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Marion County deputies arrest man after he shoots person in foot during an argument
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A Marion County man is facing several charges after deputies claim he shot a man in the foot during an argument. MCSO deputies say 36-year-old Brian Curtis got into an argument with the victim in Weirsdale near Southeast 134th Avenue on Monday night. Witnesses told deputies Curtis fired multiple shots, shooting the victim in the foot.
Marion County deputies search for missing woman last seen heading into woods
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a woman who went missing after leaving her home. Rosemary Emmerling, 29, left her home around 2 a.m. Sunday in Ocklawaha and went into the woods. “Rosemary has several mental health disorders, and it was believed...
'Massive bust' leads to recovery of about 2,000 fentanyl pills, 5 pounds cocaine; 1 arrest
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Nearly 2,000 fentanyl pills and 5 pounds of cocaine were recovered during the arrest of an Ocala man, after a months-long drug operation, law enforcement authorities said. The arrest was made in a drug sting outside a Sebastian area Tractor Supply Co. store on County Road 512 Wednesday just...
DUI suspect in golf cart arrested after traffic stop at Cody’s
A drunk driving suspect in a golf cart was arrested after a traffic stop at Cody’s Original Roadhouse in The Villages. Christopher Joseph Vanwetering, 40, who lives in the Cherry Vale Villas, was driving a red Yamaha golf cart at about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday on Lake Shore Drive in the area of Canal Street at Lake Sumter Landing when he cut into the lane of a deputy who was following behind him, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. The deputy initiated a traffic stop in front of Cody’s.
Florida Man Caught Taking out the Trash in Walmart Theft
It’s not really a surprise when you hear about a Florida man caught in an idiotic crime spree. Meet Eric Slaughter, a 38-year-old who got himself busted after a not-so-slick shopping trip to Walmart in Ocala. According to FOX35, Slaughter strolled into the Walmart thinking he was real smooth...
Suspected thief arrested after returning to scene of crime at Family Dollar
A suspected thief was arrested after returning to the scene of the crime at Family Dollar in Wildwood. Brittany Nicole Pea, 38, of Wildwood, tried to switch the pricetag on a pair of pants before checking out at about 10 a.m. Tuesday at the store at 400 Main Street, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department.
Central Florida Toddler Tragically Found Dead in Canal on Rural Property
A 2-year-old boy who was reported lost on a 10-acre Osteen-area property was found dead in a canal in an apparent accidental drowning. Volusia County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 call just before 6pm at the property on Flowing Creek Way in Central Florida. The parents of the 2-year-old toddler were already searching for him. Deputies arrived and assisted in an interior and exterior search.
Walmart employee allegedly steals fishing reel and generator from store
A Leesburg man working as a Walmart employee was arrested for stealing from the store on three occasions using the self-checkout lines. Officers responded to Walmart, located at 17030 U.S. Hwy. 441, regarding an employee shoplifting around 1:43 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Mount Dora Police Department.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Ocala police chase, capture people in stolen vehicle
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Ocala police officers engaged in a car chase and then foot pursuit after spotting a stolen car. The pursuit took place in downtown Ocala on Tuesday around 10:30 a.m., when an officer on patrol pulled up to an intersection and spotted a vehicle matching the description of one reported stolen out of Hillsborough County.
Tampa Police Officer Relieved of Duty Following Arrest in Central Florida
An officer of the Tampa Police Department has been placed on administrative leave following an arrest for Battery Domestic Violence in Central Florida. Cornelius Young was arrested this month in an off-duty incident at Cortaro Drive in Sun City, following a reported verbal argument with an adult female victim known to him that turned physical. According to law enforcement, the victim sustained minor injuries as a result of the altercation.
Central Florida Armed Kidnapping Suspect Arrested
A Central Florida armed kidnapping suspect has been arrested. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, safely located 25-year-old Jayanna Clark after more than 18 hours of searching throughout the region. Detectives found Clark in the 2200 block of 13th Lane...
Leesburg man and accomplice tracked down in connection with burglaries
Deland police officers and Volusia County deputies worked together to arrest two subjects following a rash of vehicle and residential burglaries on Deland’s north end. Day’Arean Kyre’ll Lynum, 22, from Leesburg and Brandon Larry, 22, from Orlando were arrested July 19 after two successful tire deflation device deployments along with assistance from Air1 and K-9 Zoie that tracked them into the woods, announced the DeLand Police Department.
Homeless man arrested for trespassing at laundromat at shopping center
A homeless man in Leesburg who was arrested for trespassing at a laundromat in the Southside Shopping Center also had meth in his pocket. Officers responded to Spin City Laundry, located at 1321 S. 14th Street, regarding a trespass warning request around 2:49 a.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department.
VIDEO: Porch pirate steals package from Marion Oaks home
Law enforcement authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who recently stole a package off the porch of a Marion Oaks home. On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, a man was caught on camera stealing a package from a residence located in the 7400 block of SW 128th Street in Ocala, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Driver who lost license in DUI caught back behind wheel at Wawa
A driver who lost his license after a drunk driving arrest was caught back behind the wheel at Wawa. Jose Manuel Rodriguez-Zamora, 33, of Leesburg, was driving a black Nissan Titan at 9:44 a.m. Wednesday on U.S. Hwy. 27/441 when an officer noticed the vehicle’s registration had expired, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department.
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