GPD makes more arrests in teen shooting incident
Jun 26, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) has announced two more arrests in connection to the juvenile shooting incident that took place Thursday at the American Legion in […]
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GPD makes more arrests in teen shooting incident
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) has announced two more arrests in connection to the juvenile shooting incident that took place Thursday at the American Legion in […]
GPD apprehends shooting suspects after car chase
Jun 25, 2021
Two teenagers suspected of shooting five juveniles at a Gainesville party Thursday night are in custody after engaging in a car chase with Alachua Sheriff’s Office […]
Five juveniles shot at party in Gainesville
Jun 25, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department is searching for two shooters responsible for wounding five juveniles at a party Thursday night. According to reports, at approximately 10:26 p.m., […]
Authorities identify Delia Young remains
Jun 4, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has announced the remains discovered Wednesday in northwest Alachua County were those of a girl who went missing last month. […]
Human remains discovered in Alachua County
Jun 2, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) is investigating a case of human remains found in northwest Alachua County on Wednesday. “It is with heavy heart that […]
Murder suspect surrenders to authorities
Jun 1, 2021
On Tuesday a wanted murder suspect turned himself in to authorities at the Alachua County Jail, according to the Gainesville Police Department (GPD). A GPD press […]
Women charged with homicide in case of missing teen
May 28, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has arrested two women in connection with a missing Gainesville girl authorities now believe was murdered. “[Investigators] searched all day […]
GPD asks public for help finding murder suspect
May 27, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) searching for a suspect in the shooting death of a Gainesville man last weekend. A little after noon last Saturday, someone […]
ASO issues call for help locating missing child
May 20, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has issued a call for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Gainesville girl. “Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. needs your […]
GPD arrests Gainesville man for child exploitation
May 19, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) has announced the arrest of a Gainesville man on child exploitation charges. According to a GPD press release, members of the […]
GPD releases data on high visibility enforcement effort
May 10, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) engaged more than 1,200 people in the first month of its high visibility enforcement effort to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, […]
ASO responds to armed disturbance in Archer
May 10, 2021
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) deputies responded on Monday afternoon to a call regarding an armed disturbance in Archer. According to ASO spokesperson Art Forgey, deputies […]
Murder-suicide leaves three dead in Dixie County
May 4, 2021
An apparently murder-suicide has left a man and his two sons dead, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO). Early Tuesday morning deputies responded to […]
Thieves strike Arbor Greens neighborhood
May 3, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two suspects for the theft of two vehicles and multiple break-ins of cars at the Arbor Greens development in […]
ASO searching for Gainesville man
Apr 29, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) is asking for the public’s help locating a missing man. According to the ASO, the wife of 48-year-old David Eric […]
GPD seeks help locating sex offender
Apr 23, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) has put out a request for public assistance locating a Gainesville man it says committed sexual battery. Ramon Demosthenes Adams, 42, […]
State drops case against Gainesville daycare owner
Apr 23, 2021
This week the state dropped its case against a Gainesville daycare owner whom authorities arrested in February for allegedly not reporting child abuse. On Feb. 11 […]
GPD Chief Tony Jones reacts to Chauvin conviction
Apr 21, 2021
Gainesville Police Department (GPD) Chief Tony Jones released a lengthy statement on the conviction of Derek Chauvin, a day after a Minneapolis jury convicted the former […]
Newberry to talk code enforcement with ASO attorney
Apr 13, 2021
Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe said an Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy declined to intervene in an incident on Saturday at Champion’s Park because the deputy said the […]
GPD apprehends repeat Walgreens robbery suspect
Apr 9, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) is crediting alert Walgreens staff and customers for helping apprehend a robbery suspect. GPD officers responded to a reported robbery at […]
GPD offers $50K reward for information on officer death
Apr 7, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) is looking for the public’s help in solving 27 cold case homicides—and it’s willing to pay for quality tips. The City […]
Wrong way driver jumps out of vehicle in Waldo
Apr 7, 2021
A driver bailed out of his vehicle along NE 77th Street in Waldo on Tuesday afternoon after being spotted driving into oncoming traffic. According to Art […]
ASO arrests two alleged gang members
Mar 30, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has announced the arrest of two alleged gang members on numerous charges. “Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. wanted to share the […]
Vandals take Newberry train engine for a joy ride
Mar 29, 2021
Vandals broke into a train engine in Newberry and took it for a joy ride that resulted in $60,000 in damage. According to Alachua County Sheriff’s […]