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On 09/24/2022 the Levy County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting in the area of the old Williston Middle School. The investigation determined individuals exited their vehicles and shot at each other. One suspect fled the scene. Deputies spoke to the other individual who remained on scene, who alleged he acted in self-defense. This person could not identify the other involved individuals.
On 10/12/2022 the Levy County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting at the intersection of NE 212th court and NE 37th place in Williston. Upon law enforcement arrival they discovered a 21 year old male shot in the back with a .223 rifle. The investigation discovered that a group of men in a passenger car exchanged gun fire with someone who lived in the area. The 21 year old male was uncooperative with investigators. Detectives believe he was involved in the initial altercation that occurred on 9/24/22.
Detectives learned both shooting incidents stemmed from a gambling debt. Detectives identified individuals involved in this feud were Larron Ross (9/17/2000) and Jacques Days (10/2/92). Both are residents of Williston.
On 12/03/2022 the Levy County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting at the Toad Stool Bar located at 21080 NE 35th Street east of Williston. This investigation determined Jacques Days and Larron Ross exchanged gun fire in the parking lot of the bar. All parties involved fled the scene prior to law enforcement arrival. Detectives were able to obtain arrest warrants for Days and Ross; charging them both with discharging a firearm from a vehicle and discharging a firearm in a public place.
On 12/07/2022 Jacques Days was arrested in the parking lot of the Levy County Court House on the charges listed above. He was booked into the Levy County Detention Center and his bond was set at $85,000. He is currently in custody.
On 02/01/2023 the Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force assisted by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office and the Levy County Sheriff’s Office located Ross at an address in the City of Gainesville. Ross was arrested and later transferred to the Levy County Detention Center on 2/2/23 where he posted an $85,000.00 bond and has since been released.
Although these two arrests have been made this investigation is still on-going. Detectives know other individuals are involved in these shooting incidents as well as other criminal activity in the Williston community. Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in solving these crimes. Anyone who has information about this crime or any other crime is asked to contact the Levy County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 352-486-5111. Tips can be made anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-877-349-8477. You could be eligible for a cash reward.