Man arrested after interfering with police and firefighters during car fire

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – A man was arrested in Gainesville after interfering with officials while they were putting out a vehicle fire in a parking lot of a Publix this afternoon.

The fire took place in the parking lot of the Publix on Northwest 43rd Street around 4:45 p.m.

While Gainesville firefighters were putting out the fire, officials say a man drove up to the scene and started to disrupt firefighters as they were working.

The Gainesville Police Department was on scene and started to take the suspect into custody. Officials say he started to fight with officers…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS