April 30, 2025
A Miami man was arrested for multiple felonies yesterday evening after attempting to flee from Levy County Deputies. Sergeant Tom Martin was on patrol traveling north on US 19 near Lebanon Station when he was passed by a black Camry. Sergeant Martin turned on his overhead lights signaling the driver to stop. Instead, the driver decided to accelerate. Sergeant Martin gave chase.
The driver of the Camry accelerated to speeds over 110 mph, made multiple evasive turns and rammed deputies with his car. This pursuit spanned nearly 50 miles and lasted approximately 30 minutes before the driver was apprehended. During this pursuit the fleeing driver recklessly sped past a stopped school bus, ran multiple stop signs, drove through the City of Williston at over 80 miles an hour, swerved at deputies that caused them to run off the road and displayed a total disregard for public safety.
The driver identified as Kerry Shayon Willis (5/19/75) has been arrested and booked into the Levy County Detention Center for fleeing and attempting to elude law enforcement, aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, driving while license suspended and other charges. His bond has been set at $80,000.00 with an additional NO BOND assignment attached to the aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer.
Three LCSO patrol vehicles sustained damage during this pursuit. No civilian or deputy injuries were reported.
Sheriff McCallum said, “I am relieved that no one was injured and thankful our deputies were able to apprehend this dangerous individual. He passed a marked patrol unit driving on US 19 during broad daylight at a speed of over 100 mph. It was obvious he had no regard for anyone’s safety. He will be prosecuted to the fullest extent the law will allow and I will be asking for full restitution to repair the damages he caused to our patrol vehicles.”