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The Newscaster-Nature Coast News
Gulf Hammock man Hospitalized
Afterwas injured Sunday evening while he was hunting in a private
Hunting Accident
A Gulf Hammock man
hunt club in Levy County.
John C. Champion, 21 was hunting from his Polaris Ranger in the Fiber Factory Hunt
Club, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) investiga-
tors.
Champion, who is a paraplegic, was hunting alone around 6 p.m. and was attempt-
ing to cock his crossbow. He accidently fired the bolt through his left foot, pinning his foot
to the floor of the Ranger, investigators said.
He attempted to free his foot, but was unsuccessful. He then tried to drive out, but became
stuck on some brush.
Other hunters and family members arrived a short time later and took Champion to
Levy County paramedics.
Champion was transported the Seven Rivers Hospital in Crystal River for treat-
ment. He suffered a puncture wound and several broken bones in his left foot, said FWC
investigators. FWC officials are investigating the incident.
Abuse Charge - Continued from page 1
dence.”
Medical records of the child, collected by the CPI Unit from Shand’s Hospital,
showed that the child had suffered multiple bleeds in the child’s brain, in-
dicating that more than one incident had occurred, according to the report,
and “the victim could not have sustained the injuries from a two foot fall
onto a soft surface.”
A CPU investigator spoke with Shettleroe in Crystal River on
Sept. 14. She denied shaking the child and said she’s the sole caretaker of
the child, that there was only one occasion when someone from outside of
the residence had watched the victim. She said she’d left the child unat-
tended on the bed (Sept. 11). Text records indicated that Shettleroe began
texting on 12:49 p.m., and stopped around 2:16 p.m. By 2:50 p.m., a family Shettleroe
member used Shettleroe’s phone to alert another person that the child was
going to the hospital. The report stated that family members had to tell Shettleroe to take the
child to the hospital. Around 4:00 p.m., the report said, Shettleroe took the victim to a local
store to cash a check and buy cigarettes prior to going to the hospital. She returned to the
residence at 4:25 p.m., delaying his medical treatment, the report stated.
According to interviews, as per the investigator, the boy was born about four weeks
prematurely, and cried constantly, into the night. He had to be given medication for gas.
Join Us on Fri. Night, Sept. 23
Shettleroe had been heard telling the child to stop crying, that she couldn’t take it any more.
For a FUN NIGHT of DANCING with “TRIPOD HARRY”
The child had begun projectile vomiting about two weeks after birth, and this had continued
for several weeks. Those interviewed said Shettleroe has no patience with the child and gets
Join us on Sat. Night, Sept. 24
frustrated easily. The report stated that the history given by Shettleroe is not consistent with
For a FUN NIGHT of SINGING & DANCING to “KARAOKE with CARLEY”
the child’s injuries, therefore, she was arrested.
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Student Taken Into Custody for Acid
Come sing, bring your instrument, and have some fun!
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Bomb at Crystal River aHigh School
AmVet Riders Poker Run - Sat., Oct. 22
A 16 year-old Crystal River boy was arrested on felony charge, Sept., 15, charged
Adult Halloween Party - Fri., Oct. 28
with making, throwing or possessing a projectile. The incident happened at Crstal River
Kids Halloween Party - Mon., Oct. 31
High School around 11:20 a.m. when the 11th grade student made what the deputy termed
It’s AmVet Riders’ Month
an acid bomb that exploded near a girl. The girl had redness and slight swelling on the right
side of her face. Her right eye was bloodshot and watery, and she complained of discomfort.
So stop by and meet our Riders. Help us help our Veterans. Our
The officer found the remains of the bomb, and the student who’d made it stepped up to
Poker Run will benefit Camp Hope, a place where our wounded
confess. He told the deputy the ingredients he’d used. He said he’d not meant to hurt any-
Veterans can come together with their Families and Nature.
one, that it was just an experiment. The girl was transported by her parents to Seven Rivers
AmVets are American Veterans
Regional Medical Center in Crystal River for treatment. The report stated that it appears the
Any Man or Woman who has served in our Armed Forces and Honorably Discharged can become
girl will be okay. Those in school administration said the boy was an excellent student and
a MEMBER of our AmVets. Just present your DD2-14. Join us in supporting our troops, past and
never gave them any trouble. He was transported to the Citrus County Detention Facility.
present, and our community.
The deputy contact the Department of Juvenile Justice in Ocala where the boy he be held.
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report. The boy decided he’d rather not talk without his father present. He expressed shock
that the incident was being taken so seriously. He apologized many times.
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