In October, as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) collaborated with agencies nationwide for the Annual National Family Violence Apprehension Detail, resulting in the arrest of 14 individuals for domestic violence-related offenses in Citrus County.
The National Apprehension Detail, initiated by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office in Oregon, encourages agencies across the U.S. to serve outstanding family violence warrants. These warrants cover various family-related crimes, including domestic violence, interfering with 9-1-1 calls, injunction violations, pretrial release agreement violations, non-payment of child support, child abuse, elder abuse, and other family violence offenses.
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, over 10 million adults in the United States experience domestic violence each year, with many incidents involving repeat offenders. Sheriff Prendergast emphasized the serious threat domestic violence poses to individuals, stating, “Domestic violence can often be a recurring issue within families and communities.” He highlighted the efforts of the Behavioral Health Unit in reducing domestic violence and breaking the cycle of abuse.
The following suspects were arrested during this initiative in Citrus County:
- Melissa Rose Barnes, 59, Crystal River, FL – Domestic Battery. Total bond set at none.
- Isaiah Malik Dunaway, 20, Beverly Hills, FL – Felony Battery by Strangulation with Significant Injury. Total bond set at none.
- Dakota James Edsall-Lee, 24, Hernando, FL – Warrant for Failure to Pay Child Support. Total cash purge set at $1,696.00.
- Kierra H. Gaiter, 25, FL – Domestic Battery. Total bond set at none.
- Joshua Gibbs, 40, Lecanto, FL – Warrant for Failure to Pay Child Support. Total cash purge set at $1,070.00.
- Brent Richard Hansen, 58, Inverness, FL – Felony Battery on a Person 65 years old or older. Total bond set at none.
- Lydia Rebecca Hertz, 33, Inverness, FL – Lewd and Lascivious Battery of a Person aged 12 to 16 years. Total bond set at none.
- Johny Lopez, 41, Inverness, FL – Four warrants for Failure to Pay Child Support totaling $2,677; also arrested for Driving with a Suspended License and Fleeing and Eluding, with a total bond of $1,500.
- Gavin MacDonald, 26, FL – Committed Domestic Battery in Pasco County, violating probation for a prior charge of Battery in Citrus County.
- Michael Martinis, 46, Inverness, FL – Violation of Probation for original charge of Battery on a Person 65 years or older.
- David Gene Miller Jr., 38, Springfield, Oregon – Domestic Battery and Resisting an Officer without Violence.
- Amber Peterson, 35, Inglis, FL – Warrant for Failure to Pay Child Support. Total cash purge set at $2,696.00.
- Roxanna Marie Reinhold, 38, Hernando, FL – Warrant for Failure to Pay Child Support. Total cash purge set at $879.00.
- Peter Matthew Vazquez, 43, Homosassa, FL – Domestic Battery. Total bond set at none.
While National Domestic Violence Awareness Month concludes, the CCSO’s efforts against domestic violence continue. The month serves to raise awareness of domestic violence issues and connect victims with organizations working to end the cycle of violence.
For individuals experiencing signs of domestic abuse or needing to file a report, CCSO encourages calling 352-249-2790. Victims can also reach out to CASA at 352-344-8111 for support from a domestic violence advocate.
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