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Man arrested after wielding ax at Marion County car wash

On March 8, 2026, Marion County deputies arrested Bryce Thayer, 36, after surveillance video showed him wielding an ax at Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Ocala.
As employees were closing for the night around 8:30 p.m., Thayer became irate after being told to leave and approached two employees, deputies said.
An 18-year-old employee lunged at and tackled Thayer while a second employee pulled the axe from his grip, then punched and restrained him until Marion County deputies arrived.
Booking records show he remains in Marion County Jail on a $11,000 bond, and deputies found drug paraphernalia, according to the sheriff's office.
Surveillance video shows the 18-year-old employee and two others disarming the suspect, while local news outlets promised more footage and Facebook commenters praised their actions.

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