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End of Watch -The Loss Of K-9 Deputy Taz

October 9, 2013, 7:10 am
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It is with great sadness that the Levy County Sheriff’s Office announces the loss of K-9 Deputy Taz. Taz passed away yesterday evening after a brief illness. Taz dedicated 9 years and 2 months of service to the LevyCounty citizens with his handler Corporal Willie “Pete” Barnes. Taz wore the badge with honor and dignity dedicating himself to thousands of hours of training. He served without hesitation, ready to hurl himself into harms way at a moments notice or give demonstrations for children at community events.  
Taz was a dual certified K-9 Deputy assisting in both apprehension and narcotic detection. Taz was responsible for the apprehension of multiple fleeing felons; locating lost and endangered children and numerous narcotic and asset seizure cases of currency, vehicles and weapons during his tenure. Corporal Barnes and the Levy County Sheriff’s Office will truly miss Taz and his service to our community has not gone unnoticed.
 
Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111
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Operation “Bronson Ink”

November 15, 2013, 11:01 am
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On May 9, 2013 the Levy County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force (DTF) began investigating street level drug sales in the Bronson area. Dubbed “Bronson Ink”, investigators utilized confidential informants to make 68 cases resulting in 148 charges from 30 defendants.  Informants purchased a myriad of narcotics including crack and powder cocaine, prescription medications including oxycodone, marijuana, Molly and one firearm. The DTF concluded their investigation on August 21, 2013 and with a “slow and steady” pace began arresting the suspects, picking them off one by one. To date, 21 suspects have been taken into custody, 19 of which are pictured above. The remaining few have pending warrants for their arrest.
 Sheriff McCallum said he could not be more proud of his men and women who undertake the task of enforcing drug laws and seek these violators who sell illegal narcotics. These Deputies work relentlessly, enduring late nights and long hours to bring those who violate our drug laws to justice.
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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111
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Club 212 “Out of Business”

November 16, 2013, 9:25 am
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In April of this year the Levy County Sheriff’s Office began receiving information that an illegal unlicensed night club had opened for operation off of NE 212 Court in Williston. Deputies began gathering information from citizen complaints and other sources. In August the LCSO joined forces with the Alcohol Beverage and Tobacco (ABT a State LEO Agency) and were able to confirm the majority of the information sources had supplied. It was determined that the owners/operators Eugene Donald and his wife Chrissi Donald were selling alcoholic beverages without a license and demanding a cover charge to enter into the structurally altered double wide trailer located in a usually quiet residential area. The FDLE, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Williston Police Department and Gainesville Police Department provided additional support to this investigation and were able to confirm information that illegal narcotic were being sold on the property.

 

On November 15 at approximately 11:30 pm the LCSO and ABT executed a search warrant on the 212 Club located at 3711 NE 212 Court Williston, Fl. Both Mr. and Mrs. Donald were arrested on various felony charges and booked into the Levy County Detention Facility. More charges are expected be filed at a later date. ABT seized 27 bottles of alcoholic beverages for evidence. Additionally, Antjuan Edwards was arrested for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon after Deputies encountered him inside during the execution of the warrant.

 

The LevyCountyBuilding and Zoning Department posted that the building was unsafe for occupancy and could not be reoccupied until the structural modifications needed to bring the building back into code compliance have been met.

 

Sheriff McCallum wanted to express his gratitude to all the agencies that assisted in this investigation and how much he appreciated the patience and assistance of the citizens who endured many sleepless nights. “We at the Sheriff’s Office hope that the citizens can now enjoy some peace and quite in their neighborhood”, Sheriff McCallum said.
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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111
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Sexual Predator

December 9, 2013, 10:42 am
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Sexual Predator

Public Address Notification

 

December 9, 2013

 

On December 9, 2013 Willie James Flanders Jr. registered as a Sexual Predator with the Levy County Sheriff’s Office. By Floridalaw Flandersis required to notify law enforcement whenever he changes addresses.

