Press Releases

Inglis Man Arrested for Burglary

Inglis Man Arrested for Burglary

Levy County Detectives developed probable cause through investigative efforts that George Zachary “Zack” Risher was responsible for a residential burglary in the City of Inglis. An arrest warrant was obtained for Risher based on this investigation. On August 25, 2025,...

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Bronson Man Arrested for Trafficking Meth

Bronson Man Arrested for Trafficking Meth

Deputy Rich Peters was on patrol in Bronson on August 17th and stopped a Jeep for excessive speed. The driver, identified as Otis R. Johnson (9/6/77) of Bronson was extremely nervous. Deputy Peters smelled to odor of burned marijuana coming from inside the vehicle and...

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Violent Felon Justin Bryant Sentenced

Violent Felon Justin Bryant Sentenced

On May 30, 2024 Justin Bryant (6/29/88) of Morriston embarked on a drug fueled mission of murder. In a short time frame he brutally stabbed and cut four people in a normally quiet Morriston neighborhood. No clear cut motive for this crime was ever established....

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Deputy Hospitalized After Fentanyl Exposure

Deputy Hospitalized After Fentanyl Exposure

eputies on patrol spotted a vehicle driven by Ashley Parkhouse (11/9/85) of Bronson on US Alt 27. Parkhouse is not a stranger to law enforcement and is known to have prior driving license issues. The vehicle she was driving had a broken windshield and the tag had been...

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LCSO K9 Gets His Paws On Wanted Subjects

LCSO K9 Gets His Paws On Wanted Subjects

Around 7:00 o’clock yesterday morning members of the LCSO Criminal Investigation Division and Patrol Division located Raymond Shiver (10/20/1985). Shiver was wanted for outstanding Marion County warrants for the following charges: FTA, unlawful use of a 2 way...

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In Loving Memory of Canine Deputy Molly

In Loving Memory of Canine Deputy Molly

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Canine Deputy Molly. She was a dedicated drug detection dog and beloved partner to Detective Gary Garboski.  They served side by side for over seven years. Molly began her service with the Levy County Sheriff’s...

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Sexual Offense Subject Held On No Bond

Sexual Offense Subject Held On No Bond

On 7/15/25 Corporal Stephen Williamson responded to a call for service regarding a sexual offense against a juvenile. Corporal Williamson identified the suspect as James Alan Hutchins (DOB 5/8/1983) of Cedar Key, a registered sexual offender in the State of Florida....

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Speeding Leads to Gun/Drug Arrest

Speeding Leads to Gun/Drug Arrest

Deputy Burt Miller was on patrol in Williston when he saw someone speeding. He was able to pace the vehicle on SR 121 and although the driver was slowing, verified the speed was 72 in a posted 60. The driver took an extended time to pull over. This behavior is not...

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