Eldramon Richardson [Mugshot]Marion Oaks — According to court records, an Ocala man that attempted to strangle his girlfriend to death was released from jail on $2,000 yesterday.
On August 25, 2014, Deputy Lisa Azure responded to the 13300 block of SW 37th Avenue, Marion Oaks in reference to a physical altercation.
Deputy Azure made contact with a female victim, who stated she woke up when she could not breathe. She said she awoke to find her boyfriend, Eldramon Richardson, 42, sitting on top of her with both hands wrapped around her throat.
The victim stated to the deputy that [she] could not breathe and nearly blacked out before wiggling herself loose from Richardson’s grasp.
Richardson reportedly attempted to strangle the victim because she fell asleep on the wrong side of the bed. Richardson told the deputy it was just an “argument” over sleeping positions.
On the way to jail Richardson said, “If I knew I was going to jail, I would have beat her a*s.”
Richardson also confessed to attempting to strangle the victim while she was sleeping.
Richardson was charged with Felony Domestic Battery by Strangulation.
Richardson has previously been arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Battery (x2), Violation of Probation, Resisting Arrest (x2), and Driving While License Suspended.
Bagley [left] and DukesMichael Sumpter [Deceased-MCSO]Citra, Florida — Yarnell Bagley, 20, of Citra, was captured by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Unit, along with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Investigations Unit working with both the Ocala Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force.
Bagley was placed in handcuffs around 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2014. He was hiding in an attic of a home in the 1900 block of N.W. 3rd Street, Ocala.
Thanks to social media, a Crime Stoppers’ tip provided details of Bagley’s location. Law enforcement spoke to the homeowner, who gave permission to search the home. While searching the home, law enforcement saw a large amount of insulation on the floor under the attic access. A camera was used to positively identify Bagley, who surrendered. Before today’s incident, there was a warrant for Bagley’s arrest for robbery with a firearm.
Bagley was in possession of a Glock .45 caliber handgun at the time of his arrest. A witness said another suspect, Kourtland Dukes, 18, was also with Bagley while the weapon was in his possession on the day of the shooting.
Witnesses say on April 10, 2014, Bagley pointed a gun at the victim and demanded cash. The victim was able to identify his robber as Bagley, because of the “Cut Throat” tattoo on Bagley’s neck.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office was offering up to $5,000 in reward money for information leading to his capture.
Detectives also wanted to interview Bagley concerning facts surrounding the death of 55-year-old Michael Sumpter, who died from a gunshot wound following a shooting that happened On June 24, 2014, in Citra.
The sheriff’s office received a call about shots being fired in the 17300 block of NW 16th Terrace sometime after 11 p.m. on June 24. Sumpter was transported to Ocala Regional Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
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Wayne Galloway [Mugshot]
According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Bagley and Wayne Galloway Jr., 19, were originally named as persons of interest in the Citra shooting. Dukes’ name surfaced at a later time. All three individuals are from Citra. Consequently, Galloway was arrested on a warrant on, June 25, 2014, for an April robbery and charged with Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon and Armed Robbery; Bagley had been on the run ever since.
When Bagley was 17-years-old he was arrested and charged with Possession of a Weapon by a Delinquent, Obstruction, Armed Burglary, Escape From a Juvenile Detention Facility (x2), and Criminal Mischief. Bagley’s mother assisted in his escape during that time.
Bagley was booked into the Marion County Jail at 2:38 p.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2014. He will face the following charges: Robbery With a Firearm; Marijuana Possession; Resisting an Officer Without Violence; and Possession of a Weapon by a Delinquent Felon.
Detectives questioned Bagley about the shooting death of Sumpter, however Bagely would not answer and refuses to cooperate with law enforcement.
[Last updated on August 27, 2014, at 3:56 p.m.]
On July 9, 2014, detectives sent the Glock .45 off for DNA testing. Detectives also determined the handgun had been reported stolen out of Palm Beach County.
Dukes was questioned on July 9, but he denied ever having touched the gun. DNA samples were collected from Dukes during the interview.
On July 21, 2014, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement contacted MCSO via e-mail and stated that Dukes’ DNA was found on the Glock .45.
On August 25, 2014, after Dukes was finally located, he was arrested and charged with Possession of a Weapon by a Delinquent Felon.
