The shooter was a 14-year-old
Silver Springs Shores — Marion County sheriff’s deputies arrested two people on Monday who were involved a shooting at a fireworks stand in the 7100 block of Maricamp Road. Quinnesha Roberts, 20, and Anquan Rashard Everett, 14, attempted to rob the fireworks stand and shot the security guard in the process. The shooting took […]
Ocala, Florida — Ocala police conducted a traffic stop on a man who later turned out to be a strong-arm robbery suspect. Officers Magnum and Hernandez were patrolling the area in front of Cowboys Saloon at approximately 3:44 a.m., when they saw a vehicle driving through the parking lot without its headlights on. According to […]
Ocala, Florida — Three career criminals were arrested after they kidnapped an Ocala man. The Ocala Police Department responded to 2147 Northwest 1st Avenue, after a man who had been kidnapped was able to “sneak” a phone call and dial 911. Police say the suspects, Charles Wilkerson, 64, Matthew Hayes, 60, and Kenneth Williams, 43, […]
Ocala, Florida — The Ocala Police Department has named a person of interest in the death of Ujjval “Rocky” Patel, 33, who was shot in the head and killed at a convenience store last week. The shooting occurred during an attempted robbery on April 22, 2016, at the Jiffy Food Store, located at 2425 Northwest […]
Ocala, Florida — The Ocala Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding the person who shot and killed a store clerk. The shooting occurred during an attempted robbery on April 22, 2016, at the Jiffy Food Store, located at 2425 Northwest 10th Street, Ocala. Detectives said that at approximately 9:50 a.m., a […]
[Last updated on March 3, 2016, at 9:28 p.m.] Ocklawaha, Florida — Three suspects have now been arrested after a female juvenile victim reported that she was raped and “stuffed” into the trunk of a car. On January 18, 2016, Marion County sheriff’s investigators responded to UF Health Shands Pediatric Intensive Care Unit to meet […]
Ocala, Florida — Ocala Police Department detectives arrested a teenager after he admitted to shooting a 38-year-old man in the abdomen. According to a press release, on February 14, officers responded to Laurel Park Apartments, located at 100 Northwest 23rd Place, in reference to a home invasion in which five unknown, armed, black males entered a […]
Belleview, Florida — On January 19, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with Belleview Police Department officers, were dispatched to 5469 Southeast 104th Place, Belleview, in reference to a home invasion and shooting. When officers arrived on scene, they found victims Dominique J. Johnson, 19, Emanuel Estada-Portalatin, 17 and Christopher Hillard, […]
Ocala, Florida — Marion County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes detectives are asking for the public’s help in the search for Raeqwon Emmanuel Munnerlyn, 19. According to a press release, detectives have obtained warrants for Munnerlyn’s arrest for Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon, Armed Robbery with a Firearm, Aggravated Assault with a Firearm and Attempted […]
Ocala, Florida — The Ocala Police Department is currently investigating two armed robberies. Both robberies took place on Sunday night between 8 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. In the first robbery, which took place at the Texaco Station, located at 3401 Southwest College Road, a man, along with his accomplice, pointed a gun at the clerk […]
Second suspect at large
Ocala, Florida — A boy was arrested on Wednesday and charged with Attempted Felony Murder and Home Invasion Robbery for the beating and shooting of a 91-year-old woman that occurred in June. According to the arrest affidavit, someone called in an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers after reading about the incident in the media. The tipster provided […]
Ocala, Florida — Ocala police recently arrested a man they say beat another homeless man with his own crutches and then robbed him. The incident occurred on Monday near the intersection of Northwest 4th Avenue and Northwest 2nd Street, Ocala. Police stated that the victim was walking with a man, later identified as John Wooten, 34, […]
Ocala, Florida — Investigators with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a man they say robbed the Taco Del Mar, located at Southwest Highway 200, Unit 4, at gunpoint. A restaurant employee told MCSO Deputy Paul Youmans that the suspect entered the restaurant, pointed a semi-automatic handgun at him, and demanded money. According […]
Ocala, Florida — On Friday, Ocala Police Department Public Information Officer Angy Scroble said Caleb Clayton, 17, who was arrested Thursday for armed robbery of a Family Dollar located at 2370 Northwest 45th Terrace, has been charged with two more armed robberies. In addition to the charges of Armed Robbery (x2), Grand Theft Auto (x2), and Aggravated […]
Ocala, Florida — “I will not tolerate this type of violent criminal behavior, which puts Marion County citizens at risk,” Marion County Sheriff Chris Blair said during a press meeting Thursday. “This agency will be very proactive to stop the violent criminals before they seriously hurt someone.” This message comes after twin brothers Caleb […]
Ocala, Florida — Two criminals are now in custody following a Family Dollar robbery Thursday morning. Ocala Police said two men robbed the Family Dollar, located at 2370 Northwest 45th Terrace, at approximately 9:40 a.m. Police said the men fled the scene in a Nissan Maxima, and as they were entering an I-75 on-ramp, they […]
On Thursday, at approximately 8:30 a.m. the Dollar General, located at 2040 Northeast 35th Street was robbed at gunpoint. Both black males were covering their faces during the robbery. Ocala Post is currently waiting on the details and surveillance video in this case. Marion County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Investigations Unit detectives believe this case is […]
Ocala, Florida — Five Guys Burgers, located in the Gaitway Plaza 2701 Southwest College Road, was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday night. The robbery occurred at closing time. There were three employees on duty during the incident. One of the employees told police that he usually locks both doors to the business, but on this night […]
Ocala, Florida — Three black males, who were armed with a large caliber handgun and machetes, kicked in the back door of a home and demanded drugs and money Tuesday night. It was a frightening experience for the individuals that were home when the three men barged into the residence. Police said when they arrived on […]
Ocala, Florida — Two children were approached and robbed of their bicycles at gunpoint on Sunday. The incident occurred in the neighborhood of Silver Springs Shores. The two boys, ages 12 and 13, told authorities that they were riding their bikes around the neighborhood when they were approached by two suspects who were also on […]