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NEWS BRIEFS CCSO awaits direction from Gov. border when the Chronicle Supports Florida deployment plan to US-Mexico border governor meets offices closed with state officers BUSTER THOMPSON In Monday, June 28, and Tues- developing and there are many un- during their on July 5 Staff writer day, statements to the Chronicle, answered questions surrounding deployment. C C C - the sheriff ’s office (CCSO) said it’s this request,” the agency stated. Responding to Citrus County Sheriff Mike waiting for more information “Until more information becomes calls for help from Prendergast supports the gover- from Gov. Ron DeSantis and the available, we are unable to plan the Texas and Ari- nor’s plan to deploy Florida law Florida Department of Law En- what resources to allocate in sup- Mike zona governors, Prendergast - enforcement officers to the U.S. forcement (FDLE) on how it can port of this important mission.” DeSantis on Fri- border with Mexico, but has yet to assist the state with controlling Prendergast, according to day announced commit his deputies to help the illegal immigration. CCSO, also has not planned to the immediate deployment of 10 cause. “At this point, the situation is still travel alongside DeSantis to the See CCSO/Page A2 - - - Colonade Street construction to commence Fireworks are no blast for your pets - C S - 0 - C S D - - H - - 0 1 C S C C - - - H - - 0 1 0 - - - 1 Crystal River Airport clears land ATT C C C C - Seventeen-year-old Natalia Evan knows how upsetting loud noises, like fireworks, can be to horses. The upcoming holiday weekend can cause D - horses and other domestic animals to inadvertently injure themselves when startled by loud noises. Above, the teen pets Shaman, her 22-year- D old Medicine Hat Paint Horse mare at the Pine Ridge farm where she lives with her parents. D C Keep your critters safe, calm during show - To boom or not to 00 MIKE WRIGHT officers and brought to the shelter - Staff writer after they leave their yards or homes trying to escape from the racket. July Fourth fireworks may look “One of the big things is people boom: County divided and sound like freedom. might not recognize their animals MICHAEL D. BATES Stress Disorder, also To skittish pets, it’s anything but. are terrified of noises like that,” Staff writer known as PTSD. The sud- S C Dogs will whimper and bark in she said. “We want to keep them den explosion of fireworks fright, cats will hide and horses bolt safe and not running the streets.” When it comes to fire- can recall unpleasant 0 0 — all at the scary sounds and flash- Mielo’s own dog Daisy, a border works, Citrus Countians memories for those who ing light in the dark sky. collie mix, is afraid of loud sudden come down firmly in two served on the battlefield. D Natalia Hemminger Evan, a noises, such as those caused by camps: those who love to Others said the loud - 17-year-old Pine Ridge resident, thunderstorms and fireworks. She buy pyrotechnics and are booms distress their dogs, knows all about that. goes to a confined quiet space, always searching for the cats and livestock. “By nature, their instinct is to which Mielo refers to as her dog’s biggest boom and those who Nevertheless, fireworks run,” Natalia said Wednesday, “bomb shelter.” dread the noise and wait tents have sprung up while standing with her horses Mielo offers these tips for owners patiently for it all to end. throughout Citrus County Shaman, Cherokee and Hollywood to keep their dogs safe and calm The Chronicle, via its and despite a nationwide Tawny. “They bolt, they run into during fireworks: Facebook page, asked shortage of product, own- 000 I things. It takes them a while to Bring your dogs inside, or readers where they stand ers are anticipating an- calm down.” make sure their outdoor enclosure on making merry for the other big season. - Dr. Meghan Mielo, staff veteri- is secure. Fourth of July. Several ref- Here is a sampling of I narian at the Citrus County Animal If you know your dog is afraid, erenced concerns regard- what our readers have to C C - Shelter, also knows it all too well. stay home with him or her while ing veterans who suffer say: Every fireworks season, dogs and the fireworks are taking place. D from Post-Traumatic See BOOM/Page A2 - - cats are picked by animal control See PETS/Page A2
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CC-0010DHS Visit us at BayAreaCool.com A2 THURSDAY, JULY 1, 2021 STATE & LOCAL CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Ocala woman charged with attempted murder away from the injured woman in knife from the kitchen Alleged stabbing occurred near Crystal River house after the al- an emergency before she went outside, leged stabbing, ac- room. asking the woman to join BUSTER 44-year-old Rebecca off of West Avocado Street. cording to the According to the her. THOMPSON Ranee Roblero Perez from Before deputies arrived, arrest affidavit. affidavit, the Once outside, Roblero Staff writer Marion County’s jail to the the woman’s boyfriend Deputies tried woman said Ro- Perez fell over, prompting Citrus County Detention drove her to Bayfront to pull them over blero Perez came her son and the woman to An Ocala woman faces Facility, where they ar- Health Seven Rivers to be near North Le- over intoxicated, help her up. accusations she cut an- rested her on a warrant treated for a cut several canto Highway Rebecca