A man who was covered in tattoos ran from deputies after they discovered the car he was driving had been reported stolen.
A Marion County Sheriff’s deputy was patrolling the 3300 block of South Pine Avenue when he noticed a tan Hyundai, which had been reported stolen out of Putnam County, parked in the parking lot of Queens Garden Resort.
When the driver, Robert Hardister, 26, saw the deputy, he exited the stolen vehicle and fled on foot.
A K-9 unit was called and a perimeter was established in the area.
A short time later, Hardister was located by the K-9.
He was arrested and charged with Grand Theft Auto, Burglary, and Resisting Arrest.
While at the Marion County Jail, Hardister received two additional charges; Possession or Marijuana and Smuggling Contraband into a Detention Facility.
Hardister is a career criminal with a lengthy arrest record.
An Ocala resident noticed two bald eagles mating in her backyard Friday and was able to capture a photo without disturbing them.
“This is the most American thing I’ve seen today,” Fran Robins told Ocala Post.
Robins, who lives in the 5100 block of Northeast 25th Avenue said that the two lovebirds have been in her yard for most of the day.
Robbins said, “It is not every day you get to witness this. They are just laying there chillin’.”
According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Bald eagles typically mate for life and only look for other partners if their mating partner dies.
Bald eagles have a “divorce rate” of less than five percent.
The National Eagle Center said Eagles engage in dramatic courtship displays that involving swooping flight, aerial stick exchanges, and cartwheeling.”
While courtship displays take place in flight, eagles do not typically mate in mid-air. However, it is not unheard of.
On occasion, there have been reports of bald eagles falling from the sky while mating.
The eagles in Robbins’ yard did not appear to be injured.
Ocala, Florida — An argument between a customer and a server over a wrongly prepared hamburger prompted Ocala police to respond to the Ocala Applebee’s.
Ocala police said that the general manager of the business stated that an irate customer started the argument with a server over a hamburger.
When Police arrived, they made contact with the customer, identified as Osvaldo Alfonso, 51.
Police reported that Alfonso “immediately became irate” when asked about the argument that had taken place with the server.
Police said that Alfonso began screaming profanities and refused to cooperate.
During questioning, Alfonso approached one of the officers in an aggressive manner, grabbed her right arm, and pushed her.
Alfonso then approached a patrol car and demanded that he be taken to jail.
When police asked Alfonso to step away from the patrol car he began shouting obscenities.
According to reports, Alfonso then approached the front of the business and began yelling at customers as they were exiting.
When asked to calm down, Alfonso again approached the patrol car and struck the driver’s side door with his fist.
Police then offered Alfonso a ride in the patrol car as they attempted to handcuff him.
Alfonso changed his mind about the ride and resisted arrest.
He was eventually handcuffed and transported to the Marion County Jail.
He was charged with Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, Resisting Arrest, and Disorderly Conduct.
Police said that Alfonso was intoxicated.
The hamburger was apparently missing the lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle and had actually been ordered by Alfonso’s friend.
Ocala, Florida — A father and his daughter were arrested after a domestic dispute turned physical in the parking lot of a Dunkin Donuts.
Ocala police say the confrontation started after the daughter, Janine Oehlbeck, 22, found out that her father, Daniel Oehlbeck, 58, had contacted her child’s attorney regarding a custody case.
When Janine found out, she began yelling at her father. She then snatched his glasses off of his face and broke them.
Police stated that Janine began to “claw” at her father’s face, and punch and kick him.
According to reports, the two were sitting in a vehicle when Janine attacked her father.
At some point during the argument, Daniel exited the vehicle.
Police said that is when Janine struck her father with a glass mug. Police reported that there was broken glass outside of the vehicle.
After Janine struck her father with the mug, he balled up his fist and struck his daughter in the head while she was still seated in the vehicle.
Janine was arrested and charged with Aggravated Battery.
Police stated that they arrested Daniel and charged him with Misdemeanor Battery because he hit his daughter while she was seated in the vehicle when he could have walked away from the situation.
Janine told police that she attacked her father because she knew she was going to lose custody of her child.
What do you think? Do you feel the father should have been arrested?
A suspect who was wanted for questioning in the shooting death of a Belleview woman on Monday has been captured.
A caller had reported a woman screaming, followed by gunshots. Belleview police responded to the 5900 block of Front Road and found the body of a woman who had been shot to death between two apartment buildings.
