CRIME & SAFETY
Newberry students among 4 killed in Waldo crash
The Newberry community is in mourning after two teens died from injuries sustained in a weekend crash in Waldo that had already claimed two other lives. “It is with great sadness that I share the two Newberry High School students who were in the serious car accident this past weekend have now passed away from their injuries,” Newberry High School principal James Sheppard wrote in a Tuesday message to parents. “Thank you for keeping both of these families in your thoughts during this difficult time.”
Pair arrested after officer sees man with ski mask and gun getting in car
Abby S. Farley, 33, and Isaiah Dominick Pace, 32, were arrested late last night after an officer reportedly saw Pace get into Farley's car wearing a ski mask and carrying a gun. The post Pair arrested after officer sees man with ski mask and gun getting in car appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man on pre-trial release for attempted homicide arrested for armed robbery
Terrex Montresso Thagard, Jr., 20, was arrested yesterday on a warrant for a January armed robbery; he was on pre-trial release for attempted homicide. The post Man on pre-trial release for attempted homicide arrested for armed robbery appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville woman charged with trying to intentionally hit a child with her vehicle
Sharon Denice Anderson, 63, was arrested last night and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly trying to hit a child on a bicycle with her vehicle. The post Gainesville woman charged with trying to intentionally hit a child with her vehicle appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man helps rescue kids from fiery fatal crash on I-75 in Marion County
Two people died and two kids were among three people rescued from a burning minivan on Wednesday morning following a crash on Interstate 75 in northern Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Marion County Fire Rescue spokesperson James Lucas said the agency was assigned to the call at 10:11 a.m. and arrived on scene about 8 minutes later. The two people in the front seats of the minivan were pronounced dead on scene by firefighters. ...
Hog Waller responds to ATV death involving child, neighbors react to tragedy
PALATKA, Fla. — Neighbors living near a popular ATV resort in Putnam County are voicing their concerns following the death of a child over the weekend. A 7-year-old boy was killed while riding on the back of an ATV at Hog Waller Campground & ATV Resort. First Coast News...
GPD finds suspected gun in Woodland Park shooting
Rodricas Javon Young, 43, who was arrested yesterday for shooting into buildings at Woodland Park, has now been charged with grand theft of a firearm and tampering with evidence after a GPD K-9 team found a gun they believe Young threw away as he ran from officers The post GPD finds suspected gun in Woodland Park shooting appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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