Sumter County Sheriff's Office
Donovan Reynolds is a Deputy Sheriff at Sumter County Sheriff's Office with experience in criminal investigations, evidence management, and proactive assignments. Prior roles include Military Police Officer in the US Army, where responsibilities involved law enforcement in high-risk environments, and Communications Officer at Citrus County Sheriff's Office, managing emergency calls and OSINT research. Additionally, Donovan worked as a Sales Associate at Patriot Sporting Goods, handling firearms sales and processing federal applications. Early career experiences include phlebotomy roles at Seven Rivers Community Hospital and Citrus Memorial Health Systems, as well as experience as a cashier at Winn-Dixie. Donovan holds a Bachelor's degree in Internet Security and Cyber Security from Columbia Southern University and graduated with a high school diploma from Lecanto High School.
Sumter County Sheriff's Office
The Victim Advocate program has been in effect since November 7, 2005 providing crisis intervention and supportive measures to victims of crime. The majority of cases handled by the Advocate involve sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, homicide, or other serious injury cases. The Victim Advocate’s primary focus is that of the victim or the victim’s family’s emotional, physical, and financial needs. These needs are addressed by acting as a liaison for victims with Law Enforcement, the State Attorney’s Office, and the Court. The advocate provides assistance with crime’s compensation, transportation, counseling, and shelter, injunctions for protection, loaner cellular phones, referrals, and informational brochures on victim related topics. Melissa Kunz is the current Victim Advocate for the Sumter County Sheriff's Office and is on call 24 hours a day – 7 days a week. She has recently become a member of the death review team for children and participates in weekly staff meetings on problem child abuse cases at the Department of Children and Families and attends the Community Task Force on Sexual and Domestic Violence monthly. Melissa collaborates on issues to improve services in our county for rape, domestic violence, and child abuse cases routinely updating and distributing service provider lists and resources. Melissa can be reached at (352) 793-0278 extension 2379.