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FHP: Newberry woman hit, killed after exiting SUV in middle of State Road 26
A Newberry woman was hit and killed by a vehicle on State Road 26 on Monday night after exiting her SUV, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol. Here's what we know: When did the crash happen? ...
Man draws gun during road rage incident in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies arrest a man after he threatened two people with a gun during a road rage incident on Monday. He then shouted a racial slur at them. Clayton Green, 41, was charged with aggravated assault with a weapon, improper use of a...
Pastor accused of raping juvenile girl
Christopher Robin Whitehead, 35, was arrested yesterday morning and charged with sexual battery on a victim between the ages of 12 and 18. The post Pastor accused of raping juvenile girl appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Crews respond to Country Way fire caused by lightning strike
At about 5:41 p.m. this afternoon, crews from Alachua County Fire Rescue, High Springs Fire Department, and Newberry Fire Department responded to reports of a fire in a residential building in the Country Way development in Newberry The post Crews respond to Country Way fire caused by lightning strike appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Lake City man sentenced to 50 years in prison for Gainesville home invasion robbery that left victim paralyzed
Kob'ie Trevellus Jaman Archer, 23, of Lake City, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after entering an open plea to armed home invasion robbery and attempted felony murder. The post Lake City man sentenced to 50 years in prison for Gainesville home invasion robbery that left victim paralyzed appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man arrested for pointing gun at two people and threatening to kill them
Bacari Cameron Kenyate Daniels, 31, was arrested yesterday and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, grand theft of a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon after allegedly pointing a gun at two people and threatening to kill them. The post Gainesville man arrested for pointing gun at two people and threatening to kill them appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Woman crashes into oncoming traffic while driving under the influence in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville Police officers arrest a woman for driving under the influence on Southwest 9th Road in Gainesville early Sunday morning. Samantha Payne, 28, crashed into oncoming traffic, and hit a stopped vehicle at a red light while intoxicated. She was later arrested for driving with a blood alcohol level (BAC) more than double the legal limit.
Gainesville Teen Charged in Hit-and-Run that Seriously Injured 8-Year-Old Girl
A Gainesville teenager is now facing charges after his car smashed into an apartment building, seriously wounding an 8-year-old girl, and then fleeing the scene. Erickson Mondesir, 19, has been charged with hit and run, and serious injury by vehicle following the incident, which occurred at Lenox Park Apartments on Tuesday. As reported by FOX 5 Atlanta, authorities surmise the collision was inadvertent, yet they condemn Mondesir's choice to evade the scene without providing assistance to the injured child.
Man on probation arrested for disorderly intoxication and assault on an officer at The Marketplace at Thornebrooke
Ronald Zachary Allen, 33, was arrested yesterday and charged with assault on an officer, disorderly intoxication in a public place, and resisting an officer without violence after allegedly threatening to kill and batter people on the walkway of The Marketplace at Thornebrooke The post Man on probation arrested for disorderly intoxication and assault on an officer at The Marketplace at Thornebrooke appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Two critically injured in I-75 crash after driver tried to avoid hitting box that fell off pickup truck
Two Gainesville residents and one Virginia resident were injured this morning when a driver trying to avoid hitting a box that fell off a pickup truck onto I-75 swerved onto the shoulder and hit a tree. The post Two critically injured in I-75 crash after driver tried to avoid hitting box that fell off pickup truck appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
‘I wouldn’t wish it on no other parent:’ thousands of teens tried as adults under Florida Statute
Mikhail Lawson, then 14, was charged as an adult for a Feb. 19 armed homicide-robbery case accompanied by two others at Pointe 23 apartments in Gainesville. He’s facing a capital felony which could give him life in prison. His parents, Tamelia Young and Malcolm Lawson, said the incident was...
18-year-old arrested for car theft, illegal possession of firearm
Makhai Norad Carter, 18, was arrested last night in Majestic Oaks and charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and resisting an officer without violence. The post 18-year-old arrested for car theft, illegal possession of firearm appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
GPD asks public for assistance in identifying suspects in shooting at Dee’s Liquor
GPD is asking for help in locating suspects who were in a black Cadillac SRX on July 12 at Dee's Liquor The post GPD asks public for assistance in identifying suspects in shooting at Dee’s Liquor appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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