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Bruce Karl Blanford

Last Updated: June 17th, 2024
Jail Location
Florida
48yo
Black Male
5′ 9″ (1.75m)
150lbs (68kg)

Personal Details

Date of birth: Jan 22, 1976
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Inmate status: N
Inmate number: A0024404
Probable cause affidavit: SUBMITTED BY: HOLLOWAY, WILLIAM 0463 (AR13-8337) (13-171202) DID UNLAWFULLY AND KNOWINGLY TAKE, OBTAIN OR USE OR ENDEAVOR TO TAKE, OBTAIN OR USE THE PROPERTY OF WAL-MART, TO WIT: TWO PLAYSTATION 3 CONSOLES, BY CARRYING AWAY THE SAID MERCHANDISE, WITH INTENT TO TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY DEPRIVE A MERCHANT, OF THE POSSESSION, USE, BENEFIT, OR FULL RETAIL VALUE OF SAID PROPERTY, SAID PROPERTY BEING OF A VALUE OF MORE THAN $300.00, IN VIOLATION OF FLORIDA STATE STATUTES 812.015 (8); AND. DID UNLAWFULLY RESIST, OBSTRUCT OR OPPOSE DEPUTY W HOLLOWAY, WHO WAS THEN AND THERE IN THE LAWFUL EXECUTION OF A LEGAL DUTY, OR EXECUTION OF LEGAL PROCESS, TO WIT: PLACING DEFENDANT UNDER ARREST, WITHOUT OFFERING OR DOING VIOLENCE TO THE PERSON OF SUCH OFFICER, IN VIOLATION OF FLORIDA STATE STATUTE 843.02. On 121313 at approximately 1835 hOUrs, I along with other members of the Tactical Impact Unit (TIU) were at the Super Wal-Mart located at 2461 EAST Gulf To Lake Highway in Inverness. While standing outside the General Merchandise doors located on the east side of the store, I received a TELEphone call from Wal-Mart Loss Prevention officer, MR Joseph Compostella, who advised that he was following a black male who had concealed items and was headed for the exit that I was at. While still on the TELEphone with MR COMPOSTELLA, I observed the defendant walking towards the exit with a plastic Wal-Mart Bag. I confirmed it was the defendant with Mr Compostella, At WHICH time I entered the doorway. The defendant looked at me and I started to approach him. He started to try to evade me. I then yelled Sheriff's office. At that point, the defendant dropped his bag and attempted to evade me. I went to grabbed him and we struggled for a second and the defendant was able to break free. The defendant then proceeded to run south through the parking lot. At thAT time, Deputies Slingerland, Schaffer and C Phillips started to also run after the defendant. The defendant ran to the south end of the parking lot and then went around the Bank Of America turning west towards the Murphy Gas Station. During this time you could clearly hear Deputies Schaffer and Slingerland yell several times "Sheriff's Office stop". Eventually the subject was caught at the Murphy Gas Station. There he was handcuffed (Double Locked) and transported back to the security office of Wal-Mart. Once inside the office, the defendant was asked his name. Initially he stated he was MR Ronald Leslie. I asked him if he was sure that was his name and he stated it was. I then advised him that once at the jail we would be able to determine if it was him. He then advised that he lied and his real name was MR Bruce Karl Blanford. The merchandise that the defendant stole, two PS3 Video game systems, valued at $199.00 each, were later returned to Wal-Mart. The defendant was then transported to THE Citrus County DETENTION FACILITY. once there He was read his Miranda Rights via Agency Miranda Card. The defendant initially stated that he would give post Miranda Recording. Upon starting the recording, the defendant stated he did nOt steal anything. After the defendant stated this a couple OF times, I concluded the interview. The defendant did acknowledge that he passED all points of sale with the stolen merchandise. He further stated that he was takING the game stations for Christmas Gifts for his CHILDREN. The defendant was then charged with Retail Grand Theft and resisting without violence. He was held on a combined bond of $2,500.00 PER THE BOND SCHEDULE.
Inmate name: BRUCE KARL BLANFORD
Release date: Aug 11, 2004
Booking number: 0400010058
Booking date: Jul 2, 2004
Active status: N
Booking location: Marion County, FL
Initial receipt date: Nov 23, 2010
Facility: MARION C.I.
DC number: 567039
Current custody: MINIMUM
Status: N

Documented Aliases

BRUCE BLANDFORD
BRIAN FRANKLIN BLANFORD
BRUCE BLANFORD
BRUCE C BLANFORD
BRUCE CARL BLANFORD
BRUCE K BLANFORD
BRUCE K. BLANFORD
BRUCE KARL BLANFORD
TROUBLE BLANFORD
ARTHUR LEE JOHNSON

Known addresses

Florida 34430
5371, Florida 34461
Florida 34432
Exempt, Florida 34461

Scars marks tattoos

Type: TATTOO
Location: LEFT ARM
Description: CROSS IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARVA

Type: TATTOO
Location: LEFT ARM
Description: L NUNN,SEPT 19 1951, NOV 12 2002

Type: TATTOO
Location: LEFT ARM
Description: SHIRLEY,RHAE,ERICA,MYESHIA

Type: TATTOO
Location: LEFT CHEST
Description: CRY LATER, PIC OF A FACE

Type: TATTOO
Location: LEFT HAND
Description: 54:17

Type: TATTOO
Location: RIGHT ARM
Description: ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME, STAR

