LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL

AROUND LEVY COUNTY

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2006

Page 9

 

This Week's Arrests

 

The Levy County Sheriff’s
Office reports the following
arrests for: ‘

° Joseph Walter
Burnette, 27, of Sunrise
was arrested for failure to
appear (FTA) drivers license
suspended, revoked. Bail was
set at $2,500.

° Sammy Lee Carr, 39,
of Florida City was arrested
for aggravated fleeing and
eluding LEO, tampering
with physical evidence, no
driver’s license, giving false
name to LEO and possession

of counterfeit controlled
substance. $12,500.
° Shannon Michele

Smith, 23, of Williston was
arrested for violation of
probation(VOP)—kidnapping
interference with custody.
Bail was set at $2,000.

° Joseph Lindsey, 36,
of Homestead was. arrested
for tampering with physical
evidence and _ possession
of counterfeit controlled
substance. Bail was set at
$4,000.

° Ernest M. Eason, 40,
of Clearwater was arrested
for FTA — arraignment —
~ possession of marijuana and

paraphernalia. Bail was set at ”

$2,000.

° WilliamE.Nordheim,
37, of Brandon was arrested
for VOP — DWLSR habitual
offense. No bond was set.

° Roger Hughes, 28, of
Tampa was arrested for FTA
— DWLSR (Taylor County).
Bail was set at $250.

°. Frank McCain, 28, of
Cutoff, La., was arrested for
VOP statutory rape Douglas
County, Ga. No bond was
set.

° Kevin Duane Blom,

46, of Newberry was arrested
for larcenysoven $300: under
$20,000." Bail: swas; iset «at
- $5,000. r

° Marcel A. Harris, 17,
of Gainesville was arrested
for battery on detention
facility staff.

° Gerald Lavern Ross,
Jr., 35, of Gainesville was
arrested for 2 counts of lewd
and lascivious battery on
child u/16. Bail was set at
$50,000.

° Tony Jerome Whittle,
47, of Chiefland was arrested
for VOP — possession of
paraphernalia. No bond was
set.
° Terry Carl Dukes,
Jr., 18, of Bronson was
arrested for FTA — for case
management. He was released
on his own recognizance.

° Tammy I. McDonald,
40, of Old Town was arrested
for VOP — purchase cocaine,

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professional organizations
that incorporate the elements
under one roof to handle all
of our zoning requirements
including major projects.
The mayor and council
dismissed these in favor of
a Tallahassee based, $100.
per hour consultant who
will likely need additional,
costly professional help to
complete the task at a cost’
likely higher than the fully
integrated organizations.
Again, why did we not

hire the most qualified

 

Hernandez, Jose Manuel
Otter Creek W/M
DOB: 12-24-1978
Sexual Offender Failed to
Register as Sexual Offender
$25,000 Bond

   

  

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possession of paraphernalia.
Bail was set at $10,000.

° Walter Alexander
Burns, 35, of Gainesville was
arrested for FTA disorderly
conduct, resisting. Bail was
set at $3,500.

° Brian Stone, 45,
of Inglis was arrested for
domestic battery. Bail was set

at $5,000.
The Williston Police
Department reports the

following arrests for:

° David W. Howard, Jr.,
23, of Williston was arrested
for theft — shoplifting.

° Eddie Don Wesley,
61, of Williston was arrested

for driving with license
suspended oor _ revoked
(DWLSR) with knowledge.

° Donald E. Parton, 57,
of Bronson was arrested for
driving under the influence
(DUI) and unassigned tag.

Chiefland reports 2006 ©
police activity, arrests

BY ROBERT DOUGLAS
CHIEFLAND POLICE DEPT.

The number of battery arrests has reduced
from 15 in 2005 to 11 in 2006.

The number of assault arrests has decreased
by more than half. From 15 in 2005 to six in

2006.

The number of burglaries from. 2005 to
2006 has reduced from 99 to 68. Thirty-one
less burglaries were committed in 2006. We’
believe this is due to the increase in drug
arrests, which historically is the main cause

of crime reduction.

The number of thefts from 2005 to 2006 has
reduced from 328 to 298. Thirty less. thefts

were committed in 2006. »

The number of drug arrest from 2005 to
2006 has increased from 91 to 149. Fifty-eight

The numbers of arrest are a direct result of
how this proactive approach to fighting crime

will reduce the amount of crime that occurs in

a community that adopts this policy.

The police officers and the chief of police
made a decision in December of 2005 to reduce

the amount of crime by becoming a proactive

agency. The zero tolerance approach to drug
activity in our city is a perfect example of what
can be accomplished when the citizens and
the police work together to attack a problem.
Our commitment to the citizens of Chiefland

is to protect the quality of life that we now

more drug arrest were made in 2006.

enjoy. We will continue to fight the good fight
and with the help of God make Chiefland the
safest place in America to live.

May God bless Chiefland and may God
bless America.

 

Make sure your child is buckled in

In a continuing effort to
keep our children safe the
Chiefland Police Department
would like to make the
public aware that per Florida
State Statute 316.613, child
restraint devices are required
for. children traveling in
motor vehicles operated on
any public roads, For children

three years: and younger,
a federally approved child
restraint device is required.
For children four through five
years old, a separate carrier,
an integrated child seat, or
seat belt may be used.