Dukes has a total of four felony convictions. Dukes was convicted in 2010, when he was just 14-years-old, for Distribution of Marijuana; in 2011 for Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon; 2012 for Burglary with Assault, and in 2014, for Possession of Cocaine.
He is being held on a $25,000 bond. The investigation is ongoing.
Today, James Whitfield III, Michael Sumpter’s brother, posted the following:
Waldo, Florida — Many have heard the shocking stories about a little Florida town named Waldo — also known as America’s Worst Speed Trap.
Over the years, multiple complaints have been filed against the Waldo Police Department in regards to the tactics used by their police force. And with every complaint, city officials turned their heads.
Yesterday, five Waldo Police Officers came forward and told city council that they had been under strict orders to meet a quota for traffic tickets under the command of Waldo Police Chief Mike Szabo and City Manager Kim Worley.
Writing tickets to meet a quota is against the law in Florida.
Officer Brandon Roberts
Officer Brandon Roberts told council members that officers were required to write 12 tickets per 12-hour shift, and if they did not, they would face disciplinary action. Roberts also provided e-mails as evidence.
Roberts also said that Chief Szabo kept a cooler in his office filled with drugs that had been seized instead of keeping them properly locked away in evidence. “Anyone could have access to the cooler, even the cleaning crew,” Roberts said.
The speed trap set up in Waldo has also been deemed illegal.
Officer Roberts said that officers wrote many tickets, but did so with heavy hearts.
Corruption in Waldo is nothing new. In 2003, former Waldo Police Officer Chris Kirkland wrote a book entitled “Americas Worst Speeding Trap: A Former Officer’s View.” The book was based on his firsthand experiences as a police officer in Waldo.
In the book , Officer Kirkland described how officers were required to meet quotas, set up speed traps, and use coercion to generate money for the town.
Former Police Chief A.W. Smith was in charge at the time. Smith called the book “a work of extreme imagination.”
The American Automobile Association (AAA) has been very open with its criticism toward Waldo city officials and its police department.
According to AAA, Waldo city officials have ignored corruption in their town for nearly two decades.
Former Officer Kirkland, along with AAA, agree that the motivation for corruption in Waldo has always been money.
Waldo police have also been accused of illegally coercing people into police searches of their vehicles, often times pulling motorist from their vehicles and cuffing them while their vehicles were searched.
Many motorist have complained that Waldo police used the “I smell marijuana” tactic to search their vehicle.
Ocklawaha, Florida resident Carla Haskell, e-mailed Ocala Post with the following:
In September of 2013, I was working in Charlotte, NC with my sister and best friend. We would come home on most weekends and then head back to Charlotte for the work week. We were headed back mid morning on a Sunday and drove through Waldo. While passing through, I pulled into the Kangaroo to grab drinks and when we went to exit the vehicle there was a Waldo cop behind me exiting his vehicle with his hand on his gun.
He walked over to my vehicle while yelling at us to stay inside. He then proceeded to reach his hand into my truck and open all my windows using the electric window panel on the door. He then demanded ID from everyone in the vehicle. I thought it was a normal traffic stop.
The officer said I was speeding, but I wasn’t going anywhere near as fast as he claimed I was. A second cop showed up and we were asked to exit the vehicle. The first cop asked if he could search my vehicle and I said, “No, I do not consent to any searches.” The officer replied, “Yeah, well I just wanted to see what you would say because I am going to search it anyway… I smell marijuana.”
He didn’t smell anything as no one smokes or had smoked marijuana; he just needed something for probable cause.
We were asked to stand in the rear of my vehicle while he ripped my truck apart. We were asked where we were going, what we did for work, why we commuted to another state, and how much money we made. The second cop even asked where I purchased my sandals from.
The first cop claimed to find a “green leafy substance” on my floor board and then in my purse, at which point I stated he had absolutely found nothing that could have been illegal in my possession. He stated the odor was coming from the rear of the vehicle, yet his focus was on the front of the vehicle, our purses, and glove compartment. He opened the rear where we had luggage, bags etc. He then unzipped one compartment on a duffle bag and shut the hatch.
