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Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Fugitive Wanted for Sexual Battery

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Sammie Oates IV, who is wanted on two counts of sexual battery involving a victim under the age of 12.…

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Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Joins Food Distribution Effort in Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office participated in a community food distribution event on Saturday, partnering with the non-profit Farm Share to provide food to residents on Gainesville’s east side.…

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One Shot in Alachua County

Deputies responded to a shooting incident on Wednesday around 5:20 p.m. in the vicinity of 6900 SW 21st Lane. The victim, who sustained gunshot wounds, received immediate aid and was subsequently taken…

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Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Early Morning Homicide

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – An early morning report of gunshots has led to the discovery of a deceased male in a vehicle in Alachua County. Following multiple calls from concerned residents around…

Alachua County Grand Jury Indicts Suspect In First-Degree Murder

GAINESVILLE, FL — The Alachua County Fall Term Grand Jury indicted Javon Barclay, 29, on charges of First Degree Murder, Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Grand Theft of a Firearm, Possession…

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Theft of $4k E-bike Leads to Arrest at Alachua County Race Park

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL — A theft was reported at Gatorback Cycle Park, located at 20525 NW 46th Ave, on November 25, 2023. Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) deputies were summoned following a…

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Unexploded Ordnance Safely Secured by Alachua County Bomb Team

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL — A live 30-millimeter munition was secured by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Bomb Team after a local resident discovered the ordnance while cleaning out a relative’s home. The individual…

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Former Alachua County Deputy Pleads Guilty To Lying During Purchases Of Firearms

Ocala, Florida – Kenyari Devaughnte Brewton (26, Ocala), a former deputy with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, has pleaded guilty to two federal felonies: (1) making a materially false statement during the…

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Alachua inmate found hanging in prison cell

ALACHUA CO., FLO – An inmate was found hanging inside his cell at the Alachua County jail on Sunday. Deputies are investigating the incident that occurred at the Alachua County Jail involving…

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Alachua School Resource Deputies Shave Heads after losing a friendly wager

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – A man’s word is a man’s word and for that, they had to shave their heads. Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. is happy to report that the Hidden Oak…

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Woman found dead in her Alachua home, suspected arrested in North Carolina

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office today said they have a suspect in custody after a woman found dead in her home by a family member last week. On…

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Bradford County parents charged for fentanyl death of 3-year-old daughter

STARKE, FL – On August 26, 2020, Officers of the Starke Police Department responded to 801 South Water Street, Orangewood Apartments, in reference to an unresponsive 3-year-old female. Upon arrival Officers found…

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Alachua Teacher Arrested for Sending Students Sexually Implicit Images to Student Through Instagram

On October 29, 2020, Bill B. French (DOB: 3/20/1986) was arrested for transmitting harmful information to a minor child and using a two-way communication device to commit a felony. On October 26,…

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Alachua Sheriffs Arrest Child Care Worker Accused of Child Cruelty at A Child’s Place on Archer Road

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL _ On October 5, 2020, deputies responded to 6200 SW Archer Road (A Child’s Place) with DCF to investigate allegations of child abuse. Detectives from the Special Victim’s Unit…

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Man sentenced to life for deadly home invasion

Man sentenced to life for deadly home invasion Gainesville, FL A 52-year-old man, Patrick Watson, received a life sentence without parole for orchestrating a home invasion that resulted in the death of…

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Man accused of shoplifting using young daughter as lookout in Gainesville

Man accused of shoplifting using daughter as lookout in Gainesville Gainesville, FL A 35-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly attempting to steal items from an Ace Hardware with his 6-year-old daughter.…

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Woman arrested for allegedly assaulting deputy after 911 ride request

Woman arrested for allegedly assaulting deputy after 911 ride request Gainesville, FL Baylee Jordan Graham, 30, is in custody following an incident at a McDonald's where she allegedly assaulted a sheriff's deputy.…

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Florida mother charged after toddler hospitalized with skull fractures in Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, FL – A 2-year-old girl remains in critical condition after deputies say her mother beat, punched, and stomped her inside a Gainesville apartment, then refused to call 911 as the child…

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Gainesville felon admits to gun possession, faces April sentencing

GAINESVILLE, FL – A Gainesville man with multiple prior felony convictions has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm, federal prosecutors announced this week. According to U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin of the…

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Wanted felon captured after 24-hour manhunt ends in high-risk traffic stop on I-75

GAINESVILLE, FL – A 22-year-old convicted felon wanted in connection with a violent altercation and carjacking was taken into custody Sunday afternoon following a nearly 24-hour coordinated investigation involving multiple law enforcement…

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