The safety of our children
traveling in motor vehicles
is the responsibility of the

parent or guardian who
operates vehicles on_ the
public roads. The Chiefland
Police | Department — will
enforce these laws to ensure
the safety of our children.
The fine for violation of
this Statue is $117.50. We
appreciate your attention to
this issue.

Quilters thankful for a good 2006 ©

BY WINNELLE HORNE

CORRESPONDENT

Log Cabin Quilters met
Thursday, Dec. 21* at the
Levy County Quilt Museum.
Quilting has started on our
next raffle quilt and for
another one we have to find
Sometimes . we
have to get our thinking caps
on and remember what was

priced. Lunch was great, as

usual. We had 13 members

‘present.

Our many thanks go out
for a wonderful year and the
many of our 66 members who
come out each week to quilt
and help where needed.

Thanks to the many visitors
who come out and help us to

professionals?

Councilman Candela made
a statement to the effect that
cost is not the issue right
now. I contend sir, that cost
is the only issue. It is not
your money to spend on -
divisive, anti-development
rampages. It is the
taxpayers’ money. The town
has a budget. The mayor
and council are accountable
for every cent spent before
it is spent. So, Madame
Mayor, the questions are,
has financial impact analysis

McElroy, Kenneth Hugh
Cross City W/M
DOB: 10-09-1973
VOP Grand Theft
No Bond

one knowing the whereabouts or having any information about the above individuals is asked to

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keep our heads above water.
Thank you to the boys,

Jarrod and other officers who
come each week to keep the
museum clean and everything
running, planting our
vegetables, mowing, and the
many chores it takes to keep
us going. Now we are at 900
boys who: have worked since
we started in April 1996.

Thanks for all the fabric,
frames and sewing needs
that we can use and sell for
the upkeep of our building.
Sometimes we have bags full
of goodies that everyone can
go through and use.

Thanks to Gary Taylor who
builds our frames and all the
wood things that make our

Continued from page 4

been done in support of
your actions to date? Have
cost projections been run? —
What is our current spending
against budget? How and
when were unbudgeted
expenditures justified and
the budget amended? Can
we assume that supportive
documentation is available
to us in town hall? You are
obligated to provide the
answers to these questions to
the people of Yankeetown.
Carl Mazzuca —
Yankeetown

Robertson, Elizabeth
Williston B/F
DOB: 08-04-1971
VOP Petit Theft
No Bond

  

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quilting so much better.
- Thanks.to Ken Skelton for

all the electric work he does.

Most of all, thank our Lord

for keeping the Holy Spirit —

here each day, to keep us safe
and watch over our museum.

Winnelle Horne is
director of the Levy County
Quilt Museum.

Talk to your children
about illegal drugs

ello, everyone.
Heer to the
last Sheriff’s

Corner of 2006. I hope
everyone had a wonderful
holiday. I also hope New
Year’s and 2007 brings
everyone joy and health.
We’ll finish our drug abuse
topic this week.

Crack/cocaine is a huge
problem and a heavily
abused drug. Cocaine can be
snorted or dissolved in water
and injected. Crack can be
heated and smoked in a pipe.
Both can cause addiction,
elevated blood pressure and
respiratory rate, paranoia,
seizures, heart attack,
respiratory failure and death
from overdose.

Some of the other drugs.
like heroin, Rohypnol, PCP,
LSD, mushrooms, GHB
and Ecstasy have their
place in our history. They
remain dangerous and all
can be abused. If you have
questions on any of these,
give us a call. There just
isn’t room for all of the
information to be given out
here.

Now, let’s finish up
with some things you, as
a parent or guardian, can
do. Remember, children
are much more vulnerable
to drugs and other risky
behavior. Continue your
dialog you began when your
child was younger. Stay
involved with your children

in all respects.
If possible,

 
  
  

and involved
k in an activity
: from three to
JOHNNY _ five pm. Clubs,
SMITH = sports, music ~

etc. are great.

If your child is

unattended make
sure they feel your pressure
and wishes. Give them a
schedule and set limits.
Get to know the parents
of your child’s friends.
Exchange phone numbers
and addresses. Call parents
whose house is to be used
for a party. Make sure the
party doesn’t include alcohol
or other illegal substances.
Don’t be afraid to check
the party yourself. Set
curfews and,enforce them.
Let them know if they’re
not home on time, you’re
out looking. Encourage and
maintain open dialog with
your children about their
experiences. Let them know
you love and trust them, but
not the world around them.

I hope this topic has some
good information for you.
If you have questions you
can call us and we’ll do
everything we can to help. —
Have a wonderful New Year.
Take care.

Johnny Smith is sheriff

     

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_ of Levy County.

Bon Detwiler hoped to make the world a better place.
That hope died when he was killed by a drunk driver.

What should you do to step a friend fram driving drunk?
Whatever you have to.
Friends don’t let fiends drive drunk,

 

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Bronson B/M
DOB: 12-2-1950

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Vigliotti, Michael A.
Bronson W/M
DOB; 1-28-1964

- $1,000 Bond

  

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Watson, Dewayne Emmitt

   
        
     
   
   

Homossassa W/M
DOB: 07-15-1966
n Burglary w/Assault or
Battery & Aggravated Battery
$50,000 Bond