Marion County Sheriff's Office Archives - Page 3 of 8

Prosecutor: Ocala Wife Was Justified Under Stand Your Ground Law For Shooting Husband To Protect Son

May 26, 2016 Law and public safety

Michelle Dinkins-Penland possessed a Florida concealed weapons permit and a .38 revolver, which authorities said she used to shoot her husband.

Man Makes ATM Stop in Silver Springs Before Golfing, Then Escapes Gunshots

May 17, 2016 Law and public safety

Michael Prevatte shared his story with us on Monday.

Jesse Terrell Found Not Guilty

April 8, 2016 Law and public safety

Jesse Terrell was found not guilty in his trial for the use of excessive force in the arrest of Derrick Price with a unanimous jury decision this afternoon in Senior U.S. District Judge William Terrell Hodges' courtroom at the U.S .District Courthouse in Ocala.

Ocala Man Killed In Domestic Disturbance Shooting

March 23, 2016 Law and public safety

An Ocala man died Wednesday morning after a domestic disturbance turned into a shooting Tuesday evening.

Human Remains Found In Silver Springs Shores

March 7, 2016 Law and public safety

A hunter found human bones in the north edge of Silver Springs Shores.

Marion County Opens Safe Space For Domestic-Crime Victims

February 26, 2016 Law and public safety

The Marion County Sheriff's Office has created a safe space for victims to fill out necessary paperwork for restraining orders. The room is equipped with a lock and key and an escape route.

Sheriff Says Race Not Involved In Derrick Price Arrest

January 28, 2016 Law and public safety

Marion County Sheriff Chris Blair says that the incident involving five officers had nothing to do with race.

Marion County Debuts Crime Alerts For Businesses

January 26, 2016 Law and public safety

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.