Things are getting sporty in Gainesville. I am about 50mins out and glad. My kid lives there though.
I have heard elsewhere about the felon's injury.
Shands sent him to Trampa.
From GPDs FB
"GPD CANINE APPREHENSION INCIDENT
Recently, several posts and images have circulated on social media that has garnered the attention and concern of some of our neighbors.
The initial information reflects that on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at approximately 10:39pm, a GPD officer observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation as it exited Sweetwater Square Apartments (3501 NE 15th Street). The officer initiated a traffic stop by activating the marked patrol vehicle’s lights at the intersection of NE 15th Street and NE 39th Avenue.
The vehicle decreased its speed, but continued to travel west on NE 39th Avenue, turning into and stopping at Eden Park Apartments (1330 NE 39th Avenue). The officer made contact with the driver at their vehicle window. The officer reported that he observed contraband in plain sight and suspicious behavior, to include- the driver placing his hand toward the floorboard. The officer requested the driver exit his vehicle, and the driver complied. The officer attempted to conduct a pat down of the driver, who resisted these efforts by physically contacting the officer and running away on foot. The officer gave chase and lost sight of the driver. Back-up units were then requested. While on scene, the abandoned vehicle was searched and a stolen, loaded firearm was located under the driver’s seat, as well as ammunition in the vehicle. In addition, the driver left behind his ID, which the officer confirmed was the same person. A records check revealed the driver was a convicted felon.
In an effort to apprehend the driver, officers remained in the immediate area searching for the driver, with their patrol lights activated for approximately one hour. Due to the nature of the crimes (felony firearm offenses), a canine officer responded and a track was initiated. This process includes the canine officer being guided by the police canine on a leash. The canine apprehended the driver hiding behind bushes and was placed under arrest. Officers observed injury to the driver and EMS was immediately requested and responded. The driver was transported via ambulance to the hospital. Due to the driver’s injuries, he was transported to a hospital outside of Gainesville for medical care. As a result, an arrest warrant was requested and granted by a judge for the following charges and related bond amounts with nationwide extradition:
POSSESSION OF CANNABIS LESS THAN 20 GRAMS – $1,000;
POSSESSION OF FIREARM, AMMUNITION OR ELECTRIC WEAPON BY CONVICTED FELON – $50,000;
POSSESSION OF FIREARM, AMMUNITION OR ELECTRIC WEAPON BY CONVICTED FELON – $50,000; and
RESISTING AN OFFICER WITH VIOLENCE - $50,000.
As per GPD’s policy and procedure, when a person sustains injury due to apprehension by a police canine, an initial response-to-resistance review is conducted. This includes a review of all available reports, photographs and body worn and in-car camera footage. Due to the seriousness of the injuries sustained, GPD Chief Lonnie Scott directed on Thursday, July 14th, 2022, that he be provided a review and thorough debriefing to be concluded within the next 7 to 10 days. Further information may be provided upon the conclusion of this review.
We recognize some of our neighbors may feel disturbed by the images circulating on social media. Rest assured, GPD will be transparent during the review process and we will provide our neighbors with an accurate accounting of this incident. We ask for your patience as the internal review and related processes occur.
We welcome our community to review GPD policies and procedures which are available on our website at gainesvillpd.org."
There was a drive by last night downtown as well, which likely was directed at GPD on site.
Again, from FB. I don't believe post this stuff on their website otherwise I would link.
"GPD RESPONDS TO SHOTS FIRED AND AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
On Sunday, July 17, 2022, at approximately 2:34am, GPD officers were clearing out the downtown area during the bar closing hour when a silver Kia Sol drove by and fired multiple shots into the crowd and in the direction of the officers. Two officers had to duck for cover. Other officers who saw the shots being fired, immediately tried to initiate a traffic stop. The vehicle fled and a pursuit was then authorized.
Moments later, the vehicle crashed at 3100 North Main Street and perimeter was immediately established. Joseph Cromwell (DOB: 04/28/97), Akwan Osbourne (DOB: 03/01/99), Jeremiah White (DOB: 07/28/99), and Austin Dow (DOB: 01/04/99), local residents, all fled from the vehicle and were later apprehended. Two firearms were located and recovered in the vehicle and their flight path.
This afternoon, the suspects were charged accordingly: Jeremiah White: Resisting w/o violence. Akwan Osborne: Attempted homicide, Discharge a firearm within 1000’ of a person, Carrying Concealed Fiream, and Resisting w/o violence. Austin Dow: Attempted homicide, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, shooting a deadly missile into a vehicle, discharging a firearm within a 100’ of a person, Resisting w/o violence. Joseph Cromwell: Attempted Homicide, Shooting a deadly missile into a vehicle, Discharge a firearm within 1000’ of a person, Fleeing and Eluding, Fleeing the scene of an accident w/ property damage, Resisting w/o violence.
No injuries occurred as a result of the shots fired or the vehicle pursuit or crash. This remains an ongoing and open investigation."