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police-shooting · Ocala, Florida

Rheanna Harden Sentenced to 40 Years for Shooting Deputy in Patrol Car

What happened?

Convicted

Rheanna Diane Harden was sentenced to 40 years' imprisonment on February 16, 2026, after pleading no contest to attempted second-degree murder of a law enforcement officer and other charges for shooting Deputy Alexander Guillard from the back of his patrol

6 sourcesBy AfterTheClip Desk · Last checked Jul 10, 2026

By AfterTheClip Research

Sources: Ocala-News.com

Timeline

  1. Rheanna Diane Harden was arrested by Deputy Alexander Guillard on charges including possession of methamphetamine, providing false identification, and resisting an officer.

  2. While being transported to jail, Harden fired a concealed handgun at Deputy Alexander Guillard from the back of his patrol car.

  3. Harden was charged with attempted second-degree murder of a law enforcement officer and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

  4. Rheanna Diane Harden pleaded nolo contendere to multiple charges, including attempted second-degree murder of a law enforcement officer.

  5. Circuit Judge Timothy McCourt sentenced Rheanna Diane Harden to 40 years' imprisonment in a state correctional facility.

What people are asking

What happened to Rheanna Harden?

Rheanna Diane Harden was sentenced to 40 years' imprisonment on February 16, 2026, after pleading no contest to attempted second-degree murder of a law enforcement officer and other charges.

What happened to the police officer that shot Dante Wright?

The question regarding the police officer who shot Dante Wright refers to a different incident and is unrelated to Rheanna Diane Harden or Deputy Alexander Guillard.

Was Rheanna Harden interviewed?

While details of Harden's statements regarding the incident were reported in court documents and news articles, information about a formal interview with her was not released.

What happened to Rheanna Harden's parents?

Information about Rheanna Diane Harden's parents was not released in the public reporting of this incident.

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How we researched this & corrections

Information was gathered from multiple news reports covering the incident, charges, and subsequent court proceedings, including the sentencing.

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