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Ocala's Rapid Report

Feb 6, 2024 Ocala's Rapid Report

Barefoot Woman Stole MCSO Vehicle Then Causes Multiple Fatality Crash

 

An MCSO deputy joined other deputies already at the scene of a ‘suspicious incident call’ on February 1. The deputy was approached by a woman, rolled down his passenger side window, and told her to meet him behind the SUV. In an instant, he realized she'd crawled through the passenger side window and into the driver's seat and floored it! The deputy was able to reopen the driver’s door and attempted to pull her from the car. Thankfully the deputy was not injured when the car raced away with the door still open and the deputy’s hands inside the car! The other deputy on the scene immediately gave chase trying to stop the car which posed a serious risk to the public. Unfortunately, they were unable to prevent the fatal car crash that occurred. The driver was identified as 33-year-old Kendra Boone, a frequent flier to local jails in multiple counties throughout Central Florida. Most recently released from Orange County Correctional.
Mere minutes after stealing the patrol car she lost control on East State Road 40 — hitting a pickup head-on, killing a man and woman from South Carolina, and sending a third person to the hospital.

The sheriff says any blame for the tragic deaths falls on the woman who took off in the deputy's SUV.

"This individual decided to do what she did, and ended up killing two innocent individuals," Woods said.

Sheriff Woods seemed infuriated at any reference to agency policies about patrol vehicles being properly secured or the deputy being in any way at fault.

"This moron stole a police vehicle and killed two human beings." Woods said. He also asked that people hold those who did wrong accountable, not try to find blame where none is warranted.

The bodycam footage has been released and you can watch it on the MCSO Facebook page.

“Let’s Talk” Town Hall Meeting With Mayor Marciano

 

Let's talk! Join Ocala's new Mayor, Ben Marciano at a town hall meeting. Share your thoughts and interests directly with our mayor and hear about his vision for Ocala's future. Your presence is valuable! This event is presented by the Ocala Police Dept.

Details: March 6, 2024 | 6-7 p.m.

Mary Sue Rich Center at Reed Place

1821 NW 21st Ave.

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