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Citrus County Sheriff Intercepts Drunk Driver During Hurricane Debby Response

Citrus County Sheriff Intercepts Drunk Driver During Hurricane Debby Response

On: August 8, 2024

On Monday, August 5, 2024, while responding to Hurricane Debby, Sheriff Mike Prendergast noticed a motorist struggling to drive at a stop light. The driver, identified as 38-year-old Candace Wisecup, was seen driving erratically and turning her hazard lights on and off. Sheriff Prendergast initiated a traffic stop and calledContinue Reading

Teen Arrested After Traffic Stop Uncovers Drugs and Firearms

Teen Arrested After Traffic Stop Uncovers Drugs and Firearms

On: June 10, 2024

Over the weekend, Citrus County deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling 72 mph in a 55 mph zone. The driver, identified as 18-year-old Carlos Esteban Garcia-Luis, was observed by deputies adjusting his waistband as they approached. Despite requests to keep his hands visible, Garcia-Luis continued reaching intoContinue Reading