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Armed Suspect Arrested by Hernando County Sheriff’s Deputies at Local Bar

Hernando County, FL – Hernando County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of an armed individual at Jersey’s Hometown Tavern in Spring Hill early on Thursday morning. Witnesses described a suspect with a…

April 29, 2024

Hernando County Student Detained Following False Bomb Threat

HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA – A student at Winding Waters K-8 in Hernando County has been arrested in connection with a false bomb threat targeting Explorer K-8. The incident, which unfolded on January…

January 22, 2024

Urgent Search for Missing Juvenile in Hernando County

HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office has issued a plea for public assistance in locating missing juvenile Erial Fantasia Townsend. Last seen on January 19, 2024, between 3:00-4:00 AM,…

January 22, 2024

Child Rescued in Near Drowning Incident in Hernando County

HERNANDO COUNTY, FL – A near-drowning event involving a child occurred in Hernando County prompting swift action from local authorities and first responders. Deputies, along with Fire Rescue personnel, were dispatched to…

December 28, 2023

Can you identify this guy with a sledgehammer? Police say he broke into Hernando County gas station

HERNANDO COUNTY, FL – The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect, pictured above for breaking into a Mobil Gas station last month. The subject is the suspect in a…

December 29, 2020

Fire at Hernando County Detention Center linked to faulty dryer

BROOKSVILLE, FL – On 12-09-20 at approximately 1:24 p.m., the fire alarm was activated at the Hernando County Detention Center; the alarm system indicated fire in the laundry room. Hernando County Fire…

December 10, 2020

Man shoots pit bull after being attacked in Hernando County

HERNANDO CO, FL – A man was out walking his dog when his dog was attacked by a pit bull. When the pit bull would not let go of his dog the man…

December 7, 2020

Police investigating fatal motorcycle crash on Mariner Blvd. in Hernando County

SPRING HILL, FL – Law enforcement is currently on scene of a fatal motorcycle crash at the intersection of Mariner Boulevard and Augustine Road. Preliminary investigation indicates the operator of the motorcycle…

December 4, 2020

Burglars at Mineral Site Wanted in Hernando County

The subjects pictured above are the suspects of two Commercial Burglaries that occurred at West Florida Aggregates located at 35553 Cortez Blvd., Webster that occurred during the night of Monday, 09/14/2020 and…

November 24, 2020

Florida Highway Patrol Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Hernando County

HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating Sunday night’s fatal motorcycle crash at the intersection of Commercial Way and Lake in the Woods Driver. According to the Hernando County…

November 24, 2020

Kayaker Rescued by Hernando County Sheriff’s Deputies in Jenkins Creek

HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA – A marine deputy responded to the area of Jenkins Creek in reference to a kayaker in need of assistance. The kayaker advised his kayak had sunk and it…

October 14, 2020

Hernando Man Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison For Destruction Of Evidence And Accessing With Intent To View Child Sexual Abuse Material

According to testimony and evidence presented at trial, on March 9, 2023, the FBI executed a search warrant at Diaz’s home seeking evidence of child exploitation. When the FBI announced their presence,…

May 3, 2024

Citrus County Convicted Felon Indicted For Possessing Multiple Firearms

Ocala, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of a superseding indictment charging Timothy James Roberts (29, Hernando) with possession of an unregistered National Firearms Act (NFA) weapon…

October 12, 2022

Citrus County Convicted Felon Indicted For Possessing Multiple Firearms

Ocala, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of a superseding indictment charging Timothy James Roberts (29, Hernando) with possession of an unregistered National Firearms Act (NFA) weapon…

October 12, 2022

Woman involved in domestic violence dispute leads deputies on chase through Hernando and Citrus Counties

Citrus County, FL – On November 23rd, deputies were dispatched to a home in Inverness after receiving reports of a domestic violence incident. When deputies arrived on scene, 57-year-old Joyce Holubec was…

November 24, 2020

Hernando Police Blotter: Man Pull Wife’s Hair While Driving, Brawl at McKinney Sink Site

The following incidents have been reported by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Department: o Residential Burglary – District 2/Zone 2 – The victim returned home to find his front door was open. Various…

November 24, 2020

Barricaded, Armed Suspect Taken Into Custody After Killing One in Hernando, Florida

