Public Safety

Alachua County deputy fired after arrest on assault charges in Dixie County

Alachua County Sheriff Chad Scott announced Saturday that deputy Leviticus Murray was terminated after being arrested on aggravated assault and battery charges stemming from a confrontation at a Cross City home. Investigators say Murray assaulted multiple women during the incident and threatened to shoot bystanders. The sheriff’s office completed its internal investigation within 12 hours of the arrest before moving to dismiss Murray.

Sources: WCJB TV20