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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – As the yr involves an finish, we’re reflecting on some of the most impactful stories in North Central Florida. Many TV20 stories garnered a lot consideration on-line this yr however the top stories had been predominately associated to crimes.
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Deadly Home Invasion
In July, a home invasion robbery in Northeast Gainesville left a lady lifeless and ended in the arrest of 5 individuals.
According to Gainesville Police, two males, Alderious White and Jason Ward, entered a house and held the residents at gunpoint. The house owner, Dovico Miles, was capable of get a gun and pressure the gunmen from his residence however not earlier than D’halani Armstrong was killed.
RELATED: Gainesville man arrested after defending his home during deadly home invasion
The gunmen, an confederate, and the alleged mastermind behind the attack had been all arrested, nonetheless, Miles, who’s a convicted felon, was additionally charged as a result of after the taking pictures, he hid the firearms.
Jalen Kitna Arrest
The Florida Gators soccer group which misplaced a backup quarterback in November when Gainesville Police arrested Jalen Kitna, 19, on child porn charges.
The participant was reported for sharing pictures of prepubescent women on the social media web site Discord. When his digital units had been searched, extra youngster porn pictures had been discovered by detectives.
RELATED: Florida Gators backup QB appears in court on child porn charges
Kitna was launched on bond and shall be staying along with his dad and mom in Texas as he awaits trial.
Search for Demiah Appling
People throughout Dixie County aided in the search for a missing 14-year-old girl which ended in tragedy.
Demiah Appling disappeared on Oct. 16 from her residence in Old Town. Authorities have been tight-lipped about a lot of the investigation.
RELATED: FDLE identifies human remains found in Gilchrist County as Demiah Appling
On Dec. 8 stays discovered in the Sun Springs Community of Gilchrist County had been recognized as Demiah. The case is taken into account a murder.
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