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Man steals generator from Ocala construction site

A 23-year-old Ocala man is facing a felony grand theft charge after a construction company accused him of stealing a generator.

Marion sex offender moves without notifying deputies

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a registered sex offender who recently moved out of his residence without notifying law enforcement.

Landlord breaks into Ocala home and attempts to remove tenant’s girlfriend, deputies say

An elderly landlord was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office after she was accused of breaking into a male tenant’s home and attempting to remove his girlfriend from the property.

Ocala motorcyclist on stolen vehicle arrested after fleeing on dead-end road

A 39-year-old Ocala man is behind bars after he allegedly fled from a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy while riding on a motorcycle that was reported stolen.

Marion woman steals over $300 worth of M&M’s from Circle K

A 38-year-old Ocklawaha woman with several prior theft convictions was arrested over the weekend after she was accused of stealing nearly 200 individually wrapped bags of M&M’s from a convenience store in Marion County.

Man shoots at vehicle during road rage incident in Citrus County, deputies say

A 31-year-old man was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office after he allegedly shot at another vehicle during a road rage incident on U.S. Highway 19 in Homosassa.

Road rage shooting on I-75 in Marion County lands truck driver in jail

A 43-year-old truck driver from Virginia is behind bars after he allegedly fired multiple shots at a semi-truck during a road rage incident on Interstate 75 in Marion County.

Woman steals over $11,000 from family member, Marion deputies say

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a woman who allegedly stole thousands of dollars from one of her relatives over a three-month period.

Alleged fight over grilled cheese sandwich lands Ocala man in jail

A 55-year-old Ocala man was arrested on a felony battery charge after his girlfriend accused him of choking her during an argument over a grilled cheese sandwich.

Ocala police investigating robbery at Dollar General

Ocala police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who is wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred last week at a local Dollar General store.

Dirt bike theft lands Marion man behind bars

A 21-year-old man was arrested in Marion County over the weekend after he was accused of stealing a dirt bike from a local residence.

Ocala woman arrested for hit-and-run crash that left 1 dead, 1 injured

A 40-year-old Ocala woman is behind bars after she allegedly fled the scene of a fatal crash that left an elderly man dead, and another man seriously injured, on Saturday night.

Ocala felon pleads guilty to lying on firearms form, making interstate threat to kill

A 61-year-old Ocala man is facing up to a decade in federal prison after pleading guilty to making an interstate threat to kill and lying in an attempt to purchase a firearm as a convicted felon.

Ocala gang member pleads guilty to possessing stolen gun

A 24-year-old Ocala gang member is facing up to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a stolen firearm.

Man steals wallet at Dollar General and uses victim’s credit cards, Marion deputies say

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from the community to identify a man who allegedly stole a wallet and used the victim’s credit cards to make purchases at two local stores.

Marion Oaks murder suspect arrested in New York

A 33-year-old man accused of killing a woman at a shopping plaza in Marion Oaks was arrested in New York.

Ocala man threatens several people with gun during road rage incidents, deputies say

A 31-year-old Ocala man was arrested on aggravated assault charges after several individuals claimed that he threatened them with a firearm during separate road rage incidents.

Man killed in possible ‘Stand Your Ground’ shooting in Marion Oaks

Detectives with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a fatal shooting in Marion Oaks that claimed the life of a 26-year-old man on Tuesday afternoon.

Suspect in fatal Marion County shooting arrested in Georgia

A 41-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman in Marion County is behind bars after he turned himself in to a sheriff's office in Georgia.

Shooting in Marion County leaves one dead

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that left one person dead on Tuesday afternoon.

Marion man caught with over 200 grams of marijuana during traffic stop for window tint violation

A traffic stop for a window tint violation led to the arrest of a 33-year-old Silver Springs man after more than 200 grams of marijuana was found inside his car.

Six DUI arrests in Marion County over two-week span

Over a two-week period, from February 13 through February 25, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested six individuals who were suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Belleview man batters pregnant girlfriend, threatens her with gun, deputies say

A 21-year-old Belleview man was arrested over the weekend after he was accused of battering his pregnant girlfriend and threatening her with a firearm.

Unlicensed driver leads Marion sheriff’s corporal on 130-mph chase

A 29-year-old man is behind bars after he allegedly led a Marion County Sheriff’s Office corporal on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of more than 130 miles per hour.