Police misconduct forum held for discussion with students
Panelists discussed racial profiling at a forum held Thursday in the Reitz Union to discuss the misconduct of law enforcement officers within communities across the nation.
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Panelists discussed racial profiling at a forum held Thursday in the Reitz Union to discuss the misconduct of law enforcement officers within communities across the nation.
This morning marked the exodus of Gainesville’s visiting punks.
A man from High Springs tried to drown himself in a jail cell toilet after he was arrested Saturday night for fighting at The Fest 13, according to police.
On Tuesday, 18-year-old Shaquielle Olmeda was arrested in Manatee County. According to the Bradenton Herald, police "used patrol units, dogs and helicopters to set up a perimeter" and eventually apprehended and arrested Olmeda.
The Georgia Democratic Party wants black voters to turn out in droves in the upcoming November election. This is primarily because the senatorial election between Democrat Michelle Nunn and Republican David Perdue is one of the races to watch in determining which party will control the U.S. Senate for the next two years. To encourage voter turnout, the Democratic Party of Georgia created and released fliers featuring images of black protesters in Ferguson outraged over the murder of teenager Mike Brown. The fliers read “If you want to prevent another Ferguson in their future — vote. It’s up to you to make change happen.” This was an obvious attempt to pull on the heartstrings of black Democrats who sympathized with the Brown family and the Ferguson movement.
Gainesville residents now have the option of reporting non-emergency incidents to Gainesville Police online rather than by phone.
A Gainesville man was arrested late Friday after police said he kissed an 11-year-old girl with an open mouth before fondling her breasts.
Gainesville Police School Resource Officer and K-9 Handler Mike Denmark meets 1-year-old Brody Joyce at the Gainesville Police Department on Wednesday during the Celebrate Safe Communities event.
Residents participated in an evening of live demonstrations, giveaways and tours at Gainesville Police headquarters Wednesday as a part of Celebrate Safe Communities.
Gainesville Police School Resource Officer and K-9 Handler Mike Denmark meets 1-year-old Brody Joyce at the Gainesville Police Department on Wednesday during the Celebrate Safe Communities event.
UPDATE: The female student who accused Treon Harris of sexual battery has withdrawn her complaint, Harris' lawyer Huntley Johnson confirmed Friday.
UPDATE: The female student who accused Treon Harris of sexual battery has withdrawn her complaint, Harris' lawyer Huntley Johnson confirmed Friday.
A University Police Department officer, left, and a Gainesville Police public service technician transport evidence bags to a GPD forensic crime unit vehicle at the Springs Residential Complex at about 2:30 p.m. Monday. The residence hall is the location of an alleged sexual assault that took place Sunday morning.
A Gainesville Police Department forensic crime unit vehicle is parked outside of UF's Springs Residential Complex on Monday afternoon.
A Gainesville Police Department forensic crime unit vehicle is parked outside of UF's Springs Residential Complex on Monday afternoon.
UF true freshman Treon Harris has been suspended from the Florida football team, the school announced Monday. The team was informed Monday morning via text message of Harris’ suspension and was told they will be addressed about the matter at practice.
A man was arrested Friday after police said he reached into a woman’s car, pushed her in the face and ripped off her false eyelashes.
America’s third-worst small-town speed trap disbanded its police department Wednesday.
A 24-year-old man drowned in the Stoneridge Apartment complex pool early Saturday morning. His body was found at the bottom of the pool at about 5 a.m.
Gainesville Police and University Police announced Thursday one of the four attacks reported since Aug. 30 was unrelated to the rest.