Breaking news and alerts on crime, police reports, and law enforcement press releases in Ocala, FL and Marion County, FL.
14-year-old accused of armed carjacking of customer at Ocala gas station
Man arrested for stealing nearly $20K in items from Ocala car wash
HomeCrime
Marion felon who shot fireworks at stray cats arrested after gun found in home
A 58-year-old convicted felon from Silver Springs who shot fireworks at stray cats in his yard, prompting the arrival of law enforcement, was arrested after a firearm was allegedly found inside his home.
Ocala 7-Eleven employee faked donations to Children’s Miracle Network to steal nearly $2K, police say
A new employee at a local 7-Eleven was arrested by Ocala police after the store accused her of stealing nearly $2,000 by processing fake donations to the Children’s Miracle Network and refunding them to herself.
Ocala man arrested for attacking boyfriend in Nissan Altima they were living in
A 22-year-old Ocala man has been arrested on battery and assault charges after he allegedly punched and bit his boyfriend inside a car they were living in and threatened to harm him with scissors.
18-year-old accused of stealing two guns from home in Silver Spring Shores
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged with felony grand theft after he allegedly stole two firearms from a home in Silver Springs Shores.
Man caught on camera breaking into boat, RV storage business in Ocala
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man accused of breaking into a local boat and RV storage business this past weekend.
Ocala man arrested for Facebook messages about killing girlfriend who drained bank account
A 35-year-old Ocala man was arrested for allegedly sending messages to a mutual friend on Facebook indicating he "miiiiiiight murder" his girlfriend for allegedly draining their joint bank account of $9,000.
22-year-old Ocala man gets life sentence for selling fentanyl used in overdose death
A 22-year-old Ocala man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he was found guilty of first-degree murder for selling fentanyl to a man who overdosed and died.
Marion man accused of choking wife over YouTube video blames alcohol
A 40-year-old Marion County man was arrested after he allegedly choked his wife outside a local residence over a YouTube video that made him upset, blaming the incident on the "influence of alcohol."
Ocala man charged with drug trafficking after meth found during traffic stop
A 49-year-old Ocala man is facing a drug trafficking charge after more than 20 grams of methamphetamine, along with marijuana and drug paraphernalia, were allegedly found in his vehicle during a traffic stop.
Man accused of riding stolen bike out of Ocala Walmart
A 48-year-old man was arrested at an Ocala Walmart two weeks after he allegedly stole a bicycle and rode it out of the store.
VIDEO: Two arrested after high-speed pursuit in Marion County ends in ditch
A driver and passenger were arrested over the weekend after their car ended up in a ditch following a high-speed chase in Marion County.
Two more men arrested in Marion child sex sting operation
Two more men have been arrested following a six-day online child sex sting operation led by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, joining 33 others including a youth sports coach and several men who worked closely with children.
Marion woman caught using shower after breaking into Airbnb, deputies say
A 43-year-old Marion County woman was arrested on several charges, including burglary, after she allegedly broke into a local Airbnb and stayed there for several days.
MCSO: Armed suspects seen in camper seconds before it caught fire
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two potentially armed suspects who were spotted inside a victim's camper moments before it caught on fire.
Man threatens victim with gun at Ocala gas station, police say
Ocala police are searching for a man who allegedly pointed a gun at a victim during an altercation at a local gas station.
Man steals over $2,000 in sunglasses from Paddock Mall store
Ocala police are searching for a man accused of stealing several thousands of dollars worth of sunglasses from a store inside Paddock Mall.
Little league coach among 33 men arrested during Marion child sex sting operation
A six-day online child sex sting operation led by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of more than 30 men, including a Little League Baseball/Pop Warner Football coach and other individuals who worked in close proximity with children.
Fentanyl, 50 grams of marijuana found during traffic stop for suspended license
A Marion County man who was pulled over for driving with a suspended license is facing additional felony charges after fentanyl and nearly 50 grams of marijuana were allegedly found inside his pickup truck.
AutoZone manager accused of using customer warranties to steal hundreds of dollars
An AutoZone manager in Marion County was arrested after he allegedly accessed customer accounts to commit warranty fraud, stealing more than $400.
Ocala man accused of selling cocaine, fentanyl to undercover detective for months
A 52-year-old Ocala man who allegedly sold tens of thousands of dollars in cocaine and pressed fentanyl pills to an undercover detective was arrested after a multi-month investigation into his activities.
Homeless man arrested for touching himself during Ocala church service
A 65-year-old homeless man was arrested by Ocala police after he was allegedly caught watching p*rnography on his phone while inappropriately touching himself at a local church.
VIDEO: Two arrested after fleeing Ocala police in stolen car
Two men who led Ocala police on a brief chase in a stolen car that began on State Road 200 were apprehended after they ditched the vehicle in downtown and tried to escape by foot.
Drive-by shooting outside local home lands Marion man behind bars
A 36-year-old Weirsdale man was arrested earlier this week after he allegedly shot an individual outside a local residence during an argument over his ex-girlfriend.
Ocala insurance broker facing animal p*rn charges 1 month after arrest for spying on girl with hidden cameras
A month after being arrested for allegedly placing hidden cameras in a young girl's bedroom and bathroom, the president of an Ocala-based insurance company is facing additional charges for animal p*rnography that was allegedly found on his iPhone.
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Government
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