Uploaded July 2019 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
Hello Marion County citizens, I’m your Sheriff Billy Woods. Today is Wanted by Woods Wednesday! We are looking for 52-year-old Alfred Lee Hilbert he also goes by Tony. He is wanted for Grand Theft.
Citizens you might recognize this person, we asked for your help identifying him, recently and you did! Hilbert was caught on camera stealing a wallet at the BP Gas Station. He picked it up and put it in his pocket checking to make sure no one saw him. He didn’t turn it in to a clerk or return it to the owner. Now, Hilbert not only are you a thief but you also lied to my deputy. When my deputy contacted you on the phone you gave him your word that you would turn yourself in on May 31 at 7pm. You said you were a “real man and you would keep your word.” Well my deputy waited for you that night and you never showed. So by your own admission Hilbert, you aren’t a real man and you did not keep your word. So why don’t you step up and turn yourself in.
Citizens, we need your help because I’m sure he isn’t going to turn himself in. If you have any information on Hilbert’s whereabouts, please call Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP and reference 19-54 in your tip. If you use Crime Stoppers and your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward!
And as always citizens, thank you for your help and have a great day!
Hello Marion County citizens, I’m your Sheriff Billy Woods. Today is Wanted by Woods Wednesday! We are looking for 52-year-old Alfred Lee Hilbert he also goes by Tony. He is wanted for Grand Theft.
Citizens you might recognize this person, we asked for your help identifying him, recently and you did! Hilbert was caught on camera stealing a wallet at the BP Gas Station. He picked it up and put it in his pocket checking to make sure no one saw him. He didn’t turn it in to a clerk or return it to the owner. Now, Hilbert not only are you a thief but you also lied to my deputy. When my deputy contacted you on the phone you gave him your word that you would turn yourself in on May 31 at 7pm. You said you were a “real man and you would keep your word.” Well my deputy waited for you that night and you never showed. So by your own admission Hilbert, you aren’t a real man and you did not keep your word. So why don’t you step up and turn yourself in.
Citizens, we need your help because I’m sure he isn’t going to turn himself in. If you have any information on Hilbert’s whereabouts, please call Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP and reference 19-54 in your tip. If you use Crime Stoppers and your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward!
And as always citizens, thank you for your help and have a great day!




![OPERATION APRIL FOOLS 2022
22 MEN ARRESTED AFTER SEEKING SEX WITH CHILDREN IN OPERATION “APRIL FOOLS”
MARION COUNTY, Florida [Tuesday, April 5, 2022] – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), with assistance from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, recently concluded a sting operation that resulted in the arrest of 22 men. Law enforcement officers went undercover and exchanged messages with 19 men who ultimately traveled to locations in Marion County with the expectation that they were meeting a child between the ages of 12 and 16 for sexual activity. During the online exchanges, these men engaged in sexually explicit conversations, graphically describing the sexual acts they hoped to perform with the child. When these men arrived at their meeting place, they were met by law enforcement officers, who placed them under arrest. Eight additional men, who did not travel to meet a child, had arrest warrants issued for sending sexually explicit pictures to individuals they believed were minors. Of these, three have been arrested and five are actively being sought.
“A child’s innocence is something we should all strive to protect.” said Sheriff Billy Woods. “I will continue to use all of my resources to hunt down these predators so they may never hurt a child.”
We would like to acknowledge and give our sincerest gratitude to the following agencies for their assistance during this operation: ICAC North Florida Task Force, U.S. Marshals Service, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, U.S. Secret Service, Homeland Security Investigations, Belleview Police Department, Dunnellon Police Department, Ocala Police Department, and Gainesville Police Department. We also would like to express our gratitude to the following community partners for their support during this operation: Publix, Olive Garden, Sonny’s BBQ, Pasta Faire, Mojos, Fiery Chef, RP Dental, and Vetted Security Solutions. OPERATION APRIL FOOLS 2022](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8ugRm_iTh_E/mqdefault.jpg)





