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child stated that he left the home because his step father (Saucedo) did not want him at the

house and he does not perform his chores in a timely manner.

On August 26, 2010 Detective Tom Martin and Jay Crooms assisted Code En-

Detective Tom Martin interviewed the child, Saucedo and Scott at the Sheriff’s Of-

fice and questioned them about the youth’s knuckles being raw. The explanation given was forcement & the Health Department in condemning the residence at 7871 NE 134 Terrace

the boy does bare knuckle push ups and that is how he received the injuries. There was no Bronson. On August 16, 2010 Martin was at the residence in reference to a child abuse

other evidence observed that would indicate the child was being abused and he was released investigation. The result of the child abuse investigation, David Knutson and Cathy Speer

back to his mother. Later that evening Saucedo used a wooden back scrubber and struck the were arrested and charged with child abuse. Inside the residence were soiled diapers, trash

and living conditions were deplorable.

victim on the buttocks and over his entire body.

While detectives were on the property the defendant, David Leroy Knutson Sr., the

The following morning the child told his mother about the beating and stated that

his bottom hurts if he sits down. The mother Donna Scott looked at the injuries but failed to father of Knutson Jr. was at the property. Knutson Sr. stated he was there to help his son

clean up the yard. While at the residence detectives observed a trailer behind the residence

Saturday morning August 21, 2010 the victim called his grandmother who lives out with an air compressor and a Miller Bobcat welder. Detectives went to the jail and asked

of state. The child stated to his grandmother that Saucedo punched him in the mouth and Knutson Jr. if he owned the above equipment. Knutson Jr. stated that the trailer belonged to

told her about the beatings. The victim’s grandmother called the Sheriff’s Office to do a well his father and he believed that the items inside the trailer were stolen.

Detectives recovered a Kellogg air compressor and a Miller Bobcat welder that

being check and Sgt. Danny Turner responded to the residence. Upon arrival Sgt. Turner

made contact with the mother Donna Scott and she advised that her son was not at home. were reported stolen on April 17, 2008. Knutson Sr. confessed that he had been on a steal-

Deputies returned back to the residence Saturday evening and made contact with the victim ing spree since 2005. Inside a semi tractor cargo trailer detectives located a trailer load

and the parents. During the interview Saucedo stated that he used a wooden back scrubber of stolen property. During the interview Knutson Sr. admitted to stealing the items and

and struck the victim multiple times over his entire body. During the interview with Scott, showed detectives various locations where he had stolen the property.

Knutson Sr. now shares something in common with his son. They are both cur-

she told Detective Jimmy Anderson that the victim has received this type of punishment in

the past. The two were arrested for child abuse and transported to the Levy County Jail. The rently in the Levy County Jail.

following day the suspects went to first appearance and Saucedo received a $ 10,000 bond

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and Scott was released on her own recognizance.

Detective Jimmy Anderson stated that in his seventeen year career this is the worst

child abuse case he has worked. Defendant:James Saucedo,11330 NE 83RD Terrace,Bronson,

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Fl.W/M, 08/08/71 Charge: Child Abuse. Donna Angelina Scott,11330 NE 83rd Terrace

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The residence at 7871 NE 134 Terrace Bronson that was condemned and two people were

arrested. Levy County sheriff Photo.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO RECLAIM ABANDONED PROPERTY

Pursuant To F.S. # 715.104/715.106/715.109 notice is hereby given that a sale or disposition

of abandoned property will be held at Public Auction on September 15, 2010 at 8:00 AM

unless the reasonable costs of storage and advertising are paid and owner takes possession

of the property entitled. If the owner fails to reclaim the property, it will be sold. After the

property is sold and the costs of storage, advertising, and sale are deducted, the remaining

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money, if any, will be paid to the Levy County Clerk of Circuit Court. Remaining money, if

any, may be claimed at any time within one year after the county receives the money. Public

COLLECTOR PLATES

Auction will be held at 124 Elkins Road Inglis, FL 34449 (Levy County) where vehicle is

stored and sale will be held (352)447-5513. Sale Date and Time: September 15, 2010 at

8:00 am. Sale is Final at 9:00 AM, 1995 Chevrolet (#134857) VIN# 2G1FP22S4S2193070

Title# 70901348, Body: 2 dr Color: White, Owner: NBD BANK NA LEASING DIVI-

SION %Collyer 1017 Caravel Crt. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, Proof of Ownership Will Be

Required Along With Identification to reclaim described vehicle. Pursuant to Florida State

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