Inverness, FL – A 25-year-old Inverness man was arrested Friday after a months-long investigation by the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit uncovered evidence of child exploitation material shared via Snapchat. Detective Ben Wilson of the High Tech Crimes Unit (HTCU) concluded the probe on January 23, 2026,Continue Reading
CITRUS COUNTY, FL – Detectives with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office arrested an 81-year-old Hernando woman after uncovering what investigators say was an active murder-for-hire scheme. On January 16, 2026, detectives from the Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit and Major Crimes Unit, with assistance from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’sContinue Reading
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office announced the largest fentanyl seizure in county history following a drug trafficking investigation that led to the arrest of two suspects in Beverly Hills. On Thursday, December 4, 2025, detectives with the Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit executed a search warrantContinue Reading
CITRUS COUNTY, FL – In the early hours of Thursday, December 11, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office responded to a serious domestic incident on Gospel Island in Inverness. Neighbors reported that an elderly woman appeared at their door seeking help after sustaining multiple stab wounds. Deputies arrived quickly and providedContinue Reading
Citrus County Fire Rescue responded to a house fire on W. Evita Lane in Dunnellon Saturday evening. Crews arrived at approximately 8:04 p.m. to find a 2,500-square-foot home fully engulfed in flames, with a nearby RV threatened by the fire. Firefighters from multiple stations worked quickly to contain the blaze,Continue Reading
A major undercover operation led by the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit (HTCU) has resulted in the arrest of 16 individuals accused of attempting to prey on children online. Dubbed Operation Boogeyman, the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) initiative brought together multiple agencies, including the Citrus CountyContinue Reading
CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla.—A 19-year-old man has been arrested on 11 counts of possession of child pornography after a lengthy investigation by the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit. Detective Ben Wilson initiated the investigation after receiving a cyber-tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)Continue Reading
A man wanted on felony warrants in both Hernando and Marion counties was arrested on Monday morning following a domestic disturbance. At approximately 12:03 a.m. on September 1, deputies with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance in Hernando. The suspect, identified as Shawn Sellers, 39, ofContinue Reading
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — Earlier this week, after an intensive investigation by the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Major Crimes Unit (MCU), arrest warrants were obtained for 29-year-old Thomas Paul Smith and 29-year-old Dmitry William Growdon in connection with a 2021 homicide in Hernando. Both men face charges of 3rdContinue Reading
UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Sadie Marie Gochis. The suspect was identified as 37-year-old Michael Lee McClellan. He has been charged with Second Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Original Post: On Friday morning, August 8, 2025, Citrus County Sheriff’s Office responded to aContinue Reading