Dunnellon man arrested for felony animal cruelty after authorities took 12 animals from his home
CCSO says he could face additional charges but won’t know more until after medical intake exams by the shelter veterinarian.
Crime
VIDEO: Footage shows man stealing Kubota, fleeing from approaching patrol cars with child in front seat
The video from the incident shows that the alleged tractor thief was not alone when he took off from deputies.
Hernando County woman charged with aggravated abuse of one-month-old infant
HCSO says 19-year-old Arianna Hamilton admitted to “becoming frustrated” with the infant and squeezed them, causing fractures to their skull.
Arrest made in hate-filled vandalism case at Gainesville City Hall
The Gainesville Police Department has arrested 42-year-old James Dewar in connection with the attack.
Lady Lake police arrest two 15-year-olds in connection with rash of recent car burglaries
Officers charged the two juveniles in connection with 25 previous car burglaries.
Citrus County makes double-digit drug busts over the weekend
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office says they confiscated “dangerous” substances such as methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and cannabis during the arrests.
Levy County Sheriff’s deputies say chase topped 120 mph on Highway 19 with the driver shooting at them
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office says the pursuit began in Pasco County with a carjacking.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Deputies dart through Dunnellon Walmart in pursuit of man wanted on multiple felonies
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office released body camera video of the arrest of 35-year-old Joshua Comer in the Walmart parking lot on Sunday.
High-speed chase involving Levy County deputies ends in fatal wreck
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office says the accident shut down U.S. 19 from County Road 347 to State Road 24 for hours.
Ocala man arrested on 56 charges of sexual exploitation of children
Marion County Sheriff’s Office says 21-year-old Morani Hopkins gave narcotics to teen girls and produced sex videos with them.