Ocala Police Department warns public of uptick in IRS phone scams as tax season approaches
From money to personal information, OPD highlights incoming IRS phone scams as a warning for all to remain vigilant.
Crime
Marion County Sheriff’s Office searching for Reddick man wanted for failing to comply with sex offender registration
Authorities say Audirius Carnegia, convicted in 2010, failed to register his vehicles and employment as required by law.
Ocala man sentenced to seven consecutive life terms for Capital Sexual Battery of minors
40-year-old Daniel Martinez Jr. found guilty of multiple counts of Capital Sexual Battery and Lewd Molestation; Judge Timothy McCourt hands down life sentences in the Florida Department of Corrections.
Can you identify these people? Marion County car break-ins lead to stolen wallet and credit cards
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for tips after two suspects were caught on camera stealing from vehicles in the 9000 block of SE 120th Loop on February 14th.
Ocala police arrest youth coach Richard Hawkins for alleged sexual offense involving minor
62-year-old faces charges of lewd touching, false imprisonment after incident at Saddleworth Green Apartments.
Marion County sheriff arrests 62-year-old for child molestation charges
Detective Henrik Osthed detained Geraldo Rivera-Serrano after juvenile victims reported long-term sexual abuse.
Dunnellon man arrested for repeated sexual battery of child
Phillip Locker, 41, faces multiple charges after a young girl in his custody reported months of abuse.
Woman accused of hiding $800 in merchandise in stroller during Ocala Best Buy theft
Ocala police are searching for a woman who allegedly concealed electronics in a stroller with a child and left the Best Buy without paying.
Ocala man arrested on 20 child pornography charges after online tip
Police say a cyber tip led investigators to obtain a search warrant, uncovering illicit files on the suspect’s computer and cellphone.
Couple steals goods from Walmart and takes off in van, engaging in pursuit
Dashcam footage from a patrol car captures Jared Morrison, 38, and Heather Davis, 34, taking off in a white van with stolen items from a local Walmart.