64 arrests made as a result of CCSO operation "Summer in the Slammer"
Graphic from CCSO video.
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) held a news conference, Wednesday afternoon, July 5, to announce the results of its recent operation, Summer in the Slammer, a three week-long effort led by the CCSO's Tactical Impact Unit (TIU) in collaboration with the U.S. Marshal's Service and the Sumter County (Florida) Sheriff's Office, which aimed to remove drug dealers and users off streets.
During this operation, more than 200 grams of the very dangerous and deadly illicit drug fentanyl were seized - which could potentially kill up to 103,500 people - along with 636 grams of methamphetamine and 1,024 grams of various other narcotics.
"I am appalled to see so many individuals trafficking illicit fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other deadly drugs in Citrus County," said Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast. "These criminals have no concern for others' lives, and put our community in danger. I am proud of our TIU detectives, patrol deputies, communications officers, our neighbors at the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, and our partners at the U.S. Marshal's Service for their tireless effort to ensure these individuals are put behind bars, where they belong. Unfortunately, these aren't the last drug dealers and habitual drug abusers we will stop - but we will remain steadfast in our mission to put an end to illicit drug activity."
If you know someone who may be dealing in illegal narcotics or struggling with addiction, call the CCSO's non-emergency line at 352-249-2790 to make a report, or speak with a member of the agency's Behavioral Health Unit, to obtain assistance.
Video Links:
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Arrests made in Citrus County during this operation, listed below - alphabetically by first name, date of birth, residence location and charge or charges:
Ahmad Sulieman (DOB 07/20/1964), Citrus Springs, FL - Possession of crack cocaine.
Angela Foster (DOB 01/11/1996), Homosassa, FL - Possession of fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Anterrio Harvin (DOB 01/17/1983), Beverly Hills, FL - Trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in fentanyl, rent/own/lease a house for trafficking in narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, evidence tampering, obstruction of a search warrant, and possession of cannabis under 20 grams.
Ashley Wells (DOB 05/27/1982), Holder, FL - Possession of fentanyl and introduce contraband into a detention facility.
Carmelo Velez (DOB 06/10/1988), Okeechobee, FL - Introduce contraband into a detention facility.
Casey Rickel (DOB 10/14/1986), Hernando, FL - Possession of fentanyl.
Christopher Davis (DOB 06/10/1983), Crystal River, FL - Possession of fentanyl and introduce contraband into a detention facility.
Christopher Franke (DOB 06/21/1991), Crystal River, FL - Trafficking methamphetamine and introduce contraband into a detention facility.
Cody Wayman (DOB 01/15/2000), Inverness, FL - Two counts of trafficking in methamphetamine, unlawful use of a two-way communications device, sale of methamphetamine, and resist without violence.
Courtney Hall (DOB 10/14/1993), Homosassa, FL - Trafficking fentanyl, resisting with violence, child neglect, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of fentanyl.
Courtney Pressley (DOB 08/05/1984), Crystal River, FL - Possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, possession of fentanyl, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Daisy Freeman (DOB 12/11/1961), Oxford, FL - Trafficking in phenethylamines 10 grams or more, possession of synthetic narcotic with intent to sell, and rent/own/lease a house for trafficking in narcotics.
Daniel Bookout (DOB 03/14/2005), Lecanto, FL - Possession of fentanyl and introduce contraband into a detention facility.
Darcy Fuentes (DOB 02/17/1982), Beverly Hills, FL - Possession of methamphetamine.
Denise Roddenberry (DOB 09/13/1960), Crystal River, FL - Possession of a controlled substance.
Eddie Freeman (DOB 06/02/1986), Spring Hill, FL - Two counts of possession of cocaine, two counts of possession of cannabis over 20 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Edwin Rolon (DOB 01/16/1983), Norfolk, VA - Trafficking in methamphetamine.
Everette Dicks (DOB 11/03/1997), Homosassa, FL - Possession of methamphetamine, possession of cannabis, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Felicia Murphy (DOB 06/13/1989), Inverness, FL - Possession of fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jahnalynn Davis (DOB 07/21/1997), Homosassa, FL - Possession of fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia.
James Burke Jr. (DOB 11/23/1964) Homosassa, FL - Trafficking methamphetamine over 28 grams.
James Mentz (DOB 06/10/1996), Hernando, FL - Possession of MDMA, possession of fentanyl, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jennifer Jo Howe (DOB 07/21/1983), Homosassa, FL - Possession of methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jesse Wells (DOB 08/19/1992), Center Hill, FL - Fleeing and eluding.