He walked back around and said if you have illegal drugs you need to tell me now before I find them and take “your ass” to jail. I still stated I had ZERO illegal substances in my possession or in my vehicle and he wasn’t going to find anything. He continued the search on the floor boards for an additional 15 minutes. Then he came around the vehicle and told me I had one more chance to confess. Told him I have nothing to confess to, I did nothing wrong. He said he found a substance, but wasn’t going to test it because he didn’t want to take me to jail. I immediately consented to him testing it. In fact, I told him to test it, at which point he said, “I just told you I am not testing it.” He proceeded to write me a $300 speeding ticket and told me to get my truck cleaned. Left the contents of our purses and my truck compartments all over the seats and the floor.
My sister went into the store and bought the drinks we had stopped for, at which time the store clerk said, “Let me guess, he smelled marijuana. He does that all the time as probable cause to do his illegal searches.”
We were humiliated in a store parking lot… made to look like criminals in public. And delayed our eight our trip by an hour and a half.
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The American Automobile Association said, “Small towns always think corruption will be overlooked, but they eventually get caught.”
AAA said that more than half of Waldo’s $1 million budget comes from revenue produced by traffic tickets.
Chief Szabo did not attend the meeting. He has been suspended with pay.
The investigation is now in the hands of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
The Florida Gators football practices were suspended after a team member reported finding an unknown white powdery substance on the field.
Local police, federal investigators, and HAZMAT responded to the scene.
After an analysis of the white powder, HAZMAT officials determined that the white substance unknown to the players was actually the goal line; also known as the end-zone.
Practices resumed after it was determined by officials that the team was unlikely to encounter the white substance again this season.
Go Gators!
The aforementioned article does not reflect the opinion of Ocala Post toward the Florida Gators and is merely for comedic purposes.
The Carolina Panthers had one of their best seasons in half a decade finishing with a record of 12-4 and making it to the divisional round of the playoffs. This is a team that takes pride in having one of the best defenses in the league and also Cam Newton. Those two things are exactly what helped propel the Panthers into one of the league’s best team in 2013.
The Panthers only ranked 29th in the league for passing yards per game yet Newton still threw for 24 touchdowns and 3379 yards. Newton had great targets in Greg Olsen and Steve Smith which only made passing the ball easier on him. The Panthers released Smith at the end of the year, ending his 13 year career with the team. Carolina did not let the loss of Smith affect them as they drafted receiver Kelvin Benjamin with the 28th overall pick.
The Panthers were a force in the running game as they ranked 11th in the league. Having a good running back in DeAngelo Williams and a duel threat quarterback in Newton helped this rushing attack excel last season. The Panthers are one of many teams in the NFL using the read option to open holes and fool opposing defenses.
This defense all around was one of the best in the league last season ranking 6th in passing yards allowed per game and 2nd in rushing yards allowed per game. Linebacker Luke Kuechly followed up his rookie of the year campaign with another amazing year for the Panthers in 2013. Kuechly is no doubt the leader of this front seven and the entire defense. The Panthers added another weapon to their defense by signing strong safety Roman Harper. This defense is young and is already one of the league’s best, so the sky is the limit for this team.
Expect the Panthers to finish the 2014 season with a 12-4 record.
The New Orleans Saints finished the 2013 year with an impressive 11-5, making it to the NFC Divisional Round eventually losing to the Seattle Seahawks. It was yet again another impressive year for the Saints behind the reigns of quarterback Drew Brees.
The Saints’ passing game was on point yet another year as they ranked 2nd in the league in passing yards per game. It is pretty easy to have a great passing game when you have a quarterback like Brees and a great tight end like Jimmy Graham. Brees threw for 5,162 yards and 39 touchdowns while Graham racked 1,215 receiving yards and caught 16 touchdowns. Drafting receiver Brandin Cooks 20th overall will only add to an impressive receiving core that already has Marques Colston.
The Saints were not as good running the ball as they were passing, as they ranked 25th in the league in rushing yards per game. Ever since Reggie Bush left, the Saints have been a pass heavy team which is the biggest reason the Saints always rank in the bottom half of the league in rushing. Pierre Thomas has been a perfect fit for this offense, as he can run or catch the ball when needed. Fellow running back Mark Ingram helps by adding a ground and pound aspect to this team.
The Saints’ secondary was one of the league’s best in 2013, ranking 2nd in passing yards allowed per game. The Saints should have no problem repeating this feat in 2014, as the only key player they lost was strong safety Roman Harper. Even with the loss of Harper, the Saints still improved their secondary in the offseason signing Champ Bailey and one of the best safeties in the league, Jairus Byrd.
