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Atlantic Beach woman thought she was ‘gonna die’ when man killed by JSO officers was driving at her at ‘full speed’
Read full article: Atlantic Beach woman thought she was ‘gonna die’ when man killed by JSO officers was driving at her at ‘full speed’Two people who were at a fitness center in Atlantic Beach on Monday evening recalled the chaotic scene that ended in a deadly officer-involved shooting involving the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man charged in mother’s murder threatened to kill her with knife in 2020, but charges were dropped, records show
Read full article: Man charged in mother’s murder threatened to kill her with knife in 2020, but charges were dropped, records showA man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the stabbing death of his mother on Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO: Chaotic series of events ends when 9 officers fire at man who reached into rifle case during standoff after crash
Read full article: JSO: Chaotic series of events ends when 9 officers fire at man who reached into rifle case during standoff after crashA man died Monday night after he was shot by nine officers following a tense and chaotic series of events that began at a boat ramp in Atlantic Beach, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Man, 26, charged with murder of man found dead inside Hogan’s Creek home
Read full article: Man, 26, charged with murder of man found dead inside Hogan’s Creek homeA man was arrested in connection with the murder of a man who was found dead inside a home in the Hogan’s Creek area on Friday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on San Pablo Road South
Read full article: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on San Pablo Road SouthA pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle traveling north near San Pablo Road South, south of San Pablo Parkway early Saturday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Woman dies in hospital one week after fight at Duval County Jail, police say
Read full article: Woman dies in hospital one week after fight at Duval County Jail, police sayThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a woman died at a local hospital on Friday, one week after she was involved in an altercation with a cellmate.
Person found dead in home after ‘altercation’ on Jacksonville’s Westside, foul play suspected: JSO
Read full article: Person found dead in home after ‘altercation’ on Jacksonville’s Westside, foul play suspected: JSOA person was found dead in a home Friday morning on the Westside after an “altercation,” the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
JSO Homeward Bound program has helped 500+ homeless people return to hometowns since it began
Read full article: JSO Homeward Bound program has helped 500+ homeless people return to hometowns since it beganThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Homeward Bound program has helped at least 400 homeless people return to their families since it began in October 2024.
Missing Jacksonville mother found with program designed to create specific search areas for first responders
Read full article: Missing Jacksonville mother found with program designed to create specific search areas for first respondersA Duval County woman who had been missing from her Maxville home since Sunday evening was found alive on Wednesday morning with a program that uses clues to create a specific search area for first responders.
Duval County mother missing since Sunday found alive on Wednesday in wooded area near her home: JSO
Read full article: Duval County mother missing since Sunday found alive on Wednesday in wooded area near her home: JSOA Duval County woman who had been missing from her Maxville home since Sunday evening was found alive on Wednesday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced in a news conference.
Husband of Duval County mom who was missing for days arrested on unrelated charges: JSO
Read full article: Husband of Duval County mom who was missing for days arrested on unrelated charges: JSOThe husband of a woman who was found safe Wednesday after being missing for days was arrested on charges not related to her disappearance, according to Duval County jail records.
Man dies after being shot at apartment complex on Lakeshore Boulevard: police
Read full article: Man dies after being shot at apartment complex on Lakeshore Boulevard: policeA man died Thursday evening after he was shot at an apartment complex on the city’s Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
‘Come to Nina’s’: Mother, husband of missing Maxville woman plead for her safe return amid ongoing search
Read full article: ‘Come to Nina’s’: Mother, husband of missing Maxville woman plead for her safe return amid ongoing searchA Duval County woman has been missing for two days, and her family is begging for answers.
Duval County mother who has been missing since Sunday may be in danger, JSO says
Read full article: Duval County mother who has been missing since Sunday may be in danger, JSO saysThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it believes a missing woman, who was last seen at her home on Sunday evening, may be in danger and is asking for the community’s help to determine if she is safe.