 

Willie James Flanders Jr. was convicted in 2000 and 2007 in LevyCounty, Fl for Sexual Battery by adult/victim under 12 - FS 794.011(2). Flanders has moved to 21161 NE 35 Street Williston, Fl. and has registered this new address.

 

For a complete listing of all registered sexual predators and offenders residing in LevyCounty, or to search by zip code, please visit www.fdle.state.fl.us and go to the sexual offender data base.

 

Sexual Predator:

 

Willie James Flanders Jr

21161 NE 35 Street  

Williston, Fl 32696

Black/Male

DOB: 1/3/1980
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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division

Levy County Sheriff's Office
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Sexual Predator

December 30, 2013, 6:31 am
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Sexual Predator
Public Address Notification

 

December 30, 2013 

On December 23, 2013 Carols Anthony registered as a Sexual Predator with the Levy County Sheriff’s Office. By Florida law Anthony is required to notify law enforcement whenever he changes addresses.

Carlos Anthony was convicted in 2004 in PinellasCounty, Fl for Lewd and Lascivious Molestation of a child under 12. Anthony was released from the Florida Department of Corrections and has registered his address as: 11571 NE 65 Lane Williston, Fl.

For a complete listing of all registered sexual predators and offenders residing in LevyCounty, or to search by zip code, please visit www.fdle.state.fl.us and go to the sexual offender data base.

 
Sexual Predator:
Carlos Anthony
11571 NE 65 Lane
Williston, Fl 32696
Black/Male
DOB: 09/06/1981
 
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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
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Inmate Death Investigated

January 20, 2014, 7:26 am
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On January 20, 2014 at approximately 0530 hours Levy County Sheriff’s Detention Facility staff responded to the housing unit after observing an inmate collapse. Detention Staff immediately began CPR while awaiting the arrival of Emergency Medical Services. EMS assumed life saving efforts, ultimately transporting the inmate to a local Emergency Room. After approximately 2 hours of CPR and other advanced efforts to resuscitate him, the Emergency Room doctor pronounced death.

The death of Terrance Lamar Wiggins, B/M 43 years old, is currently being investigated by the Levy County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division. The preliminary investigation has revealed that Wiggins had a medical condition prior to his arrest on November 22, 2013. Wiggins’ family told LCSO that he was under the care of a physician­­ prior to his arrest. Wiggins’ medical needs were being treated by the LCSO Medical Department since his booking at LCSO Detention Facility.

The 8th Circuit Medical Examiners Office has been notified and will complete an autopsy to determine the cause of death. The LCSO investigation will be pending awaiting these results. 

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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
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Mourning the loss of “Mama”

January 22, 2014, 1:20 pm
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The Levy County Sheriff’s Office is saddened to announce the loss of our Matron and Cook. Johnnie Mae Jackson went home to be with her Lord on Saturday January 18, 2014. She went peacefully while being surrounded by friends and family.

Johnnie Mae “Mama” Jackson 10-25-25 began her career with the Levy County Board of CountyCommissioners on June 17, 1969 working in maintenance and the jail cook for LCSO. She quickly became an icon of the jail, making sure all staff and inmates alike were well nourished. Everyone enjoyed “Mama” as she was known throughout our community. Although Mama officially retired on December 31, 1988 this did not end her tenure with the LCSO. She continued to volunteer until her declining health forced her to stay home only a few years ago.

Rest in Peace Mama. You will be missed.
 
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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111
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Sexual Predator

January 29, 2014, 1:36 pm
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Sexual Predator
Public Address Notification

January 29, 2014

On January 29, 2014 Edward A Henninger registered as a Sexual Predator with the Levy County Sheriff’s Office. By Florida law Henninger is required to notify law enforcement whenever he changes addresses.