Type: TATTOO
Location: RIGHT ARM
Description: TROUBLE, KETTA, BKB

Type: TATTOO
Location: RIGHT CHEST
Description: LAUGH NOW

Type: TATTOO
Location: RIGHT HAND
Description: BKB, ISAIAH

Type: TATTOO
Location: RIGHT HAND
Description: HEART W/ NINA INSIDE

Recent Arrests

Booking number: 700016280
Booking date: Oct 8, 2007
Release date: Feb 14, 2008
Booking location: Marion County, FL

Booking number: 0500007647
Booking date: May 14, 2005
Release date: Aug 4, 2005
Booking location: Marion County, FL

Booking number: 400010058
Booking date: Jul 2, 2004
Release date: Aug 11, 2004
Booking location: Marion County, FL

Booking number: 0300015988
Booking date: Oct 30, 2003
Release date: Nov 6, 2003
Booking location: Marion County, FL

Booking number: 0300015002
Booking date: Oct 13, 2003
Release date: Oct 21, 2003
Booking location: Marion County, FL

Booking number: 0300013727
Booking date: Sep 19, 2003
Release date: Sep 26, 2003
Booking location: Marion County, FL

Arrest number: 8337
Arrest date: Dec 13, 2013
Arrest type: Felony
Booking location: Citrus County, FL

Arrest number: 6206
Arrest date: Jun 24, 2013
Arrest type: Warrant/Capias
Booking location: Citrus County, FL

Arrest date: Aug 12, 2007
Booking number: 07004433
Booking location: Citrus County, FL

Arrest date: Nov 19, 2009
Booking number: 09111991
Booking location: Citrus County, FL

Release date: Nov 30, 2012
Booking location: Citrus County, FL

Arrest number: 5280
Arrest date: Apr 18, 2013
Arrest type: Misdemeanor
Booking location: Citrus County, FL

Recent Charges

Sentence length: 2Y 4M 0D
Discharge date: Nov 4, 2010
Offense date: Nov 19, 2009
Offense: DRIV W/LIC S/R/C/D FELONY
County: CITRUS
Case number: 0901269

Code: 843.02
Charge description: RESIST OFFICER W/O VIOLENCE
Bond amount: $500

Code: 812.015(8)
Charge description: FELONY RETAIL THEFT $300 OR MORE
Bond amount: $2,000

Code: 843.15(1)(B)
Charge description: FAILURE TO APPEAR - MISDEMEANOR
Bond amount: $0

Code: 893.13
Charge description: DRUGS/NARCOTICS
Bond amount: $0

Code: 322.34(2)(c)
Charge description: DWLSR HABITUAL
Bond amount: $0

Code: 322.34(5)
Charge description: DRIVE WHILE LIC CX/SUSP/REVOKED (HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER)
Bond amount: $2,000

Code: 784.03(1)(A)(1) - Domestic
Charge description: Domestic Battery
Bond amount: $0

Sentences

Discharge date: Feb 29, 2008
Prison length: 1Y 3M 0D
Offense date: Aug 12, 2007
Offense: DRIV W/LIC S/R/C/D FELONY
County: CITRUS
Case number: 0701018

Discharge date: Feb 6, 2008
Prison length: 1Y 10M 0D
Offense date: Feb 5, 2003
Offense: DRIV W/LIC S/R/C/D FELONY
County: MARION
Case number: 0300452

Discharge date: Feb 6, 2008
Prison length: 1Y 10M 0D
Offense date: Oct 8, 2007
Offense: COCAINE - POSSESSION
County: MARION
Case number: 0704357

Discharge date: Sep 12, 2005
Prison length: 3Y 0M 0D
Offense date: Jul 2, 2003
Offense: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/PROP.DAMAGE
County: CITRUS
Case number: 0300654

Discharge date: Jun 26, 2000
Prison length: 3Y 3M 0D
Offense date: Mar 21, 1996
Offense: COCAINE-SALE/MANUF/DELIV.
County: MARION
Case number: 9601749

Discharge date: Jun 26, 2000
Prison length: 3Y 3M 0D
Offense date: Mar 21, 1996
Offense: COCAINE - POSSESSION
County: MARION
Case number: 9601749

Discharge date: Jun 26, 2000
Prison length: 3Y 3M 0D
Offense date: Aug 15, 1999
Offense: FLEE LEO/HISPEED,NO REGARD
County: MARION
Case number: 9902686

Discharge date: Jun 26, 2000
Prison length: 3Y 3M 0D
Offense date: Aug 14, 1999
Offense: DRIV W/LIC S/R/C/D FELONY
County: MARION
Case number: 9902686

Discharge date: Jun 26, 2000
Prison length: 3Y 3M 0D
Offense date: Aug 10, 1999
Offense: COCAINE-SALE/MANUF/DELIV.
County: MARION
Case number: 9902974

Discharge date: Jun 26, 2000
Prison length: 3Y 3M 0D
Offense date: Aug 10, 1999
Offense: COCAINE - POSSESSION
County: MARION
Case number: 9902974

Discharge date: Jun 26, 2000
Prison length: 3Y 3M 0D
Offense date: Sep 17, 1999
Offense: BURGUNOCCSTRUC/CV OR ATT.
County: MARION
Case number: 9903175

Discharge date: Dec 2, 1996
Prison length: 1Y 8M 0D
Offense date: Apr 25, 1995
Offense: SELL/ETC/COC/HER/1K FT.EDU
County: CITRUS
Case number: 9500469

Discharge date: Dec 2, 1996
Prison length: 1Y 8M 0D
Offense date: Apr 25, 1995
Offense: COCAINE - POSSESSION
County: CITRUS
Case number: 9500469

Discharge date: Sep 12, 1996
Prison length: 2Y 8M 0D
Offense date: Mar 21, 1996
Offense: COCAINE-SALE/MANUF/DELIV.
County: MARION
Case number: 9601749

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