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The suspect in the November sexual battery of a University of Florida student has been positively identified as 25 year old Tommie Howard, III, of Hawthorne. The University of Florida Police Department obtained a warrant for his arrest late last night. UFPD is now searching for Howard. UFPD began an extensive criminal investigation after …
Read More »Keeping online deals from becoming online duds
If you’re doing any last minute holiday shopping online, make sure the site you buy from has a reputation you can trust. Florida Department of Law Enforcement Cyber Security Analyst Kevin Wiggins says there are a number of scams that pop up every holiday season to not just take your …
Read More »FDLE arrests 4 dozen people in child predator sting operation
A six month child predator sting operation known as “Operation Amalgamate” ended today with the arrest of 48 individuals charged with soliciting minors. FDLE is urging parents to be actively involved in their childrens’ activities. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement spokesperson Keith Kameg says, the individuals arrested were from 17 counties …
Read More »FDLE investigating Levy County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant
A Levy County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant has been transferred to the Bradford County jail under allegations of sexual assault. Florida Department of Law Enforcement Public Information Officer Kristi Gordon says the FDLE has taken over the investigation. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/11/Gordon2.mp3] Levy County Sheriff’s Office Major Evan Sullivan says Lieutenant Zachary Knight was …
Read More »FDLE crime stats released, Alachua County crime rate declines
Florida Department of Law Enforcement just released the new statewide county report on crime statistics. Alachua County Sheriff’s Public Information Officer Art Forgey talked with WUFT-FM’s Meredith Chipman about the drop in Alachua County crime rates. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/10/ForgeyQnA.mp3|titles=ForgeyQnA] Florida overall saw a two percent decrease in total crime, and Gilchrist and …
Read More »Another victim tied to serial rapist
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says another attack has been tied to the suspected serial rapist, now potentially linked to 5 sexual assaults over the past few months in Marion and Alachua Counties. Detectives leading the investigation held a news conference this morning with more information on the latest attack and prior …
Read More »Officer cleared in shooting
A High Springs police officer who shot and killed a man at the community school on May 18, 2011, has been found to be justified in the shooting. The investigation and review, conducted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Alachua County sheriff’s office, and the High Springs police …
Read More »State tightening up oxycodone inventories
Authorities are increasing the penalties for physicians who prescribe or dispense prescription narcotics. It’s a joint effort between the Florida Department of Health and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The crackdown coincides with the death of a two-year-old girl in Hernando County. Brittany Wienke and Luis Giraldo have more. …
Read More »Gunman stable after High Springs school shooting
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is leading the investigation of the shooting that took place at the High Springs Community School. As WUFT-FM’s Kelsey Peck reports, it could take over a month to finish the investigation. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/KPHighSpringsshootingupdatewrap.mp3]
Read More »Shots fired at Alachua County school
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will be investigating a shooting that occured earlier today at the High Springs Community School, 1105 North Main Street. High Springs police chief Jim Troiano talked with WUFT-FM’s news director Tom Krynski. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/troianoFP.mp3]
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