JSO announces 2nd arrest in deadly shooting outside Copeland’s in June
Read full article: JSO announces 2nd arrest in deadly shooting outside Copeland’s in JunePolice have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of Kenneth “Kenny” Mobley Jr. outside a Jacksonville restaurant, bringing a measure of relief to the victim’s grieving family.
‘I’m not going to be bullied’: Sheriff responds to questions raised after SAO releases report on viral traffic stop
Read full article: ‘I’m not going to be bullied’: Sheriff responds to questions raised after SAO releases report on viral traffic stopAfter the State Attorney’s Office (SAO) on Wednesday released a 16-page investigative report revealing new details surrounding the arrest of William McNeil Jr., Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters responded to questions raised by the report.
Motorcyclist in serious condition after crash near Duval County Courthouse downtown
Read full article: Motorcyclist in serious condition after crash near Duval County Courthouse downtownThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a collision between an SUV and a motorcycle at the intersection of Broad Street and Adams Street in downtown Jacksonville.
‘No concern is too small’: JSO Sheriff’s Walk promotes safety, community in Arlington neighborhood
Read full article: ‘No concern is too small’: JSO Sheriff’s Walk promotes safety, community in Arlington neighborhoodJSO and District 1 community members came together for a monthly crime prevention walk to promote safety, build relationships and address neighborhood concerns
‘Kids can’t be let out here’: Neighbors of suspected Westside drug houses raided by JSO say intervention is long overdue
Read full article: ‘Kids can’t be let out here’: Neighbors of suspected Westside drug houses raided by JSO say intervention is long overdueJacksonville Sheriff’s Office tactical and narcotics units on Thursday afternoon executed simultaneous raids on two suspected houses on the city’s Westside that were the focus of an ongoing drug investigation.
Suspect arrested in connection to deadly hit-and-run on city’s Northside, victim remains unidentified: police
Read full article: Suspect arrested in connection to deadly hit-and-run on city’s Northside, victim remains unidentified: policeAlmost one month after a woman lost her life following a hit-and-run on Jacksonville’s Northside, police say they have arrested one suspect, but are still working to identify the victim.
JSO: 4 facing charges after police find various drugs, two guns in Westside warehouse
Read full article: JSO: 4 facing charges after police find various drugs, two guns in Westside warehouseThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it recently arrested four people after detectives linked them to illegal activity involving the sale of drugs and a warehouse on the city’s Westside.
Young teen dies after being hit by pickup truck on Jacksonville’s Northside, police say
Read full article: Young teen dies after being hit by pickup truck on Jacksonville’s Northside, police sayThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a young teenager died on Thursday afternoon after being hit by a pickup truck while walking across a street on Jacksonville’s Northside.
DOJ should join investigation involving man in viral traffic stop after SAO memo ‘justifies’ officer’s actions: attorney
Read full article: DOJ should join investigation involving man in viral traffic stop after SAO memo ‘justifies’ officer’s actions: attorneyCivil rights attorneys Benjamin Crump and Harry Daniels are calling for the U.S. Department of Justice to get involved in the investigation of the man at the center of a viral traffic stop video that shows a Jacksonville police officer striking his face before pulling him from his vehicle.
JSO officer who hit man during viral traffic stop didn’t include it in his report. The SAO said his reason is ‘credible’
Read full article: JSO officer who hit man during viral traffic stop didn’t include it in his report. The SAO said his reason is ‘credible’The State Attorney’s Office (SAO) on Wednesday released a 60-page investigative report revealing new details surrounding the arrest of William McNeil Jr., the man whose controversial confrontation with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office that was captured on video drew national attention.
Officer killed arson suspect after he threatened officer with a knife amid mental health episode, JSO says
Read full article: Officer killed arson suspect after he threatened officer with a knife amid mental health episode, JSO saysA portion of Buckman Street from East 24th Street to East 27th Street is blocked off due to an officer-involved shooting, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
‘Even one life lost is too many’: JSO issues warning about spike in deadly motorcycle crashes
Read full article: ‘Even one life lost is too many’: JSO issues warning about spike in deadly motorcycle crashesThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office issued a warning Tuesday for drivers because of a spike in deadly motorcycle crashes in 2025.
