A K-9 officer responded to the scene to conduct a track, and Puryear was located inside a doghouse in another residential backyard. As for the crime rate, it actually dropped 3.3% here in Alachua County, and violent crime is down across the country. PG&E's crews have been working since Tuesday to disassemble this transmission tower in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose. There is no community without law enforcement, and there is no law enforcement without community. Whether or not you share your childs fascination for reptiles, here are the best toys, books and games to excite any reptile lover. 32nd Avenue, Gainesville), on Friday, January 20, 2023, at 1 p.m. A judge on Tuesday sentenced a Mongols Motorcycle Club member to 10 years in prison for killing a Pomona SWAT officer who was serving a search warrant at the mans San GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Sheriffs Office K-9 unit tracked down and arrested a man accused of hurting a woman and stealing her phones. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. Includes must-see content on Gainesville.com and Gatorsports.com, breaking news and updates on all your devices, and access to the eEdition. After the driver stopped, the suspect quickly took off and used an emergency vehicle turnaround to get onto the westbound lanes, according to VBCSO. Additional guidelines for submitting letters and longer guest columns can be found at bit.ly/sunopinionguidelines. These new promotions and assignments provide growth and opportunity and represent the future of ASO, as Sheriff Watson continues to fulfill his vision and promise to the community that will strengthen and improve the agency, the services we offer, and the bond we share with the citizens of Alachua County. In accordance with Florida Statute 775.21, this is a mandatory notification of a registered sexual predator in Alachua County: In accordance with Florida Statute 775.21, this is a mandatory notification of the changing of address of a registered sexual predator in Alachua County: This website was created to comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure accessibility for the community we serve. Missing Peninsula toddler found in Mexico, reunited with family Samuel Pina said his granddaughter, 16-year-old Alissa Parraz, and her 10-month-old baby, Nycholas Nolan Parraz, were among those killed. And we will do this together. A four-month-long internal Alachua County Sheriffs Office investigation into the birth of a newborn behind bars and her eventual death, revealed Tuesday that no misconduct took place inside the jail. Suspect identified as 21-year-old Marandoe Acell Lamar Young. The Alachua County Sheriffs Office provides all crime report data through an electronic interface to City Protect. It appears the only real disagreement was Watsons new policy of requiring new deputies to live in Alachua County if they wanted to drive their service vehicles home. This has not only benefited the sheriffs department, but all of Alachua County. Down the street they discovered the teen mom and her baby. Latest news from Santa Clara County, California. That is what we must do. Authorities received a call at 3:38 a.m. Monday about multiple shots being fired so many that it initially seemed like an active shooter situation at the residence in unincorporated Goshen, some 35 miles (56 kilometers) southeast of Fresno. To report an accessibility issue, request accessibility assistance regarding our content, or to request a specific electronic format, please complete our Accessibility Feedback Form. They include a man who hid in the home as the killings happened. According to court records, on the morning of April 13, 2022, just before 3:30 a.m., a Gainesville Police Department (GPD) officer observed Puryear run a stop sign. The U.S. House of Representatives passed Bill H.R.26, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, with a 220-210 vote Jan. 11. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. 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An Atherton-based equestrian coach is facing 11 felony charges after he allegedly solicited a juvenile student for sex, and investigators are searching for other possible So, with skepticism, I decided to research what actual offers made in negotiating with the union. San Jose police announced the arrest of a high school teacher suspected of sexually assaulting a minor, as investigators expressed concern of potential multiple victims. The 84-member union of dispatchers, flight paramedics and ground paramedics will bargain with UF Health for higher wages and industry-standard training as it negotiates its first contract. The chase came to an end near the 38-mile marker in Berrien County. Participants learn more about Alachua Countys tree planting and preservation programs and how People filtered in and out of the A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center, crowding around a handful of text displays making up its new exhibit. He was apprehended by the K-9 officer. The suspect was identified as Gino Miller, 27, of Sterling Heights. Gainesville Police officers say someone drove up to the Boys and Girls Club on SE 4th Street around 4 p.m. on January 15th. Based on witness interviews, they believe there are several suspects involved in the shooting. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A teenage boy is recovering at the hospital after a drive-by shooting took place outside of the Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County on Sunday. Verna and Simon Johnson purchased a 12-acre plot of run down-houses in Gainesville 25 years ago to open the Caring and Sharing Learning School, where their mostly Black students excel Floods are going to become more common, so its vital to learn how to prepare, no matter where you live. VISALIA, Calif. (AP) A shooter stood over a 16-year-old mother clutching her 10-month-old baby and pumped bullets into their heads in a brazen attack in a central California farming community that left six dead at a home linked to drugs and guns, a sheriff said Tuesday. