Law and public safety

Today is the last day of crime victims rights week. As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Catherine Awasthi reports, the State Attorney’s office did its part in helping victims. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/VictimsBloodDriveWrap.mp3]

Gainesville police are still searching for the man that sexually assaulted and robbed a woman in Gainesville early Sunday morning. Madison Conner reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/RapeFollowUpWrap.mp3]

University of Florida President Bernie Machen has just announced the formation of a new committee on campus to provide insight and perspective on “serious matters” involving the UF Police Department. This Ad Hoc UFPD Campus Advisory Committee is expected to advise the police chief on significant police matters affecting the …

A 3,000 mile bike ride across the country will be nearing its end with one of its final stops in Gainesville. Dr. Robert Okerblum is pedaling the distance to raise awareness of distracted driving. Okerblum’s 19-year old son was killed in a car accident last year in a collision with …

Gainesville Police are looking for a man accused of sexual battery and home invasion. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Diana Arellano reports, the police are eager to identify him. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/SundayRapeWrap.mp3]

A Gainesville-Alachua County Drug Task force investigation led to an arrest, and the confiscation of a large amount of prescription drugs from a Gainesville residence. More than 1,000 tablets of Roxicodone with an estimated street value of more than $18,000 was seized, along with one half-ounce of cocaine, a loaded …

A young woman who overcame years of physical and sexual abuse, then worked to change laws protecting victims, is walking through Ocala and Gainesville today (Thursday) for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Walkinmyshoeswrap2.mp3]

The Clay County sheriff’s office is currently looking for a woman who it says was involved in a shoplifting operation. Her accomplice, Nyota McGriff was arrested on four counts of initiating theft of property. Detectives believe the two women provided “shopping lists” to professional shoplifters who would in turn steal …

Tucker McCarty, 21, was killed Saturday evening after his truck overturned on County Road 138. The University of Florida student was the only one in the truck not wearing a seatbelt. There were also 3 passengers, all wearing seatbelts that escaped with only minor injuries. Florida Highway Patrol Spokesman Pat …

Eight Lake City businesses have been targeted in a series of recent business break-ins. Officers investigated after three alarm companies reported alarm activations and found the suspects tried to disable the systems and force their way inside. Police are stepping up their patrols and urging business owners to increase their …