‘Want to make sure we’re accountable’: Sheriff Waters wraps up town hall series, pledges focus on traffic, transparency
Read full article: ‘Want to make sure we’re accountable’: Sheriff Waters wraps up town hall series, pledges focus on traffic, transparencyJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and his staff concluded their six-district tour at First Baptist Church downtown, where District 1 residents submitted questions about the agency’s investigative processes and community trends.
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 sayA 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.
Teen arrested after 7-year-old brother accidentally shoots self on Jacksonville’s Northside: JSO
Read full article: Teen arrested after 7-year-old brother accidentally shoots self on Jacksonville’s Northside: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a 16-year-old on Monday after his 7-year-old brother accidentally shot himself less than one week ago with a gun that had been in his older brother’s bedroom.
Passenger riding in Dodge Charger shot 3 people at Jacksonville gas station, police say
Read full article: Passenger riding in Dodge Charger shot 3 people at Jacksonville gas station, police sayJacksonville police responded early Sunday morning to a shooting at the Sunoco gas station located at 1393 Kings Road. Officers arrived around 6:10 a.m. to find two victims with gunshot wounds. A third victim later flagged down officers nearby.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigates three separate shootings
Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigates three separate shootingsThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Robbery and Violent Crimes Unit is investigating three separate shootings that occurred early Saturday morning.
25-year-old man charged in death of security guard who was fatally shot inside Dragon Arcade on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: 25-year-old man charged in death of security guard who was fatally shot inside Dragon Arcade on Jacksonville’s WestsideMore than nine months after a security guard was shot and killed on Oct. 3, 2024, at the Dragon Arcade on Jacksonville’s Westside, the U.S. Marshals captured a 25-year-old wanted in the murder.
LIVE TRAFFIC CAM: Woman holding hammer tried to run deputies off the road during multi-county high-speed chase: JSO
Read full article: LIVE TRAFFIC CAM: Woman holding hammer tried to run deputies off the road during multi-county high-speed chase: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a crash on the Trout River Bridge after a police chase came to an end Wednesday afternoon.
Woman holding hammer tried to run deputies off the road during multi-county high-speed chase: JSO
Read full article: Woman holding hammer tried to run deputies off the road during multi-county high-speed chase: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a crash on the Trout River Bridge after a police chase came to an end Wednesday afternoon.
Man dead, woman injured after shooting in Jacksonville home: JSO
Read full article: Man dead, woman injured after shooting in Jacksonville home: JSOA man was killed and a woman was injured on Wednesday morning after a shooting in a Magnolia Gardens home, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO releases body cam footage of fatal officer-involved shooting of man at Beach Boulevard intersection
Read full article: JSO releases body cam footage of fatal officer-involved shooting of man at Beach Boulevard intersectionThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released body cam footage of an officer-involved fatal shooting of a 71-year-old man on July 19.
JSO disrupts ‘teen takeovers’; recovers guns, drugs, several arrests made
Read full article: JSO disrupts ‘teen takeovers’; recovers guns, drugs, several arrests madeThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has disrupted several “teen takeovers” over the last few weeks, resulting in the recovery of guns, drugs and several arrests made.
Man shot in the chest by property owner during attempted home invasion on Jacksonville’s Westside, police say
Read full article: Man shot in the chest by property owner during attempted home invasion on Jacksonville’s Westside, police sayThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man was shot in the chest on Monday after he attempted to break into someone’s home on the city’s Westside
Business owners’ concern grows over neighborhood safety after road rage incident near Atlantic Blvd. and St. Johns Bluff
Read full article: Business owners’ concern grows over neighborhood safety after road rage incident near Atlantic Blvd. and St. Johns BluffBusiness owners who witnessed the chaotic aftermath of the road-rage incident that left one man hospitalized expressed growing safety concerns over increased crime in the neighborhood.
