UPDATE: Car theft solved after father leads deputies to son’s arrest
Marion County Sheriff’s Office says the father of 15-year-old Bentley Vradenburg recognized him through images posted online.
Crime
Marion County deputies arrest repeat DUI offender after citizen reports erratic driving
James Wilgor, a repeat DUI offender, was arrested after deputies found him exhibiting signs of impairment, with vodka bottles in his vehicle and a history of DUI convictions in Ohio.
Lady Lake Police capture FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Donald Fields II | VIDEO
Fields, wanted for child sex trafficking and child rape, was arrested during a routine traffic stop in Lady Lake on January 26, 2025.
17-year-old arrested after sharing child pornography in exchange for video game rank
Detectives say 17-year-old Brayan Alvarez-Torres was exchanging child pornography for a higher “rank” in a video game.
Marion County man found guilty on five child sexual assault charges
A 40-year-old resident was convicted in a lewd or lascivious molestation case, bringing justice for underage victim.
UPDATE: Belleview police arrest one in connection with burglary
Footage from a Ring doorbell captured two men stealing from a local business; BPD is withholding the name of the business as investigation continues.
Ocala Police seek three women in $1,000 theft and battery at Dick’s Sporting Goods
Suspects fled in a white Hyundai Sonata after stealing merchandise and battering a 71-year-old employee; cash reward offered for tips leading to their arrest.
Deputies arrest Ocala man on capital sexual battery charges
Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 31-year-old Brandon Michael Angevine for Sexual Battery on a Victim younger than 12 years old.
Former West Port coach charged with sexual activity with a minor
James Edward Ford III was arrested and now faces multiple felony charges in student sex case.
Aviation Unit captures chase, arrest of man on Grand Theft charges
MCSO says 20-year-old Nathaniel Vargas stole a black 9mm handgun from GPS Guns and Ammo.