The Brief
- A Florida woman was arrested after deputies discovered more than 14,000 pounds of trash at an illegal homeless encampment in Ocala.
- Despite prior warnings, the woman failed to clean the site, which contained hazardous waste, including human waste and drug paraphernalia.
- Marion County Solid Waste crews spent two days removing the debris, leading to the woman’s arrest for trespassing and felony littering.
ORLANDO, Fla. – A woman has been arrested and charged with felony littering after deputies discovered more than 14,000 pounds of trash and hazardous debris at an illegal homeless encampment in the Silver Springs Shores area of Ocala, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).
What we know:
Deputies began investigating the encampment in early July after receiving reports of environmental hazards on private property behind Spring Road. …