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During the evening hours of Tuesday, February 17, During the evening hours of Tuesday, February 17, 2026, DS C. Logan responded to a residence in the 7200 block of SW 42nd Pl regarding a battery in progress. Once on scene, deputies made contact with the caller, who stated they witnessed a physical fight between two people in the street, involving the suspect, later identified as 19-year-old Arneeke Williams. The caller gave a description of Williams and stated he left the area before law enforcement arrived. Deputies canvassed the area and were able to locate and identify Williams based on the callerโ€™s description. When deputies tried to speak to Williams, he ran off. After a brief foot pursuit, Williams was ultimately detained. Williams was found to be in possession of a backpack. A search incident to arrest of his backpack was conducted and revealed a loaded handgun, marijuana, and a scale. A query of Williams revealed he was adjudicated delinquent. Williams was charged with Possession of a Weapon by a Fla Delinquent Adult, Resisting an Officer without Violence, Possession of Marijuana Less than 20 Grams, and Possession and or Use of Drug Equipment.

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2621 SE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 367-4000

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office Administration Building is located off SE Hawthorne Road in Gainesville, Florida.

For visitation at the Jail, that facility is located at 3333 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32609.

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