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Officer killed arson suspect after he threatened officer with a knife amid mental health episode, JSO says

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Man dies in Duval County Jail two days after being found unresponsive in his cell, police say

Read full article: Man dies in Duval County Jail two days after being found unresponsive in his cell, police say

A man died in the Duval County Jail on Saturday, two days after he was found unresponsive in his cell, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Dozens hold peaceful protest in front of Duval jail, demands accountability from JSO about inmate death

Read full article: Dozens hold peaceful protest in front of Duval jail, demands accountability from JSO about inmate death

On Saturday, dozens of family, friends and community supporters gathered in front of the Duval County Jail for a peaceful protest for Charles Faggart and are demanding accountability from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Unsolicited proposal suggested Northside as possible new jail location. But city still moving forward with open-bidding

Read full article: Unsolicited proposal suggested Northside as possible new jail location. But city still moving forward with open-bidding

As Jacksonville continues to explore options for building a new Duval County Jail, Sheriff T.K. Waters shared his thoughts on the process and potential locations.

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Community urged to share thoughts on Duval County jail debate during City Council public comment

Read full article: Community urged to share thoughts on Duval County jail debate during City Council public comment

This issue of whether to renovate or relocate the jail has been debated for years, and now some residents in Duval County want to be sure their voices are heard.

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New $1 billion jail would include building for mental health treatment, separate housing for women, juveniles: documents

Read full article: New $1 billion jail would include building for mental health treatment, separate housing for women, juveniles: documents

A little over a week after the city of Jacksonville confirmed that it received an unsolicited proposal in March from three groups offering to build a new jail in Duval County, News4JAX is getting a closer look at the plan after receiving a version that was redacted for legal reasons.

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City receives unsolicited proposal to build new Duval County jail, expected to cost around $1 billion

Read full article: City receives unsolicited proposal to build new Duval County jail, expected to cost around $1 billion

The city of Jacksonville has confirmed it received an unsolicited proposal from three groups offering to help build a new Duval County jail. This development marks a potential first step in what is expected to be a significant and lengthy project for the city.

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Friends demand answers after inmate dies in Duval County jail

Read full article: Friends demand answers after inmate dies in Duval County jail

The friends of a 31-year-old man who died after an incident in the Duval County Jail are demanding answers about what happened.

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Jacksonville advocacy organization plans rally to ‘demand justice’ in death of Duval County jail inmate

Read full article: Jacksonville advocacy organization plans rally to ‘demand justice’ in death of Duval County jail inmate

Community advocacy organizations in Jacksonville are voicing concerns after the sheriff announced an unspecified incident this week that led to the death of a Duval County jail inmate.

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Jacksonville community groups unite to oppose proposed relocation of downtown jail

Read full article: Jacksonville community groups unite to oppose proposed relocation of downtown jail

The Jacksonville Community Action Committee staged a rally outside City Hall, chanting, “No new jail,” to protest the proposed relocation of the detention facility from downtown Jacksonville.

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Advocates opposed to new $1B jail in Jacksonville argue money could be better spent on community needs

Read full article: Advocates opposed to new $1B jail in Jacksonville argue money could be better spent on community needs

As the city of Jacksonville considers plans for a new jail, community members are pushing back with a rally organized by the Jacksonville Community Action Committee(JCAC). The “No New Jail Rally” is set to take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday on the steps of City Hall, just before the city council‘s regular meeting.

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Shanna Gardner, accused in murder-for-hire case, stole from inmate, had makeshift tattoo device in jail, report says

Read full article: Shanna Gardner, accused in murder-for-hire case, stole from inmate, had makeshift tattoo device in jail, report says

Disciplinary records obtained by News4JAX show that Shanna Gardner, who is accused of hiring someone to kill her ex-husband, was disciplined and accused of theft, disorderly conduct, lying to a staff member and possessing a makeshift tattoo device.

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‘There’s a systemic problem’: Family of former Duval County inmate, attorney speak out after ‘paper dope’ accusations

Read full article: ‘There’s a systemic problem’: Family of former Duval County inmate, attorney speak out after ‘paper dope’ accusations

Family of woman who died of an overdose in Duval County jail (and is actively suing JSO) has questions after an attorney was arrested for passing drugs to inmates.

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Jacksonville defense attorney arrested, accused of giving drug-soaked paperwork to inmates

Read full article: Jacksonville defense attorney arrested, accused of giving drug-soaked paperwork to inmates

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is set to hold a news conference on Tuesday afternoon to announce the arrest of a local defense attorney.

