Each district is commanded by a Captain, overseeing four Sergeants and twenty officers who are assigned community policing functions making contacts with both the business and residential communities.
Central District, 402 S. Pine Avenue - Captain Keith Escaravage
This District’s boundaries begin at Martin Luther King Avenue east to NE/SE 14th Avenue, bordered by north and south city limits. It in the heart of Ocala with several major roadways (SR 40, SR 200, US 27, 441 & 301) as well as CSX railroad which traverse the middle of the city as arteries. It is the most diverse District in the city composing of residential areas from single home dwellings to several (low income) housing/project complexes. Major landmarks include:
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MRMC and Ocala Regional hospitals
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Three Industrial Park/Business areas
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5 public schools, CCF – Hampton Campus, Adult Education, several private schools
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Various demonination churches
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Shopping Centers
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Three Historic sites - Ocala Historic District, Tuscawilla Historic District and the West Ocala Historic District
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Downtown Ocala – City Hall, Chamber of Commerce, Ocala Police Department, Historical Train and Bus Stations
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Marion County Courthouse
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Federal Courthouse
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Tuscawilla Park
Current projects include the SR 40 remodeling/facelift, NW 20th Street Jacksonville Road widening, and Operation Tuscawilla.
East District- 38 S. E. 15th Terrace - Captain Carmen Sirolli
This District’s boundaries begin at the 1600 block of East Silver Springs Boulevard and continues east to the city limits.
East District is also assigned a Criminal Investigative Unit which investigates all property crimes and white collar crimes that occur within the District.
The majority of this District is residential with numerous businesses and retail food establishments along its main thoroughfares. Major landmarks include:
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Marion County Public Library
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Veteran’s Memorial Park, site of numerous celebrations honoring veterans
East District is conducting an operation called “Safe Neighborhood” where officers and residents work together to improve quality of life issues in a large apartment complexes.
West District– 2400 W. Silver Springs Boulevard - Captain Mike Scroble
This District’s boundaries begin at Martin Luther King Boulevard and continue to the West City limits.
West District is also assigned a Criminal Investigation Unit, which investigates all property crimes and white collar crimes that occur within the District.
This District consists of numerous businesses along the SR 200, SR 40 and US Highway 27 corridors. Most of businesses are retail/food establishments, with well known hotels and motels nestled in along the I-75 interchange area. Major landmarks include:
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College of Central Florida
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Paddock Mall
West District is conducting an operation called “Safe Neighborhood” where officers and residents work together to improve quality of life issues in the Poinciana Heights neighborhood.
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