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Alachua County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. Two drivers were injured when a box truck and sedan collided, flipped and landed off the side of I-75 north of Micanopy on Friday morning. PAW PAW TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) Authorities say an eastern Michigan man was arrested after allegedly leading law enforcement on a high-speed, multi-county chase in West Michigan. Boudreaux said that the home is linked to gangs and drugs but on Tuesday he walked back his earlier comments to reporters that the violence was likely a cartel hit, saying that investigators are still looking into that possibility. News story: PBA alleges unfair labor practices by Alachua County sheriff. Deputies found the suspected vehicle and pulled the driver over near the 59-mile marker in Paw Paw Township. According to Sheriff Mark Hunter, a deputy attempted to perform a traffic stop Thursday afternoon on Interstate 75. An Atherton-based equestrian coach is facing 11 felony charges after he solicited a juvenile student for sex, authorities said, and investigators are searching for other possible victims. Alachua County Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. took over a demoralized police agency when he was overwhelmingly elected sheriff just 15 months ago. A male pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle outside of the Seagle Building Friday evening. Matthew Keaton Schneider, 20, was arrested yesterday and charged with sexual battery after his tentmate accused him of raping her after she told him to January 9, 2023 Jail Booking Log, January 8 Jail booking log for January 8, 2023 January 8, 2023 Homeless man arrested twice in three days As for the crime rate, it actually dropped 3.3% here in Alachua County, and violent crime is down across the country. metro | breaking news Gainesville man dies in Newberry shootout with Alachua County Sheriff deputies By Isabella Douglas | Sep. 24, 2021 "The bird was trying to eat a snake and the snake had Rush is a Gainesville attorney. On Tuesday, Lake City council members will consider how to respond to Columbia Countys announced withdrawal from the Richardson Community Center. A man was sentenced to 18 years in the Florida Department of Corrections for vehicular manslaughter. Alec Lawler, 30, sent and received sexual photographs from a juvenile student and contacted them with intent to engage in sexual acts, according to a news release from the San Mateo County Sheriffs Office. Many factors outside of local control have caused this, including protests against the police, the COVID pandemic and a surge of retirement of police officers who started in the 1990s. His prior felony convictions include possession of cocaine (five counts), possession of cocaine with intent to sell (four counts), sale of cocaine (four counts), possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (three counts), fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement (three counts), and grand theft of a motor vehicle, among other charges. Watson is a true advocate for law enforcement. The victim was hit by glass and shrapnel after a bullet hit his car; his injuries are reported to be minor. 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An update from the sheriff's office around 5 a.m. said that Daniel Robbins was arrested. Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Authorities did not specify when the alleged crimes had occurred, nor the age or city of residence of the alleged victim. After getting separated from her husband during a night out in downtown Mountain View, a woman was reportedly kidnapped, raped, and found the next day, police said. He was later released from custody on $140,000 bail. Assistant United States Attorney Chris Elsey prosecuted both cases, which were investigated by the Gainesville Police Department, the Alachua County Sheriffs Office, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. Court records state that Richardson initially attempted to flee the scene, but he was boxed in by the other deputies who had responded to the scene. 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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - An Alachua County jail inmate is charged with felony battery after deputies say he attacked another inmate when they were watching the news on TV. In total, 143 stories have been published about Alachua County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. He was in such a state of fear that all he could do was hold the door, hoping he was not the next victim, Boudreaux said. The event starts at 1 p.m. and the park is located at 14100 N.W. When the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, Puryear pulled onto a residential street, exited the drivers seat, and fled on foot through residential yards in the neighborhood. A large Eucalyptus tree fell and destroyed the tower and at least three other power poles in the area came down during the storm. Anyone with information is asked to call the Van Buren County Sheriffs Office at 269.657.3101, Crime Stoppers at 1.800.342.7867 or Silent Observer at 269.343.2100. 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The Caring and Sharing Learning School was created in 1998 in Gainesville, Rep. Kat Cammack co-sponsored the Born Alive abortion bill, a piece of legislation that has sparked controversy among lawmakers and activists alike. ASO is committed to ensuring accessibility to our website. This website was created to comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure accessibility for the community we serve. Downed trees, mudslides and power outages continued around the Bay Area Friday as people prepared for yet another round of storms that will be rolling into the region over the weekend. 