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Jacksonville man guilty of posting sex videos of ex-girlfriend on Snapchat sentenced to 9 months

Read full article: Jacksonville man guilty of posting sex videos of ex-girlfriend on Snapchat sentenced to 9 months

A Jacksonville man found guilty of posting sex videos of his ex-girlfriend on Instagram without her consent will spend nine months in the Duval County Jail followed by three months of GPS monitoring.

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JSO corrections officer accused of misdemeanor battery after chasing, hitting inmate after witnessing sex act

Read full article: JSO corrections officer accused of misdemeanor battery after chasing, hitting inmate after witnessing sex act

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a corrections officer has been arrested and accused of misdemeanor battery and official misconduct.

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Could JSO headquarters move to Florida Blue building as part of possible Duval County jail relocation?

Read full article: Could JSO headquarters move to Florida Blue building as part of possible Duval County jail relocation?

A push to move the Duval County jail is gaining steam and now a conversation is brewing about also moving the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office administrative headquarters.

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There is a critical corrections officer shortage in the Duval County Jail. And it could get worse

Read full article: There is a critical corrections officer shortage in the Duval County Jail. And it could get worse

There are officially 217 vacancies within the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, and that number is expected to grow.

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After death of transient man in Duval jail, city councilman discusses creating behavioral health facility

Read full article: After death of transient man in Duval jail, city councilman discusses creating behavioral health facility

Fifteen inmates have died in the custody of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office so far this year. The latest death happened early Tuesday morning.

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2 Duval County inmates die while in JSO custody

Read full article: 2 Duval County inmates die while in JSO custody

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported two inmate deaths at the Duval County Jail, bringing the in-custody death total to over 10 inmates this year.

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Millions of dollars needed to fix structural and safety issues at Duval County Jail

Read full article: Millions of dollars needed to fix structural and safety issues at Duval County Jail

Jacksonville city leaders say the current Duval County Jail is falling apart and millions needs to be spent to bring it up to par. During a special city council meeting Friday, council members talked about problems at the jail, including mold and structural issues.

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Homeless, bail reform advocates call for change after transient arrested on misdemeanor charge dies in Duval jail

Read full article: Homeless, bail reform advocates call for change after transient arrested on misdemeanor charge dies in Duval jail

On Monday, a 68-year-old transient man at the Duval County jail died nearly two weeks after being arrested on a misdemeanor trespassing charge. He couldn’t afford the $2,500 bond.

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Transient in custody on misdemeanor trespassing charge dies in Duval County jail

Read full article: Transient in custody on misdemeanor trespassing charge dies in Duval County jail

A man who was in the Duval County jail after he was arrested and accused of trespassing at a local hospital died Monday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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City Council committee discusses relocation of Duval County jail

Read full article: City Council committee discusses relocation of Duval County jail

Jacksonville City Council members will meet Thursday to discuss the possibility of relocating the Duval County jail.

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A New Duval County jail could cost over $380M, but current jail still needs to be repaired

Read full article: A New Duval County jail could cost over $380M, but current jail still needs to be repaired

The Jacksonville City Council is still working on plans to move the jail from its current location downtown to another area of town but it could take years before that happens.

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Jacksonville lawmakers call on DOJ to investigate possible medical negligence at Duval County jail

Read full article: Jacksonville lawmakers call on DOJ to investigate possible medical negligence at Duval County jail

The News4JAX I-TEAM has been reporting on a number of in-custody deaths.

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City council group considering Duval County jail move eyes area near courthouse as possible landing spot

Read full article: City council group considering Duval County jail move eyes area near courthouse as possible landing spot

In the first official move looking into moving the Duval County jail, a city council committee met Wednesday to talk about the possibility of putting the jail somewhere else after 31 years at the current site.

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Woman who collapsed at Duval County jail died of ruptured brain aneurysm, medical examiner says

Read full article: Woman who collapsed at Duval County jail died of ruptured brain aneurysm, medical examiner says

Police said Danny James, 40, was found unresponsive Thursday morning.

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I-TEAM: At least 7 people have died at the Duval County Jail in 2 years

Read full article: I-TEAM: At least 7 people have died at the Duval County Jail in 2 years

The I-TEAM is learning new details about a woman who died at the Duval County Jail on Monday. Rebecca "Becky" Faircloth was 62-years-old. Over the past two years, at least seven people have died at the Duval County Jail.

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TELL US: Do you have a loved one in the Duval County Jail, and are you worried about their health care?

Read full article: TELL US: Do you have a loved one in the Duval County Jail, and are you worried about their health care?