The suspect, later identified as Frank Friday, 20, fled the area in a gray Chevy Impala. Friday crashed a short time later.
Marion County sheriff’s deputies responded to Gulf Park subdivision in reference to that crash.
When deputies arrived, Friday was armed with a gun and fled on foot.
K-9 units, SWAT, and Air One searched for the suspect for several hours.
MCSO SWAT Team members located Friday hiding in the exterior bushes of a home in Golf Park Estates.
According to reports, Friday was still armed and refused to cooperate.
During the standoff, Friday allegedly shot himself and was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in critical condition.
Friday was just released from Jail in June after having been arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Domestic Battery by Strangulation, and False Imprisonment.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating.
The investigation is ongoing. Stay tuned for further details.
A source told Ocala Post that the suspect was transported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound which was possibly self-inflicted. Ocala Post has not been able to confirm this information at this time.
The investigation is ongoing. Stay tuned for further details.
A 56-year-old Dunnellon woman has died from her injuries following a two-vehicle crash Friday.
The crash occurred on State Road 40 and Southwest 140th Avenue.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers say, Joseph Randall Payne, 22, was driving a 1999 Nissan Altima east on State Road 40, when for unknown reasons he veered into oncoming traffic.
Vicki Kay Belcher, 56, who was driving a 2017 Toyota 86, was traveling west on State Road 40.
According to reports, the Altima crossed over the center lane and slammed into the front end of the Toyota.
Belcher was transported to Ocala Regional Medical Center where she later died from her injuries.
Payne is listed in serious condition.
Both drivers were wearing their seatbelt.
Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.
Ocala — A West Port High School student was arrested Wednesday and charged with Possession of a Weapon on School Grounds.
Robert MacMillan, the school Dean, notified the school resource officer that he had received a call about a Snapchat video which showed student Kayla Agee with a taser.
Agee had captioned the video, “LMFAO lets see if shorty still laughin wen I taz ha ass.” [sic]
When questioned, Agee told the Ocala police officer that she had put the taser in her backpack when she went Trick-or-Treating and forgot about it.
School Dean Sarah Umholtz then confiscated Agee’s phone and told her to enter the passcode. Dean Umholtz was able to locate the video on Agee’s phone and then recorded the Snapchat video with her own phone.
The video showed Agee holding up her sweatshirt with the weapon in her waistband.
Ocala Post reached out to the Marion County School district and inquired about school policy on campus cell phone use and staff accessing a student’s cell phone without a court order.
Marion County Public Schools Public Information Officer, Kevin Christian, said, “Mobile devices are allowed on campus but are to only be used during non-classroom time unless the teacher grants permission to do so. During investigations, administrators can request mobile device access from students if they have just cause.”
Ocala — A drug deal that went bad landed an 18-year-old in jail Wednesday after he shot another man.
Ocala police said that the victim had listed an ounce of marijuana for sale on Snapchat for $200. Shortly after listing it, he got an offer from JD Boatwright.
According to reports, the victim drove to Boatwright’s residence to sell the marijuana. Once there, the victim exited his vehicle, at which time Boatwright pulled out a gun and yelled: “give me the sh*t.”
Police said that Boatwright fired one shot and that the bullet grazed the victim’s head.
However, Boatwright told police that he wanted to sample the marijuana before he purchased it. Boatwright stated that during the transaction the victim had pulled the gun. Boatwright said the two wrestled with the gun and it “went off.”
According to detectives, the victim’s injuries did not match Boatwright’s story.
Boatwright was charged with Attempted Felony Murder and Robbery with a Firearm.
The Florida Highway Patrol is asking drivers to use caution during the 132-acre prescribed burn being conducted in the Indian Lakes States Forest on State Road 326.
The Department of Transportation will be placing signs along the east and westbound lanes of State Road 326 near Northeast 58th Avenue and Northeast 40th Avenue Road.
Those traveling in this area should use caution. Drivers should reduce their speed and use low beam headlights.
Silver Springs Shores — Marion County Sheriff’s Office detectives are still searching for a black male who robbed the Dollar General, located at 9743 Southeast Maricamp Road.
The armed robbery took place on Thursday at approximately 10 a.m.
According to reports, the robber entered the store, demanded money, and fired two shots.
The gunman fled the scene empty-handed.
Detectives stated that no one was injured during the robbery.
At this time, MCSO has no provided a full description of the robbery suspect.