The only thing the Saints need to work on in 2014 is improving a front seven that ranked 19th in rushing yards allowed per game. Curtis Lofton is entering his 3rd year in a Saints uniform and there is no question that he is the leader of this front seven. Combining Lofton and the coaching styles of defensive coordinator Rob Ryan should only allow this front seven to improve.
Expect the Saints to finish out the year with a 12-4 record.
Fort McCoy, Florida — Marion County residents are warned of a serial burglar targeting the homes of snow birds.
Today, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported nearly a dozen homes (that they know of) have been burglarized.
Flat-screen TVs, appliances, guns, and other miscellaneous items have been stolen.
One of the homes was located in the 14800 block of 148th CT, Fort McCoy.
All of the homes belong to snow birds and many victims were not able to be reached by phone.
If you have family out of town and they live in the aforementioned area, you may want to conduct a home check.
If you have any information concerning this case, you are encouraged to call (352) 369-6845. You can phone anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 368-STOP or 368-7867. Text tips to 274637 using keyword 368STOP. Tips can also be submitted at www.ocalacrimestoppers.com.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finished the 2013 season with a 4-12 record. The Buccaneers were awarded the number seven overall pick in the draft which they used on receiver Mike Evans. The Buccaneers were plagued in 2013 by horrible offensive play.
Tampa Bay ranked last in the league in passing yards per game despite quarterback Mike Glennon having a standout rookie campaign. Although Glennon had a good year the Buccaneers are still unsure whether he can lead the offense, as they signed quarterback Josh McCown out of Chicago in the offseason. Tampa Bay enters this year with a receiving core that should be one of the best in the league, as Vincent Jackson enters his third year with the team.
Passing was not the only thing Tampa Bay struggled in last season, they also ranked 22nd in rushing yards per game. A poor rushing attack was mainly due to the season ending injury to Doug Martin in week 2. If Doug Martin can remain healthy, the Buccaneers should be able to go back to their old rushing ways of the 2012 season.
A Tampa Bay secondary that ranked 17th in the league was largely in part due to Dashon Goldson and Darrel Revis. Unfortunately for Revis’s time in Tampa was short lived, as he was released by the team during the offseason due to salary cap issues. The Buccaneers wasted no time in filling in the void left by Revis, as they signed cornerback Alterraun Verner in the offseason. Verner obviously not as good as Revis, but he should have no problem excelling with this defense.
A strong front seven was the definite highlight of the 2013 Buccaneers. Tampa ranked 15th in rushing yards allowed per game. Lavonte Davis and Mason Foster will continue to lead a Tampa front seven that can only improve from here. Combining this front seven with the secondary and Tampa Bay creates a tough defense for any team to attack.
Expect the Buccaneers to finish their 2014 campaign with a 6-10 record.
Tallahassee, Florida — The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles applauded Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Legislature for reducing annual motor vehicle registration fees that allow Floridians
to keep more of their money in their own pockets.
Under legislation signed into law by Governor Scott, vehicle owners in Florida will save millions annually on their registration fees which are set to decrease
beginning September 1, 2014.
“I was honored to stand with Governor Scott as he signed this important legislation that benefits every Floridian that drives a car. This reduction will benefit all of our families and businesses,” said DHSMV Executive Director Julie Jones.
“We look forward to continuing to provide a high level of service, but at a lower cost to our customers.”
The Department urges motorists to renew their registrations for one year instead of opting for a two-year renewal prior to September 1 in order to take advantage of the lower fees next year.
Orlando, Florida — At 10:07 a.m., Orlando Police responded to Wet ‘n Wild in reference to an industrial accident.
A Wet ‘n Wild worker was cleaning one of the pools and became trapped underwater. Another worker called for help while he pulled the trapped employee out of the water.
The Orlando Fire Department responded and provided medical treatment before transporting the injured man to Dr. Phillips Hospital.
The victim is listed in critical, but stable condition.
The incident was turned over to OSHA for further investigation.
Information will be made available as it comes in.
It was a disappointing year for an Atlanta Falcons team that entered the 2013 season with high hopes, after finishing just one drive short of a super bowl appearance the previous year. Atlanta finished the 2013 campaign with a 4-12 record, awarding them with the number 6 overall pick in the draft. The Falcons used that pick to beef up their offensive line, as they selected Jake Matthews. The 4-12 record for the Falcons was mainly due to injuries on the offensive side of the ball and horrible play on the defensive side of the ball.
