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back into the middle of the median, toward tion. The investigation resulted in convictions of numerous Dixie and Levy County officials.

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Sgt. Mack Ballard and Chief Steve

the highway, so Sgt. Ballard moved his car Court documents state that Blair claimed she only received breakfast from an undercover

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Dixon of the Inglis Police Department went

to herd the gator away from the residential FBI agent posing as a high density developer from New Jersey, but she solicited and re-

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beyond the call of duty, last Wednesday, to

ceived other items of value from the agent.

protect the citizens of Inglis. Around 12:00

noon, they responded to a call from Barbara

The gator came at Sgt. Ballard’s

Buddy & Fred’s Hardware

Hughes of a nuisance alligator attempting to

vehicle, pushed his way under it and became

cross Hwy. 19 at N. Inglis Ave., heading to-

stuck. According to Sgt. Ballard, the gator

ward the Cason Acres residential neighbor-

was so large it actually rocked his car. The

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trapper was able to get the gator from under-

517 Hwy. 40 West • Inglis, Florida

The officers positioned their patrol

neath Sgt. Ballard’s vehicle and capture it.

cars on either side of Hwy. 19, in an attempt

The trapper estimated the gator’s

Saturday, June 5

to keep the gator in the median and out of

size at 10 feet in length and 275 pounds. “I

the traffic while awaiting a state alligator

had considered charging the gator with as-

sault on a patrol car,” said Sgt. Ballard, “but

trapper to remove it. The alligator became

8:30 a.m. until 12:00 Noon

aggressive and charged toward Sgt. Bal-

determined he had enough issues on his

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Bubba’s Fin & Feather

Sgt. Mack Ballard and Inglis Police Chief Steve Dixon watch as the trapper puts a lasso over

the ten foot gator. James Hughes, one of the bystanders watching the gator event said quite a

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 everyday  drink get  free

few cars stopped and people made pictures with their cell phone cameras of the unusual sight.

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Mon Happy Hr & Free pool all day

Photo courtesy James Hughes

Shots Fired - Continued from page 1

Tue 2-4pm $2 long necks $1 darts 4pm Bike Ngt $1 draft

8-10pm Open Jam 8-? 1st Tue of every month Lingerie

cant lots by Copeland Park.

Wed Free pool & 1.75 cans all day Pool tournament 7pm

Shots also were fired near N.E. 3rd Street right in front of the park, with no injuries

Thur Bar bingo 2-4pm 1.75 Rum & Coke all day Dart tourna-

Marcus Natteal, 38, also of Crystal River, who was driving a vehicle in the immedi-

Fri Karaoke 8pm pizza $1 a slice

ate vicinity, also was fired upon, but was not injured.

Sat Ladies ngt 2-4-1 mixed drinks in plastic cup & Karaoke

Crime scene technicians responded to process both scenes, while detectives interviewed the

victims and witnesses.

Sun Nascar Party/Men’s ngt $1 draft $10 domestic buckets

BOLOs (be on the lookout) were issued for officer safety and to surrounding coun-

& 1.75 cans 8-10pm $10 domestic Buckets all weekend

ties, while law enforcement continues to work several solid leads in the case.

We sell Ready Ice & Fill your water

The investigation is continuing, plus extra patrol has been assigned to the Copeland Park

Jugs with glacier water

Inglis Super Stop Restaurant Buddy & Fred's Hardware