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In this photo released by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office on Jan. 11, 2023, National Guard personnel arrive on scene to assist local authorities with the search for The Alachua County Sheriffs Office has released dashcam video footage showing the pursuit of a stolen box truck as the driver fled from ACSO deputies and Florida Highway Patrol troopers on Interstate 75. He added that not everyone who was shot was a drug dealer or gang member and said that among the victims believed to be innocent are the teen, her grandmother, and of course, the baby. ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) - Prosecutors have dropped the charges against a man who protested during a republican fundraising event in the city of Alachua. Due to Lawlers work with minors, investigators are concerned there may be more victims. 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Alachua County Sheriffs Deputies and gunman engage in an armed standoff on Newberry Road Thursday night in the city of Newberry. Over the past three years, police agencies across the country have lost a record number of officers. Sadly, a 13-year-old girl and an 83-year-old woman were killed, and two others were injured, in the crash. (TDD/translation services available). Lawler was arrested Jan. 5 in Riverside County after detectives obtained a warrant. To report an accessibility issue, request accessibility assistance regarding our content, or to request a specific electronic format, please complete our Accessibility Feedback Form. Cammack, who represents the district that encompasses Alachua County and is a co-chair of the House Pro-Life Caucus, announced the reintroduction of the bill along with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO) Jan. 9. This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Robert A. 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The Van Buren County Sheriffs Office said shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday that it received a report of an erratic driver on eastbound I-94 near the Hartford exit. Alachua County Sheriffs Office announces staffing and assignment changes GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Sheriffs Office officials have announced new changes in Crime and Public Safety | News about. According to deputies, the number of bullet holes in fences, cars, and the outside of the building, lead them to believe several rounds were fired. County News Alachua County Headlines 1-10-23 County Commission Regular Meeting Featured Stories Residential Rental Permitting Program Land Conservation Board Suspect arrested on suspicion of assault, child endangerment after San Mateo County shooting Three people survived and will be interviewed by authorities. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Alachua County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening The suspect fired at several people and 1 teen was ALACHUA, Fla. The State Attorneys office has dismissed all charges filed against Chris Rose for an October 20 protest outside the Alachua County Republican Partys Black Tie and Blue Jeans annual fundraiser featuring Governor Ron DeSantis as the keynote speaker. Emergencies call 9-1-1. Deputies say 30-year-old Shawn Hopkins was watching with several other inmates including 22-year-old Timothy Smith, who was arrested for child abuse last week. In the South Bay, the rain has been coming down steadily and now San Jose police are moving people living along the waterways out of those areas. The chase reached speeds as high as 100 mph and continued into Berrien County. The suspect was arrested, and officials said they fear there are more victims. December 27, 2022 Alachua County Sheriff's Office In accordance with Florida Statute 775.21, this is a mandatory notification of a registered sexual predator in Alachua Lt. Hutchinson has been giving Santa intel on the, Interested in a challenging & rewarding career? News about. According to the Alachua County Sheriffs Office, the car, driven by Demiko White, 23, sideswiped a tractor-trailer. The 2015 Isuzu box truck, which had been reported stolen out of Hillsborough County, was traveling northbound on I-75 on Tuesday morning. An RTS bus crashed into Cabana Beach apartment complexs gatehouse Monday morning. A female UF student was hit on her scooter near University Park Arboretum Thursday evening. Letters must include the writer's full name and city of residence. Deputies arrived seven minutes later and found two bodies outside the home in the street, and a third body at the doorstep, Boudreaux said. Gainesville Police Department officers responded to a written message on a whiteboard in the facility, located at 2121 NW 67th Place near Northside Park off of U.S. Route 441, around 9 a.m., GPD Chief Inspector Jamie Kurnick said. Get a digital subscription to the Gainesville Sun. Send a letter to the editor (up to 200 words) to [emailprotected]. The brainchild of American Museum of Natural History ornithologist Frank Chapman, the Audubon Christmas Bird Count has taken place every year since 1900, making it the longest-running citizen-science-monitoring effort in the world. His father and two brothers were accused of moving his body to prevent investigators from discovering the grow site. The Van Buren County Sheriffs Office said shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday that it received a report of an erratic driver on eastbound I-94 near the Hartford exit. