On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Judge Richard A. Howard sentenced 62-year-old James Darryl Batson, a habitual felony offender, to 30 years in prison after he was convicted of multiple crimes stemming from a series of burglaries in 2023. Batson’s conviction was the result of his involvement in the burglary andContinue Reading
Citrus County Sheriff David Vincent has unveiled a new Executive Team to lead the Sheriff’s Office into the future with a focus on enhancing public safety, fostering community engagement, and ensuring operational excellence. Sheriff Vincent expressed his commitment to leadership that prioritizes vision, transparency, and innovation. The team consists ofContinue Reading
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for 44-year-old Amy McGlocklin, who was reported missing on December 30, 2024. McGlocklin, a white female, is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 110 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen on December 23, 2024, in Homosassa,Continue Reading
On Thursday, December 19, 2024, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call reporting a shooting on South Scarlet Oak Terrace. Upon arrival, deputies determined the victim, 44-year-old Aaron Michael Kyle, had been shot during a home invasion and later succumbed to his injuries while being treated at aContinue Reading
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Bryce Borton, a 16-year-old juvenile reported missing on October 4, 2024. Bryce is described as a white male, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen in Hernando,Continue Reading
On the night of Friday, November 29, 2024, Citrus County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on W Oak Street in Crystal River after reports of a violent individual. Upon investigation, deputies determined that 25-year-old Luke Daniel Adams had shot his dog in the back of the neck withContinue Reading
UPDATE – Dec. 4, 2024: Nick has been found safe. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Nick Cepeda, who was reported missing on December 2, 2024. Nick is described as a white (Hispanic) male, standing 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 150 lbs.,Continue Reading
On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, jurors convicted 36-year-old Melissa Marie Alexander of Burglary of a Dwelling with a Battery while Armed and Battery on a Person 65 Years of Age or Older. The verdict was delivered in the courtroom of Judge Joel D. Fritton, who ordered Alexander into custody forContinue Reading
On October 24, 2024, detectives with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested 75-year-old Michael Coburn for multiple counts of Possession of Child Pornography. Coburn’s arrest is the result of a lengthy investigation conducted by Detective Patrick Martin of the CCSO High Tech Crimes Unit (HTCU) in partnership with theContinue Reading
On the morning of Monday, October 28, 2024, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) received a 911 call reporting a shooting at a residence in Crystal River. Deputies responded to the scene and found 62-year-old Kimp O’Dell Knight suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a localContinue Reading