Arrests, Citrus County, Florida, January 17-23, 2022
ARRESTS AND UPDATES WILL BE POSTED DURING THE WEEK OF JAN. 17-23, 2022 AS INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.
Monday, January 17, 2022
Gage Chapman Wright, 20, of Homosassa, FL, was arrested on a Citrus County, FL warrant for failure to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge ($2,000 bond).
Carrie Ann Auger, 45, of Homosassa, FL, was charged with aggravated battery using a deadly weapon (no bond).
Kayley Amber Jackson, 30, of Inverness, FL, was arrested on an out of county warrant for failure to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge ($513 bond).
Charles Steven Lettieri, 25, of Dunnellon, FL, was arrrested on a Citrus County, FL warrant for violation of felony probation or community control (no bond).
Frances Joseph Scubelek, 87, of Homosassa, FL, was arrested on a Citrus County, FL warrant for failure to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge ($2,000 bond).
James Arthur Bennett, 41, of Inverness, FL, was charged with illegal possession of a controlled substance, driving while license knowingly suspended or revoked, third offense with previous convictions; resisting an officer without violence, operating an unregistered vehicle, fleeing from a law enforcement officer in a marked vehicle with activated lights and sirens, and possession of drug paraphernalia ($15,000 bond).
Flora Leighann Nowak, 41, of Homosassa, FL, was charged with illegal possession of a controlled substance ($2,000 bond).
Jesse Daniel Rhode, 28, of Ocala, FL, was arrested on a Citrus County, FL warrant for violation of felony probation or community control (no bond).
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Daniel Harold Lindall, 40, of Homosassa, FL, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia ($1,000 bond) and illegal possession of a controlled substance (unstated bond amount).
Benita Lynn Whitehill, 52, of Hernando, FL, was charged with illegal possession of a controlled substance ($2,000 bond).
Destiny Nichole Beasley, 35, of Hernando, FL, was charged with driving while license knowingly suspended or revoked ($1,000 bond).
Todd Robert Patterson, 42, of Lecanto, FL, was arrested on a Citrus County, FL warrant for two counts of violation of misdemeanor probation or community control (no bond).
Corey Alexander Bradshaw, 34, of Hernando, FL, was charged with driving under the influence with property damage ($1,000 bond).
Launcelot William Wheeler, 33, of Beverly Hills, FL, was charged with resisting an officer without violence, resisting an officer with violence, scheme to defraud less than $20,000, petit theft of less than $100, aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, battery of a law enforcement officer, and possession of drug paraphernalia (no bond). Mr. Wheeler's arrest report stated that a deputy was contacted by a loss preventon officer at the Inverness, FL Walmart store that a deputy was actively fighting with a retail theft suspect. The deputy went to the store, and after reviewing video surveillance and interviewing witnesses, documented the incident. According to the report, on Jan. 9, 16 and 18, 2022, Mr. Wheeler had made fraudulent returns of merchandise at the store; he had returned and was currently inside the store. The loss prevention officer and a deputy made contact with Mr. Wheeler at the front entrance, and when the deputy asked Mr. Wheeler to enter the loss prevention office, he attempted to flee from the deputy, and the deputy gained control of Wheeler, but due to the large backpack he was wearing, the deputy wsa unable to place him into handcuffs. The report stated that video surveillance showed Wheeler pushing himself away from the deputy and running toward the exit doors, and the deputy grabbing him, Mr. Wheeler punching the deputy's face and neck area with his closed right fist, the two wrestling, and Wheeler pushing the deputy, which caused him to fall backward, striking his head on a concrete pillar, as Wheeler took off running outside, with the store officer and a deputy chasing him. A deputy arrived on scene and called for backup units, and deputies formed a perimeter around the building. Wheeler ran off into a neighborhood and was located by deputies, attempting to conceal himself behind a trailer on N. West Ave. While he was being taken into custody by another deputy, the report stated, Wheeler wrapped his left leg around the deputy's right leg and kicked backward, causing the deputy to lose his footing. The deputy then applied pressure behind Wheeler's ear with his left thumb, to take him into custody. A search of Wheeler's person turned up a shortened straw (commonly used for inhaling narcotics) that tested positive for fentanyl. The report stated that an ambulance was summoned for the deputy whose head had struck the concrete pillar, due to him exhibiting signs of potential head trauma: he was disoriented, staring off into the distance, having difficulty speaking, slurring his words and vomiting. On Jan. 9, Wheeler is accused of entering the store with no merchandise, obtaining a pair of gloves from the men's apparel section and taking the gloves to the customer service deak to obtain a Walmart gift card refund in the amount of $26.46, with no receipt. On Jan. 16, Wheeler is accused of going to the sporting goods section of the store and obtaining a weight set and a sweatshirt from the men's apparel section, then returning the weight set for a $89.04 gift card refund and exiting the store with the sweatshirt, valued at $24.88, that he did not pay for. On Jan 18, Wheeler is accused of removing two sets of gloves from a store shelf and and taking them to the customer service department for a $52.92 gift card refund.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Matthew Vincent Morin, 38, of Beverly Hills, FL was charged with battery of a person 65 years of age or older (no bond).
