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Dunnellon man allegedly tosses marijuana out of truck while fleeing from deputy
Elderly Marion woman attacked during argument over gas can
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Marion man chokes girlfriend, prevents 911 call during fight over cigarettes, deputies say
An argument over a pack of cigarettes led to the arrest of a 24-year-old Salt Springs man after he allegedly choked his girlfriend and grabbed her cellphone to prevent her from calling 911.
Victim in fatal Ocala shooting ID’d; $3K reward offered for info on shooting
Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in Ocala that claimed the life of a woman over the weekend, and a cash reward is being offered to encourage anyone with information to come forward.
‘Erratic’ Ocala man jumping in middle of street arrested for fentanyl possession
A 42-year-old Ocala man who was acting erratically while standing in the middle of the street is facing drug-related charges after a law enforcement officer allegedly found fentanyl in his possession.
Shooting in northwest Ocala leaves 1 dead
Local police are investigating a fatal shooting in a northwest Ocala neighborhood, near Lillian Bryant Park, that claimed the life of one person on Saturday night.
Ex-girlfriend gets life in prison for murder of Marion deputy
A 24-year-old woman will spend the rest of her life behind bars after pleading guilty to the 2022 fatal shooting of her ex-boyfriend, who worked as a Marion County Sheriff's Office detention deputy.
Ocala felon who brought gun to block party gets 5-year prison sentence
A convicted felon from Ocala who attended a block party while possessing a firearm will spend the next five years behind bars.
Ocala man accused of choking girlfriend after she refused to share marijuana
A 29-year-old Ocala man is facing a felony battery charge after he allegedly choked his girlfriend during an argument over her marijuana.
Four-time felon from Ocala arrested on firearm charges
A 31-year-old convicted felon from Ocala has been arrested a month after he was indicted by a federal grand jury on firearm-related charges.
2 men caught with fake IDs, stolen credit cards during traffic stop on I-75
Two men were arrested during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 in Marion County after law enforcement officers allegedly found counterfeit driver's licenses, stolen credit cards, and marijuana in their possession.
1 arrested, 2 injured after high-speed chase ends in crash at Ocala intersection
A 24-year-old man was arrested after leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase that ended with a two-vehicle crash at a southeast Ocala intersection.
Marion man riding stolen motorcycle claims he bought it on Facebook Marketplace
A 26-year-old Fort McCoy man was arrested over the weekend after a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy saw him riding a motorcycle that had been reported as stolen.
Belleview police trying to identify suspects who stole $800 in liquor
The Belleview Police Department is asking for help from the public to identify two individuals accused of stealing hundreds of dollars’ worth of liquor from a local store.
Marion man fires shotgun outside home, threatens neighbors during property dispute
A 50-year-old Marion County man was arrested after he allegedly fired his shotgun outside his residence and threatened to harm several neighbors.
24-year-old man killed in northeast Ocala shooting
Local police are investigating a fatal shooting in northeast Ocala on Sunday night that claimed the life of a 24-year-old man.
Teen suspects being detained in Ocala after car burglaries
Two teenagers accused of burglarizing several vehicles in Hernando County were recently arrested and transported to an Ocala facility for detainment.
Homeless woman accused of stealing Ocala McDonald’s employee’s iPhone
A 46-year-old homeless woman was arrested by Ocala police earlier this month after she was accused of stealing an employee’s iPhone at a local McDonald’s.
VIDEO: Suspect tased at golf course after robbing convenience store, fleeing officers
A 22-year-old man accused of robbing an Ocala convenience store was arrested after leading police officers on a foot chase that ended at a local golf course.
Intoxicated man arrested after threatening to kill ex-girlfriend, himself
A 37-year-old Ocala man was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office after he allegedly sent threatening text messages to his ex-girlfriend and got behind the wheel of his car while under the influence of alcohol.
16-year-old hides rifle under his shirt while fleeing Marion deputies
A 16-year-old boy was arrested at a local Family Dollar store after he fled from Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies while concealing a rifle under his shirt.
Ocala man wanted on felony warrants caught with fake $100 bills, cocaine during traffic stop
A 23-year-old Ocala man that was wanted on several felony warrants is now facing additional charges after he was allegedly caught with counterfeit $100 bills and cocaine during a traffic stop.
86-year-old Marion man accused of sexually abusing young girl throughout 1970s
An 86-year-old Fort McCoy man has been arrested and charged with capital sexual battery in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a young girl while she was under his care for several years throughout the 1970s.
2 arrested for dumping over 2,700 pounds of litter in Ocala National Forest
Two men recently arrested in Marion County are being accused of dumping nearly 3,000 pounds of litter in the Ocala National Forest.
Dunnellon man allegedly caught with cocaine after threatening to slice girlfriend’s throat
A Dunnellon man is behind bars after he allegedly threatened to slice his girlfriend's throat during an argument over $300.
Teen arrested in bloody sexual assault of 91-year-old neighbor during home invasion
Law enforcement authorities have arrested a 14-year-old boy who is accused of entering an elderly Reddick neighbor's home and sexually assaulting the 91-year-old woman in her bed, leaving her covered in blood and bruises.
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