Probe continues into the death of ex-Marion County utility worker
MCSO deputies have determined that 43-year-old Vitaliy Olenchuk was murdered back in 2014 but have been unable to find those responsible for his death
Crime
Hernando County man captured after attempting bicycle escape from deputies
HCSO reported that the biker took off when a deputy attempted to stop him for riding his bike at night without a front light.
Inverness couple charged with sexual offense involving minor
CCSO says the couple fled their home in Citrus County after hearing about the investigation; they were later located by the US Marshals Service
Spring Hill search warrant results in three arrests for drug-related offenses
HCSO reported that the search warrant was issued following a traffic stop that happened on September 3.
Spring Hill man receives jail sentence for multiple counts of child pornography possession
The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office says 100 files of child pornography were found on Steven Sims’ cellphone
Hernando County traffic stop unexpectedly leads to a major drug bust
HCSO says deputies found fentanyl and methamphetamine inside of a lunchbox in the back seat of Tammie Taylor’s car.
Dunnellon man arrested for felony animal cruelty after authorities took 12 animals from his home
CCSO says he could face additional charges but won’t know more until after medical intake exams by the shelter veterinarian.
VIDEO: Footage shows man stealing Kubota, fleeing from approaching patrol cars with child in front seat
The video from the incident shows that the alleged tractor thief was not alone when he took off from deputies.
Hernando County woman charged with aggravated abuse of one-month-old infant
HCSO says 19-year-old Arianna Hamilton admitted to “becoming frustrated” with the infant and squeezed them, causing fractures to their skull.
Arrest made in hate-filled vandalism case at Gainesville City Hall
The Gainesville Police Department has arrested 42-year-old James Dewar in connection with the attack.