Quarterback Matt Ryan had yet another stellar year for Atlanta despite injuries to starting receivers Julio Jones and Roddy White. Even with the injuries, Ryan still led this Falcons team to the 7th best passing game in the league averaging 265.2 passing yards per game. The Falcons now begin life without future hall of famer Tony Gonzalez. It is going to be hard to fill in the void left by Gonzalez, but with receivers Jones and White it will put a lot of pressure off the tight end position.
Atlanta was by far the worst rushing team in the league last season averaging only 77.9 rushing yards per game, ranking last in the league. Atlanta fans expected a high powered rushing attack last season, as they signed running back Steven Jackson during the 2013 offseason. Jackson battled injuries all season but was still able to play in 12 games. With an improved offensive line and a healthy Jackson, Atlanta should have no problem improving their rushing attack.
The Falcons also struggled stopping the run in 2013 as they ranking 31st in the league. The Falcons should not improve significantly in 2014 stopping the run. They will improve overtime as they are a young defense. This Falcons team also struggled in their secondary as they ranked 21st in passing yards allowed per game. In recent years the Falcons were always about scoring more than their opponents, and this should remain the same this year.
Expect the Falcons to finish the year out with a 9-7 record.
Ocklawaha, Florida — John Radabaugh Jr., 48, has been missing since February 25, 2014. An intense and extensive search was performed for nearly a week before being called off.
John Radabaugh Jr. went missing while he and his father were raking leaves at their residence. According to detectives, the father allegedly went inside the residence to answer the phone and when he returned, Radabaugh Jr. was gone.
On February 27, 2014, the family said they feared that someone could use Radabaugh’s childlike mannerisms against him.
Radabaugh’s stepmother, Kim Fairless Boyer Agents, said, “If anybody offered him candy or a toy he would go in their home, that’s a big fear of mine.” Adding, “Somebody who is not for the right thing may have him. So if you have him please let him go.”
With a large portion of the community involved, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office organized a search for Radabaugh Jr. that took place for five days. Volunteers turned up by the dozens, and right along the side of law enforcement, they left no stone unturned.
On Saturday, March 1, 2014, more than 150 people were involved in the search — including law enforcement, fire officials, and volunteers. The search was called off on March 2, 2014.
As of today, August 25, 2014, John Radabaugh Jr. is still missing.
Major Tommy Bibb with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office told Ocala Post, earlier today, that they have exhausted all of their resources and do not have any further leads.
After the search was called off, Fairless Boyer Agents wrote, “I am 110% happy with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and all their staff who were involved in this search.”
She is now asking the community to stay involved and search in every shed, tree house, or outdoor building in the area of 19455 SE 91st Place in Ocklawaha, where Radabaugh Jr. went missing.
Approximately nine (9) hours ago, the stepmom posted the following on her Facebook page:
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If you have any information about the whereabouts of John Radabaugh Jr., you are asked to call 911 immediately.
Citrus County — Deputy K-9 Zeus is back to work after being injured in the line of duty on August 21, 2014.
Deputies Cruz and Norton of the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, were dispatched to a domestic violence call on the aforementioned date.
Upon arrival, the victim told the deputies she and her boyfriend, Billy James Burnham, 53, had invited a group of friends over for drinks. After a couple hours of drinking, the victim said Burnham became angry and accused her of trying to have sex with one of their friends.
Burnham was still inside the residence while the deputies were interviewing the victim.
According to reports, Burnham had an altercation with one of their friends, who had left the area before deputies arrived.
After the friend left, the victim said Burnham retrieved a hammer and hit her on the back of the left leg.
According to reports, Burnham hit the victim hard enough to leave an impression of the head of the hammer on the back of the victim’s leg.
Burnham also used the same hammer in an attempt to smash the victim’s ankles.
Prior to deputies entering the home, the victim stated that Burnham also had a loaded gun inside the residence.
Deputies knocked on the door several times and verbally announced “Sheriff’s Office,” but Burnham would not respond, so the victim provided deputies with a key.
Upon opening the door, Burnham charged the deputies — striking Deputy Cruz in the head with an unknown object. Burnham then slammed the door shut.