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Barker at 650-474-1243 or CBarker@smcgov.org, or use the anonymous tip line at 800-547-2700. The United States Attorneys Office for the Northern District of Florida announced on Thursday that Gainesville resident Keith Dawayne Puryear, 42, was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison followed by a term of supervised release. Puryear is a multi-time convicted felon and had outstanding felony arrest warrants out of Marion County. The News4JAX Morning Show team brings you breaking news from overnight -- local, national and international stories, as well as weather and traffic to The GPD officer observed that Puryear was carrying a pistol in his hand as he fled. Deputies confirmed that Richardson was a convicted felon and arrested him. I saw a couple of guys ducking between the cars, said Miller. One thousand people boarded Caltrain's Freedom Train Monday for a ride from San Jose to San Francisco to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s legacy. ACFR and Micanopy Fire ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. is pleased to announce some changes at the Alachua County Sheriffs Office (ASO) for 2023. None of this was by accident, Boudreaux said during a news conference Tuesday. Jo, ACTION Alachua County Traffic Interdiction and Organized Narcotics (and Violent Crimes Unit), Transportation and Facilities Support Bureau, History of the Alachua County Sheriffs Office, Sexual Predator Notification Jonathan Ford, Sexual Predator Notification Charles M. Napier, Arrests for Shooting Crossings at Santa Fe, Sexual Predator Notification Theophilus Joe Preston, Sexual Predator Notification Matthew Williams, Alachua County Sheriffs Office Facebook Feed, 2621 SE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville, FL 32641. Residents asked questions and provided feedback at a workshop on Tuesday over Alachua Countys new rental permitting program approved in September 2022 and set to begin this October. Breaking News. Your support matters. During a pat-down search of Richardson, deputies located ten rounds of ammunition, and multiple baggies of suspected methamphetamine, cocaine, MDPV, and marijuana were located during a later search. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Student arrested for bringing gun to Burton Middle, 4 Michigan cities make annual list for most bed bug, Festival of the Arts welcomes new executive director, Large police presence downtown Kalamazoo, buildings, Suspect faces assault, home invasion charges for, Child hospitalized after falling from ski lift at, Four Reservoirs in Santa Clara Co. CA over 100% Full, Great Lakes see near-record low ice for time of year, Winter Storm Watch N. Lower and E. 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The incident occurred at 4:30 p.m. A teenager was trauma alerted to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Two Alachua County men, both with multiple prior felony convictions, were sentenced this week to federal prison terms ranging from 18 years to 19 years and 6 months for possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. Crime and Public Safety | San Mateos Mayor says that theyve launched a flood relief fund, and he supports a full and transparent analysis of their response when the storms are finally over. A man who was on life support for more than a week after being shot in San Jose on New Year's Day died from his injuries Monday, marking the city's first homicide of 2023. It was later determined the person who made the call was someone hiding at the property. According to an Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) release, the collision occurred around 8:30 a.m. northbound at the 375 mile marker. 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When Richardson began driving through the gas stations parking lot, the deputy conducted a traffic stop. Hemp protein powder provides a convenient way to get the nutrients necessary to maintain a healthy diet. Not monitored 24/7. All rights reserved. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - An Alachua County jail inmate is charged with felony battery after deputies say he attacked another inmate when they were watching the news on TV. (352) 367-4000. Peninsula police chase ends in Stockton mans arrest A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the suspects arrests. According to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office (ACSO), an Ocala woman was arrested for breaking into a woman's home and intentionally starting a fire. A San Jose California Highway Patrol officer was struck by a falling tree Thursday morning while responding to a crash site, the agency confirmed. A man was shot and killed Friday in Gainesville during an exchange of gunfire with deputies, according to a news release from the Alachua County Sheriffs Office. (Courtesy Van Buren County Sheriffs Office). Chris Rose, 33, was originally arrested on a trespassing charge after he protested a gun ban at the Alachua County Republican Partys Black Tie and Blue Jeans dinner held on October 20th. 32nd Avenue, Gainesville. Please note: our building lobbies are not staffed or equipped to handle emergencies 24 hours a day. Prosecutors say Demiko White,24, was driving while under the influence of marijuana on Nov. 25th, 2021 and attempted to pass a semi-truck. Lt. Hutchinson has been giving Santa intel on the, Interested in a challenging & rewarding career? After days of warning people living on the streets, and along creeks and rivers, homeless advocates in San Jose say it seems most people heeded the message that dangerous storms were headed to the Bay Area. Richardson then attempted to flee on foot but got tangled in the seat belt. