CCSO offers Halloween Safety Tips
Costumed trick-or-treaters may find it exciting when they hit the streets going door to door for Halloween goodies, but they must be aware of dangers on Halloween, which is consistently one of the top three days for pedestrian injuries and fatalities, with children being four times more likely to be struck by a motor vehicle on Halloween than any other day of the year.
One of the easiest ways to increase your safety is to be alert and aware of your surroundings. You should also increase your visibility and the visibility of your trick-or-treaters! Bright costumes, glow sticks, and flashlights are easy ways to make sure others can clearly see you
Safety Tips for Trick-Or-Treaters:
Stay on sidewalks when available and make sure you see vehicles and they see you.
Always look and listen for cars before crossing the street.
Be alert to your surroundings.
Keep your cellphone down and your head up!
Trick-or-treat in groups and have an adult present.
Wait until an adult or parent checks your treats before you eat.
Safety Tips for Motorists:
Slow down, be patient, and obey all traffic signs/signals in residential neighborhoods.
Slower speeds allow for a greater reaction time.
Always watch out for children and expect the unexpected.
Be Aware of Sexual Predators and Offenders
"Parents, please make sure your children know whose door they're knocking on..." said Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast. "We want everyone to enjoy their Halloween, so follow these simple tips: be seen, be alert, and drive slow. We wish you a safe and Happy Halloween!"
To see where sexual predators live, download the CCSO's free app at the links below, or go to your app store and search "SHERIFF CITRUS":
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ocv.citruscountyflsheriff&hl=en_US&gl=US
Apple AppStore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/citrus-county-sheriffs-office/id1481134574
SEXUAL PREDATORS AND ADDRESSES, CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CITRUS SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Lance Frament 4464 W. Gallagher St.
CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA
Russell Elmer - 1260 NW 19th St.
Rodney Mongrain - 2359 N. Crede Ave.
Freddy Parisi - 2850 N. Crede Ave. #38
Robert Roy - 2720 N. Crede Ave.
John Welfel - 7985 W. Gum St.
DUNNELLON, FLORIDA
Donald Baillargeon - 1972 W. Attucks Ln.
Franlkin Copus - 6292 N. Oakfield Pt.
Kenneth Paigo - 7900 W. Honeybee Loop
Victor Rivera - 5480 W. Amman St.
Roy Smith - 10903 N. Farmwood Ave.
Rocky Toler - 8001 N. Fieldstone Dr.
Bart Vanderwerker - 11794 N. Riverbend Rd.
FLORAL CITY, FLORIDA
Darrell Demonbreun - 6751 E. Forester Ct.
Thomas Ellis - 11705 S. Pleasant Grove Rd.
James McBride - 9521 E. Oak Ct.
Joseph Steed - 11160 E. Wise Ln.
HERNANDO, FLORIDA
Frederick Carkin - 1316 E. La Salle St.
Robert Criswell - 2918 N. Eisenhower Ave.
Edward Fonseca - 4135 E. Lake Park Dr.
Kenneth Vanyo - 4537 N. Tumbleweed Trail
HOMOSASSA, FLORIDA
Kyle Bennett - 6169 W. Country Club Dr.
John Brundon - 6425 S. Lima Ave.
Richard Hale - 3472 S. Enright Ter.
Daniel Hall - 6327 W. Craft Ln.
Russell Haller - 6834 W. Arlington Place
Vincent Lutz - 3425 S. Westmoreland Dr.
Donald Muncey - 5197 W. Starburst Ln.
Joseph Stevens - 5369 S. Memorial Dr.
Richard Williams - 6818 W. Jessica Ct.
Daniel Willis - 6653 S. Short Pt.
James Wrenn - 11990 W. Eldred Ln.
INVERNESS, FLORIDA
Billy Coder - 1017 S. Maplenut Way
James Cook - 1605 N. Point Lonesome Rd.
Michael Ficara - 418 S. Minstrel Ave.
Robert Gallagher - 2412 S. Creason Ter.
Todd Geller - 8763 E. Gulf to Lake Hwy. #3
William Loy - 9181 S. Juneau Pt.
John Pace - 6094 E. King Ln.
Zoilo Rodriguez - 9019 S. Longbranch Ave.
Robert Soria - 615 La Salle Ave.
Daryl Veltman - 2464 S. Covey Ter .
Aaron West - 6544 E. Lakato Ln.
LECANTO, FLORIDA
Daniel Hamman - 459 N. Zebrawood Pt.
John Holdren - 5405 W. Cinnamon Ridge Dr.
David Huston - 2681 W. Cardinal St.
Jerry McCully - 5425 S. Frost Pt.
James Smith - 4 Utah St.