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.
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,...
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. ...
Deputy Sheriff Jesus Vargas
Deputy Sheriff Jesus Vargas was shot and killed while serving a warrant at Stella Link Road north of Interstate 610 in Houston at 11:30 a.m. When...
Sergeant Mark Butler
Sergeant Mark Butler was killed in a head-on collision during a pursuit on Highway 6 near Farm-to-Market 3090 in Navasota. When College Station...
Deputy Sheriff Timothy Corlew
Deputy Sheriff Tim Corlew was killed in a motorcycle crash at 5:30 a.m. on CA 91 east of La Sierra Avenue in Riverside. While traveling westbound in...
K9 Kaya
K9 Kaya was struck and killed by a passing motorist on SR 303. At 5:35 p.m., K9 Kaya exited the patrol vehicle to stretch his legs in an area west...
Lieutenant Mark Meadows
Lieutenant Mark Meadows was struck and killed by a motorist while directing traffic at Grants Mill Road and Overton Road in Irondale. Shortly...
Correction Officer Andrew Lansing
Correction Officer Andy Lansing died after being assaulted by an inmate on Christmas morning around 7:30 a.m. at the Ross Correctional Institution,...
K9 Bum I
K9 Bumi was shot and killed while apprehending a juvenile fleeing from a stolen car after a short pursuit. At 2:30 a.m., deputies pursued a stolen...
Trooper Clay M Carns
Trooper Clay Carns was struck and killed by a passing vehicle on I-55 near Channahon, Illinois. At 9:42 p.m., Trooper Carns was removing debris...
Police Officer Michael Horan
Police Officer Michael Horan was shot and killed while responding to a call of a man with a firearm at the Food Lion at 4709 Lawndale Drive in...
Detention Officer Isaiah Bias
Detention Officer Isaiah Bias died after being assaulted by an inmate at the Wayne McCollum Detention Center at 300 South Jackson Street in...
Air Interdiction Agent Jeffrey Kanas
Air Interdiction Agent Jeffrey Kanas was killed when the Eurocopter AS350 he was piloting crashed near Potrero in San Diego County, California, at...
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...