Edward A Henninger was convicted in 1996 in Gilchrist County, Fl for Sexual Battery of a child under 12. Henninger was released from the Florida Department of Corrections and has registered his address as: 21161 NE 35 Street Williston, Fl.

For a complete listing of all registered sexual predators and offenders residing in Levy County, or to search by zip code, please visit www.fdle.state.fl.us and go to the sexual offender data base.

Sexual Predator:
Edward A Henninger
21161 NE 35 Street
Williston, Fl 32696
White/Male
DOB: 06/14/1958

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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111
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LCSO Locates 4 Manufacturing Methamphetamines

February 3, 2014, 2:18 pm
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On January 31, 2014 the Levy County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division located 4 individuals producing methamphetamine at a home located at 3491 NW 57 Court Chiefland, Fl. Arrested are John Solomon Hall W/M 12-19-70, Nicole Smart W/F 1-31-82, Calah Crandall W/F 6-31-89 and Paula Jerram W/F10-9-59. All are facing multiple charges including manufacturing and possession of methamphetamine with the intent to sell.

Units responded to this location while conducting follow up investigations into recently reported burglaries in the area. Investigators developed a lead that directed them to this location. It was suspected that the burglar used this home to sell or stash recently stolen property. While conducting their investigation, they discovered the occupants were involved in illegally manufacturing meth in the home and in shed on the property.

LevyCounty’s Drug Task Force investigators responded to assist with the investigation and recover the narcotics. The chemicals used to manufacture these types of drugs are extremely volatile and it requires specialized training to properly and safely recover them.
 
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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111
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Scam Alert

February 10, 2014, 10:31 am
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February 10, 2014

 

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Central Florida Electric Cooperative (CFEC), is urging all CFEC customers to be aware of a current scam operation.

Numerous CFEC customers have received phone calls from unknown subjects claiming their electric bill has not been paid. The customer is being told that if payment is not made within two hours, then their power will be turned off. These people are asking for payment to be made by phone and are requesting the customer’s credit card number.
 
CFEC officials confirm these calls have NOT been authorized by them. They will not contact any CFEC customer by phone requesting payment. CFEC and LCSO are requesting any customer who has been contacted, copy down the number you are being called from and contact LCSO to make a report. Do not give anyone your personal identification information or credit card number. CFEC is urging their customers to check their web site for any additional information concerning their services at www.cfec.com.

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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111
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TOP VOLUNTEER HONORED BY LCSO

February 11, 2014, 12:48 pm
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On February 10th, 2014 members of the Levy County Sheriff’s Office and C.O.P. (Citizens on Patrol) volunteers met to recognize the 2013 C.O.P. Volunteer of the Year. The C.O.P. Program is made up of civilian volunteers who donate their time and talents to assist the Sheriff’s Office. These volunteers provide assistance with traffic control, funeral escorts, special events, courthouse duties and other needs.  These volunteers assist both LCSO and every taxpayer with their volunteer service to the County. 

Sheriff McCallum was honored to deliver this year’s C.O.P. Top Volunteer award to Stella Damann. Sheriff McCallum said “Every C.O.P. Member is deserving of this award but we can only pick one.” Stella joined the C.O.P. Program in 1994, and since then has donated almost 4000 hours. Please join in congratulating Stella for her accomplishments and award.  

C.O.P members and staff enjoyed a great meal of barbequed chicken (prepared by Lt. Shawn Hunt and Deputy Keith O’Steen) followed by delicious desserts (prepared by Mrs. Wilda Long and Mrs. Laurie Beauchamp) as an expression of our gratitude for the hours they volunteer. 
 
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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111
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Auction Notice

February 21, 2014, 7:28 am
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Levy County Sheriff’s Office Surplus Equipment

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office in combination with Levy County will hold a public auction on March 1, 2014 at 9:00 am. The auction will be held at the Levy County Road Department located at 660 N. Hathaway Ave (aka US Alt Hwy 27) Bronson, Florida 32621.

