Marion County, FL Crime News
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Man from Marion County sentenced to 10 years for 2023 Burger King parking-lot shooting
A Marion County man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a jury convicted him of third-degree murder in a late-2023 parking-lot shooting at a Burger King on Silver Springs Boulevard. The defendant, Jaylin Johnson, 23, was found guilty in the dea
Ocala man sentenced after search uncovers bulk Fent, cocaine; DVR footage tied to sales
Federal authorities say an Ocala residence was the site of large-scale drug possession and distribution activity that led to a recent federal prison sentence. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida announced that a 46-year-old
Ocala youth pastor arrested on felony charges alleging long-term s3xual contact with minor
Ocala police arrested a 27-year-old youth pastor on felony charges after investigators say he engaged in an unlawful s3xual relationship with a minor. The arrest was made in Ocala and the suspect was later released on a $150,000 bond.
Ocala pedestrian kll in hit-and-run on 200A Wednesday morning, driver arrested
352today reported this public-safety development: Ocala pedestrian kll in hit-and-run on 200A Wednesday morning, driver arrested. Details may change as agencies and courts release additional information. All individuals mentioned in criminal allegati
West Highway 40 closed in Dunnellon due to Levy County deputy-involved sh00ting, Marion sheriff's office says
A portion of West Highway 40 in Dunnellon was closed Tuesday night due to a deputy-involved sh00ting involving the Levy County Sheriff's Office, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Details may change as agencies and courts release additi
Stretch of Highway 40 shut down in Dunnellon over deputy-involved sh00ting
WKMG reported this public-safety development: Stretch of Highway 40 shut down in Dunnellon over deputy-involved sh00ting. Details may change as agencies and courts release additional information. All individuals mentioned in criminal allegations are
Marion County man assaults former manager with a rock
wcjb.com reported this public-safety development: Marion County man assaults former manager with a rock. Details may change as agencies and courts release additional information. All individuals mentioned in criminal allegations are presumed innocent
Marion County crews rescue patient after early morning crash involving tractor trailer
A vehicle was pinned under a tractor trailer in Citra early Tuesday morning. Details may change as agencies and courts release additional information. All individuals mentioned in criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in cou
Marion sheriff, Ocala police keep using license plate readers, but not on state roads
ocala.com reported this public-safety development: Marion sheriff, Ocala police keep using license plate readers, but not on state roads. Details may change as agencies and courts release additional information. All individuals mentioned in criminal
Woman arrested for abusing Paisley Brown’s sibling in Marion County, DCF removes children
wcjb.com reported this public-safety development: Woman arrested for abusing Paisley Brown’s sibling in Marion County, DCF removes children. Details may change as agencies and courts release additional information. All individuals mentioned in crimin
Woman arrested for abusing Paisely Brown’s sibling in Marion County, DCF removes children
WCJB reported this public-safety development: Woman arrested for abusing Paisely Brown’s sibling in Marion County, DCF removes children. Details may change as agencies and courts release additional information. All individuals mentioned in criminal a
Former Marion County fire paramedic chief convicted of molesting child under 12
wftv.com reported this public-safety development: Former Marion County fire paramedic chief convicted of molesting child under 12. Details may change as agencies and courts release additional information. All individuals mentioned in criminal allegat
Marion County caregiver arrested for child abuse after being trusted with victims’ siblings
wftv.com reported this public-safety development: Marion County caregiver arrested for child abuse after being trusted with victims’ siblings. Details may change as agencies and courts release additional information. All individuals mentioned in crim
Florida man arrested after NAACP receives 70+ calls threatening members, Obama: DOJ
A Dunnellon man was arrested in connection with over 70 threatening phone calls made to the NAACP from different numbers, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Details may change as agencies and courts release additional inform
College of Central Florida evacuated due to bomb threat, police say
The College of Central Florida was evacuated after a bomb threat on Friday, according to the Ocala Police Department. Details may change as agencies and courts release additional information. All individuals mentioned in criminal allegations are pres
College of Central Florida in Ocala evacuated over bomb threat
clickorlando.com reported this public-safety development: College of Central Florida in Ocala evacuated over bomb threat. Details may change as agencies and courts release additional information. All individuals mentioned in criminal allegations are