Joseph Sherouse (DOB 11/01/1979), Citrus Springs, FL - Possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Julius Gardner (DOB 10/03/2002), Inverness, FL - Trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of cannabis with the intent to sell, unlawful use of a two-way communications device, trafficking heroin, trafficking in fentanyl, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, rent/own/lease a house for trafficking in narcotics, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Justice Lucas (DOB 05/02/1995), Beverly Hills, FL - Three felony counts of driving while license suspended or revoked.
Kayleigh Van Ness (DOB 05/14/2003), Beverly Hills, FL - Possession of drug paraphernalia.
Kevin Barnett (DOB 12/21/1981), Brooksville, FL - Possession of methamphetamine.
Kolyn Moss (DOB 04/20/1996), Inverness, FL - Trafficking in fentanyl and sale of methamphetamine.
Krista Brock (DOB 08/26/1992), Homosassa, FL - Possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Kristopher Borgen (DOB 10/24/1971), Homosassa, FL - Possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Lindsey Chamberlain (DOB 05/14/1991), Inverness, FL - Possession of suboxone and possession of trazodone.
Mark Mathews (DOB 03/03/1970), Crystal River, FL - Possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Mary Wallace (DOB 03/17/1984), Inverness, FL - Possession of fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Matthew Clarkson (DOB 08/10/1982), Crystal River, FL - Two counts of possession of methamphetamine.
Michael Guinan Jr. (DOB 08/08/1987), Lecanto, FL - Possession of methamphetamine and introduce contraband into a detention facility.
Michael Marcum (DOB 09/01/1967), Homosassa, FL - Possession of a controlled substance.
Michael Miller (DOB 10/05/1970), Hernando, FL - Possession of methamphetamine, possession of cannabis under 20 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Michele Clayton (DOB 06/11/1977), Brooksville, FL - Possession of methamphetamine and failure to appear for driving while license suspended or revoked.
Nicholas Kiernan (DOB 07/18/1997), Floral City, FL - Two counts of sale/manufacturing/distribution of fentanyl.
Phillip McKinney (DOB 05/14/1973), Hernando, FL - Possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Rachel Smith (DOB 08/16/1990), Homosassa, FL - Possession of fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Robert Williams (DOB 11/30/1991), Brooksville, FL - Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carrying a concealed weapon, grand theft, failure to appear, flee/elude from law enforcement, and driving while license suspended or revoked.
Ronald Ramsey (DOB 12/15/1974), Homosassa, FL - Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of fentanyl, possession of drug paraphernalia, and third offense driving while license suspended or revoked.
Ronnie Dixon (DOB 09/06/1979), Floral City, FL - Possession of methamphetamine.
Rufus Hoyt (DOB 01/09/1981), Homosassa, FL - Possession of methamphetamine and possession of fentanyl.
Ryan Groom (DOB 11/09/1987), Crystal River, FL - Possession of fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Ryan Smith (DOB 04/24/1983), Homosassa, FL - Trafficking methamphetamine over 200 grams.
Shawn Newbanks (DOB 12/09/1975), Lecanto, FL - Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carrying a concealed weapon, and resisting without violence.
Shelby Rehmund (DOB 05/02/2002), Floral City, FL - Possession of fentanyl.
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Sherry Lee (DOB 06/08/1983), Inverness, FL - Possession of fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Stephanie Tapley (DOB 01/05/1980), Summerfield, FL - Possession of cocaine, possession of fentanyl, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Stephen Kiernan (DOB 07/18/1997), Floral City, FL - Trafficking fentanyl, fleeing and eluding law enforcement, and tampering with evidence.
Tammy Poole (DOB 08/09/1963), Inverness, FL - Possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Tasha Robbins (DOB 05/15/1986), Homosassa, FL - Trafficking in fentanyl (over 28 grams), possession with intent to sell a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Teresa Davis (DOB 11/20/1974), Homosassa, FL - Possession of drug paraphernalia.
Thomas Caromano (DOB 11/13/1973), Inverness, FL - Possession of methamphetamine and third offense driving while license suspended or revoked.
Tina Newberry (DOB 07/01/1966), Beverly Hills, FL - Possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Tyler Cote (DOB 09/21/1991), Homosassa, FL - Trafficking fentanyl, resisting with violence, child neglect, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of fentanyl.
Vicki Howington (DOB 02/19/1985), Homosassa, FL - Possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to appear for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Wayne Gaskill (DOB 06/28/1967), Homosassa, FL - Felony driving while license suspended or revoked.
William Cavaco (DOB 12/18/1974), Floral City, FL - Possession of fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Zachariah Armstrong (DOB 03/20/1987), Homosassa, FL - Possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.