Public Safety

Alachua County man arrested after Facebook Marketplace gun sale turns into robbery

Alachua County deputies arrested 18-year-old Dewayne McAllister after he allegedly arranged to buy a firearm through Facebook Marketplace, then returned to the meeting in the Holly Heights neighborhood with a weapon and two associates and stole the seller’s gun. Investigators identified McAllister through his Facebook account name, leading to his arrest. He was also linked to several prior burglaries.

Sources: WCJB TV20