (0.2 gm methamphetamine), driving while license suspended or revoked (habitual 25, charged with felony battery (committing battery with one prior conviction for battery).

traffic offender) and possession of drug paraphernalia (digital scale, two glass pipes and two His bond was set at none. The report stated that Larkin is accued of striking the victim with

hypodermic needles). Her total bond was set at $7,000. The arrest came as the result of a an open hand to her right temple and pushing her head onto an end table during an argument.

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traffic stop in Homosassa when the deputy saw Nobles make a driver wait while she backed

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out of a driveway that she had abruptly entered, all while driving in front of the car ahead of

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the deputy. During the traffic stop, Nobles asked the deputy to retrieve the registration from

a pocket behind the passenger seat, and the deputy saw the digital scale with what appeared

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to be drug residue on it. Nobles gave permission for the vehicle to be searched, and the other

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items were found. She was also issued a citation for the license infraction and a warning for

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the driving infraction.

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Charles Jacob Turner, 22, 1560 N. Julia Way, Hernando, was arrested by the Citrus

County Sheriff's Office, July 22, charged with possession of a controlled substance and driv-

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ing while license suspended or revoked knowingly, second offense. His total bond was set at

$3,000. The arrest came as the result of a traffic stop on E. Gulf to Lake Hwy. in Inverness

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for having an expired car tag. He was placed under arrest for the license offense, due to his

receiving another driving citation about one month prior, and he was found to be in posses-

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sion of multiple alprazolam pills.

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Tanner Austin Perry, 25, 2441 N. Brentwood Cir., Lecanto, was arrested by the Cit-

rus County Sheriff's Office, July 23, charged with misdemeanor battery, with his bond set at

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$1,000. The report stated that a deputy went to the Bella Oasis motel in Homosassa, due to a

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complaint, and found Perry and his girlfriend hanging out in the pool and bar area. Accord-

ing to witnesses, a hotel employee, the girlfriend and Perry, Perry and his girlfriend had got-

ten into an argument regarding text messages on the woman's telephone from another man,

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and Perry was also upset due to his girlfriend's level of intoxication. The girlfriend accused

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Perry of exposing himself to her, and the employee accused Perry of grabbing a telephone

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from her hand and pushing her.

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Jeffrey Harrison Quinn, 35, Inverness, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's

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Office, July 23, charged with felony domestic battery by strangulation. His bond was set at

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Tina Marie Thompson, 46, 12082 W. Belvedere St., Crystal River, was arrested by

the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, July 23, on a Citrus County warrant for petit theft of $100

or more, but less than $300. Her bond was set at $1,000.

Lonnie Ray Williams, 22, 5549 W. Junior Ln., Dunnellon, was arrested by the

Citrus County Sheriff's Office, July 23, charged with falsely identifying himself to a law

enforcement officer, two counts of possession of a controlled substance (4 oxycodone pills

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and 1 gram methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia (digital scale, meth-

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amphetamine pipes and syringes). His total bond was set at $6,000. The arrest came as the

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