Another inmate has died in the Duval County Jail from a medical episode. Rebecca Faircloth, 62, was arrested in 2021. She was sentenced Friday to ten years in prison for attempted murder and firearms charges. She died in jail Monday. This comes weeks after JSO announced NaphCare will provide healthcare at the jail, taking over for Armor.

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Sheriff announces ending of $98M contract with embattled jail healthcare provider

Read full article: Sheriff announces ending of $98M contract with embattled jail healthcare provider

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and Mayor Donna Deegan held a news conference on Tuesday evening to announce the end of a $98 million contract with Armor Correctional Health Services, which administers healthcare to inmates at the Duval County jail.

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Duval County inmate found dead in jail cell, JSO says

Read full article: Duval County inmate found dead in jail cell, JSO says

An inmate in the Duval County Jail was found unresponsive Friday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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I-TEAM: Records show history of problems with medications at Duval County jail years before inmate death

Read full article: I-TEAM: Records show history of problems with medications at Duval County jail years before inmate death

Questions about whether inmates were getting their prescriptions here at the jail go back to at least 2018. There are also reports of medications disappearing.

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JSO arrests man suspected in November deadly shooting

Read full article: JSO arrests man suspected in November deadly shooting

Devonte Ledbetter was already in custody at the Duval County Jail for unrelated burglary charges when he was re-arrested on the murder charge Thursday, JSO said.

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Duval County Jail inmate dies after being found in medical distress in cell, JSO says

Read full article: Duval County Jail inmate dies after being found in medical distress in cell, JSO says

Josh’uan Stripling, 29, died on Monday after being found unresponsive in his jail cell, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Duval jail healthcare provider accused after death of former inmate says it ‘delivered quality medical care’

Read full article: Duval jail healthcare provider accused after death of former inmate says it ‘delivered quality medical care’

For the first time since it was accused of failing to provide an inmate his essential medication — which his family says led to his death — News4JAX heard from the company that provides healthcare at the Duval County jail.

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Records confirm man did not receive heart transplant medicine in Duval County Jail. He died days later

Read full article: Records confirm man did not receive heart transplant medicine in Duval County Jail. He died days later

Records from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirm a Jacksonville man did not receive any doses of an essential medication while at the Duval County Jail on a misdemeanor charge in November. After spending a weekend in jail, Dexter Barry, 54, died a few days after being released.

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Johnathan Quiles claims he’s being mistreated in jail due to media attention to his case

Read full article: Johnathan Quiles claims he’s being mistreated in jail due to media attention to his case

Johnathan Quiles defense attorney said the 38-year-old claims he is being mistreated in the Duval County Jail, because of the media attention the case has garnered over the past four years. Quiles says people inside the jail are calling him a monster and a predator and he has concerns about how the court will be able to find a jury that’s impartial.

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Duval County jail inmate dies from injuries sustained in fight over $2 bag lunch: police report

Read full article: Duval County jail inmate dies from injuries sustained in fight over $2 bag lunch: police report

A 31-year-old inmate of the Duval County jail, who was behind bars on a charge of armed robbery, died while in custody after he was involved in a fight with another inmate, according to a report from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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‘We want the truth’: Family searches for answers after Duval inmate died following fight with guards

Read full article: ‘We want the truth’: Family searches for answers after Duval inmate died following fight with guards

A Jacksonville man who died after an altercation with officers at the Duval County jail in August has been identified as Daniel Taylor.

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Prosecutors disclose more witnesses & evidence in Aiden Fucci case

Read full article: Prosecutors disclose more witnesses & evidence in Aiden Fucci case

The State Attorney’s Office has disclosed more evidence it plans to present in the murder case against Aiden Fucci, the St. Johns County teen accused of killing his 13-year-old schoolmate.

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Delta variant contributing to ‘perfect storm’ in Jacksonville, expert warns

Read full article: Delta variant contributing to ‘perfect storm’ in Jacksonville, expert warns

As more and more cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 crop up nationwide, health experts in Jacksonville say they’re seeing a growing number of infections linked to the variant.

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Man charged with murder in connection with March 1 death

Read full article: Man charged with murder in connection with March 1 death

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday morning the agency made an arrest in the murder of a man in his home on Franklin Street on March 1. LaTerres Bryant, 47, has been charged with second-degree murder and is the Duval County Jail. The victim’s brother, who also lives in the house told News4Jax at the time, he found his brother laying on the floor with a stone in his right hand. Police had said the victim’s cause of death was undetermined, but now say he had blunt force trauma injuries. News4Jax requested more information from the Sheriff’s Office.

