Gainesville Man Arrested for Burglary, Strangulation and Property Damage

Gainesville Police Department (GPD) officers arrested Jarrett Deion Williams, 29, Wednesday and charged him with domestic battery by strangulation, burglary and property damage.

According to the arrest report, Williams showed up at the victim’s residence without her permission after their relationship ended. Williams reportedly threw a rock at the victim’s window, but she didn’t engage with him. 

After being ignored, Williams kicked the door down and caused $2,000 in damages, according to the arrest report. 

Williams reportedly entered the victim’s house, threw her onto the bed by her arms and choked her. 

The arrest report states the victim had visible injuries on her arms, neck and eye. 

Williams “admitted to kicking the front door of the residence off the hinges and placing his hands around the victim’s throat,” the arrest report states.

Williams is being held in the Alachua County Jail without bond pending a pretrial detention motion by the State Attorney’s Office, court records show.