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Man arrested after firing flare gun at Marion County deputy, sheriff's office says

MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUL 8 – Jacob Caldwell faces multiple charges including aggravated assault after firing a flare gun at a patrol car during a bizarre early morning encounter, sheriff's office said.

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The deputy reported that Caldwell was acting strangely, removing his pants, throwing money and refusing to comply with requests.

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Florida man allegedly fires flare gun at deputy, removes pants, throws money at him

An unusual confrontation between a Marion County deputy and a man walking in the street resulted in aggression and jail time.

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Man arrested after firing flare gun at Marion County deputy, sheriff's office says

The deputy reported that Caldwell was acting strangely, removing his pants, throwing money and refusing to comply with requests.

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Marion County man fires flare gun at deputy's patrol car, faces multiple charges, officials say

A convicted felon was arrested early Tuesday after authorities say he fired a flare gun at a Marion County sheriff’s deputy during a bizarre encounter on Highway 19.

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WOFL broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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