LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
ROBERT B. McCALLUM, JR., SHERIFF
Month: April 2013
Cash Reward
WILLISTON CRAB FESTIVAL SHOOTING
Investigators recovered some physical evidence, including shell casings, at the scene and the investigation is ongoing. Deputies ask that any witnesses to the shootings contact Lt. Scott Tummond at 352-486-5111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-877-349-8477. Investigators are especially interested in obtaining video or photographs taken at the Festival, as many people were seen taking photo’s and recordings with cell phones and I-Pads. Witnesses can remain anonymous by giving information through Crime Stoppers.
—
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff’s Office
(352) 486-5111

Sexual Battery Arrest
April 10, 2013 On April 7, 2013 Raymond Cecil Barber Jr 7-2-1954 of Chiefland, Fl was arrested for Capital Sexual Battery on a person less than 12 years of age. This case is punishable by life in prison if convicted. A complaint was filed with the Levy County Sheriff’s Office on March 16, 2013. The complaint alleged Raymond Barber had inappropriate sexual relations with a child who was 7 years old at the time. The investigation conducted by Sgt. Mike Narayan revealed that Barber, an over the road truck driver, was in the company of the young child during a trip he took 4 years ago. Barber admitted during an interview that he did abuse the child as was reported by the complainant. This investigation concluded on April 7, 2013 with Barber’s arrest. Barber is being held at the Levy County Jail on a bond of 1 million dollars.
—
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111

Sexual Predator Public Address Notification
—
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff’s Office
(352) 486-5111

Escape Attempt
Two Department of Corrections inmates attempted to escape today at approximately 1130 a.m. A DOC work crew had gathered at the Levy County Quilt Museum for lunch as they have done for many years. The late Ms. Winelle Horne dedicated many years to assisting the youthful offenders and had offered her home/museum as a weekly gathering place. Levy County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Dept. of Corrections advising that two inmates had walked away and were last seen heading west from the Quilt Museum. Deputies from the Levy County Sheriff’s Office, Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Corrections Officers and Chiefland Police Dept surrounded the area and had both escapees back in custody within 45 minutes. They had traveled less than two miles away from the original point of the escape. There was no evidence the escapees committed any other crimes or came in contact with any members of the public during the escape. The escapees were identified as: Tyler A. Benoit 10-20-1993 Brian K. Duncan 4-11-1994 Both escapees were booked into the Levy County Jail and will face Escape charges.
—
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office
(352) 486-5111
