High Springs Man Arrested After Firing Gun During Confrontation

HIGH SPRINGS – A 22-year-old man from High Springs, Adam Joseph Webb, was arrested early Friday morning, Sept. 13, 2024, following an alleged confrontation that escalated into gunfire. Webb faces two charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The incident began after an argument between Webb and a woman in Alachua. The woman reportedly ended their romantic relationship, prompting Webb to chase her in his vehicle from Alachua to High Springs. Once they arrived at her residence, the woman's father confronted Webb. According to reports, Webb responded by exiting his vehicle and firing a gun into the air before speeding away from the scene.

Law enforcement officers arrested Webb at his residence approximately an hour after the incident. No injuries were reported.

This is not Webb's first encounter with the law. He has a history of criminal activity, including one felony conviction and six misdemeanor convictions in the local area. In 2020, Webb was arrested for aggravated battery on a pregnant woman, and later that same year, he faced charges of sexual assault and domestic battery, though these charges were ultimately dropped. However, Webb was convicted on five counts of violating pre-trial release conditions.

In another 2020 incident, he was convicted of property damage after kicking in the door of his ex-girlfriend’s house, though a burglary charge in that case was dropped. In 2021, Webb was arrested for allegedly shooting at an apartment building, but those charges were also dropped.

Webb is currently being held on a $150,000 bond set by Judge Kristine Van Vorst.

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