Angela Rose Foster, 25, of Homosassa, FL, was charged with two counts of illegal possession of a controlled substance, driving while license knowingly suspended or revoked, first offense; and possession of drug paraphernalia ($5,500 bond).
Samuel Ryan Smith, 28, of Crystal River, FL, was charged with driving while license knowingly suspended or revoked ($1,000 bond).
Stephen Michael Granieri, 47, of Inverness, FL, was charged with resisting an officer without violence, and burglary with battery ($26,000 bond).
Noah Michael White, 18, of Dunnellon, FL, was charged with criminal mischief of $200 or more but less than $1,000 ($1,000 bond), shooting or throwing a deadly missile into a dwelling or conveyance ($10,000 bond), knowingly discharging a firearm in a public place or roadway ($1,000 bond), using, attempting to use or displaying a firearm while committing a crime ($15,000 bond), contributing to the delinquency of a minor ($1,000 bond), principal to the first degree of a felony (unstated bond) and burglary of an unoccupied structure ($5,000 bond).
William Alan Bettison, 61, of Hernando, FL, was charged with felony petit theft, due to two or more previous theft convictions ($5,000 bond).
Jordan Nathaniel Rivera, 19, of Dunnellon, FL, was charged with tampering with evidence, and driving under the influence ($6,000 bond).
Douglas William Olsen, 40, of Inverness, FL, was charged with possession of a controlled substance ($2,000 bond).
James Kevin Langley, 33, of Dunnellon, FL, was charged with petit theft of less than $100 (no bond).
Eugene Middlebrooks, 56, of Inverness, FL, was charged with illegal possession of a controlled substance, possession of cannabis less than 20 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia, and introduction of contraband (tobacco, alcohol or drugs, etc.) into a detention facility ($6,000 bond).
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Krystle M. O'Toole, 41, of Beverly Hills, FL, was arrested on an out oF county warrant for violation of misdemeanor probation or community control (unstated bond).
Robert Bryan Spittlehouse, 48, of Inverness, FL, was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, manufacture or deliver; two counts of illegal possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia ($10,000 bond).
Katie Lynn Waters, 32, of Hernando, FL, was chrged with possession of drug paraphernalia ($1,000 bond).
Joseph Alyousius Ronald Singh, 41, of Inverness, FL, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia ($1,000 bond).
Garie Caluza Vergara, 45, of Beverly Hills, FL, was charged with lewd or lascivious molestation of a person under the age of 12 (no bond).
Christopher Wayne Reeves, 33, of Homosassa, FL, was arrested on a Citrus County, FL warrant for failure to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge (no bond).
Ronald Ervin Covington, 57, of Inglis, FL, was charged with illegal possession of a controlled substance ($2,000 bond).
Friday, January 21, 2022
Kelsey Laine Lopez, 25, of Inverness, FL, was arrested on an out of county warrant for failure to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge ($513 bond).
