GPD arrests three after Men’s Basketball National Championship game; fourth incident is under investigation

Staff report

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Three men were arrested after the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship game, all in separate incidents. A fourth incident, in which a man scaled a traffic light pole and fell, is under investigation.

Nicholas Gallie

Nicholas David Gallie, 23, of Jacksonville, allegedly climbed on the hood of a Gainesville Police Department (GPD) patrol vehicle at about 12:10 a.m. on April 8, opened a can of beer, and drank it. After Gallie stepped down, he allegedly became combative and tried to flee; he was taken to the ground, where he continued to resist being handcuffed. Gallie allegedly managed to stand up and then grabbed an officer, who took him to the ground again and handcuffed him with the assistance of two other officers.

After Gallie was placed in a patrol vehicle, he reportedly said he didn’t know what was going on until he was arrested; he said he thought he was being attacked. The arresting officer reported that his “statement and behavior clearly established that he was intoxicated” at the time.

Gallie has been charged with battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer without violence, and disorderly intoxication. He has no criminal convictions; Judge Susan Miller-Jones ordered him released on his own recognizance with a requirement for substance abuse treatment.

Gavin McArdle

Gavin James McArdle, 19, of New York, was seen in the 1700 block of W. University Avenue at about 12:39 a.m. on April 8, concealing a “boxy object” under his shirt. The officer who noticed him reported that he kept glancing back at her, looking nervous, before quickly moving away through the crowd. The officer pursued him to investigate further; when she caught up to him, she asked him what he had, and he allegedly made a sudden evasive movement, causing her to fall. Another officer pursued McArdle but lost his grip when McArdle removed his shirt. The concealed item fell to the ground, and McArdle allegedly fled westbound on foot.

Officers from multiple agencies pursued McArdle, and he was apprehended by a University of Florida Police Department officer at the football stadium. Post Miranda, McArdle reportedly declined to answer any questions. Due to the large crowd in the area, the concealed item was never found.

McArdle has been charged with resisting an officer without violence. His criminal history has not yet been posted; he has been released from the Alachua County Jail.

Alexander Myrin

Alexander Peter Roddy Myrin, 24, allegedly physically interfered with officers and EMS personnel who were attempting to render aid in a medical emergency at about 1:29 a.m. on April 8; he allegedly refused to leave and walked back into the area, preventing first responders from administering aid to the injured person.

Myrin has been charged with resisting an officer without violence. He has no criminal convictions, and Judge Miller-Jones set bail at $2,000.

Steven Buchanan

Steven Buchanan, 28, has not been arrested. According to a release from GPD, he was injured after he scaled a traffic light pole, shimmied out to the far end of the light pole arm, and fell to the pavement below. He was immediately treated by EMS and transported to Shands for further treatment. According to GPD, the investigation is continuing and charges are forthcoming.

Articles about arrests are based on reports from law enforcement agencies. The charges listed are taken from the arrest report and/or court records and are only accusations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.