‘Do you know where your kids are?’: JSO warns parents as teen ‘takeover’ events raise concerns
Read full article: ‘Do you know where your kids are?’: JSO warns parents as teen ‘takeover’ events raise concernsJacksonville law enforcement officials are warning families about the rise of teen “takeover” events after hundreds of young people gathered on the Southbank, prompting police intervention.
Yulee man dies following shooting at apartment complex in St. Marys, police say
Read full article: Yulee man dies following shooting at apartment complex in St. Marys, police sayA man from Yulee died Saturday evening after he was shot near an apartment complex in St. Marys, according to the St. Marys Police Department.
2 vehicles shoot at each other in ‘road rage’ incident near Atlantic Blvd and St. Johns Bluff: JSO
Read full article: 2 vehicles shoot at each other in ‘road rage’ incident near Atlantic Blvd and St. Johns Bluff: JSOTwo vehicles shot at each other in a “road rage” incident near Atlantic Boulevard and St. Johns Bluff on Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Two people found dead in shooting on Sawpit Road in Jacksonville
Read full article: Two people found dead in shooting on Sawpit Road in JacksonvilleJacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left two people dead on the 15000 block of Sawpit Road. Officers responded around 10 p.m. Friday and found an unidentified white man and woman, both in their 50s, shot and unresponsive on a dirt road.
Family of man fatally shot outside Copeland’s believes recent arrest isn’t the only person involved
Read full article: Family of man fatally shot outside Copeland’s believes recent arrest isn’t the only person involvedPolice have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of Kenneth “Kenny” Mobley Jr. outside a Jacksonville restaurant, bringing a measure of relief to the victim’s grieving family.
Warehouse worker dies after being run over by commercial truck in business parking lot: JSO
Read full article: Warehouse worker dies after being run over by commercial truck in business parking lot: JSOA man was killed early Friday morning when he was run over by a large commercial truck in a warehouse parking lot near the Grand Park area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Black-led activist group calls for SAO to reopen criminal investigation into officers involved in viral traffic stop
Read full article: Black-led activist group calls for SAO to reopen criminal investigation into officers involved in viral traffic stopA Black-led Jacksonville grassroots organization that says it was created to fight for justice and liberation is calling for the State Attorney’s Office to reopen its investigation into the police officers involved in the viral February traffic stop of Will McNeil Jr.
Jacksonville sheriff issues warning to juveniles, says those out past curfew could ‘find themselves in trouble’
Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff issues warning to juveniles, says those out past curfew could ‘find themselves in trouble’Sheriff T.K. Waters shared a stern warning to teens in Jacksonville after the sheriff’s office worked to disperse a group of hundreds of juveniles at a “planned takeover” event along Southbank.
Attorneys highlight angle of JSO traffic stop video showing officer pointing gun at 22-year-old man
Read full article: Attorneys highlight angle of JSO traffic stop video showing officer pointing gun at 22-year-old manLawyers for William McNeil Jr. held a news conference on Tuesday in Chicago to address what they called new evidence in the case of the viral video of a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office traffic stop that turned violent
JSO arrests 6 friends, clears 11 separate shooting cases after Great Dane killed in drive-by
Read full article: JSO arrests 6 friends, clears 11 separate shooting cases after Great Dane killed in drive-bySix friends were arrested and 11 separate shooting cases were cleared after a Great Dane was killed in a drive-by shooting, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man arrested in connection with deadly shooting in Copeland’s parking lot
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with deadly shooting in Copeland’s parking lotA 24-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection with the deadly shooting of another man in a parking lot near Copeland’s restaurant on Jacksonville’s southside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
LIVE: Lawyers for man at center of violent JSO traffic stop video reveal new evidence
Read full article: LIVE: Lawyers for man at center of violent JSO traffic stop video reveal new evidenceLawyers for William McNeil Jr. will hold a news conference on Tuesday in Chicago to address what they’re calling new evidence in the case of the viral video of a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office traffic stop that turned violent.