If you have information about this case, call the Marion County Sheriff’s Office at 352-732-9111, Crime Stoppers at 352-368-STOP, text a tip to 274637 using keyword 368-STOP, or visit www.ocalacrimestoppers.com. Anonymity is guaranteed.
A 23-year-old woman remained behind bars Thursday on a $30,000 bond after she was arrested earlier this month and charged with Lewd and Lascivious Battery and Battery.
The incident occurred in the 2000 block of Southwest 153rd Loop in Marion Oaks.
According to reports, Raisamar Castro was with two boys — ages 14 and 17 — and provided them with marijuana and beer.
The 14-year-old told investigators that Castro pressured him into smoking the marijuana.
The 14-year-old stated that all three of them were in bed together and that Castro was rubbing his penis and touching herself. The boy stated that he was also rubbing on Castro, but “was high and did not know what was going on because of the marijuana.”
According to investigators, the boy has sex with Castro twice. However, the boy said he was forced.
Castro also touched the 17-year-old on his penis but did not have sex with him.
Castro denied having sex with the boy, but DNA evidence proved otherwise.
Marion Oaks — A Marion Oaks man entered a written plea of not guilty after he was charged with 26 counts of possession of child pornography which depicted young girls in a lewd manner.
Prosecutors say that Edgar Castanon, 43, is currently being held at the Marion County Jail on a $130,000 bond.
Investigators were notified about the child pornography when Castanon allegedly uploaded images and a video to his Twitter account. Twitter then notified officials with The National Center for Exploited and Missing Children, who in turn notified law enforcement.
With a search warrant in hand, investigators responded to the 3700 block of Southwest 133rd Loop and found numerous videos and pictures of young girls on Castanon’s computer.
Castanon told investigators that he would look at the photos and redistribute them to other men prior to deleting them from his computer.
Castanon’s next court appearance is scheduled for November 14.
Ocala, Florida — Federal corrections officer Wayne Matthew Intihar, 40, was arrested Tuesday after he was pulled over by an Ocala police officer for speeding and reckless driving.
As the officer was doing a drivers license check, Intihar took off on foot.
After a short foot pursuit, Intihar was found hiding in some bushes.
A computer check revealed that Intihar’s license is suspended.
He was arrested and charged with Resisting Arrest and Driving on a Suspended or Revoked Driver’s License.
Intihar has previous arrests for DUI with Property Damage (x2), Defrauding an Inn Keeper, and Violation of Probation.
The mugshot shown is from 2013. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office refuses to release the mugshot or name of any law enforcement officer who has been charged with a crime. Names and booking photos of law enforcement officials who have been arrested are also withheld from the jail management booking system.
Intihar is a corrections officer at Coleman Prison.
31-year old Tameka Sims was arrested Wednesday and charged with Child Abuse after she attacked a 12-year-old girl at a bus stop.
On September 26, Ocala police were called to the 500 block of Southwest Martin Luther King Boulevard after a caller reported multiple assaults.
A mother, who is the victim, told police that her daughter had been fighting with another 12-year-old girl while at school.
After the two children were dropped off at the bus stop, the altercation continued.
During the altercation, the other girl knocked the victim’s daughter to the ground. The victim said that is when Sims ran over and stomped on her daughter.
The victim then punched Sims with a closed fist and tackled her to the ground. The victim then returned to her daughter and stood over her to protect her.
According to police, Sims then struck the victim in the forehead with an unknown object and pulled her hair. Sims then placed the mother in a headlock and continued to strike her with a closed fist until an unknown person broke up the fight.
The victim was bleeding profusely from her forehead due to a large laceration and had to be transported to Munroe Regional Medical Center for treatment. Police later learned from doctors that the victim had also suffered a brain bleed.
On October 2, Sims met with OPD Detective Steckman to tell her side of the story.
Sims stated that the victim’s daughter had been bullying her child. Sims was able to provide evidence where she had called Osceola Middle School multiple times to report that her daughter was being severely bullied.
Osceola Middle School officials said that they were aware of the alleged bullying.
Sims told Detective Steckman that she had only tried to stop her daughter from pounding on the other child. Sims stated that she was attacked by the mother as she was attempting to separate the two girls and denied stomping on the other child.
On October 3, Detective Steckman Called both Sims and the victim and told them that the State Attorney’s Office would not take the case because both women had a sufficient claim of self-defense.
The victim told the detective that she was in fear for her child’s life, but the detective said there was not enough evidence to support [that] claim. The detective stated that there was no evidence that proved Sims stomped on her child while she was on the ground.
