Law enforcement officials have captured two men who they believe stole or severely damaged multiple ATMs countywide.
From their investigation, authorities said five ATM machines were stolen from different businesses, and two other ATMs were either broken or had cash taken from them.
In recent memory, thieves have stolen or broken into the electronic money machines, but not to this extent.
Detectives have identified the alleged suspects as Hakeem Dantae Webb, 32, and 30-year-old Johnny Martell. Both are from Marion Oaks, according to their arrest reports. Locally, Martell and Webb do not have a criminal record.
Webb, who appeared in court in front of County Judge LeeAnn Mackey-Barnes on Friday, was denied bond. He faces 13 charges that include burglary and grand theft. Martell, his alleged accomplice, was picked up several days before, and is currently free on $80,000 bond. His charges are two counts of burglary, grand theft and resisting arrest without violence.
Detectives Sgt. Mike Miley, Daniel Collier, Bryant Rodriguez, Jason Williams and other law enforcement officials from Belleview and Ocala Police Departments, as well as the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, investigated the cases.