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HIGHLIGHT ARREST

ALONZO FORD         SEXUAL BATTERY/CHILD        FLORIDA

On April 6, 2005, Florida child molester, Alonzo Ford, was swooped up in Alabama by members of Operation FALCON. Ford had been wanted by the Leon County, Florida Sheriff’s Office since March of 2004 after having been charged with sexual battery of a four-year-old girl, the daughter of his then girlfriend. As Leon County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted their initial criminal investigation, Ford became aware of the possible charges and fled the area. Operation FALCON team members completed an extensive investigation and determined that Ford had possibly fled to Jefferson County, Florida. Surveillance was conducted at a possible address for Ford which led to his apprehension. Ford is currently being detained, without bond, in the Leon County Jail.