Category: News

Heriberto Rodriguez
W/M DOB : 05/25/1955

5’02”, 132 Ibs.

Grey Hair
Brown Eyes

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On today’s date, Gregory Tousignant accepted a plea deal of 270 days in the Hernando County Detention Center for the listed crime of Animal Neglect.

John Mendez
Height: 5′ 11”                     Eyes: Brown
Weight: 156                       Hair: Brown

In April, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Animal Enforcement Unit responded to 34125 Hyatt Road in Ridge Manor to conduct a welfare check on numerous animals on the property that appeared to be in distress.

Upon arrival, Animal Enforcement officers noted several animals in need of attention.

Those animals included a horse, whose hip and rib bones were showing, an extremely overweight pot belly pig, three goats, and five adult dogs, whose pen was covered in feces and mold.

Officers met with Kay Davis W/F DOB/04-09-1951, the owner of the animals, but does not live on the property.

Officers told Davis she needed to clean the dogs’ pen immediately and provide them with fresh bedding and clean water. Davis advised a man was coming later that day to clean the dogs’ pen.

Officers also advised Davis she would need to have a veterinarian examine both the horse and one of the goats that appeared malnourished.

In addition, Davis was instructed to have a farrier examine the horse, which she agreed.

Davis advised she gets paid on May 3 and would have a farrier out at that time.

On April 24, officers made contact with Davis who advised a farrier would be out to see the horse on May 6.

Animal Enforcement officers returned to the property on May 31, after numerous attempts to contact Davis since April 24 were unsuccessful.

When officers arrived on scene they were able to observe the horse, whose condition appeared to worsen since the last visit.

Officers also noted none of the animals had access to food, and the water was covered in algae.

Upon documenting the conditions, officers called Davis who was told to respond to the property immediately.

All of the animals on the property were found in a state of neglect and were seized and taken to Animal Services in Brooksville.

Davis and Glen Gulvin W/M DOB/09-12-1954, who helps care of the animals, were each issued misdemeanor citations for Animal Cruelty.

The Animal Enforcement Unit is moving forward with a petition to permanently remove all of the animals from Davis’ custody.

The Office of Sheriff:
The Office of the Sheriff is established by the Florida Constitution. As a constitutional officer, the Sheriff has the exclusive authority to administer his or her agency and is responsible for preserving the peace throughout the entire county, carrying out the laws of the state, the orders of Florida courts, and the ordinances of the Board of County Commissioners. The Sheriff is the chief law enforcement and correctional officer of the county.
Sheriff Al Nienhuis was initially appointed as the Sheriff of Hernando County by the Governor in January of 2011. He was then elected by the people of Hernando County in 2012, and remains accountable to them.

On 05-27-19 just after 7:30 a.m., a call was received in the Emergency Communications Center regarding an elderly female who had just been attacked by three dogs.

Operators immediately dispatched Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR), a patrol deputy, and an animal enforcement officer to the scene.

The caller had placed the victim in a black pickup truck and was waiting alongside Spring Lake Highway for first responders to arrive. As they waited, the caller performed basic first aid on the victim’s wounds. The victim was suffering from severe dog bites to both of her legs.

The caller told operators that the three dogs that attacked the victim, described at pit-bulls, were still running loose in the area.

Due to the severity of the injuries, the victim was treated on scene by HCFR and then airlifted to a trauma center for advanced care.

Investigation revealed the elderly female was out walking on Spring Lake Highway, something she normally does, when the dogs attacked her. The person who called saw that something was wrong and stopped to provide assistance.

When deputies and animal enforcement officers arrived and attempted to collect the dogs, one or more of the dogs attempted to attack the deputies/animal enforcement officers. Bean bag rounds were utilized to subdue the dogs. The dogs were then collected and taken to Hernando County Animal Services.

The owner of the dogs has been identified as Ralph Hughes of Church Road in Brooksville. Hughes was cited as follows:
• Public Nuisance Animal – Second Offense (3 counts)
• Unrestrained Animal (3 counts).

Mr. Hughes has surrendered all three dogs for euthanasia, as he believes they are too aggressive. He does not want them back. It should be noted, all three dogs are licensed and current on all shots.

The victim is listed in stable condition.

There is no additional information available at this time.

Sexual Predator Notification 05-22-19

Billie Earl Futrell

W/M DOB: 04//16/1937

5’09”, 200Ibs.

Update

Investigation revealed, the victim, identified as Preston Oliver Talley W/M DOB/03-29-1981, had traveled to Ridge Manor in Hernando County, from Gainesville, to meet with a female he met through the dating site, Plenty of Fish.

• Deputies responded to:
o Alleged Sex Offense – Spring Hill – Active.
o Vehicle Burglary – 27316 Flagler Avenue/Brooksville – Homeowner observed a B/M (12 YOA) rifling through his vehicle – Suspect got away – Stole cash from the UNLOCKED vehicle.
o Battery LEO x2 – Karma/10511 Spring Hill Drive/Spring Hill – Unruly customer – Battered two LEOs when asked to leave – Arrest/Male.
o Death Investigation – 8239 Shorecrest Court/Spring Hill – Elderly male/No foul play suspected.
o Sex Offense – Brooksville – Active.
o Traveling to Meet a Minor for Sex – Spring Hill – Arrest/Male – Active.
o Suspicious Incident – St. Anne’s Catholic Church/Ridge Manor – Parishioner observed two males with masks on, driving through the parking lot – Active.
o Agency Assist/Pasco S.O. – Spring Hill – Marchman Act/Male.
o Aggravated Battery – 12391 Sunshine Grove Road/Brooksville – Over the collection of a debt – Male rammed the female’s vehicle (debt collector) with his truck – Arrest/Male.
o Traffic Stop – Swiss Road/Spring Hill – Driver attempted to flee on foot, from the stop – He had in his possession 54.3 grams of marijuana – Arrest/Male.

On 05-21-17 in the early morning hours, a graduation party was underway at a residence in Brooksville.

At some point during the party, Samuel Taylor B/M DOB/11-03-1999, committed a sex act on a female juvenile who was at the party. The sex act was committed against the victim’s will.