LCSO is prepared to sell to every item to the highest bidder. All items on display; which includes an airboat, tractor, vehicles, air conditioners and many other items can be previewed on Friday February 28, 2014 from 1 pm until 4 pm. For a complete detailed list of the items available for purchase, including pictures, you can visit www.atkinsononline.com. Select the auction calendar tab to view details for this auction.
 
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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111
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Sexual Predator

February 24, 2014, 11:46 am
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Sexual Predator
Public Address Notification

February 24, 2014

On February 21, 2014 Stanley Greene registered as a Sexual Predator with the Levy County Sheriff’s Office. By Florida law Greene is required to notify law enforcement whenever he changes addresses.

Stanley Greene was convicted in 2000 in Alachua County, Fl for Sexual Battery of a child under 12 in violation of FS 794.011(5). Greene was released from the Florida Department of Corrections and has registered his address as: 21161 NE 35 Street Williston, Fl.

For a complete listing of all registered sexual predators and offenders residing in Levy County, or to search by zip code, please visit www.fdle.state.fl.us and go to the sexual offender data base.

Sexual Predator:
Stanley Greene
21161 NE 35 Street
Williston, Fl 32696
Black/Male
DOB: 07/24/1964
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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111
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LCSO and FHP combine to arrest Drug / Traffic Offender

March 5, 2014, 8:07 am
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Cooperation and conditioning at their finest. 

Yesterday, March 4, 2014 the Florida Highway Patrol was monitoring traffic on CR 335 east of SR 41 in the Raleigh area of LevyCounty. Trooper Michael Corrao clocked a vehicle in excess of the posted speed limit and initiated a traffic stop. The driver made an abrupt turn onto NE 190 Avenue and fled on foot from the vehicle.  The driver left a passenger and her two children in the vehicle to deal with the Trooper’s questions. An “All Call” for assistance from Trooper Corrao was answered by Lieutenants Shawn Hunt and Perry Ott and Deputy Patricia Horne. 

Lt. Ott spotted the suspect and radioed his location to responding units as the suspect fled on foot. Lt. Hunt gave chase on foot, and due to his after hours conditioning, was able to chase down and apprehend the suspect after a lengthy foot chase through fields, yards and woods. 

Arrested was Shaun M. Klein 12-13-83 of Gainesvilleon numerous charges. These charges include possession of cocaine, resisting arrest, driving on a suspended license,  and failure to obey Law Enforcement order to stop. In addition, Klein was also booked at the LevyCountyDetentionCenteron several outstanding warrants for Violation of Probation/grand theft, dealing in stolen property and false information to a pawn broker. 

LCSO thanks the FHP for their continued assistance in making LevyCounty safer. 
 
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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111
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Sexual Predator

March 11, 2014, 10:55 am
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Sexual Predator
Public Address Notification

March 11, 2014

On March 10, 2014 Johnny Jerome King registered as a Sexual Predator with the Levy County Sheriff’s Office. By Florida law King is required to notify law enforcement whenever he changes addresses.

Johnny Jerome King was convicted in 2004 in Alachua County, Fl for Lewd or lascivious molestation victim under 12 years offender 18 or older; F.S. 800.04(5)(b) (PRINCIPAL). King has changed his address and registered his new address as: 17193 NE 40 Street Williston, Fl.

For a complete listing of all registered sexual predators and offenders residing in Levy County, or to search by zip code, please visit www.fdle.state.fl.us and go to the sexual data base.

Sexual Predator:
Johnny Jerome King
17193 NE 40 Street
Williston, Fl
Black/Male
DOB: 11-8-1942
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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111
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Fatality Investigated

March 13, 2014, 6:47 am
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March 13, 2014

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office responded to Rivals Bar located at 439 Highway 40 West in Inglis, Fl., shortly before midnight on March 11, 2014. A patron called 911 reporting a fight between multiple people inside the bar. 911 communications officers continued updating Deputies as they responded. The 911 caller described a Jeep leaving the scene and told dispatchers the Jeep was occupied by the people involved in the fight.