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Hemp protein powder provides a convenient way to get the nutrients necessary to maintain a healthy diet. He had multiple warrants out of Berrien County and an extraditable felony warrant out of Illinois, the sheriffs office said. Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux said the teenager was fleeing the violence early Monday when the killers caught up to her outside a home in Goshen, a central California community of about 3,000 residents in the agricultural San Joaquin Valley, and shot the young mother and her child assassination-style.. A man was arrested in Maryland for soliciting a San Jose girl for sex, police said. Richardsons DNA was recovered from the revolver, according to court records. Alachua Co. Sheriff @AlachuaSheriff Official Twitter account of the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. The board approved the changes to job descriptions for bus attendants for exceptional student education (ESE), bus drivers, painters, plumbers, and technicians. Hundreds of 49ers fans milled about the team's store Thursday and snapped up merchandise ahead of Saturday's first-round game against Seattle. Teenager arrested in San Mateo over suspected firearms offenses Positive changes can be seen throughout the department, especially in the high morale of our fine deputy sheriffs. His son is general counsel for the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. Read More In this image released by Tulare County Sheriffs Office, detectives investigate a shooting in Goshen near Visalia, Calif., early morning Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. A car heading east on West University Avenue turned left onto Northwest 23rd Street and hit the unidentified student just after 6 p.m. in the opposite lane. In response, Watson increased salaries by 3%. Suwannee County Sheriffs Office nabs teen involved in Gainesville shooting Hamilton Correctional Institution employee arrested for smuggling narcotics 20, of Lake City, were arrested Wednesday, Jan. 11. Whether or not you share your childs fascination for reptiles, here are the best toys, books and games to excite any reptile lover. Includes must-see content on Gainesville.com and Gatorsports.com, breaking news and updates on all your devices, and access to the eEdition. The following year, a man accidentally shot himself while working athis familys illegal marijuana grow in Butte Countys Forbestown. After three tries, spike strips were able to damage a front-left tire, causing the vehicle to slow down. Visit, PBA alleges unfair labor practices by Alachua County sheriff, Robert A. Robert A. Local and breaking news reports from around the Bay Area, brought to you by KTVU FOX 2, serving San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and GAINESVILLE, Fla. The Alachua County Sheriffs Office (ASO) is investigating a shooting that took place at about 6:28 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, in the 5800 block of SW 20th Avenue (Majestic Oaks), as the victim was leaving the complex. The United States Attorneys Office for the Northern District of Florida also announced on Thursday that Gainesville resident Alphonso Columbus Richardson, 43, was sentenced to more than 19 years and 6 months in federal prison followed by a term of supervised release. Richardson has multiple prior felony convictions that include sale of cocaine (three counts), possession of cocaine with intent to sell (three counts), sale of a controlled substance, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon (two counts), felony battery (repeat offender), burglary of a dwelling, and grand theft of a motor vehicle (two counts), among other charges. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The package included two extra paid holidays and a $2,000 educational allowance. According to the Sheriffs Office, Lawler worked as an equestrian coach in Portola and throughout San Mateo County. When Police Benevolent Association Chapter President Jody Branaman accused Alachua County Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. of unfair labor practices and not negotiating in good faith, I found it very hard to believe. If you require assistance or accommodations to have the material on this site read or otherwise provided to you, please contact our Combined Communications Center at (352) 955-1818. The message indicated the presence of a bomb in the building. On the night of January 5, 2022, an Alachua County Sheriffs Office (ACSO) deputy located the vehicle at a gas station in Gainesville. A week after a Fort Clarke middle schooler was arrested for bringing a loaded gun to school, families across the county received an accidental message from Alachua County Public Schools alerting them of an active shooter Thursday morning. Floods are going to become more common, so its vital to learn how to prepare, no matter where you live. Rural California is no stranger to drug-related violence. If you require assistance or accommodations to have the material on this site read or otherwise provided to you, please contact our Combined Communications Center at (352) 955-1818. ASO is committed to ensuring accessibility to our website. Crime and Public Safety | Journalism matters. UPDATE: Alachua County Sheriffs Deputies search for multiple gunmen after a shooting at Harbor Cove Apartments, Man arrested for kidnapping woman from Gainesville bar, sexually battering her in a van, UF Hillel holds 4th annual Spread Cream Cheese not Hate Bagel Day, Village View Church Food Pantry holds a pet food distribution, One arrested and others wanted in Lake City for multiple gun-related incidents. