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Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Two Marion County drivers arrested after separate traffic stop confrontations

One suspect fled the scene; another assaulted a deputy before being taken into custody, according to MCSO.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
“Keanu Reeves” romance scam dupes victims out of $160K — including Marion County woman

AI-powered con used mobile games and fake video chats to trick women into sending money to a scammer posing as the Hollywood star.

A sign for the Ocala Police Department with a digital message board below. The top of the sign displays the Ocala Police logo with the words "Integrity, Courage, Character" and large text reading "OCALA POLICE." The digital board underneath shows a scrolling message in red text that reads, "WE'RE HIRING: 911 DISPATCHERS." The sign is supported by red brick columns and surrounded by trees in the background.
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Ocala sees nearly 5% drop in violent crime despite population surge

With no homicides in over a year, Ocala Police credit community trust, strategic policing, and increased visibility for the city’s declining crime rate.

Ocala Crimestoppers most wanted list
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Multiple arrests made in Marion County for DUI, drug charges, and battery on deputies

Marion County Sheriff’s Office reports five arrests in separate incidents involving drugs, DUIs, warrants, and assaults on law enforcement.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
K9 Marshal helps capture armed robbery suspect at Ocala Taco Bell

Suspect broke in through drive-thru window and chased employees.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Woman charged with felony littering after 14,000 pounds of trash found at illegal camp in Silver Springs Shores

Marion County deputies say suspect ignored warnings to clean site before arrest; two-day cleanup effort removed hazardous waste and debris.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Pedestrian killed in late-night hit-and-run on Maricamp Road in Ocala

FHP says vehicle fled scene after striking man in unlit turn lane; public asked to help identify suspect.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Robert Robinson sentenced to life for Ocklawaha triple murder of teens

He will be eligible for sentence review after 25 years for the 2023 killings of Layla Silvernail, Camille Quarles, and Michael Hodo Jr.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Man wanted for using stolen credit cards to buy Apple products in Ocala

Marion County deputies are asking for help identifying a suspect who charged over $4,000 at Best Buy using credit cards stolen during a vehicle burglary at Silver Springs State Park.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Second teen sentenced in brutal Ocklawaha triple murder case

Tahj Brewton gets life in prison for killing three teens; final co-defendant to appear in court this afternoon.

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