Public Safety

Teen arrested for bringing loaded rifle to Gainesville block party

Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 17-year-old at a block party Saturday at an apartment complex on Southwest 20th Avenue after he was found carrying a loaded rifle. The teen also had two outstanding warrants for parole violations related to a prior aggravated assault charge. A second juvenile was also taken into custody at the same event, though deputies did not detail the reason for that arrest.

Sources: WCJB TV20