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Sheriffs deputies are investigating a shooting at Harbor Cove Apartments in Gainesville that left one teenager Prior to that, he had professional bylines in outlets such as SB Nation, the Orange County Register and the Los Angeles Daily News. Sheriff Clovis Watson, Jr. Deputies A deputy from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office responded when he saw a hawk being strangled by a snake. It is very clear that this family was a target, he said. He allegedly had extensive conversations with her online and tried to fly her from San Jose to Baltimore. However, the mothers supporters disagree. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss newly amended job descriptions and an agreement for professional services. Visit www.gainesville.com/subscribenow to sign up. Five Gainesville Police Department officers were disciplined after they were found to have violated department conduct rules as result of an internal investigation released Friday. The vehicle he was driving hit the truck and then hit another vehicle and ejected the two occupants out of the vehicle. A mug shot of Gino Miller. The bus attendant for GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A teenage boy is recovering after a shooting in Alachua County. 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I cant wrap my head around what kind of monster would do this, he told The Associated Press on Monday. A UF student was hit and killed by a truck at about 6:30 p.m. Thursday while walking on the sidewalk along Southwest 34th Street. Zhishen Wang, a 27-year-old UF pharmaceutical sciences graduate student, was arrested for assaulting an acquaintance July 8 at Corry Village Apartments UFs graduate and family housing behind the campus bat houses according to a UPD arrest report. At a time when math and reading scores across the nation have plummeted due to school closures during the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, a charter school in Florida is empowering its students 92 percent of whom are Black to beat the odds. It was deliberate, intentional and horrific.. Crime and Public Safety | Jo, ACTION Alachua County Traffic Interdiction and Organized Narcotics (and Violent Crimes Unit), Transportation and Facilities Support Bureau, History of the Alachua County Sheriffs Office, Alachua County Sheriffs Office Facebook Feed, 2621 SE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville, FL 32641. Deputies detained Richardson and eventually observed a revolver that was wedged between the drivers seat and the center console. Police in Palo Alto say they are investigating a bomb threat written inside a middle school's bathroom on Tuesday. As I stated on January 5th at my swearing-in, I reiterate to you This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Barry Heckard, a 39-year-old Gainesville resident, shot the first shot at deputies on State Road 45 and at least one deputy returned fire resulting in a fatal shot that caused Heckards death, ACSO spokespeople Kaley Behl and Art Forgey said. Austin Turner is a breaking news reporter for the Bay Area News Group. The recovered firearm was a 10mm pistol that had been reported stolen out of Lake County. The other four victims ranged from 19 to 72 years old, including a grandmother who was shot as she slept. Alachua County. (352) 367-4000 The Alachua County Sheriff's Office Administration Building is located off SE Hawthorne Road in Gainesville, Florida. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Sheriffs deputies are investigating a shooting at Harbor Cove Apartments in Gainesville that left one teenager injured. A Newberry man died after he was shot near Champions Park Thursday night. Watson took over a demoralized police agency when he was overwhelmingly elected sheriff just 15 months ago. Right before I was getting ready to go to work I heard gunshots and I looked out the window. 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Every year, scientists and volunteers across the country head out on a predetermined day in December with a single goal: Count as many birds as they can find within a 24-hour timespan. Pina said Parraz and her baby were living with her fathers side of the family in Goshen, and that her dads uncle, her dads cousin, her grandmother and her great-grandmother were also killed. The union wanted a 2.5% raise. Rush: Sheriff Watson is an advocate for law enforcement, Send a letter to the editor (up to 200 words) to. San Jose's new mayor, Matt Mahan, wants to tackle homelessness, blight and crime. While modest in physical scale, the museum aims to offer a comprehensive picture of minority culture in Alachua County, from its people to the buildings they lived in. The transmission tower was mangled and twisted after wind and rain brought down a large Eucalyptus tree nearby, destroying the tower. Crime and Public Safety | 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Non-Emergencies call GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Martin Luther King holiday will be celebrated all across North Central Florida on Monday. According to court records, Richardson matched the physical description of a wanted subject that was driving a relatives vehicle without authorization. In 2020,seven people were fatally shot in a small, rural Riverside County townwhere the property had been used for an illegal marijuana growing operation a common practice in that area. Before the incident, Heckard was driving a white van north of State Road 45 recklessly and fled in his car as Alachua County Sheriff deputies attempted to pull him over, the news release read. The deputy observed two individuals inside the vehicle: Richardson was in the drivers seat and an unidentified man was in the front passenger seat. ALACHUA The man that ran from Columbia County deputies and fired a shot at them has been apprehended after a manhunt that lasted nearly four hours. 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