HERNANDO, FL – On October 10th, 2020, members of the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team arrested an armed suspect who had barricaded himself inside of a Hernando…

October 14, 2020

Spring Hill Man Pointed Laser at Airplane

Spring Hill, FL – Just before 11 p.m. on Saturday, Hernando County Sheriff’s Deputies/Pilots Roy McLaughlin and Steve Kling, in Air-1, were assisting ground units in the search for a missing person…

April 27, 2024

Arrest made in residential burglary cases involving stolen bicycles

Burglary suspect, Paul Geles, was taken into custody by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly stealing two bicycles from a residence in Spring Hill. The incident was reported on a call…

April 24, 2024

Oxygen Network to Air Episode on Solving a 2012 Case of a Murdered Florida Girl

Citrus, FL – The 2012 murder case of 18-year-old DeAnna Lee Stires, initially reported missing by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, came to a resolution involving the efforts of three Sheriff’s Offices.…

April 20, 2024

Missing Kayaker Found Safe in Weeki Wachee Thanks to Coordinated Rescue Effort

WEEKI WACHEE, FL – A missing kayaker was safely located and reunited with his family on Wednesday evening, thanks to the quick response and coordinated efforts of the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office…

April 13, 2024

Vehicle Fire Claims Life in Brooksville

Brooksville, FL – A death investigation is underway following a vehicle fire in Hernando County. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the investigation after a vehicle fire on Hancock Lake Road near…

February 26, 2024

Man Brings Mortar Rounds to Florida Sheriff’s Office Prompting Shutdown

The Hernando County Sheriff’s administrative offices at 18900 Cortez Boulevard in Brooksville are temporarily closed following an incident in the front parking lot. A citizen brought two mortar rounds to the Hernando…

February 20, 2024

Two School Crossing Guards Injured in Spring Hill Hit and Run

Two school crossing guards were struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash in Spring Hill, Hernando County. The accident occurred just after 4 p.m., on Valentine’s Day, prompting multiple emergency calls…

February 15, 2024

Police Called After WWII Era 1,000 Pound Bomb Found Near Airport Industrial Park

Brooksville, FL – The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office has announced a significant law enforcement presence at the Airport Industrial Park, near American Aviation, on Helicopter Drive close to Flight Path Drive. The…

February 6, 2024

Armed Suspect Arrested by Hernando County Sheriff’s Deputies at Local Bar

Hernando County Student Detained Following False Bomb Threat

Urgent Search for Missing Juvenile in Hernando County

Child Rescued in Near Drowning Incident in Hernando County

Can you identify this guy with a sledgehammer? Police say he broke into Hernando County gas station

Fire at Hernando County Detention Center linked to faulty dryer

Man shoots pit bull after being attacked in Hernando County

Police investigating fatal motorcycle crash on Mariner Blvd. in Hernando County

Burglars at Mineral Site Wanted in Hernando County

Florida Highway Patrol Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Hernando County

Kayaker Rescued by Hernando County Sheriff’s Deputies in Jenkins Creek

Hernando Man Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison For Destruction Of Evidence And Accessing With Intent To View Child Sexual Abuse Material

Citrus County Convicted Felon Indicted For Possessing Multiple Firearms

Citrus County Convicted Felon Indicted For Possessing Multiple Firearms

Woman involved in domestic violence dispute leads deputies on chase through Hernando and Citrus Counties

Hernando Police Blotter: Man Pull Wife’s Hair While Driving, Brawl at McKinney Sink Site

Barricaded, Armed Suspect Taken Into Custody After Killing One in Hernando, Florida

Spring Hill Man Pointed Laser at Airplane

Arrest made in residential burglary cases involving stolen bicycles

Oxygen Network to Air Episode on Solving a 2012 Case of a Murdered Florida Girl

Missing Kayaker Found Safe in Weeki Wachee Thanks to Coordinated Rescue Effort

Vehicle Fire Claims Life in Brooksville

Man Brings Mortar Rounds to Florida Sheriff’s Office Prompting Shutdown

Two School Crossing Guards Injured in Spring Hill Hit and Run

Police Called After WWII Era 1,000 Pound Bomb Found Near Airport Industrial Park

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