On March 18, 2023, Gainesville Police Department (GPD) Officer John Guyton was conducting patrol around 1007 W. University Ave. The area is frequently referenced as “Kava” by GPD.
At 3:13 a.m.
Update | Mar 23, 2026: The charges in Case 2 were dropped while John Mccullen was convicted of the others and sentenced to six months in jail with credit for 84 days of time
Update Feb Mar 22, 2026:
In May 2025, Jamiriah McMahon was convicted of domestic battery and granted a withheld adjudication for larceny, both misdemeanors. Taking a no contest plea deal, he was sentenced
On August 20, Gainesville City Manager Cynthia Curry sent an email to Mayor Harvey Ward, City Commissioners, and City staff to give an update on the Department of Financial Services Procurement Division’s
Update | March 7, 2026: Edited article to reflect the outcome of the case
On May 27, 2025, Umardeo Roopnarine, 52, was convicted of armed burglary in a no contest plea deal and sentenced
