Recent News
Meal Train for Andy Lahera Family
At approximately 9:05 last evening, May 23, 2023, Citrus County Deputy Andy Lahera was directing traffic at the Lecanto High School Graduation ceremony and was struck by a motorist traveling south on South Lecanto Highway.
Police Week Appreciation Night at Weeki Pub
Thank you to Weeki Pub for hosting the Police Week Event. A huge thank you to the community members that attended and our community partners listed below. Your support for law enforcement means so much. We are proud to serve each of you.
Disaster Relief for Hurricane Ian
Members of FOP Nature Coast Lodge 164 recently delivered hot meals and supplies to southwest Florida, an area which was devastated by Hurricane Ian.
County Commissioners “Back the Blue” Resolution
On July 11, 2022, Hernando County Commissioner Jeff Holcomb attended the Nature Coast Lodge 164 monthly meeting. Commissioner Holcomb presented the lodge with Resolution 2022-92, which “backs the blue” and […]
No Shave November Fundraiser benefiting the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch
Our lodge teamed up with the Sheriff's Office to host No Shave November for a fundraiser benefitting the Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch. The event raised $7,050.00. We want to thank the citizens who showed tremendous support of the deputies sporting the beards during this time. We look forward to the next event!
Tribute to Fallen Officers
Detective Tommy Gail Breedlove
Detective Tommy Breedlove died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Deputy Sheriff John Charles Mecklenburg
Deputy John Mecklenburg was killed in an automobile accident in Pasco County while involved in a vehicle pursuit.
Captain Scott Michael Bierwiler
Captain Scott Bierwiler was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a teenage driver on Powell Road between Spring Park Way and Leopard Lane...
Master Detective Aubrey Fred Johnson
Master Detective Aubrey Johnson was killed in an automobile crash on County Road 491 and W Educational Path in Lecanto.
Deputy Sheriff Lonnie C. Coburn
Deputy Lonnie Coburn was shot and killed when he confronted two suspects wanted in the connection of the rape, kidnapping, and murder of a young...
City Marshal J. W. Newsome
Marshal Newsome was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man wanted for an earlier shooting. Marshal Newsome received information that the...
Deputy Sheriff James McIntosh McMullen
Deputy McMullen was assassinated in his home by a man he had previous encounters with. The suspect fled and it is unknown if he was ever apprehended.
Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link
Master Deputy Sheriff Brad Link was shot and killed when he and other deputies responded to a disturbance at a home on Brookside Drive near County...
K9 Archer
K9 Archer succumbed to heatstroke after tracking a felon who fled from deputies after a traffic stop on July 4, 2024. A deputy initiated a traffic...
K9 Leo
K9 Leo succumbed to gunshot wounds he received during a domestic call at the 900 block of Northwest 114th Court in Silver Springs on February 17,...
Trooper Zachary Fink
Trooper Zachary Fink was killed in a vehicle crash during a pursuit on Interstate 95 north at Crosstown Parkway near Port St. Lucie at 3:00 a.m. At...
K9 Fredy
K9 Fredy was killed when his handler's car was involved in a crash at the intersection of S John Young Parkway and Presidents Drive in Orlando. K9...
Chief Of Police Anthony Rickerson
Chief of Police Tony Rickerson was killed in a vehicle crash on CR 143 and Southwest 28th Lane in Hamilton County at 10:25 pm. He was en route to...
Sergeant Michael Kunovich
Sergeant Michael Kunovich suffered a fatal heart attack following a violent struggle with a man in the 2500 block of State Road 16 in St. Augustine. ...
Detective Tommy Gail Breedlove
Detective Tommy Breedlove died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Deputy Sheriff John Charles Mecklenburg
Deputy John Mecklenburg was killed in an automobile accident in Pasco County while involved in a vehicle pursuit.
Captain Scott Michael Bierwiler
Captain Scott Bierwiler was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a teenage driver on Powell Road between Spring Park Way and Leopard Lane...
Master Detective Aubrey Fred Johnson
Master Detective Aubrey Johnson was killed in an automobile crash on County Road 491 and W Educational Path in Lecanto.
Deputy Sheriff Lonnie C. Coburn
Deputy Lonnie Coburn was shot and killed when he confronted two suspects wanted in the connection of the rape, kidnapping, and murder of a young...
Deputy Sheriff Josh Phipps
Deputy Sheriff Josh Phipps was shot and killed while pursuing a fleeing suspect on Bluebird Drive in Russell Springs. Deputy Phipps was assisting...
Motor Carrier Officer Daniel Kerstetter
Motor Carrier Officer Dan Kerstetter succumbed to injuries he received when he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 75 on September 13, 2024. At...
Trooper Enrique Delgado Garcia
Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia succumbed to injuries he received while training at the State Police Academy at 340 West Brookfield Road in New...
Corporal Brandon Schreiber
Corporal Brandon Schreiber succumbed to gunshot wounds he received after a vehicle pursuit on September 1, 2024. Corporal Schreiber joined a...
Police Officer Jaime Junior Roman
Police Officer Jaime Roman succumbed to gunshot wounds he received on June 22, 2024, during a traffic stop. Officer Roman and another officer...
Police Officer Zane Tristan Coolidge
Police Officer Zane Coolidge succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained three days earlier while responding to reports of a larceny from a motor vehicle...
Officer Phylicia Carson
Officer Phylicia Carson was killed in a vehicle crash at about 1:30 am while responding to assist another officer who was pursuing a vehicle. Her...
Police Officer Darron Lee Burks
Police Officer Darron Burks was shot and killed in his squad car at the 900 block of East Ledbetter Drive. At 10:10 p.m., officers responded to an...
Investigator Wayne David
Investigator Wayne David was shot and killed when a firearm he was recovering from a storm drain inadvertently discharged. He and other officers had...
Police Officer Austin Machitar
Police Officer Austin Machitar was killed in a vehicle crash at 11:30 p.m. at the 5200 block of Clairemont Mesa Boulevard. An officer was pursuing a...
Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow
Investigator Taylor Bristow succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained three days earlier while serving a warrant related to a child sexual exploitation...
Patrolman James Crowley
Patrolman Jim Crowley succumbed to injuries he received on September 4, 1987, when a drunk driver struck his patrol car. Patrolman Crowley,...