CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — The Citrus County Sheriff's Office Tactical Impact Unit has completed the second phase of Operation Coin Toss, which aims to crack down on the sale and distribution of illegal narcotics within the county. 

  • 2nd phase of Operation Coin Toss completed
  • Detectives made 30 arrests 
  • Operation aims to crack down on illegal drugs

The second phase resulted in 30 arrests, generating 56 felony and 13 misdemeanor charges. 

The first phase of the operation was completed in August, resulting in 24 arrests. 

"Illegal drugs and the problems they cause are relentless, they kill people and destroy communities over time. Using any sort of illegal drug is destructive and affects the quality of life for everyone," said Sheriff Mike Prendergast. "Illegal drugs have no place here in our community. We aren't passing out warnings, we're slapping on handcuffs, and we are taking these criminals to jail to face justice. The men and women of this office took an oath to protect and serve the citizens of Citrus County, and to protect and serve they will."

During the second phase of operation, detectives conducted four search warrants at residences on the east side of the community:

  • 6841 North Bighorn Point, Hernando, FL
  • 4505 North Canyon Terrace, Hernando, FL
  • 4 South Wadsworth Avenue, Hernando, FL
  • 3357 E Buffalo Lane, Hernando, FL 

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office executed 21 arrest warrants and arrested 30 people in the process, thirteen of whom have prior felony convictions. 

"Simply put, ladies and gentlemen, these are not upstanding model citizens of Citrus County," said Prendergast. "They are hardcore drug dealers, they are known criminals, and we’ve had them on or target board for a long time.”

Resident Roy Stanard, who lives nearby one of the homes where a warrant was executed, expressed relief that something had been done.

"I’ve been telling the sheriff’s office about this for awhile now," Stanard told us. "About time, and they did a great job coming here and hitting these places. They need to clean this neighborhood up.”

Stanard did express some skepticism, however, about the long-term effectiveness of today's arrests.

"Problem is, the court system slaps them on the hand, cuts 'em loose," he explained. "Where does that leave us? Right back where we are again. They’re back here two weeks later, they’ll be doing it again.”

Here is a list of the suspects arrested: 

  • Gloria Lewis (DOB 7/26/55) - Possession methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession cocaine, possession of tramadol, possession of alprazolam, possession of clonazepam, possession of methadone, possession of oxycodone, possession of lorazepam, possession of diazepam, possession of marijuana less than 20g, possession of paraphernalia. Total bond set at $23,000.
  • David Kio (DOB 01/11/85) - Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and grand theft auto. Total bond set at $15,000. (CONVICTED FELON) Steven Holder Sr. (DOB 10/23/53) - Possession of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana under 20grams, and possession of paraphernalia. Total bond set at $6,000.
  • Bonnie Hernandez (DOB 03/02/66) - Possession of heroin. Total bond set at $2,000.
  • Dennis Ponce (DOB 09/03/59) - Possession of paraphernalia, possession of heroin, possession of methadone, possession of oxycodone, possession of alprazolam, possession of clonazepam, and possession of methamphetamine. Total bond set at $13,000. (CONVICTED FELON)
  • Craig Campbell (DOB 04/18/50) - Possession of heroin. Total bond set at $2,000.
  • John Jenkins (DOB 01/19/71) - Sale of methamphetamine. Total bond set at $5,000. (CONVICTED FELON)
  • Leona Oney (DOB 07/04/83) - Sale of methamphetamine. Total bond set at $5,000. (CONVICTED FELON)
  • Meghan Quinn (DOB 12/22/82) - Possession of methamphetamine. Total bond set at $2,000. (CONVICTED FELON)
  • Michael Wilson (DOB 02/17/87) - Possession of heroin and possession of methamphetamine. Total bond set at $4,000.
  • Raymond Osteen (DOB 11/21/87) - Possession of heroin and possession of methamphetamine. Total bond set at $4,000. (CONVICTED FELON)
  • Sasha Taflinger (DOB 10/27/82) - Sale of methamphetamine. Total bond set at $5,000. (CONVICTED FELON)
  • Richard Dorman (DOB 09/24/70) - Possession of heroin and possession of methamphetamine. Total bond set at $4,000. (CONVICTED FELON)
  • Jessica Albury (DOB 11/29/92) - Possession of methamphetamine and possession of alprazolam. Total bond set at $4,000.
  • Paul Soelch, Jr. (DOB 10/06/2000) - Possession of alprazolam and possession of paraphernalia. Total bond set at $3,000. (CONVICTED FELON)
  • Jason Jablonski (DOB 10/16/84) - Possession of methamphetamine. Total bond set at $2,000.
  • Cynthia Parkinson (DOB 07/06/58) - Violation of Probation for possession of heroin. No bond.
  • Kevin Ryan (DOB 03/21/68) - Possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of fentanyl, own/lease/rent dwelling with knowledge used to traffic, resist officer w/o violence, possession of drug paraphernalia.  (had three active warrants for sale of methamphetamine). Total bond set at $19,000.
  • Janet Grenville (DOB 01/28/64) - Possession of methamphetamine. Total bond set at $2,000.
  • Lisa Ziegler (DOB 03/07/59) - Possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. Total bond set at $3,000.
  • Christopher Grivna (DOB 02/19/1975) - Possession of methamphetamine. Total bond set at $2,000.
  • Travis Powell (DOB 06/28/85) - Trafficking in methamphetamine. Total bond set at $5,000.  (CONVICTED FELON)
  • Krystina Marcalo (DOB 11/27/90) - Possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell.  Total bond set at $5,000. (had two active warrants for sale of methamphetamine)
  • Richard Shawl (DOB 04/19/77) - Possession of methamphetamine. Total bond set at $2,000. (CONVICTED FELON)
  • Sara Brandon (DOB 08/27/90) - Possession of fentanyl.  Total bond set at $2,000.
  • Vonda Leighty (DOB 09/06/94) - Violation of Probation for failure to appear for petit theft. No bond.
  • Jeff Lapanne (DOB 07/20/60) - Two counts sale of methamphetamine. Total bond set at $5,000.
  • Errin Perry (DOB 12/22/67) - Possession of methamphetamine. Total bond set at $2,000.00. (Had an active warrant for sale of methamphetamine). Total bond set at $3,000.
  • Diane Hudson (DOB 06/27/44) - Possession of methamphetamine and possession paraphernalia. Total bond set at $3,000.00.
  • Colleen Mahoney (DOB 10/24/84) - Possession of paraphernalia. Total bond set at $1,000.

If you suspect someone is dealing drugs in your neighborhood, you are asked to call the sheriff's office at 352-726-1121 to report your suspicions.