The decision was then made to close the case.
However, on October 17, a video of the fight surfaced and was provided to OPD.
The following is a transcript of the video as provided by OPD.
In the video, Sims can be heard shouting “git dat ass.” Sims’ child then pushed the other girl to the ground, at which time Sims shouted: “I’m fixing to beat dat b**ch ass.” Sims then ran over and stomped on the victim’s child while she was on the ground.
The victim then ran over to Sims, punched her, and slammed her to the ground. The impact was loud and nearby kids could be heard chanting “oh sh*t.”
Sims then placed the mother in a headlock and shouted, “what you tryin’ to do hoe?” The two then fell to the ground and grappled before they were separated by an unknown person.
As they stood up, Sims taunted the victim by screaming, “what you goin to do pu**y ass hoe?”
The detective then returned to Osceola Middle School and interviewed other witnesses who were seen in the video.
On October 18, Sims was arrested and charged with Child Abuse. The detective stated that there was not enough evidence to charge Sims with Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon.
The victim is expected to make a full recovery.
On Thursday, Sims was released from jail on a $2,000 bond.
Intersection of Southwest 36th Court and Southwest 36th Avenue Road in Marion Oaks
Marion Oaks — Marion County Code Enforcement officials are seeking information about the person who dumped five tires at the intersection of Southwest 36th Court and Southwest 36th Avenue Road in Marion Oaks.
This is the second time this month that a litterbug has dumped tires in this area.
The first time the tires had been dumped they were removed and properly disposed of by a nearby resident. The resident stated that he hauled off nine tires the first time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Marion County Code Enforcement at 352-671-8900, or write to 2710 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470. Anonymity is guaranteed.
Ocala — A mother who was attempting to let a father visit with their daughter was attacked and beaten.
The mother told Ocala police that she had taken her two-year-old daughter to Long’s Grocery, located at 803 Northwest 4th Street, to visit her father, Antonio Goffe, 30.
According to reports, when the mother arrived at Goffe’s job he became belligerent and began cursing at her.
The mother told police that she knew Goffe could be violent but had agreed to meet him so he could see his daughter.
She stated that as Goffe became more irate, she was so scared that she drove off without restraining her daughter in her car seat. As she was approaching a stop sign near the grocery store, Goffe stated, “if you stop right there I’m going to come over and smack you in your f***ing mouth.”
As the mother stopped, Goffe approached the vehicle and slapped her in the face with an open hand.
According to reports, Gofee then opened the car door and began to repeatedly punch the mother in the head. She told police that she begged Goffe to stop because their child was in the car, but he would not listen.
As Goffe continued to punch the mother with a closed fist he also struck the child in the head.
Goffe then stopped and the mother drove off and called the police.
Police reported that when they arrived, they observed blood coming from the mother’s mouth and that the child had a knot on her head.
Goffe was arrested and charged with Burglary with Domestic Battery and Child Abuse.
He has previous arrests for Domestic Battery with Strangulation, Drug Possession, Driving on a Suspended License (x3), and Retail Theft.
Be advised that Marion County residents traveling along Southwest 49th Avenue will experience a temporary lane closure between the intersections of Southwest 95th Street and Marion Oaks Trail.
The closure will be between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on October 26, due to road work.
County officials said that there will be barricades and signs in place to direct traffic through the work zone.
Drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes when possible.
Officials ask that all drivers remember to yield to roadside workers and obey posted speed limits. Speeding fines are doubled in a construction zone.
Ocala — A 52-year-old man remains behind bars after he was arrested and charged with Lewd and Lascivious Behavior and Indecent Exposure.
Ocala Police Responded to the Edward Croskey Center, located at 1510 Northwest 4th Street after a caller reported that a man had exposed his penis.
According to reports, a woman and her 12-year-old son were talking to a friend who was sitting on a bench at the intersection of Northwest 4th Street and Northwest Martin Luther King Avenue.
The woman told police that while she was talking to her friend, a man, later identified as Ronald Brown, walked up and stood behind the bench.
The woman stated that Brown then pulled down his pants, pulled out his penis, and began masturbating.
Police stated that the woman yelled at the man and told him to leave, and he did.
Brown was located a short time later and arrested. He denied any knowledge of the incident.
Brown has previous arrests for Domestic Battery and Criminal Mischief.
His next court appearance is slated for November 7.
