Breaking news and alerts on crime, police reports, and law enforcement press releases in Ocala, FL and Marion County, FL.
Ex-girlfriend gets life in prison for murder of Marion deputy
Ocala felon who brought gun to block party gets 5-year prison sentence
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Ocala man travels to Winn-Dixie to meet decoy posing as 13-year-old girl for sex
A 50-year-old Ocala man was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office after he allegedly traveled to a local Winn-Dixie to meet a 13-year-old female decoy for sex.
Ocala man accused of choking girlfriend after she refused to share marijuana
A 29-year-old Ocala man is facing a felony battery charge after he allegedly choked his girlfriend during an argument over her marijuana.
Four-time felon from Ocala arrested on firearm charges
A 31-year-old convicted felon from Ocala has been arrested a month after he was indicted by a federal grand jury on firearm-related charges.
2 men caught with fake IDs, stolen credit cards during traffic stop on I-75
Two men were arrested during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 in Marion County after law enforcement officers allegedly found counterfeit driver's licenses, stolen credit cards, and marijuana in their possession.
1 arrested, 2 injured after high-speed chase ends in crash at Ocala intersection
A 24-year-old man was arrested after leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase that ended with a two-vehicle crash at a southeast Ocala intersection.
Marion man riding stolen motorcycle claims he bought it on Facebook Marketplace
A 26-year-old Fort McCoy man was arrested over the weekend after a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy saw him riding a motorcycle that had been reported as stolen.
Marion man fires shotgun outside home, threatens neighbors during property dispute
A 50-year-old Marion County man was arrested after he allegedly fired his shotgun outside his residence and threatened to harm several neighbors.
24-year-old man killed in northeast Ocala shooting
Local police are investigating a fatal shooting in northeast Ocala on Sunday night that claimed the life of a 24-year-old man.
Teen suspects being detained in Ocala after car burglaries
Two teenagers accused of burglarizing several vehicles in Hernando County were recently arrested and transported to an Ocala facility for detainment.
Homeless woman accused of stealing Ocala McDonald’s employee’s iPhone
A 46-year-old homeless woman was arrested by Ocala police earlier this month after she was accused of stealing an employee’s iPhone at a local McDonald’s.
VIDEO: Suspect tased at golf course after robbing convenience store, fleeing officers
A 22-year-old man accused of robbing an Ocala convenience store was arrested after leading police officers on a foot chase that ended at a local golf course.
Intoxicated man arrested after threatening to kill ex-girlfriend, himself
A 37-year-old Ocala man was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office after he allegedly sent threatening text messages to his ex-girlfriend and got behind the wheel of his car while under the influence of alcohol.
16-year-old hides rifle under his shirt while fleeing Marion deputies
A 16-year-old boy was arrested at a local Family Dollar store after he fled from Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies while concealing a rifle under his shirt.
Ocala man wanted on felony warrants caught with fake $100 bills, cocaine during traffic stop
A 23-year-old Ocala man that was wanted on several felony warrants is now facing additional charges after he was allegedly caught with counterfeit $100 bills and cocaine during a traffic stop.
86-year-old Marion man accused of sexually abusing young girl throughout 1970s
An 86-year-old Fort McCoy man has been arrested and charged with capital sexual battery in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a young girl while she was under his care for several years throughout the 1970s.
2 arrested for dumping over 2,700 pounds of litter in Ocala National Forest
Two men recently arrested in Marion County are being accused of dumping nearly 3,000 pounds of litter in the Ocala National Forest.
Dunnellon man allegedly caught with cocaine after threatening to slice girlfriend’s throat
A Dunnellon man is behind bars after he allegedly threatened to slice his girlfriend's throat during an argument over $300.
Teen arrested in bloody sexual assault of 91-year-old neighbor during home invasion
Law enforcement authorities have arrested a 14-year-old boy who is accused of entering an elderly Reddick neighbor's home and sexually assaulting the 91-year-old woman in her bed, leaving her covered in blood and bruises.
Woman gets additional DUI manslaughter charge after second man dies from Ocala crash
A woman accused of causing a fatal accident in Ocala last week while under the influence of alcohol has been charged with an additional count of DUI manslaughter after a second individual died from his injuries this weekend.
Ocala man accused of pointing, firing gun over grass being cut at his mobile home
An Ocala mobile home park resident is being accused of pointing a firearm at a man and firing several shots in the air because the man was mowing the resident's lawn on orders from management.
Ocala man accused of showing p*rn to young girl, offering cash to masturbat* in front of her
A 40-year-old Ocala man has been arrested on accusations that he showed p*rnographic videos to a young girl and attempted to pay her to watch him masturbat*.
New Paramount+ series showcasing Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies, air unit
The Marion County Sheriff's Office will be featured in a new, 10-episode series on Paramount+ that highlights the organization's law enforcement personnel and state-of-the-art aircraft.
Marion man accused of battering woman threatens deputies, damages patrol vehicle
A 46-year-old Umatilla man accused of battering a woman is facing additional charges after he allegedly resisted arrest, threatened several law enforcement officers, and damaged a patrol vehicle.
Target theft suspect points gun at employee, Ocala police say
A 35-year-old Ocala man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly stole over $170 worth of clothing from a local Target and pointed a gun at an employee who confronted him.
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