Brooksville, FL – The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has issued a community alert notifying residents of a registered sexual predator now residing in the Brooksville area. The individual is listed as transient near U.S. 41 and Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, FL 34601, according to the department.
The HCSO states the alert follows protocol whenever a sexual predator moves into or within Hernando County. Authorities emphasized that the individual is not wanted and that this notice is strictly for public awareness and safety.
The sheriff’s office reported the registered sexual predator’s qualifying offenses involve criminal sexual abuse of a victim under 13 and possession or viewing of child pornography.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed and monitor official listings through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) offender database, which provides statewide offender information and address updates. The map shared by HCSO shows the general vicinity of the updated residence location near major Brooksville roadways.
More details and searchable neighborhood listings are available online.
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