K-9 Deputy Hryc was then dispatched to the scene. Also present were Sergeant Shephard and Deputy Stokes
Several attempts were made to try to get Burnham to surrender peacefully; however, those attempts failed.
Sergeant Shephard broke the window of the door, at which time Burnham threw the hammer through the window, nearly striking Sergeant Shephard and Deputy Stokes.
Deputy Stokes was able to deploy his pepper spray; however, it did not have any effect on the suspect.
Once deputies pried the door open, Burnham began to throw objects at the deputies.
K-9 Deputy Hryc then deployed K-9 Zeus.
K-9 Zeus charged Burnham, at which time he struck the dog with a metal baseball bat, which caused K-9 Zeus to retreat.
Burnham continued to swing the metal baseball bat at deputies. He then launched a fuel canister, which spilled all over the floor. At that time, Deputy Stokes grabbed the bat.
Deputies Stokes and Cruz were then able to deploy their Tasers and subdue Burnham.
Burnham was charged with Aggravated Domestic Battery, Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Battery on a Law Enforcement Canine, and Resisting Arrest.
Dr. Mack, with Dunnellon Animal Hospital treated K-9 Zeus at 3 a.m. Zeus has since made a full recovery.
Deputies were not seriously injured during the incident.
Ocala, Florida — The Ocala Police department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating $47,999 in farm equipment that was stolen from a 4-H farm located at 4020 SE 3rd Avenue, Ocala.
The 4-H farm is owned by Richard E. Sherman.
Sherman told Ocala Police officer Douglas Russell that the farm is a free donation to all of the public schools and 4-H programs in Marion County. The equipment was purchased so the children could learn how to use and operate the farm once it becomes fully operational.
According to reports, unknown person(s) cut the heavy duty lock on the storage barn with bolt cutters.
The equipment that was taken was a 2014 John Deere Gator Utility Truck valued at $9,499; a John Deere 4120 Compact Tractor with bucket valued at $30,000, and a John Deere ZTrak Zero-Turn riding mower valued at $8,500.
Example of what was stolen
An evidence officer processed the scene for evidence, including “sweeping” the area for DNA.
OPD found vehicle tracks that lead through a cut fence at Grace Christian School, which is right next door to the farm.
Evidence supports the fact that a trailer was backed up into the bed of the retention pond north of the soccer field where the equipment was then loaded onto the trailer.
The thieves knew exactly where the equipment was located. Additionally, they also knew how to maneuver around the farm undetected and out of sight from passers-by.
The owner is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the return of the equipment.
If you know someone that has just obtained new farm equipment, you are asked to contact the Ocala Police Department by calling 352-369-7000; by contacting Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP(7867), www.ocalacrimestoppers.com; or by texting tips to 274637 using keyword 368STOP. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the OPD mobile app, MYPD, which can be downloaded on Apple and Android devices.
Ocala, Florida — Join the fight on Saturday, September 20, 2014, at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for the “In Hot Pursuit: Running for a Cure 5K”, hosted by Marion County Public Safety Supports a Cure.
All proceeds from this event benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Brandon Matthews [Mugshot] Wanted: Considered armed and extremely dangerous.
Winter Haven, Florida— The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 29-year-old Brandon Matthews of Winter Haven.
Matthews has Polk County warrants for Armed Robbery and Attempted Murder.
Detectives say Matthews already had a warrant for an armed robbery committed on August 14, 2014, on Edwin Avenue NE in Winter Haven.
Most recently, between 4:30 a.m. and 4:45 a.m. on August 23, 2014, at 11145 38th Street NW in Winter Haven, Matthews became involved in an altercation during which he fired several rounds from a handgun toward the residence, striking an adult female.
She is listed in critical , but stable condition.
Matthews is now wanted for attempted murder.
Matthews is 5’7″ and weighs approximately 164 lbs.
Detectives said Matthews is extremely violent and has an explosive temper. He also has an extensive arrest history involving violent crimes.
He is to be considered armed and extremely dangerous. If you see him do not approach him, call 911 immediately or if you have information on the whereabouts of Brandon Matthews, please contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Anonymity is guaranteed!
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in flushing this criminal out.
The Tennessee Titans finished the 2013 season with a 7-9 record. The Titans used the 11th overall pick in the draft on offensive tackle Taylor Lewan. Tennessee is looking to improve their offense this year and building up a solid offensive line is always a good place to start.
