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My name is Steve Hunt, and I have the honor of serving as Chief of the Lady Lake Police Department.
On behalf of LLPD, The Town of Lady Lake Mayor Freeman, the Town Commissioners, and Town Manager Lawrence, thank you all for being here today. It’s not every day that a department our size receives this kind of recognition, and I’d be lying if I said it doesn’t feel a little surreal. I stand here humbled and proud—not for myself, but for the incredible men and women I work alongside every single day.
This recognition from the FBI is a tremendous honor, and I want to sincerely thank them—not only for this acknowledgment, but for their continued partnership and support in pursuing justice.
But let’s be clear—the real story here is about teamwork, dedication, and doing the job the right way. We didn’t make this arrest to be in the spotlight. We did it because it was our duty—our responsibility—to protect this community.
Thanks to this arrest, many people will have a chance to seek justice. We have now taken a meaningful step toward that goal. I hope this arrest has brought some measure of peace to the victims and reassurance that they were never forgotten.
To the members of the Lady Lake Police Department: you are the heart of this town. You work long hours. You make sacrifices. And you do it with professionalism and integrity. This recognition belongs to all of you.
And finally, to the people of Lady Lake: this is your win, too. Your trust, your cooperation, and your resilience are what drive us forward.
We serve because you allow us to, and we never take that privilege for granted.
