Marion County, Florida – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 33-year-old Dontay Prophet on a warrant for Lewd and Lascivious Molestation on a Victim Younger than 12 Years of Age. According to an MCSO statement, Major Crimes Detective Annemarie Larocque began an investigation into a report of a sexual assault that … Read more
The Ocala Police Department reports that a PE teacher at First Assembly Christian School at 1827 Northeast 14th Street has been arrested. OPD reports that an officer met with a mother who wanted to report concerns about a teacher sending explicit photos to her 16-year-old daughter on October 21, 2024. Authorities claim the mother discovered … Read more
Update 2 – Ocala Police have announced the arrest of the alleged shooter in the shooting at the Jervey Gantt Park. OPD officers responded to the scene on October 5, 2024 for a shooting outside of an MCYFL football game. One man was found suffering from non-life-threatening injuries to his leg. OPD alleges that the shooter, … Read more
On Saturday night, the Ocala Police Department confirmed it was investigating a homicide that claimed one life. OPD reports that its officers responded to a fatal shooting in the 1500 block of Northwest 20th Avenue around 10:38 p.m. on June 29, 2024. At the scene, officers found one person deceased. Detectives responded to investigate the … Read more
Update – Ocala Police says around 1:37 a.m., an Audi car was traveling westbound on SW SR 200 attempting to turn left to travel eastbound on SW 17th Street on an unprotected green light. A Harley Davison Sportster was going eastbound in the inside lane of SW SR 200 and entered the intersection of SW 17th … Read more
The Ocala Police Department has arrested a high school dean for sexual offenses against students. OPD reports that 42-year-old Gregory Ramputi was arrested for crimes against students while he was dean at Vanguard High School. OPD says Ramputi was in a position of authority over the victims. The alleged offenses occurred over several years on … Read more
The Ocala Police Department is on the scene of a shooting. According to OPD, officers responded to the 1700 block of Northwest 1st Street around 9:40 p.m. in reference to a shooting. At the scene, officers found a man with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he remains in … Read more
The Ocala Police Department is searching for 31-year-old Kadrian Lewuan Clayton for first-degree attempted murder. Around 1:30 a.m. on January 6, 2024, Ocala Police responded to the Berkeley Pointe Apartments at 2833 Northeast 7th Street in reference to a shooting. At the scene, police found a crime scene in the parking lot. The victim and … Read more
The Ocala Police Department is currently investigating two shootings. Around 7:15 p.m. tonight, officers with OPD responded to the 2000 block of Southwest 4th Street in reference to a shooting incident. Upon arrival, authorities found one adult male with non-life-threatening injuries. While working the scene, officers learned of another shooting incident in the 1900 block … Read more
The Ocala Police Department is investigating a double shooting at the Parkside Apartments at 621 NW 2nd Street. According to a social media post from OPD, officers responded to the apartments around 9:20 p.m. today in reference to a shooting. OPD said shots were fired through a front door multiple times. Two adult individuals were … Read more