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Jacksonville woman charged with smuggling gun into Duval County jail

Read full article: Jacksonville woman charged with smuggling gun into Duval County jail

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville woman is accused of smuggling a loaded revolver into the Duval County jail following her arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. According to the report, McCoy reached into her pants and pulled out a revolver. According to the report, McCoy alluded to having a gun during a phone call she made while being booked. News4Jax Crime and Safety Expert Ken Jefferson, a former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer, chalked it up to human error. “That officer had a good training officer,” he said.

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Troopers chase SUV across Buckman Bridge at 100 mph, force crash

Read full article: Troopers chase SUV across Buckman Bridge at 100 mph, force crash

The Florida Highway Patrol said the chase began at 7:18 a.m. at Old St. Augustine and I-295 when a trooper spotted a reckless driver going north at 100 mph. That trooper tried to get the driver to pull over, but a chase ensued. A second trooper joined the pursuit as they crossed Buckman Bridge heading toward Orange Park. It was just the flipped car with any damage.”Michael Bennett was also driving across the bridge and saw the whole thing happen. News4Jax crime and safety expert Ken Jefferson, who is a former Jacksonville police officer, said he questions the use of the PIT maneuver.

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12-year-old girl who died not only family member positive for COVID-19

Read full article: 12-year-old girl who died not only family member positive for COVID-19

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Elizabeth McNew’s death sent shockwaves through the Atlantic Beach community. McNew died Sept. 25 of complications after contracting COVID-19. News4Jax has learned that McNew’s father and older brother both tested positive for COVID-19 but neither got sick as a result. McNew’s father works as a corrections officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, but JSO said contact tracing has eliminated any possibility of work exposure. Members of the Atlantic Beach Elementary School community are trying to help the family raise money for pay for mounting medical bills.

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I-TEAM: Inmate claims coronavirus ‘spreading’ fast at Duval County jail

Read full article: I-TEAM: Inmate claims coronavirus ‘spreading’ fast at Duval County jail

A Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said the agency is following all guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at the jail. Nationwide, the number of prisoners who test positive for COVID-19 is 5.5 times higher than the general population, according to CNN. “My roommate tested positive for coronavirus and they moved him out of here. Duval County jail population Total number of inmates 2,162 Inmates positive for COVID-19 436 “Precautionary” inmates 1,292A source inside the jail tells the I-TEAM that inmates who test positive for coronavirus are being placed in fourth floor dormitories. In a statement, a spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office acknowledged that those who test positive or show symptoms are being quarantined.

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Nearly 50 more nonviolent offenders released from Duval County jail in effort to lower population

Read full article: Nearly 50 more nonviolent offenders released from Duval County jail in effort to lower population

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nearly 50 more nonviolent, low-level offenders were released this month from the Duval County jail. This comes as the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has spent the last month dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak inside the Pre-Trial Detention Facility. According to the State Attorney’s Office, at least some of the inmates released so far are among those who’ve tested positive. The doctor later tested positive, according to the sheriff, and has since been fired. The Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center has five youths and one staff member who have tested positive, according to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.

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Loved ones of inmate outraged regarding positive COVID-19 cases in Duval County Jail

Read full article: Loved ones of inmate outraged regarding positive COVID-19 cases in Duval County Jail

Loved ones of inmate outraged regarding positive COVID-19 cases in Duval County JailPublished: June 22, 2020, 11:26 pmFamilies and loved ones of inmates want them out of jail because of their misdemeanor crime shouldn't threaten their life due to coronavirus.

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Inmate visitation resumes at Duval County jail

Read full article: Inmate visitation resumes at Duval County jail

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Visitation hours have resumed at the Duval County jail, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Friday evening. The Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that visitation hours were cancelled after a section of glass attached to the front of the building broke loose. On Friday, JSO said the necessary repairs were made to the Pre-Trial Detention Facility. The public reception area and sidewalk between the Pre-Trial Detention Facility and Police Memorial Building were also closed off due to safety concerns. That too has reopened.

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Police arrested a man they say escaped from officers while wearing handcuffs

Read full article: Police arrested a man they say escaped from officers while wearing handcuffs

Investigators say they caught Boman in a stolen car on the Westside he was booked into the Duval County Jail.

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Inmate charged in jail death in court

Read full article: Inmate charged in jail death in court

VIDEO: The inmate accused of killing his cellmate at the Duval County Jail is now on close watch from corrections officers. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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