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.
Deputy Sheriff Andres Andy Lahera
Deputy Sheriff Andy Lahera succumbed to injuries he received on May 23, 2023, when he was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at the...
Sergeant Alton Dale Berrian
Sergeant Dale Berrian passed away from complications of a heart attack after helping a disabled motorist move their vehicle out of the busy roadway. ...
Deputy Sheriff William May
Deputy Sheriff Will May was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance at the Dollar General Market at 10738 US-90 in Defuniak Springs. ...
K9 Rox I
K9 Roxi succumbed to injuries she received in a vehicle crash during a pursuit of a wanted felon. When deputies attempted to initiate a traffic...
Sergeant Elio Diaz
Sergeant Elio Diaz was shot and killed during a traffic stop shortly after 3:00 p.m. at 4968 Tamiami Trail in Charlotte Harbor. During the stop, the...
Deputy Sheriff Ignacio Dan Diaz
Deputy Sheriff Dan Diaz succumbed to injuries he received when he, Corporal Luis Paez, and Deputy Sheriff Waller were struck by a vehicle on Southern...
Deputy Sheriff Ralph Butch Waller Jr
Deputy Sheriff Butch Waller and Corporal Luis Paez were struck and killed, and Deputy Sheriff Dan Diaz was critically injured on Southern Boulevard...
Corporal Luis Paez
Corporal Luis Paez and Deputy Sheriff Butch Waller were struck and killed, and Deputy Sheriff Dan Diaz was critically injured on Southern Boulevard...
Corrections Officer Bradford D Mcnew
Corrections Officer Brad McNew was shot and killed at the Love's Travel Stop at 12921 Duval Road in Jacksonville after intervening in a domestic...
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,...
Deputy Sheriff Andres Andy Lahera
Deputy Sheriff Andy Lahera succumbed to injuries he received on May 23, 2023, when he was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at the...
K9 Archer
K9 Archer succumbed to heatstroke after being left in a patrol vehicle. On September 4, 2025, the temperature reached 90 degrees during the day. ...
Police Officer Hunter Simoncic
Police Officer Hunter Simoncic was intentionally struck and killed by the driver of a fleeing vehicle while he was deploying stop sticks on College...
Sergeant Lee Sorensen
Sergeant Lee Sorensen and Police Officer Eric Estrada were shot and killed while responding to multiple 911 hang-up calls at a residence near 700...
Police Officer Eric Estrada
Police Officer Eric Estrada and Sergeant Lee Sorensen were shot and killed while responding to multiple 911 hang-up calls at a residence near 700...
Police Officer Suzanne O
Police Officer Suzanne O was shot and killed near the Paia Sugar Mill, off of Baldwin Avenue, at approximately 8:30 p.m. Officer O was responding to...
Trooper First Class Dennis Ricks
Trooper Dennis Ricks succumbed to injuries he received when he was struck by a truck during a traffic stop on August 10, 2025. Around 2:00 a.m.,...
Sergeant Ryan Hudson
Sergeant Ryan Hudson suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to a shooting call involving multiple victims, including a pregnant woman, in the...
Sergeant Caleb Eisworth
Sergeant Caleb Eisworth succumbed to injuries he received in a motorcycle crash when he was intentionally struck on June 16, 2025. At 11:00 a.m.,...
Sergeant Kenneth Salas
Sergeant Kenneth Salas was struck and killed by a motorcyclist while removing debris on Interstate 90 near the Four Lakes exit in Spokane. At 7:40...
K9 Karma
K9 Karma succumbed to complications from heatstroke after pursuing two drug suspects near 329th Ave NW and Magnolia St NW in Cambridge on August 7,...
Police Officer David Rose
Police Officer David Rose was shot and killed responding to an active shooter at the CVS at 520 Avenue Place in Atlanta near the Centers for Disease...