Man arrested for grand theft auto across counties

In a joint effort, Citrus and Marion county deputies sent out k-9 units and tracked down the suspect.
Published: Sep. 5, 2022 at 12:39 AM EDT
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HOMOSASSA, Fla. (WCJB) - A man was arrested for stealing a vehicle in Marion County and then fleeing to Citrus County.

Joshua Fleeming, 34, a resident of Homosassa, fled Marion County deputies this afternoon with a stolen vehicle.

Eventually, he crossed into Citrus County. Fleeming took off near W Dunnellon Road.

Citrus and Marion County deputies worked together, sending out K-9 units to track down the suspect.

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Once they did, Fleeming was arrested and charged with resisting arrest and grand theft auto.

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