Florida Veterinarian Arrested on Federal Charges Involving Minors, Threatening Message

OCALA, Fla. — A 53-year-old Morriston veterinarian has been arrested following a federal indictment accusing him of transporting minors across state lines for illegal sexual activity and sending a threatening text message to another victim.

Federal prosecutors allege that Gregory Ford transported two minor victims between October 16, 2024, and May 16, 2025, with the intent to engage in sexual activity. In a separate allegation, authorities say Ford sent a text message on September 23, 2025, that contained a credible threat to injure a third victim.

Ford faces three counts of transportation of a minor with intent to engage in sexual activity. Each of those charges carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison and a maximum of life. He is also charged with one count of sending threatening communications, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison…

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