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Several UF alert messages were sent to students early Sunday morning saying a male matching descriptions of the UF assaults suspect was seen near the Hub area. The messages later clarified no attack had occurred.
Read More »Wanted Man Arrested At Red Roof Inn
Kody Carr was arrested at Red Roof Inn in Gainesville on Sunday night. The Dixie County Sheriff's Office requested assistance from the Gainesville Police Department, which was also seeking the suspect for recent burglaries.
Read More »Department of Corrections launches Inmate Death Database
The Department of Corrections launched a Transparency Database on all Florida inmate deaths from the last 14 years. The database, launched Sept. 9, shows the status of investigations and the manner of death. According to Jessica Cary, Director of the Office of Communications at the DOC, the purpose of the …
Read More »Baltimore Ravens, Former UF Football Player Accused of Possessing Marijuana
Update Feb. 23 12:48 a.m.: The other passenger arrested with Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Deonte A. Thompson has had run ins with the law, including prison time for two attempted murder charges. In June 2007, Erskine J. McKinley, also known as “Dusty” and “Erk,” was sentenced to three years for crimes including …
Read More »Gainesville man accused of string of thefts after loitering arrest
The self-described painter is accused of stealing from an apartment complex, truck and trying to get into two downtown businesses.
Read More »No Sign of Missing Student’s Remains, Detectives Seek Information
ASO search for remains of UF student who disappeared 25 years ago comes up empty.
Read More »Suspect arrested in patrol car torching
A 21-year-old Ocala man has been arrested in connection with the arson investigation in fall 2013 of law enforcement official's personal and service vehicles.
Read More »How To Practice Safe Shopping This Holiday Season
Alachua County Sheriff's Office spokesman Art Forgey shared ways to practice safe shopping this holiday season.
Read More »GPD Captures, Arrests Murder Suspect Alvin Thomas
Police have accused the 31-year-old of killing his pregnant former girlfriend, Caitlin A. Albritton, 22, around 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Neighbors told officials they heard the pair arguing in their home at the Village Green Apartments before a single gun shot was fired.
Read More »Gainesville’s Weekend Burglary Crimes Seemingly Linked To Nationwide Spree
The Gainesville Police Department is investigating a string of recent crimes that fit a national trend called Felony Lane Gang, where burglars break into cars and steal visible purses in an attempt to gain access to owners' bank accounts.
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