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DATE POSTED: 4/16/2026 12:00:00 AM
Fugitive Wanted in 1989 Child Sexual Battery Investigation Arrested After 35 Years – 1989-16051
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DATE POSTED: 4/16/2026 12:00:00 AM
Dade City Man Arrested for Soliciting a Child for Unlawful Sexual Conduct – 202600118622
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DATE POSTED: 4/16/2026 12:00:00 AM
Sentencing Update – Hudson Man Arrested Following Shooting Incident at Capone’s – 2025-00145201
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DATE POSTED: 4/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
Update – Additional Charges Filed for Possession of Child Pornography & Sexual Activities Involving Animals – 2025-00112394
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DATE POSTED: 4/9/2026 12:00:00 AM
Springstead Student Charged with False Imprisonment, Bringing Knife on Campus – 2026-00171335
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MEET YOUR SHERIFF
Sheriff Nienhuis holds both a Bachelor's Degree and a Master’s Degree in Business Management from the University of South Florida. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (Class 197), Quantico, VA. Sheriff Nienhuis has been married to his wife, Rhonda, since June 1990 and they have three lovely daughters.

A Letter From Sheriff Nienhuis

IN MEMORIAM


In honor of coworkers and peacekeepers everywhere who have sacrificed it all for the good of the community. Learn About Our Heroes




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Hernando County Sheriff's Office

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Item: CONNECTED METAL RINGS
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Date Posted: 03/11/26
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Item: SHOES AND KEYS
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Date Posted: 03/09/26
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Item: KEYS
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Date Posted: 03/05/26
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Item: PHONE AND CHARGER
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Date Posted: 02/12/26
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Item: DRONE
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Date Posted: 01/22/26
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Item: BATTERIES
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Date Posted: 01/16/26
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Item: CELLPHONE
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Date Posted: 01/16/26