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Robert Morris Jones [November 2016 booking photo
Ocala, Florida — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted man.

MCSO Major Crimes Detectives have completed an investigation into Robert Morris Jones, 40, which began in 2016.

According to detectives, Jones gave drugs to a 15-year-old girl and then raped her.

Witnesses told investigators that this is not the first time Jones has coerced juveniles to use illicit drugs.

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State records show that Jones has previous arrests for Resisting Arrest, Possession of Marijuana, Providing a False Name to Law Enforcement, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Selling Cocaine Near a Church, Selling Marijuana Near a Church, Possession of Cocaine, Cultivating Marijuana Near a Church, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Hydrocodone, and Distribution of Cocaine.

Jones was arrested on November 19, 2016, for Driving on a Permanently Revoked License. He was released from jail the same day.

Jones is described as a six foot tall black male and weights approximately 160 pounds. He has multiple tattoos, a beard, and gold teeth.

If anyone has information on Jones’ location, they are asked to call Detective Erik Dice at 352-368-3545. You can also 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. You may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.