Lake Panasoffkee
CRIME & SAFETY
Teen arrested in shooting after bullet strikes woman’s vehicle
A teen has been arrested in connection with a shooting after a bullet struck a woman’s car. Demarein Jerome Sanders, 18, of Coleman, was arrested on multiple charges after a firearm was discharged at about 11 p.m. Wednesday in the 400 block of York Street, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department.
Train Strikes Vehicle Attempting U-Turn At Railroad Crossing In Sumterville
SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A 36-year-old woman from Sumterville narrowly escaped injury after her Toyota Highlander was struck by a freight train on Noble Avenue, east of US-301. According to reports from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 6:42 AM as the woman drove eastbound on Noble Avenue.
Trucker’s gal pal bails out of rig after raiding his CashApp
A truck driver’s gal pal bailed out of his rig after allegedly raiding his CashApp. Carla Rose Sanbe, 46, of Key West, was spending the weekend at the Sumter County Detention Center following her arrest this past week on felony warrants charging her with theft and fraud. The trucker...
Villager escapes prosecution in shoplifting case at Walmart
A Villager has escaped prosecution in a shoplifting case after successfully completing an anti-theft course. Karon Rae Stockman, 68, of the Village of St. James, will not face prosecution on the theft charge, according to an announcement of no information earlier this month in Sumter County Court. Stockman had been allowed to enter into a pre-trial intervention contract which required her to complete a four-hour anti-theft course and to complete a weekend of work detail in Sumter County.
Woman trespassed from Publix for sitting out front and refusing to leave
A New Port Richey woman was arrested for trespassing when she sat in front of Publix and refused to leave despite being asked by police. An officer responded to Publix, located at 10601 U.S. Hwy. 441 in Leesburg, regarding a suspicious person around 10:37 a.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Dispatch advised that the caller, an employee of the business, stated 62-year-old Krystal Lynn Barnett was sitting in front of the business refusing to leave.
Villager arrested after report of bad behavior at town square
A Villager has been arrested after police responded to a report of bad behavior at a town square. An officer was called at about 10:30 p.m. Monday to Spanish Springs Town Square after a man, later identified as 73-year-old Seelye Eldredge Little of the Village of Rio Grande, approached a 12-year-old girl and told her she was “hot,” according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department. He offered to purchase the girl a beer.
Drug Deal, Robbery, then Gunfight
The Sheriff’s Office received reports of a man attempting to flag down cars on Spring Lake Highway and Dallas Drive. He eventually managed to stop a Florida Highway Patrol trooper on Wednesday, July 17, around 5:20 pm. He stated that he’d just been robbed at gunpoint. The investigation...
Speeding PepperTree Apartments man jailed after traffic stop
A speeding PepperTree Apartments man was jailed after a traffic stop on County Road 466. Trey Anthony Shell, 21, who lives in the apartment complex in Wildwood, was driving a red Kia Optima at about 6:30 p.m. Thursday on County Road 466 at County Road 229 when he was caught on radar traveling at 75 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Homeless unlicensed driver and gal pal arrested in vehicle stolen in Leesburg
A stolen vehicle was recovered from a homeless man with a suspended license and a Leesburg woman with meth, announced the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. On July 6, a deputy was on patrol in the Fruitland Park area when he ran a license plate query on a vehicle and discovered the vehicle was stolen out of Leesburg. The deputy was able to follow the vehicle until additional units, as well as Leesburg PD, were able to assist.
Citrus County Sheriff's Office launches free anti-theft program for vehicle owners
INVERNESS, Florida — The Citrus County Sheriff's Office has introduced a new free anti-theft program aimed at recovering stolen vehicles quickly. The program, known as CAT, provides participants with a bright yellow decal that allows law enforcement throughout Florida and other states to stop the vehicle to verify if the driver is authorized to have it, according to a press release from the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies arrest convicted felon in Lexus with stun gun
Sumter County sheriff’s deputies arrested a convicted felon with a stun gun tucked in the door pocket of a Lexus. Tristan Michael Douglas Berry, 29, of Leesburg, was driving the white Lexus ES shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday in Center Hill when a deputy ran the license plate and discovered it had been assigned to another vehicle, according to an arrest report. During a traffic stop, Berry admitted the vehicle wasn’t properly registered and claimed it had recently been “purchased by his friend.”
Man allegedly raises fist at sister when asked to leave their residence
A Leesburg man was arrested for allegedly threatening to punch his sister when she asked him to leave their residence. An officer responded to a threat complaint at an undisclosed Lake County residence around 12:33 p.m. Friday, July 12, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Upon arrival, the officer met the complainants, or victims.
Woman arrested on DUI charge after crash at McDonald’s in Leesburg
A Umatilla woman was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence after a crash at McDonald’s in Leesburg. An officer responded to McDonald’s, located at 10402 U.S. Hwy. 441, regarding a traffic crash around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department.
DUI suspect in golf cart leads cop on wild chase in The Villages
A drunk driving suspect in a golf cart led law enforcement on a wild chase down County Road 466 in The Villages. Christopher Scott Esdale, 21, who lives at 2367 Unity Terrace in the Village of Hadley, was driving a red golf cart at 1 a.m. Friday taking up both lanes of traffic on County Road 466 near the Morse family compound.
K-9 assists in arrest of Fruitland Park teen with drug paraphernalia
A K-9 assisted in the arrest of a Fruitland Park teen who was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Gage Mathew Stimmell, 19, was riding in a black Chevy Tahoe at about noon Tuesday in Lake Panasoffkee when the vehicle was pulled over due to an expired sticker on its license plate, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Lady Lake Police and Multiple Agencies Pursue Suspect in Basketball Court Shooting
Lady Lake Police are in pursuit of a man believed to have opened fire at a busy basketball court. The incident, which occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. at an athletic complex located at 221 W. Guava Street, unfolded amidst a disturbance where the man then retrieved a firearm from his white four-door sedan and discharged it towards individuals nearby, officials detailed, as reported by FOX 35 Orlando.
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