Massive gathering of teens near Friendship Fountain not the first time large crowd has warranted police intervention
Read full article: Massive gathering of teens near Friendship Fountain not the first time large crowd has warranted police interventionThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a Saturday night gathering of about 600 to 700 young people near Friendship Fountain was broken up after police learned of “several planned takeover events” circulating on social media.
Black drivers ticketed more for traffic violation that prompted viral Jacksonville stop: The Tributary
Read full article: Black drivers ticketed more for traffic violation that prompted viral Jacksonville stop: The TributaryThe citation figures obtained by The Tributary suggest that Black drivers are scrutinized far more closely than white motorists.
JSO says Saturday night gathering of 600 to 700 young people near Friendship Fountain was part of ‘planned takeover’
Read full article: JSO says Saturday night gathering of 600 to 700 young people near Friendship Fountain was part of ‘planned takeover’The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a Saturday night gathering of about 600 to 700 young people near Friendship Fountain was broken up after police learned of “several planned takeover events” circulating on social media.
Jacksonville barber hosting free ‘boot camp’ teaching middle, high school students how to become professionals
Read full article: Jacksonville barber hosting free ‘boot camp’ teaching middle, high school students how to become professionalsA Jacksonville barber plans to share his skills to help the next generation of hair stylists for free. Imsety Aten-re is hosting a barber bootcamp at Neighborhood Heroes Barbershop at 586 Edgewood Avenue South from August 3-5. The clinics are from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
MAD DADS canvass neighborhood looking for answers about murder of Jacksonville grandmother
Read full article: MAD DADS canvass neighborhood looking for answers about murder of Jacksonville grandmotherOn Saturday, MAD DADS of Jacksonville canvassed the neighborhood where a Jacksonville grandmother was killed, looking for answers to help police make an arrest.
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 deathOn 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.
‘I understand the angst’: Mayor Deegan shares her response to viral Jacksonville traffic stop video
Read full article: ‘I understand the angst’: Mayor Deegan shares her response to viral Jacksonville traffic stop videoMayor Donna Deegan has spoken out, sharing her response to the viral and controversial traffic stop involving Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers and 22-year-old Will McNeil Jr.
‘Could have all been avoided’: Jacksonville’s FOP says man punched during JSO traffic stop ‘chose to escalate’
Read full article: ‘Could have all been avoided’: Jacksonville’s FOP says man punched during JSO traffic stop ‘chose to escalate’The Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police shared a statement on Thursday regarding the viral traffic stop involving officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and 22-year-old Will McNeil Jr.
Gov. DeSantis says viral JSO traffic stop video is ‘trying to create a narrative.’ He hasn’t watched it
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis says viral JSO traffic stop video is ‘trying to create a narrative.’ He hasn’t watched itGov. Ron DeSantis said on Wednesday morning he has not watched the viral traffic stop video involving the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Attorney for man who was punched by JSO officer calls lack of contact between client and state prosecutors a ‘problem’
Read full article: Attorney for man who was punched by JSO officer calls lack of contact between client and state prosecutors a ‘problem’After calling his client’s experience a “21st century Rosa Parks moment,” civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump is calling the lack of contact between Florida’s state prosecutors and his client, Will McNeil Jr., a “problem.”
‘I want people to understand’: Sheriff Waters addresses questions at town hall about viral arrest video
Read full article: ‘I want people to understand’: Sheriff Waters addresses questions at town hall about viral arrest videoTuesday night’s town hall, held in District 4 on Jacksonville’s Westside, marked Sheriff T.K. Waters’ first public appearance since Monday’s news conference, where he announced that officers involved in the viral arrest of William McNeil Jr. did not violate agency policies.
‘I’m not buying it’: Jacksonville protesters criticize sheriff’s response to controversial traffic video
Read full article: ‘I’m not buying it’: Jacksonville protesters criticize sheriff’s response to controversial traffic videoProtestors from several Jacksonville organizations made their voices heard in response to the viral arrest video that has sparked local and national outrage since it was posted on Sunday.
