High Springs man arrested for burglary, theft, and property damage

Staff report

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Kaheem Naquaun Smith, 33, was arrested yesterday after allegedly entering a former girlfriend’s apartment without being invited and then destroying and stealing her security cameras.

According to an Alachua County Sheriff’s Deputy, Smith entered the victim’s apartment in Harbor Cove (6815 W. University Avenue) through an unlocked door at about 1:20 a.m. on February 13, without the victim’s knowledge. He reportedly walked into the victim’s living room, and she told him to leave, but he refused.

The deputy reported that Smith left after two hours, and on his way out, he removed security cameras from the front door area, destroyed the cameras, and walked away with them. He later allegedly returned to the apartment and tried again to go inside, but the victim called 911, and Smith was taken into custody.

Smith, whose address is listed as High Springs, has been charged with burglary of an occupied structure, petit theft, and misdemeanor property damage. He is also facing a sworn complaint for battery and property damage from an incident in High Springs on January 29, when he allegedly hit the same victim and broke a headlight on her vehicle. He has two misdemeanor convictions (non-violent), and Judge Susan Miller-Jones set bail at $90,000.

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