The Titans ranked 14th in the league in rushing yards per game. Tennessee took a huge blow when they lost starting running back Chris Johnson to free agency, as he has been a huge part in their offense for the past few years. Expect Shonn Greene to take Johnson’s spot in the Titans’ offense this year.
Tennessee ranked 21st in passing yards per game last year which was in large part due to the injuries sustained to starting quarterback Jake Locker. The Titans should have a good passing game so long as all their key pieces stay healthy. Locker has a good receiving core in Kendall Wright and Nate Washington so the Titans should pose a threat to any opposing secondary.
The Titans did show some promise in 2013 in regards to their secondary as they ranked 11th in the league. The Titans should have one of the best passing defenses in the league next year with Bernard Pollard, Alterraun Verner, and Michael Griffin; these 3 will combine to cause a nightmare for any offense.
The Titans still have a lot of room for improvement in their front seven, as they ranked 20th in rushing yards allowed per game. This front seven should only improve this year as they are lead by Zach Brown and Moise Fokou. The Titans should be able to put together a pretty decent run stopping game this year.
Expect the Titans to finish the year with an 8-8 record this year.
Ocala, Florida — One of Ocala’s dumbest criminals, who had smiled for a photo after the store clerk became suspicious of her transaction, has now been identified.
The Ocala Police Department obtained an arrest warrant today for Mashana Michelle Harris, 26.
The woman in the photo was seen posing with a stolen Amex Express Macy’s credit card. The wallet she was holding was also stolen.
According to reports, the woman used the stolen card to purchase more than $400 in beauty supplies from Looking Good Beauty Supply, located at 1971 West Silver Springs Boulevard.
The clerk told police that he became suspicious after the suspect could not produce a state ID, but instead showed a picture of the victim she had stolen the credit cards from.
He said he asked if he could take a picture with the suspect holding the card and she happily obliged.
According to reports, Harris’ attorney contacted Ocala Police Department Detective Mark Proco and stated that he might be representing Harris. Detective Proco advised the attorney he needed a face-to-face or phone interview with Harris to discuss the incident.
A few days later, the attorney called back. He stated that Harris did not wish to be interviewed and that he was representing her.
The attorney would only state that Harris “found” the wallet in the parking lot of the Good Beauty Store.
Harris may have ties to Levy County.
If you know the whereabouts of Harris, you are asked to contact the Ocala Police Department by calling 352-369-7000; by contacting Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP(7867), www.ocalacrimestoppers.com; or by texting tips to 274637 using keyword 368STOP. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the OPD mobile app, MYPD, which can be downloaded on Apple and Android devices.
According to OPD, it was because of previous media releases that Harris was identified.
Ocala Police are asking for everyone’s help in sharing the photo on social media.
FWC researchers Eric Muhlbach, Kate Hubbard and Sheila O’Dea collecting water samples.
A large offshore bloom of Karenia brevis, the Florida red tide organism, has been detected this month in the northeast Gulf of Mexico.
Satellite images from the Optical Oceanography Laboratory at the University of South Florida showed a patchy bloom at least 20 miles offshore between Dixie and northern Pinellas counties in northwest and southwest Florida. FWC’s Fish Kill Hotline has received numerous reports of a widespread fish kill.
Karenia brevis was detected in background concentrations in one water sample analyzed from offshore of Walton County and background to medium concentrations in the bloom area offshore of Dixie, Levy, Citrus, and Hernando Counties. In addition, K. brevis was detected in background to very low concentrations in eight samples collected in, and alongshore of, Pinellas and Sarasota counties in southwest Florida.
No bloom concentrations of red tide have been detected alongshore or inshore of any of the areas sampled.
Forecasts by the Collaboration for Prediction of Red Tides show water movement proceeding south and slightly away from the coast for the next several days.
Additional samples collected throughout Florida this week did not contain the Florida red tide, Karenia brevis.
FWC has received multiple reports of fish kills and reports of discolored water over the past couple of weeks in the Indian River Lagoon system on the east coast of Florida.
Sampling has revealed bloom concentrations of multiple algae species, including Takayama tuberculata and Pyrodinium bahamense. In addition, a bloom of Pyrodinium bahamense has been ongoing in Tampa Bay since May and discolored water has been reported.