unannounced and When Roblero Perez got other woman’s neck with a charging her with at- inches long to left of her and West Norvell Ranee with the unknown to her feet, according to knife outside of Crystal tempted first-degree throat. Bryant Highway, Roblero man. She said Ro- the affidavit, she acted as River before she was ap- murder. Deputies also identified but the duo’s vehi- Perez blero Perez was if she was going to hug the prehended in Marion According to Roblero Roblero Perez, who is the cle fled into Mar- acting hostile and woman but reached out County at the end of a ve- Perez’s arrest affidavit, ob- mother of the woman’s ion County, where Roblero threatened to take her with the knife instead to hicle chase. tained Wednesday, sher- boyfriend, as their Perez and her driver were own life. cut the woman’s neck. Citrus County Sheriff ’s iff ’s office deputies suspect. taken into custody. Roblero Perez’s son told Roblero Perez’s bond Office authorities on Tues- responded June 21 to a Roblero Perez and an A sheriff ’s office detec- the detective he saw his was set at $20,000, per her day, June 29, transported stabbed woman at a house unidentified man drove tive later interviewed the mother pick up a fruit warrant. PETS Around the STATE Continued from Page A1 Two men who ran onto Super ‘Homing pigeons that can’t Bowl field given probation find their home’ block I-95 “That’s going to provide them a lot of T T T C comfort,” Mielo said. I Encourage dogs into their comfort - 100 spaces, such as enclosed areas or crates. I For dogs with nervous dispositions, T T Mielo suggests an owner contact their T 100 veterinarian for mild anti-anxiety medi- cine (for the dog, not the owner). She - T doesn’t recommend Benadryl, which will 100 make your dog sleepy but still anxious. 00 - I Dog hoodies or wraps are a mixed T bag, she said. The concept is like swad- T T dling an infant, to give your dog a feeling C of safety. Mielo said some dogs don’t react - - well to that snugness, the same way some - people don’t like to be hugged. C - Parts of Citrus County, such as in Pine - Ridge, are equestrian communities. - Keeping horses safe and calm during T MATTHEW BECK C fireworks is more challenging. “Horses are a little more difficult than In this July 2020 file photo, Cincinnati, Ohio dogs. I can’t say bring your horse inside,” residents Michael Carlton and his 11-year- Mielo said. old son Connor shop at a Crystal River Natalia Hemminger Evan, who has fireworks stand. Pet owners say fireworks our nation, state and our relieve state authorities owned and ridden horses since she was bring much stress to their animals. community safe from the out west. 7, offered these suggestions: approaches, asking they be cognizant that CCSO scourge of methamphet- “We’ve got a lot of folks I Keep your horse where it is most horses live nearby. Continued from Page A1 amine and fentanyl in the queue, and there’s comfortable at night — stall or paddock. “It does help,” she said. “The best you flowing across the different ways the “I’ve had many horses. They all react dif- can do is prepare.” more than 50 state author- southwest border locals can sup- ferently,” she said. Both Natalia and Dr. Mielo had the ities from the FDLE, Flor- into the United port,” DeSantis I If they’re in a field, make sure it’s se- same advice, whether horse, dog, cat or ida Highway Patrol and States of Amer- said Friday. “If cure and free from objects that a horse other critter. Florida Fish and Wildlife ica,” the agency these guys are could run into and hurt itself. “Know your pet and what they’re afraid Conservation Commis- stated, echoing going out and Natalia’s mother, Ronda, said she alerts of and what’s most comfortable to them,” sion to the Mexican DeSantis. there’s ever a neighbors as the Fourth of July weekend Mielo said. “Stick to their routine.” border. According to need to backfill It’s estimated the per- the governor’s of- Gov. Ron what they’re sonnel will have individ- fice, over 20 sher- DeSantis doing in Florida, SAFETY TIPS and fireworks. ual deployments of iff ’s offices in then the locals 16 days, and Florida is Florida have pledged per- can send and backfill that, BOOM To avoid accidents, the I Wear safety glasses expected to pay for the Continued from Page A1 sonnel to help fill the while they’re doing the National Council on when shooting maneuvers. state’s staffing vacancies border. We also can send Fireworks Safety offers fireworks. “CCSO recognizes and opened by the temporary locals, but we were able to I “I hate them. Scares the following tips: I Light one firework at a supports this action as departure of its law offi- meet the need with the all the animals. My dogs time and then quickly necessary to help keep cers. Deputies could also state resources to start.” have a miserable time.” — I Read the labels and Marti Gale performance move away. I “Millions love them descriptions on I Use fireworks outdoors and will always love them fireworks before in a clear area and FREE because not only are they igniting them. away from buildings Hearing fun and pretty, they’re I Have a responsible and vehicles. helping us celebrate our Exams adult supervise all I Never relight a “dud” freedom.” — Jason Hoover activities and never give I “I’ll go see them in firework. Wait 20 fireworks to children. Crystal River and save my minutes, then soak it in money. 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