A responding LCSO deputy located the vehicle east bound on SR 40 in the Town of Inglis. He turned around to conduct a traffic stop. As the deputy gained on the vehicle, he observed a person lying in the road. The deputy immediately stopped to render aid and observed the Jeep pull into an adjacent parking lot. Additional responding units contacted the driver and occupants. Statements taken on scene by Deputies determined the occupant jumped from the moving vehicle in an attempt to avoid apprehension.

The victim, a 39 year old Inglis resident succumbed to his injuries. His name is being withheld until proper family notification has been completed. The investigation is continuing.    
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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111
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***Update*** Fatality Investigation in Inglis, Fl

March 14, 2014, 12:48 pm
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March 14, 2014

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office is now able to provide the name of the victim involved in the fatal accident which occurred on March 11, 2014 in Inglis, Fl. The victim has been identified as William Gerard Walsh W/M 12-9-1974, an Inglis resident. A preliminary report from the Fifth Circuit Medical Examiner’s Office revealed during their examination that the manner and cause of death was accidental due to blunt head trauma.

The family has provided a picture of Mr. Walsh for this updated release.   
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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111
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Suspicious Package Investigated

March 24, 2014, 2:23 pm
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March 24, 2014

A suspicious package was delivered to a local business man in Bronson today. An envelope containing a clear plastic baggie with an unknown tan/white residue was found inside. No letter accompanied the substance.

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office responded and immediately contacted the Levy County Public Safety Department, who in turn contacted a regional Haz-Mat team. The building was evacuated and the employees were assessed by LevyCountyEMS.

The Hazardous Material Response Team from the City of Gainesvilleresponded and conducted preliminary testing of the substance. These tests were inconclusive. Further testing to make a positive identification of the substance will be performed by the Florida Department of Health Laboratory in Jacksonville.
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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111
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Local McDonald's Shows Support for LCSO

March 31, 2014, 2:03 pm
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No doubt about it, McDonald’s of Chiefland owner/operators, Andree and Kenneth Kocian, appreciate the Levy County Sheriff’s Office.  On Monday, March 31, Mr. and Mrs. Kocian arrived with crates of sausage, egg, and egg white McMuffins, cinnamon melts, and fresh hot coffee, plus all the essentials to enjoy a delicious hot breakfast. The couple wanted to express their thanks for the job that first responders do each and every day. 

Mr. Kocian said they recognize the commitment it takes for individuals to put their lives on the line to keep the public safe. Kenneth is a retired New York City Police Department Lieutenant and is pictured in his agency uniform. Andree also comes from a lineage of Law Enforcement. Her father is retired from NYPD. The Kocians are the owner/operators of several area McDonald’s Restaurants and operate these businesses as R.A.N.K. Quality Restaurants located in Gainesville.  

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office thanks McDonald’s of Chiefland and Mr. and Mrs. Kocian for their generosity and support.

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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

April 8, 2014, 12:37 pm
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The Levy County Sheriff's Office in partnership with the Levy County Prevention Coalition will be participating in the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency's National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative.

This year's event will be held at the Levy County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday April 26th, 2014, from 10:00AM until 2:00 PM. Sheriff’s Deputies will be present to accept all medications. The collection site will be located at the South Entrance to the Levy County Sheriff’s Office complex located at 9150 NE 80 Ave., Bronson, Fl 32621.

Participants are encouraged to bring in prescription medications that are no longer used, out of date, or medications from loved ones who have passed away. Medications can be loose or in containers.
Participants will be able to drive in and drop medications off into boxes provided without having to exit their vehicles.

Please join us in participating in this important initiative to keep unwanted or unneeded medications off our streets.

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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111
"Know Something We Don't" Call Crime Stoppers 1-877-349-8477 remain anonymous.

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