OCALA, FL. (352 Today) – Crime Stoppers of Marion County has added six individuals to its Most Wanted list this week, citing active warrants for serious offenses ranging from drug trafficking to probation violations. The list is a reminder of the ongoing efforts to locate and apprehend those evading the law.
Community members are encouraged to provide tips anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 352-368-STOP (7867) or by submitting tips online. Rewards may be available for information leading to arrests.
Ocala’s Most Wanted who were added to the Crimes Stoppers website on August 21, 2025
Donnell Bruce Drayton
DOB: 04/07/1990
Drayton is wanted on a violation of probation warrant related to a DUI charge involving a blood alcohol level of 0.15 or higher and property damage.
Joel D. Fincher
DOB: 10/11/2000
Fincher is wanted on a warrant for criminal mischief involving property damage valued at more than $200 but less than $1,000.
Joshua David Vernam
DOB: 07-22-1990
Vernam is wanted on a warrant for leaving the scene of a crash.
Thomas Dukes Jr.
DOB: 06/20/1964
Dukes is wanted on a felony violation of probation warrant with charges that include trespassing in an occupied structure or conveyance and battery.
Ashley Nicole McKnight
DOB: 08-16-1987
McKnight is wanted on a bench warrant for failure to appear at a pre-trial conference. She faces a charge of permitting an unauthorized minor to operate a vehicle.
How to Contact Crime Stoppers of Marion County
Crime Stoppers of Marion County operates on the belief that someone — other than the criminal — has information that can help prevent or solve a crime. The organization works by encouraging citizens to anonymously report what they know.
Anyone with information about a crime, including the whereabouts of the individuals listed above, can call the confidential Tips Line at 352-368-STOP (7867) or submit information online at www.ocalacrimestoppers.com. If the information leads to an arrest or recovery of stolen property, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. The identity of all tipsters remains anonymous.