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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Ocala police rule death of 61-year-old man found inside tent as homicide

Officers from the Ocala Police Department are investigating the death of a 61-year-old man that has been ruled a homicide.

Major Crimes detectives from the police department were called to the 3300 block of NW Blitchton Road on Thursday after a man identified as Roland Henry Lanctot was found dead inside a tent on the property where he lives.

Anyone with information about the case is being asked to come forward immediately and call the Ocala Police Department at (352) 369-7000. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at (352) 368-7867.