The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office says it is actively searching for a Brooksville man wanted on serious domestic-violence charges, including alleged strangulation.
Deputies have identified the suspect as Curtis Jerome Neraasen (DOB July 23, 1996). According to the agency, he is wanted on counts of domestic battery and domestic battery by strangulation, with no bond set. Investigators described Neraasen as about 6 feet tall, 220 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.
In a recent Hernando County Sheriff’s Office “Manhunt Monday” post, deputies shared a photo of Neraasen and a transcript that listed his identifying details. The bulletin urged anyone who knows where he is to contact law enforcement. The public alert did not include further information about the alleged incident behind the warrants.
𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗧 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬
— Hernando Sheriff (@HernandoSheriff) June 30, 2026
Wanted: Curtis Jerome Neraasen DOB/07-23-1996
Warrant: Domestic Battery and Domestic Battery by Strangulation.
No Bond. pic.twitter.com/zPeFOj63d5
Background
This is not the first time Neraasen’s name has surfaced in local crime coverage. In June 2025, deputies searched for a man identified as Curtis Neraasen after an early-morning Spring Hill incident described as domestic in nature. The Hernando Sun reported that deputies recovered a weapon and wanted to speak with him during that earlier investigation. That prior case highlights that law enforcement has had previous contact with a person by that name.
How to help
Officials are asking the public not to approach Neraasen if he is spotted. Instead, anyone with information is urged to call the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office at 352-754-6830 or contact Hernando County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-990-TIPS (8477).
Tips and anonymous reports can also be submitted online through the sheriff’s public pages or via the Crime Stoppers portal. Additional reporting guidance is available from the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office and Hernando County Crime Stoppers.
Charges and penalties
Domestic battery by strangulation is defined under Florida law in F.S. 784.041, which also covers felony battery. Under that statute, knowingly impeding another person’s normal breathing or blood circulation by putting pressure on the throat or by blocking the nose or mouth of a family or dating partner can qualify as domestic battery by strangulation. The offense is classified as a third-degree felony, with sentencing handled under state law.
