Man arrested after home break-in in Hawthorne
Published: Jun. 1, 2026 at 5:55 PM EDT
HAWTHORNE, Fla. (WCJB) - A man is in jail after breaking into a home in Hawthorne and threatening to kill someone with a pipe, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said James Ivey III, 42, was arrested Wednesday morning and is facing charges of armed burglary.
The victim was able to escape the home, deputies said. Authorities also said Ivey has a prior battery conviction and is being held without bond.
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