At 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, activists led by the Gainesville Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) protested for immigrant rights on the corner of W. University Ave and NW 13th St.
Willie James Tarver, 40, was arrested on Saturday and charged with felony battery by a repeat offender.
The arrest report states a Grace MarketPlace employee called 911, stating Tarver pushed, slapped, and pulled
Zachariah David Lower, 27, was arrested on Saturday and charged with simple battery.
The arrest report states Lower head butted the victim during an argument.
Gainesville Police Department Officer Dante Zanders observed physical
Javanis Joshua Ross, 30, was arrested on Thursday and charged with domestic battery and property damage.
While sitting in the victim’s vehicle, Ross reportedly began trying to take her phone.
The arrest
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) gave their October 2024 - December 2024 quarterly update at the Gainesville City Commission meeting on Thursday.
GPD Chief Nelson Moya and Mayor Harvey Ward were absent from
