Man Faces 15 Charges After Wild Crime Spree | Gainesville News

A 49-year-old man, Leroy Parks, is facing 15 felony charges after a wild early Thursday morning crime spree in Ocklawaha that ended with a shooting. Parks allegedly stole a truck and car, crashed through a victim’s gate, and opened fire—leaving the woman injured but not life-threateningly so. Authorities caught him Friday afternoon in Fort McCoy. Charges include aggravated battery, armed burglary, grand theft, and being a felon with a firearm. This case underscores the dangers of repeat offenders and the high-stakes chase that followed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f260998098672608