Tag Archives: Alachua County Sheriff’s Office

A 1 1/2 year old K-9 is the newest, youngest deputy at the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. He will soon begin a vigorous training process in order to officially join the force.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office introduced a new crime-alert system, "Business Sheriff Alert for Emergencies" that sends free text messages and emails to businesses similar to ones that have been victims of crime before. These messages include incident details, suspect profiles and photographs that can help with crime prevention.

A local homeowner stumbled upon skeletal remains on his Alachua County property. The remains have yet to be identified.

Those who submit videos can remain anonymous.

Clifton Rae Baxter is accused of stabbing and killing Dockens, 60, outside of the Bank of America at 1116 University Ave. on Oct. 26, 2012.

One victim is currently being treated for a gunshot wound, according to Alachua County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say another victim died at the hospital.

When a firefighter or police officer responds to an emergency somewhere in Alachua County, it's good to know they can communicate by radio without problem. That's not always the case right now.

Police interaction with the community is a concern that extends past big cities. When the Rev. Milford Lewis Griner attended the “Right vs. Right” event Nov. 14, he learned useful information from law enforcement and community members that he could then share with his congregation and community. “(Open dialogue) can foster more trust …

A crash involving at least one semi-trailer truck occurred shortly after 5 p.m. on I-75 southbound near the Archer Road exit.

Data released by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement shows that 11,000 rape kits have gone untested, including those that were never submitted by county sheriff's offices.