Mugshots of three suspects arrested in connection with an armed robbery and aggravated battery in Silver Springs Shores. Authorities identified the suspects as Jeremiah Arzavius Smith, Eron Ka’reem Thomas, and Ajihais Mackievion Williams.
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Gang violence in Silver Springs Shores? MCSO busts trio in connection with armed robbery

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested three suspects, including two juveniles, for a violent armed robbery linked to the Getlow gang in Silver Springs Shores.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Ocala man sentenced to 25 years for trafficking cocaine

Jurors reportedly deliberated for 10 minutes before settling on a guilty verdict for 64-year-old Frederick Leon Fraziars

Jurors sentenced Santini Chisholm, 43, to 50 years behind bars.
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Twenty-three-time convicted felon faces 50 years on Drug Trafficking-related charges

Just one day after his trial commenced, jurors found 43-year-old Santini Antwain Chisholm guilty of Drug Trafficking-related offenses.

Authorities say they caught 50-year-old Jose Godinez-Rodriguez as he was boarding a flight.
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Wanted sexual offender in Marion County arrested while boarding plane

Authorities say they apprehended 50-year-old Jose Godinez-Rodriguez as he was about to board a plane from Orlando to Mexico.

Smartphone screen displaying a “Scam Alert” warning for an incoming fraudulent call.
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
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.

Audirius Carnegia, 42, has had two previous run-ins with MCSO.
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
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.

Daniel Martinez, 40, will serve seven consecutive life sentences in the Florida Department of Corrections
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
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.

One of the two individuals is seen walking around a car in the 9000 block of SE 120th Loop on February 14th. The Marion County Sheriff's Office is asking for public help identifying the suspects involved in recent vehicle break-ins.
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
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.

Richard Hawkins, 62, was arrested Feb. 23, 2025, on charges of lewd touching of a minor, false imprisonment, and open carry of a firearm, police say.
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
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.

Geraldo Rivera-Serrano, 62, is shown in a mugshot after his arrest by Marion County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 21, 2025, for multiple counts of lewd or lascivious molestation of children.
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
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.

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