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Monday, May 13, 2024

Complaints on Historic Side spur arrests on gun, driving charges

Complaints on Historic Side spur arrests on gun, driving charges
Mark Wagner

Three residents of the Historic Side of the Villages were arrested Wednesday after complaints from Villagers about illegal activity.

The arrests were made by the Lady Lake Police Department and Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Drug detection K-9s and laser speed enforcement were among some of the techniques utilized during this operation, said Lady Lake Police Chief Chris McKinstry. Three illegal/modified/altered golf carts were impounded during the operation, the chief added.

Complaints on Historic Side spur arrests on gun, driving charges
Thomas McVay

Those arrested were:

• Mark R. Wagner, 40, of 2795 Privada Drive. He is being held on $11,000 at the Lake County Jail on charges of possession of a weapon or ammo by a convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia, and violation of probation on a charge of possession of illegal weapons.

• Thomas E. McVay, 43, of 1316 Teakwood Lane. He was arrested on a charge of driving while license suspended with knowledge. He is also a habitual offender on that charge. He is free on $2,000 bond.

• Coleen Marie Marchese, 50, of 1316 Teakwood Lane. She was arrested on

Complaints on Historic Side spur arrests on gun, driving charges
Coleen Marchese

a charge of operating while license suspended with knowledge. She is free on $500 bond.

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