Gainesville, Florida – A 19-year-old Gainesville man was arrested after deputies allegedly found a loaded handgun following a reported street fight Tuesday night.
According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded during the evening hours of Tuesday, Feb. 17, to the 7200 block of Southwest 42nd Place for a battery in progress.
Investigators said the caller reported witnessing a physical altercation in the street involving the suspect, later identified as Arneeke Williams. The caller provided a description and told deputies the individual left the area before law enforcement arrived.
Deputies canvassed the neighborhood and located Williams based on the description provided. When deputies attempted to speak with him, Williams allegedly ran, prompting a brief foot pursuit before he was detained.
Authorities said Williams was carrying a backpack at the time of his arrest. A search conducted incident to arrest allegedly revealed a loaded handgun, marijuana, and a scale inside the bag.
A records check showed Williams had previously been adjudicated delinquent, deputies said.
Williams was charged with possession of a weapon by a Florida delinquent adult, resisting an officer without violence, possession of marijuana under 20 grams, and possession or use of drug equipment.
The investigation remains ongoing.
This case may be of particular relevance to students and young residents in the Gainesville area, given the suspect’s age and the location near residential neighborhoods.
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