Crime & Safety
Gainesville, FL Arrests: Gunfire, Teen Burglary, Armed Suspect
Gainesville, FL — Four people were arrested across three separate incidents in Alachua County over Halloween weekend, including a hotel parking lot shooting, a mobile home burglary involving two teena
By Paige Sullivan · 2026-11-02T21:23:26.602Z
Gainesville, FL — Four people were arrested across three separate incidents in Alachua County over Halloween weekend, including a hotel parking lot shooting, a mobile home burglary involving two teenagers and an armed burglary investigation that ended with a suspect being tased.
According to the Alachua County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded to the incidents Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1, resulting in multiple criminal charges.
Gunfire Reported at Hotel Parking Lot
Early Sunday, deputies investigated reports of gunfire at a hotel parking lot. Authorities identified a suspect with the last name Horton, who allegedly fired a black Taurus handgun toward a building containing multiple businesses.
Investigators recovered a shell casing near Horton's vehicle. Deputies said Horton allegedly discharged the firearm because he was upset about being unable to locate his cellphone.
Horton was arrested and charged with shooting into a public or private building.
Two Teenagers Arrested in Mobile Home Burglary
Saturday evening, deputies responded to the 3900 block of Southwest 52nd Way after a homeowner reportedly watched two teenagers entering a mobile home through live security footage.
Deputies later located the 15 year old and 14 year old suspects at another residence.
Both teenagers were arrested, charged with burglary of an unoccupied structure while unarmed and transported to the Juvenile Detention Center.
Armed Burglary Suspect Tased During Arrest
In another Saturday incident, deputies responded to the 8400 block of Southwest 23rd Place after a resident reported an unknown man in their backyard.
Authorities identified the suspect as 42 year old Alex McGlothlin, who allegedly refused commands and attempted to flee.
Deputies used a Taser to take McGlothlin into custody. A subsequent search reportedly revealed a pocketknife.
McGlothlin was charged with armed burglary of an occupied residence, loitering and prowling, and resisting without violence.
The three investigations resulted in four arrests over the weekend. The charges are allegations, and the individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.