Marion County deputies arrest man on charges of child porn possession and sexual activity with a cat
MCSO says Tyler Seiters had self-produced files that depicted sexual activity with a cat.
Crime
Gilchrist County detectives believe Citrus Springs man is responsible for multiple car burglaries, credit card thefts across north-central Florida
The Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31-year-old Robert Farrug and charged him in connection with two cases in their county.
Marion County deputies say man wanted in connection with deadly Marion Oaks shooting considered “armed and dangerous”
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says they are looking for 33-year-old Melvin Arias in connection to the shooting death of 47-year-old Milagros Lopez.
Bond revoked for man accused of killing another while driving intoxicated
The State Attorney’s Office says 27-year-old Tristen Melichar was driving under the influence on New Years Eve when he struck and killed a motorcyclist.
Threat to bring a weapon to East Marion Elementary School prompted Thursday’s lockdown
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says the lockdown and law enforcement response was a precaution.
In wake of shooting at Paddock Mall, Ocala’s police chief and new mayor stand united on mission to create a safer community
In an exclusive interview with the morning radio hosts of 352today’s partners 93.7 K-Country and 92.5/95.5 Wind-FM, Ocala Police Chief Mike Balken and Mayor Ben Marciano spoke at length about the mall shooting and how they plan to work together to address core crime issues.
Large law enforcement presence at Ocala Walmart on East Silver Springs Boulevard
This is the second time in less than a week law enforcement has been called out to this Walmart store.
Ocala police are looking for yet another person in connection with the deadly shooting outside the Burger King on Silver Springs Boulevard
If you know where police can find Pete Matthews, 34, you’re asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Marion County by calling 352-368-STOP (7867) or **TIPS on your cell. Tips are anonymous.
Man found guilty, sentenced to life for sexually battering child
The State Attorney’s Office says the victim told investigators that 47-year-old Christopher Holding would often “tie or chain up” the victim while sexually battering them.
OPD arrests 23-year-old on murder charges
Ocala police officers say multiple leads, evidence and witnesses helped link 23-year-old Zy’Wantre Lester to the shooting that happened on December 22, 2023.