On February 6, 2025, detectives with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) High Tech Crimes Unit (HTCU), in collaboration with agents from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), executed a search warrant at a residence in Floral City. The investigation stemmed from a Cybertip received from the National CenterContinue Reading
On January 23, 2025, detectives with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) High Tech Crimes Unit (HTCU) and agents from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) executed a search warrant at a residence in Homosassa. The investigation stemmed from a Cybertip received from the National Center for Missing andContinue Reading
On Monday night, January 20, 2025, Citrus County Deputy Danner initiated a short pursuit after noticing a motorcycle without a license plate in Beverly Hills. The driver, 21-year-old Cody Garret McKendree, attempted to flee but lost control of the motorcycle on N. Vonnegut Pt. and continued on foot. He wasContinue Reading
On January 14, 2025, Gavin Lee Minden, 31, was sentenced to 25 years in the Florida Department of Corrections after pleading in his 2024 attempted murder case. The sentencing took place in the courtroom of Judge Joel D. Fritton. Under Florida’s 10-20-Life law, Minden will serve his sentence in fullContinue Reading
A 36-year-old man was arrested on Thursday, January 16, 2025, for multiple counts of Lewd and Lascivious Exhibition after exposing himself to several students riding a school bus. The investigation began on January 14th when several students reported to their parents that they witnessed an adult male in a carContinue Reading
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
UPDATE: On Thursday night, January 16, 2025, detectives with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office located the body of 44-year-old Amy Lou McGlocklin. This is an ongoing investigation. CCSO detectives will work closely with the medical examiners office to determine the cause and manner of Ms. McGlocklin’s death. If you haveContinue 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