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Yahoo
29-04-2025
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Woman gets life sentence for fatal 2023 shooting during custody exchange on Christmas Day
The woman accused of fatally shooting another woman and wounding the father of one of her children during a custody exchange in the parking lot of Gainesville Walgreens on Christmas Day 2023 has been sentenced to life in prison. Amanda Marie Janzen, 39, entered a plea of no contest and was adjudicated guilty on eight counts, including second-degree murder, for the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Anna Haslup Terrill. Judge Denise R. Ferrero also found Janzen guilty for attempted homicide, fleeing police and five counts of child neglect. As part of her sentence Janzen is to have no contact with her own children until approved by a licensed therapist and/or court approval. A restitution hearing in the case has been scheduled for June 2. Local news: FHP: 1 dead, 3 critical following head-on collision in northwest Alachua County According to the initial Gainesville Police Department report, Janzen drove from her home in Alachua to the Walgreens at 3909 NW 13th St. to turn over her then-11-month-old child to the child's father, Thomas Lepread Williams, as part of a custody agreement ordered on Dec. 20, 2023. Janzen and the man had been in an intimate relationship since September 2021 and, shortly after the birth of the child, she had accused him of having an affair with a woman, the report said. On the day of the shooting, Janzen arrived at the Walgreens with five children in her vehicle just before 2 p.m., according to the report, and waited with a "cocked" firearm for Williams to arrive. After the vehicle with Williams arrived, Janzen exited her vehicle and walked around to the driver's side door where she fatally shot Terrill three times, the report said. She then went back around to the passenger's side and confronted Williams. He jumped back into the vehicle and was shot by Janzen three times, the report said. "You made this happen!" Janzen reportedly said while shooting at him. She then fled the scene north on Northwest 13th Street with the five children still in the vehicle. A nearby Gainesville Police Department officer heard the gunshots and witnessed the fleeing vehicle. Janzen proceeded to lead officers from GPD, the Alachua Police Department and the Alachua County Sheriff's Office on 13-mile chase that reached speeds up to 100 mph. After finally coming to a stop, Janzen discarded the loaded firearm from the vehicle. During her arrest, officers found two additional loaded magazines on her, the report said. The shooting was captured on surveillance video, the report said. — This article includes information previously published in The Sun. This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Woman gets life for fatal 2023 shooting on Christmas Day in Florida
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man critically injured in shooting at Gainesville gas station
GAINESVILLE, Ga. - A man is fighting for his life in the hospital after a shooting at a Gainesville gas station on Thursday night. Authorities say shots rang out at the Wee Willy's on Jesse Jewell Parkway at Wall Street around 8 p.m. What we know Police say they found a man shot at least once in the parking lot of the gas station. Medics rushed the victim to Northeast Georgia Medical Center. As of the last report, he remains in critical condition. What we don't know Investigators have not released the name of the victim or the identities of any potential suspects. Officers are working to determine what led up to the shooting. What you can do If you have any information about the case, call the Gainesville Police Department. The Source Information for this story was taken from a Facebook post by the Gainesville Police Department.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Gainesville police investigating gas station shooting, victim listed as ‘critical'
The Gainesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man critically injured, officials say. GPD says around 8 p.m. Thursday night, they responded to the Wee Willy's on Jesse Jewell Parkway at Wall Street to a person shot. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] When they arrived, officials say they found a man in the parking lot who had been shot. The victim was taken to the Northeast Georgia Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition. Channel 2 Action News learned the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was also on scene investigating the shooting. TRENDING STORIES: Man accused of buying students luxury gifts, trying to enroll in school now facing charges Jonesboro mayor resigns as council calls for audit of city's finances Ban on school traffic cameras passes Georgia House, heads to Senate for approval Police say their investigation is ongoing. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Yahoo
Murder suspect from South Carolina arrested in Hall County
A man accused of committing murder in South Carolina was caught in metro Atlanta earlier this week, according to the Gainesville Police Department. On Thursday, 43-year-old William Barney Drummond was arrested by the Gainesville Police Department. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] When approached by police, Drummond was found in possession of a gun, along with other weapons, narcotics and counterfeit cash. Law enforcement officials say they believe Drummond fled to Gainesville after committing the murder. Officials say they tracked him to Queen City Parkway, where he was walking along the roadway. TRENDING STORIES: Sheriff: 'Other matters' investigated amid Lake Oconee search for missing teacher Jefferson HS wrestler breathing on his own after broken neck at state tournament 14-year-old Gwinnett boy dies in his sleep after overdosing on drugs laced with fentanyl Drummond is currently in the Hall County Jail awaiting extradition back to South Carolina. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Yahoo
Wanted Upstate man arrested in Gainesville for fatal hit-and-run: OCSO
OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Deputies announced that a Westminster man who was wanted for a fatal hit-and-run in Oconee County, was found and arrested on Thursday, in Gainesville, Georgia. According to the Oconee County Sheriff's Office, 43-year-old William Barney Drummond was arrested by the Gainesville Police Department and had changed his appearance. A gun was also discovered on Drummond when police searched him, deputies said. Drummond was charged by deputies this week with the death of Devon James Turner, 34. According to deputies, Drummond was operating a black, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado when he struck Turner on S. Highway 11 near E. Spearman Road, on Monday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
