Man Arrested in Alachua Workplace Stabbing

ALACHUA – A 50-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested Thursday afternoon in Alachua after police say he stabbed a co-worker during an altercation at a local work site.

According to the Alachua Police Department, officers responded at about 1:33 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2026, to a report of a fight involving employees at a work site at Tower Hill Insurance, 15405 N.W. 173^rd Street. Investigators said Jason Lamar Jones, who works for a temporary employment agency, had been involved in a physical fight with another worker.

Police reported that the victim told officers he attempted to intervene in the altercation. During the incident, Jones allegedly reached for the victim’s work knife and screwdriver. Another co-worker tried to prevent Jones from taking the knife, but Jones allegedly grabbed it and cut the victim’s back multiple times.

The extent of the victim’s injuries was not immediately released.

Jones was taken into custody and charged with aggravated battery and robbery by sudden snatching.

According to court records, Jones told Court Services that he has been in the Alachua area for about two months.

Records show that Jones has 13 prior felony convictions, including three classified as violent offenses, as well as eight misdemeanor convictions, four of which were violent. He has served six state prison sentences, with his most recent release occurring in 2021.

Court records also indicate that Jones has a Notice to Appear in Alachua County for driving without a valid license.

Judge Meshon Rawls set bail at $50,000.

The case remains under investigation.

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