Robert Douglas Lyle, 55, of Hernando, FL, was arrested on a Citrus County, FL warrant for failure to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge ($2,000 bond).
Kelley Franklin Wyman, 49, of Inverness, FL, was charged with trespassing ($1,000 bond).
Shane Phillip Ledbetter, 42, of Homosassa, FL, was arrested on a Citrus County, FL warrant for violation of felony probation or community control (no bond). He was also charged with resisting an officer without violence, possession of cannabis less than 20 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia ($3,000 bond).
Heath Don Lewis, 38, of Satellite Beach, FL, was arrested on a Citrus County, FL warrant for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, felony domestic battery by strangulation, and failing to register as a felon within 48 hours of being convicted of a felony in Florida (no bond).
Todd Joseph Waters, 31, of Hernando, FL, was arrested on a Citrus County, FL warrant for violation of felony probation or community control (no bond).
Curtis Neal Worley, 30, of Homosassa, FL, was charged with domestic battery (no bond).
Katie Danielle Petty, 35, of Crystal River, FL, was issued a notice to appear in court citation, charged with retail petit theft of more than $100 but less than $750.
Rachael Allene Surber, 28, of Homosassa, FL, was arrested on an out of county warrant for violation of felony probation or community control (no bond).
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Terry Lee Marion Rimes, 27, of Floral City, FL, was charged with resisting an officer without violence, and aggravated battery using a deadly weapon ($6,000 bond).
Elizabeth Ann Gledhill, 31, of Homosassa, FL, was arrested on a Citrus County, FL warrant for violation of misdemeanor probation or community control (no bond).
Jesus Malave, 44, of Inverness, FL, was charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill ($2,000 bond).
Richard Curtis Doty, 51, of Beverly Hills, FL, was charged with trespassing after warning ($500 bond).
Estelita Bardaje Seabourn, 74, of Hernando, FL, was charged with domestic battery (no bond).
Shane Michael Bumbar, 36, of Inverness, FL, was arrested on an out of county warrant for failure to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge ($1,013 bond).
Nicholas Dean Vangorder, 35, of Inverness, FL, was charged with driving under the influence ($1,000 bond).
Johnnie Russell Arnett, 38, of Inglis, FL, was charged with domestic battery (no bond), domestic battery by strangulation (no bond) and false imprisonment ($5,000 bond). The report stated that a deputy was dispatched to the Circle K gas station, located at 400 S. Suncoast Blvd. (at the intersection of W. Ozello Trail) in Crystal River, due to a complaint of a physical disturbance. The victim, who had several contusions to her head and face and redness and swelling around her head, according to the report, told a deputy that she was in the tent she shares with Arnett, and awakened to find him on top of her, with his hands to her throat, restricting her breathing. She said he let go of her neck and punched her face and head and head-butted her head with his, and she attempted to crawl out of the tent, but he dragged her back inside the tent and continued punching her, allegedly stating, "This time I'm not gonna let you go (expletive)." She said she was able to break free, and she ran to the Circle K gas station for help. The report stated that Mr. Arnett told the deputy that the victim was intoxicated, and she must have fallen and injured herself, and he then claimed the victim had punched him, then stated she had not punched him, according to the arrest report.
Matthew James Day, 28, of Homosassa, FL, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, and retail petit theft of $100 or less ($1,500 bond).
Sunday, January 23, 2022
Brandy Lynn Spittlehouse, 44, of Inverness, FL, was charged with introduction of contraband (drugs, narcotics or tobacco, etc.) into a detention facility ($15,000 bond).
Donald Ray Hamilton, 61, of Crystal River, FL, was charged with criminal mischief of $1,000 or more, and resisting an officer without violence ($2,500 bond).
Jaclyn Ann Jaeger, 35, of Crystal River, FL, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia ($1,000 bond).
Randall Earl Williams, 31, of Homosassa, FL, was arrested on a Citrus County, FL warrant for violation of felony probation or community control (no bond).
Wesley Daniel Stidham, 46, of Homosassa, FL, was arrested as a fugitive from justice on an out of county warrant (no bond).