High Springs Man Arrested for Burglary, Theft, And Property Damage

GAINESVILLE – A 33-year-old High Springs man was arrested Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, after deputies said he entered a former girlfriend’s apartment without permission and later destroyed and stole security cameras from the residence.

According to an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office report, Kaheem Naquaun Smith entered the victim’s apartment at Harbor Cove, 6815 W. University Ave., at about 1:20 a.m. through an unlocked door, without the victim’s knowledge.

Deputies said Smith walked upstairs into the victim’s living room, where she told him to leave. He refused, the report stated.

The deputy noted Smith remained inside the apartment for approximately two hours before leaving.

Authorities said that as he exited, Smith removed security cameras from the front door area, destroyed them and walked away with the devices.

The report states Smith later returned to the apartment and attempted to go inside again, but the victim called 911. Deputies responded 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 stemming from a separate incident in High Springs on Jan. 29, 2026. Deputies said Smith allegedly struck the same victim and broke a headlight on her vehicle.

Court records show Smith has two prior misdemeanor convictions.

Judge Susan Miller-Jones set bail at $90,000.

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