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Published 5 hours agoJail Booking Log, September 4
Jail booking log for September 4, 2026
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Published 20 hours agoMore charges added for 18-year-old who allegedly displayed a firearm at MLK Jr. Multipurpose Center in July
Antwon Kenshae Towns, 18, was arrested yesterday for two counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition by an adjudicated delinquent; he was previously arrested in July for allegedly displaying a firearm at the MLK Jr. Multipurpose Center and was released after posting $100,000…
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Published September 04Jail Booking Log, September 3
Jail booking log for September 3, 2026
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Published September 03Alachua Police Department: ALPRs are valuable tools that must be used appropriately
Alachua Police Department Chief Jesse Sandusky wrote, "As of now, the remaining LPR cameras in service that do not meet the FDOT permit criteria will remain operational while we continue to monitor relevant court proceedings, legislative developments, and guidance from state and…
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Published September 03Homeless man arrested for stealing items worth over $5k from air conditioning business
Joshua Robert Spirit, 36, has been charged with two incidents in which items valued at over $5,400 were stolen from an air conditioning company and pawned.
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Published September 0316-year-old charged as an adult in Lewis Place shooting
Peter L. Roman III, 16, has been charged as an adult with attempted homicide for allegedly shooting at a male at Lewis Place Apartments on August 7; he was also charged with possession of a firearm by an adjudicated delinquent.
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Published September 03FOUND: ASO seeks help from public in finding man wanted for attempted homicide
A reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of Adrion Flowers, who may be driving a black Dodge Durango with a red stripe.
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Published September 03Jail Booking Log, September 2
Jail booking log for September 2, 2026
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Published September 02Gainesville felon arrested after officers find gun and multiple concealed knives during traffic stop
Joshua Austin Bailey, 37, was arrested last night after officers reportedly found a firearm and multiple concealed knives during a traffic stop.
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Published September 02Man arrested in Newberry after 9-hour stand-off
Earnest Lee Coleman Jr., 44, was arrested this morning in Countryway Town Square after a nine-hour stand-off.
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Published September 02Gainesville man arrested for throwing brick into window of occupied vehicle
Bobby Lee Davis, 57, was arrested yesterday for allegedly throwing a brick into the window of an occupied vehicle, breaking the window.
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Published September 02Jail Booking Log, September 1
Jail booking log for September 1, 2026