Florida Man’s Armed Robbery Spree Comes to a Sudden End in Ocala [WATCH]

A 55-year-old Ocala man accused of committing multiple armed robberies at local businesses over a 24-hour period was arrested following a police pursuit and crash, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators identified the suspect as Clinton Deon Scarlett, who is alleged to have robbed three separate businesses at gunpoint between Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning in Marion County.

The first incident occurred on Tuesday, January 27, at approximately 9 a.m., when a male suspect entered the Family Dollar store located at 3245 SW 142nd Lane in the Marion Oaks area.

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According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect pointed a firearm at both a store clerk and a manager while demanding money.

Deputies later identified Scarlett as the suspect involved in the robbery.

Later that same evening, at approximately 7:15 p.m., Scarlett allegedly struck again. Sheriff’s officials said he entered the Shoe Station located at 2800 SW 24th Avenue.

According to MCSO, Scarlett “held the cashier at gunpoint” and “demand(ed) money” before fleeing the store.

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The following morning, Wednesday at approximately 9:20 a.m., deputies said Scarlett entered the Murphy Oil gas station located at 9558 SW Highway 200.

MCSO stated that Scarlett “[once] again held the cashier at gunpoint while demanding money,” marking the third armed robbery attributed to him in just over 24 hours.

Following the gas station robbery, investigators received information from a witness who observed the suspect leaving the scene.

The witness provided details about the vehicle used during the escape, which helped deputies identify Scarlett as the suspect.

Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies coordinated with officers from the Ocala Police Department to locate Scarlett and the vehicle.

Law enforcement later spotted the vehicle traveling westbound on NW 8th Street toward NW Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.

When deputies and officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Scarlett allegedly refused to comply and fled, leading law enforcement on a pursuit through Ocala.

During the chase, Scarlett’s vehicle collided with a power pole at the intersection of NW 9th Avenue and NW 6th Street.

Authorities said he was apprehended without further incident following the crash.

After taking Scarlett into custody, deputies conducted an interior search of the vehicle.

According to MCSO, law enforcement discovered “cocaine and K2, a synthetic cannabinoid,” inside the vehicle.

Scarlett was transported to the Marion County Jail, where he was booked and remains in custody without bond.

Jail records show that Scarlett is facing multiple felony charges stemming from the robberies, pursuit, and arrest.

Authorities said Scarlett has been charged with three counts of robbery with a firearm, four counts of possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon, aggravated fleeing to elude law enforcement with property damage, possession of cocaine, possession of a synthetic cannabinoid, and driving while license suspended or revoked.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has not released additional details regarding Scarlett’s prior criminal history beyond the charges indicating he is a convicted felon.

Investigators have also not indicated whether additional victims or related incidents are under review.

According to jail records, a court date for Scarlett has not yet been scheduled.

He remains held at the Marion County Jail as the case proceeds through the judicial system.

Law enforcement officials credited coordination between county deputies and city police officers for bringing the series of robberies to an end without further injuries.