OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Here’s the latest from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office:
Traffic stop leads to meth arrest
Deputy Larson and Deputy Trainee Knapp pulled over a vehicle at Brooke Road and Lake Road after the driver failed to stop at a stop sign. The driver, Matthew Quick, was found to be driving without a valid license. A search of the vehicle turned up a bag of crystal meth. Quick, who was already on felony probation for meth possession, was arrested and taken to the Marion County Jail.
Warrant arrest uncovers more charges
Deputies responded to SE 142nd Place to locate Howard Reece, who had a warrant for domestic simple assault and felony criminal mischief. After finding and arresting Reece, deputies discovered methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during a search. He now faces additional charges and was transported to the Marion County Jail.
False names and a warrant lead to arrest
Deputy Jentsch also stopped a vehicle on E. Hwy 25 for a traffic violation. The driver, identified as Sarah Gore, gave several false names before deputies confirmed her identity through teletype. Gore had a suspended license and an active warrant for driving while license suspended or revoked (DWLSR). She was arrested and taken to the Marion County Jail.
Man waves gun, steals fruit
Deputies responded to SW 111 Place and N. Williams Street after reports of a man acting erratically and waving a gun. They detained Noel Barboza, who had entered a fruit stand, brandished a firearm, and left with stolen fruit without paying. He was arrested and transported to the Marion County Jail.