Crime
GPD arrests armed robbery suspect at UFORA apartment complex
Feb 13, 2025
Suspect reportedly robbed Wildside Smoke Shop.
Alachua County courts finalize murder case, firearm possession case
Feb 10, 2025
Sentencing for 2022 will come in March.
Armed robbery suspect shot and killed in Suwannee County manhunt
Feb 7, 2025
Suspect shot Suwannee County Sheriff’s deputy after shooting four in Gadsden County robbery.
Gainesville woman arrested after carjacking, high-speed chase
Feb 5, 2025
A Gainesville woman who carjacked a vehicle and led law enforcement on a high-speed chase on Tuesday was arrested on multiple charges According to Alachua County […]
GPD seeks suspect who robbed Dollar General at knifepoint
Feb 4, 2025
Cash drawer taken from NE 16th Avenue store.
High-speed chase on I-75 ends with crash off Williston Road exit ramp
Feb 4, 2025
Suspect transported to hospital, faces multiple felony charges.
Update: High Springs woman arrested in Columbia County fatal hit-and-run
Feb 3, 2025
Incident occurs on Friday evening on US Highway 90 in Columbia County.
Lake City girl injured in hit-and-run at school bus stop
Jan 30, 2025
Law enforcement seeks white Toyota pickup involved in incident.
GPD arrests Westwood middle schooler for possession of loaded handgun
Jan 21, 2025
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) arrested a Westwood Middle School student on Tuesday for bringing a loaded firearm onto campus. According to a press release, school […]
Gainesville City Hall vandal receives 9-month prison sentence
Jan 17, 2025
James Dewar broke windows and left racist, threatening notes.
FHP: Morriston man charged with DUI in motorcycle fatality
Jan 15, 2025
Law enforcement also located white vehicle that fled scene from Sunday collision.
GPD requests assistance identifying suspect in Shell gas station robbery
Jan 14, 2025
Man allegedly stole money from cash register at store on NW 13th Street.
Maryland motorcyclist dies in Levy County collision
Jan 13, 2025
Law enforcement searches for driver of white passenger car that fled scene.
Attorney files amended complaint against school board, city of Alachua
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint removes two counts, clarifies plaintiffs.
School board, city of Alachua file motions to dismiss negligence lawsuit
Jan 7, 2025
Lawsuit based on sexual harassment accusations against baseball coach.
LCSO Finance Director fired after credit card statement irregularities found
Jan 7, 2025
Termination occurred on Monday.
Explosions leads to Lake City man’s arrest
Jan 6, 2025
Suspect apprehended after throwing chemical compounds inside plastic bottles into neighboring yard.
Armed felon arrested after standoff in Bradford County
Jan 6, 2025
Multiple law enforcement agencies help nab fugitive.
Gainesville man charged with stalking, planning attack on pro-Israel group
Jan 2, 2025
Man traveled to Plantation with multiple guns, ammunition.
Chiefland man arrested for killing brother on New Year’s Eve
Jan 1, 2025
Incident followed domestic dispute at Manatee Farms subdivision.
Crestview man dies in Bradford County hit-and-run
Dec 31, 2024
Law enforcement locates sedan that hit bicyclist on Monday afternoon.
Police Chief corrects miscommunication in Satchel’s Pizza arson fire
Dec 21, 2024
GPD and GFR to bridge fire investigation communication gaps.
Gainesville man receives 35-year sentence for February murder
Dec 19, 2024
Dyquann Freenay accepts plea deal for Pointe 23 Apartments shooting.