Ocala man convicted of felony battery on police officer after bar incident
Devin Jacquan Jackson was found guilty after jury saw body-worn camera footage of the 2023 downtown Ocala altercation with law enforcement.
Crime
Authorities seek help identifying Belleview theft suspect caught on camera
A suspect stole a red/orange manual engine hoist from a Belleview property on February 1—law enforcement urges the public to come forward with tips.
Eustis man arrested for Human Trafficking of a Minor in Ocklawaha
MCSO investigation leads to arrest after 14-year-old victim reports sexual abuse and coercion.
Pennsylvania man extradited to Marion County in child sex trafficking case
Brian Rudis faces multiple charges after soliciting a minor online and sending explicit material.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrests three murder suspects in multi-agency operation
Law enforcement agencies collaborate to apprehend fugitives linked to homicides in New Jersey, Alabama, and Florida.
Three suspects arrested in connection to 2024 Ocala murder, police say
Ocala police arrest three men accused of fatally shooting 24-year-old Derrick Brown Jr. inside a home on NE 8th Terrace in June 2024.
Suspect Jose Francisco Rivera accused of stabbing victim during robbery, held without bond
Marion County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Jose Francisco Rivera leading to his detention without bond.
High-speed 100 MPH chase in Marion County captured on dashcam | WATCH
A routine traffic stop near Time Nightclub turned into a dangerous pursuit as Al Johnson Jr. led Marion County deputies on a high-speed chase, reaching over 100 MPH before his dramatic arrest.
“You’re gonna get dog bit”: Bodycam footage shows K-9 tracking down, biting runaway criminal
Deputies dispatched the K-9 to track down 50-year-old Denny Burns, who was wanted for violating his probation.
Former Florida Gator football player arrested for drug, firearm possession
Ex-Gators defensive end Earl Okine, who played for Florida from 2008-2012, was arrested after deputies discovered meth, marijuana, and a loaded handgun during a traffic stop.