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The following people were booked into the Highlands County Jail on Tuesday, Nov. 3:
Juan Diego Alvarez, 45, of Sebring, was charged with violation of municipal ordinance.
Robert W. Boulais, 50, of Lake Placid, registered as a criminal reference driving with a license suspended or revoked (habitual).
Joseph Buell Buell, 50, of Eagle Lake, was charged with two counts of violation of probation reference DUI property/personal damage.
Larson Montgomery Burgess, 19, of Avon Park, was charged with possession of liquor by person under 21 years of age, DUI, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, and smuggling contraband into a detention facility.
Lesman Anthony Chavarria, 25, of Miami, was charged with trafficking marijuana in excess of 25 pounds or 300 plants, and conspiracy to commit racketeering.
Donna Jean Cullifer, 22, of Sebring, was charged with battery.
Edward Earl Ferrell, 48, of Avon Park, was charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling and battery on a person 65 years of age or older.
Joseph Chevy Gammage, 40, of Avon Park, was charged with withholding support.
Donald Paul Johnson, 68, of Clearwater, was charged with three counts of violation of probation reference sexual misconduct and indecent assault on a child under 16.
Savannah Renee Jordan, 23, of Avon Park, registered as a criminal reference battery.
Kelty Loranlo Miller, 32, of Moore Haven, was charged with withholding support.
Marvin Chermaine Owens, 18, of Sebring, was charged with resisting an officer.
Tory Lavonne Rivers, 33, of Sebring, was charged with two counts of violation of probation reference driving with license suspended or revoked.
Byron Dennard Sampson, 22, of Fort Meade, was charged with two counts of violation of probation reference possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Steve Michael Smith, 23, of Bowling Green, was charged with larceny of $300 or more.
Steven Michael Thornton, 24, of Sebring, was charged with withholding support.
The following people were booked into the Highlands County Jail on Monday, Nov. 2:
Derrick Javon Braswell, 27, of Avon Park, awaiting trial, felony warrant for larceny, retail theft, grand theft.
James Earl Goins, 20, of Sebring, awaiting trial, warrant, failure to comply with court order for driving while license suspended or revoked, with knowledge.
Prentiss Todd Legree, 37, of Sebring, was charged with probation violation, misdemeanor warrant for knowingly driving while license suspended or revoked.
Anthony Lewis Matthews, 20, of Sebring, was charged with probation violation, felony warrantless for selling, manufacturing or delivering marijuana.
Michael Daniel McCormick, 30, of Sebring, awaiting trial for driving while license suspended, first offense.
Billy Joe McIver, 25, of Sebring, was charged on a Glades County warrant for larceny or theft; and Glades County warrant for burglary of structure or conveyance, unarmed without persons inside.
Inez Michelle Orr, 48, of Sebring, was charged with probation violation, felony warrant for selling, manufacturing or delivering marijuana; warrant for grand theft; and uttering forged instrument.
Blaine Kenneth Pealy, 43, of Sebring, was registered as a criminal in Palm Beach County for battery on child, body fluids.
Lamar Devon Powell, 23, of Avon Park, awaiting trial, warrant for battery, causing bodily harm.
Joey Allen Puzynski, 18, of Sebring, awaiting trial for larceny or theft; and burglary of unoccupied dwelling, unarmed.
Juan Carlos Ramos, 18, of Lake Placid, awaiting trial for domestic violence or battery, second or subsequent offense.
Susana Ramos, 37, of Lake Placid, awaiting trial for domestic violence or battery, touch or strike.
Warren Keith Robinson, 42, of Sebring, was charged on a Jacksonville warrant for grand theft; and Jacksonville warrant for worthless check.
Tanya Renee Rogers, 28, of Zolfo Springs, awaiting trial, felony warrant for larceny, petit retail theft; and grand theft.
Shirley Anne Smith, 57, of Avon Park, was recommitted for larceny or theft; and recommitted for fraud, uttering false bank bill, note, or check.
Kristin Marie Vesterman, 21, of Sebring, awaiting trial for larceny or theft; and burglary of unoccupied dwelling, unarmed.
Joshua Montrell Wilson, 23, of Fort Myers, awaiting trial, affidavit of violation of pre-trial release for grand theft of motor vehicle; awaiting trial, affidavit of violation of pre-trial release for possession of burglary tools; affidavit of violation of pre-trial release for burglary of a conveyance; affidavit of violation of pre-trial release for grand theft, two counts; affidavit of violation of pre-trial release for burglary of a structure, two counts; and affidavit of violation of pre-trial release for criminal mischief, three counts.
W.L. Wilson II, 30, of Avon Park, awaiting trial, misdemeanor warrant, failure to appear, failed pre-payment plan for trespassing; and warrant, failure to appear, failed pre-payment plan for resisting or obstructing officer without violence.
The following people were booked into the Highlands County Jail on Sunday, Nov. 1:
Ronald Kemp Brown, 39, of Gainesville, awaiting trial for possession of marijuana, not more than 20 grams; and possession of narcotic equipment and/or use.
Misael Diaz Del Valle, 41, of Avon Park, awaiting trial for operating motor vehicle without valid license.
Juan Luis Gonzalez, 45, of Pembroke Pines, awaiting trial, felony warrant for attempting to traffic cannabis.
