Alachua County, FL – Deputies in Alachua County arrested a 19-year-old Gainesville man late Monday night following reports of an ongoing battery incident that allegedly spanned two days, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.
According to deputies, DS J. Stevens responded to a call in the SW 73rd area of Gainesville on Monday, November 3, 2025, after a witness reported seeing live video of a victim being abused by the suspect, identified as 19-year-old Giovany Rojas Castro. Deputies later stopped a vehicle leaving the scene and made contact with Rojas Castro.
The victim told investigators they had been confined and abused by Rojas Castro for approximately 48 hours after a verbal dispute escalated into physical violence. Deputies said the victim was allegedly hit, chased, choked, and deprived of access to their phone when trying to call for help. Rojas Castro also reportedly held the victim against their will during the incident.
Investigators documented damage inside the location, including holes punched in walls, consistent with the victim’s statements. Deputies also reviewed the witness’s video of the incident before taking the suspect into custody.
Following interviews and evidence review, Rojas Castro was arrested and charged with Felony Battery, Battery Touch or Strike, Kidnapping an Adult, and Criminal Mischief (Damaged Property).
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