Ocala youth coach arrested for child molestation; police fear more victims
Ocala Police arrest John James Sales on charges of lewd acts with minors; investigation spans years, multiple counties.
Crime
Dunnellon man arrested for DUI after crash on E. Pennsylvania Avenue
Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy says driver showed signs of impairment; breath test registered .106.
Man arrested for lewd exposure at Ocala Dollar General, deputies say
Marion County deputies identified Phillip Jones through surveillance video after he exposed himself at a Dollar General on SW 56th Lane.
Former Ocala nonprofit director arrested for $100K fraud, grand theft
Dennis Grundy, former executive director of Open Arms Village, faces felony charges after Ocala Police uncover financial scheme involving unauthorized checks, PayPal, and credit card misuse.
Ocala Police search for suspect in $2,100 Home Depot theft
OPD asks for public’s help identifying man caught on camera stealing from Ocala Home Depot on June 4; tipsters may earn up to $3,000.
Marion County deputy grazed in patrol car shooting; suspect charged with attempted murder
Rheanna Harden, a convicted felon, allegedly opened fire while handcuffed in a deputy’s vehicle during transport to jail.
UPDATE: Deputy-involved shooting in Summerfield under FDLE investigation
Marion County deputy injured, suspect hospitalized after traffic stop turns violent on S. Pine Avenue.
Florida to pursue death penalty in child rape case for first time under new law
Putnam County prosecution marks historic use of expanded capital punishment in non-homicide case.
False active shooter report prompts large police response at AdventHealth Ocala hospital
Ocala police say AdventHealth was never under threat after 911 call linked to unfounded Gainesville hospital incident.
Belleview man sentenced to 10 years for aggravated stalking after 160+ contact attempts
Brian Jankowski found guilty of violating domestic injunction, harassing victim, and fleeing deputies in 2024 case.