Brandon Daniel Guzman, 19, of Avon Park, awaiting trial for resisting officer, aggravated, fleeing, attempting to elude law enforcement officer with lights, sirens active, two counts; operating motor vehicle without valid license; resisting officer, obstruction without violence; hit and run, leaving scene of crash involving damage; and vehicle theft, grand, third degree.
Nelson Armando Menjivar, 47, of Avon Park, awaiting trial for domestic violence or battery, touch or strike.
Daniel Wayne Morell, 39, of Sebring, awaiting trial for domestic violence or battery, touch or strike.
Austin Ray Noland, 18, of Clermont, awaiting trial for possession of marijuana, not more than 20 grams; and possession of narcotic equipment and/or use.
Devin DeWayne Parmer, 37, of Sebring, awaiting trial for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, first offense.
Georgianne Rivero Quigg, 48, of Okeechobee, awaiting trial for withholding support, non-support of children or spouse.
Guadalupe Ruiz Ramirez, 26, of Lake Placid, awaiting trial for hit and run, leaving scene of crash involving damage; and reckless driving, first offense.
Ida Soto, 24, of Sebring, was charged on a Polk County warrant, failure to appear for petif theft.
The following people were booked into the Highlands County Jail on Saturday, Oct. 31:
Michael Joseph Cavallaro, 35, of Sebring, awaiting trial for possession of cocaine.
Joseph Armand Cerino, 45, of Avon Park, was registered as a criminal for adult having sex with 15-17 year old.
Paul Cleburne Davenport, 23, of Sebring, awaiting trial for possession of marijuana, not more than 20 grams; and possession of narcotic equipment and/or use.
Corey Carnell Denson, 38, of Lake Placid, was charged on a Lee County warrant for possession of marijuana, under 20 grams.
Sergio Duran, 21, of Avon Park, awaiting trial for domestic violence or battery, touch or strike.
Craig Allen Gaskins, 19, of Sebring, awaiting trial for possession of liquor by person under 21 years of age, first offense; and resisting officer, obstruction without violence.
James Christy Hill, 41, of Sebring, awaiting trial for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, first offense; and crimes against person, harm public servant or family.
Thomas Paul Ludlum, 44, of Lake Placid, awaiting trial for carrying concealed weapon, electric weapon or device; and failing to register motor vehicle.
Jeri Jonelle Nichol, 24, of Lake Placid, awaiting trial for battery on officer, firefighter, E.M.T. etc.; and resisting officer, interfering with law enforcement officer with violence. suspended, habitual offender.
Cirilo Ambrosio Pacheco, 28, of Tarboro, N.C., was charged on a Hillsborough County warrant for petit theft.
Tyrell Jamar Solomon, 24, of Avon Park, was charged on an Escambia County warrant for failure to pay child support.
James Brian Spires, 18, of Avon Park, awaiting trial for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, first offense.
Lucius Taylor Jr., 61, of Avon Park, was registered as a criminal for possession of cocaine.
Ramiro Vasquez, 40, of Lake Placid, awaiting trial for domestic violence or battery, felony battery by strangulation.
Vernon Javon Walker, 23, of Avon Park, awaiting trial, warrant, failure to appear, disposition of hearing for domestic violence or battery.
The following people were booked into the Highlands County Jail on Friday, Oct. 30:
Jorge Luis Adorno, 28, of Sebring, was registered as a criminal for robbery with firearm.
Kelly Suarez Alvarez, 39, of Lake Placid, awaiting trial for possession of cocaine; and possession of narcotic equipment and/or use.
Joseph Cotroneo, 27, of Fort Myers, awaiting trial, warrant, failure to appear, failed pre-payment plan for knowingly driving while license suspended or revoked; and warrant, failure to appear, failed pre-payment plan for driving motor vehicle with license suspended.
Ronald Dean Craven, 42, of Sebring, awaiting trial, felony warrant for larceny or grand theft; and warrant for dealing in stolen property.
Sidney Aaron Gann, 22, of Lake Placid, awaiting trial for possession of cocaine; and possession of narcotic equipment and/or use.
Ricky Leo Gillis, 29, of Sebring, was registered as a criminal, Hardee County, for aggravated battery, two counts; and aggravated assault.
Brandon Lee Garner, 25, of Sebring, was registered as a criminal for felony battery; and attempted robbery.
James David Jestes, 48, of Avon Park, awaiting trial, warrant for larceny or grand theft, three counts; warrant for burglary of structure or conveyance, unarmed, three counts; and warrant for vehicle theft, grand, third degree.
Martin Patrick Rollo, 35, of Avon Park, was charged with parole violation, warrant, violation of control release for aggravated assault with weapon, no intent to kill.
Kenneth Hurtis Rubiera, 28, of West Palm Beach Garden, awaiting trial for withholding support, non-support of children or spouse; and Palm Beach County warrant for giving false name to law enforcement officer and driving while license suspended or revoked.
Wanda Sue Sampley, 70, of Lake Placid, awaiting trial for domestic violence or battery on person 65 years of age or older.
Steven Keith Thompson, 48, of Sebring, awaiting trial, felony warrant for larceny or grand theft; and warrant for dealing in stolen property.
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