Viral traffic stop marks second time in 6 months JSO officer investigated for use of force
Read full article: Viral traffic stop marks second time in 6 months JSO officer investigated for use of forceAn officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is under review while on paid administrative leave for his actions in a viral arrest video from a February traffic stop, and it’s not the first time his actions have drawn attention.
‘Do your job’: Nearly 4 months after Duval County inmate’s death, his mother continues to demand accountability from JSO
Read full article: ‘Do your job’: Nearly 4 months after Duval County inmate’s death, his mother continues to demand accountability from JSONearly four months after a 31-year-old man died while in the custody of the Duval County jail, his mother is calling for accountability and answers from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO to host town hall in District 4: Ortega, Argyle Forest, Maxville, Lake Shore
Read full article: JSO to host town hall in District 4: Ortega, Argyle Forest, Maxville, Lake ShoreThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is hosting a town hall in District Four on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at First Coast Baptist Church.
Jacksonville traffic stop prompts questions about drivers’ legal rights
Read full article: Jacksonville traffic stop prompts questions about drivers’ legal rightsA video that quickly went viral on Sunday, showing a 22-year-old man being hit by police during a traffic stop, has raised questions about drivers’ rights when being pulled over by police.
Sheriff releases bodycam video of JSO traffic stop that went viral, says officers’ actions weren’t criminal
Read full article: Sheriff releases bodycam video of JSO traffic stop that went viral, says officers’ actions weren’t criminalThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Sheriff T.K. Waters will be holding a news conference on Monday to share details about the agency’s investigation into a viral video showing a violent traffic stop in February.
Jacksonville’s NAACP calls for ‘immediate answers’ from Sheriff Waters after viral video of violent JSO traffic stop
Read full article: Jacksonville’s NAACP calls for ‘immediate answers’ from Sheriff Waters after viral video of violent JSO traffic stopThe Jacksonville Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) spoke out on Monday about a viral video showing a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office traffic stop that turned violent in February.
High-profile civil rights attorneys to represent man at center of viral video showing violent JSO traffic stop
Read full article: High-profile civil rights attorneys to represent man at center of viral video showing violent JSO traffic stopThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it has launched an internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding an incident that occurred in February, but was shown in a video posted to social media early Sunday morning.
JSO looking for parents of child found on Normandy Boulevard on Monday morning
Read full article: JSO looking for parents of child found on Normandy Boulevard on Monday morningA little girl was found by herself on Normandy Boulevard near Burns Avenue around 5:30 a.m. Monday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Ranking officer during Duval jail death has spotty past: The Tributary
Read full article: Ranking officer during Duval jail death has spotty past: The TributaryA Duval County jail sergeant suspended in the aftermath of the violent death of a 31-year-old chef in April was hired despite having been kicked out of the Marines and a history of arrests for domestic violence and DUI, according to records obtained by the Tributary.
JSO investigating after viral social media video shows officers break car window, hit man’s face during traffic stop
Read full article: JSO investigating after viral social media video shows officers break car window, hit man’s face during traffic stopThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it has launched an internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding an incident that occurred in February, but was shown in a video posted to social media early Sunday morning.
JSO asks for help to find Jacksonville teen with autism reported missing near Moncrief Road and 45th Street
Read full article: JSO asks for help to find Jacksonville teen with autism reported missing near Moncrief Road and 45th StreetThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the community to find a missing teen on the city’s northwest side.
Woman driving wrong way on Hart Expressway dies in head-on crash: JSO
Read full article: Woman driving wrong way on Hart Expressway dies in head-on crash: JSOA fatal crash occurred early Sunday morning on the Hart Expressway in Jacksonville, according to JSO. At approximately 1:38 a.m., a vehicle traveling westbound in the inside lane was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver going eastbound.
Sheriff Waters, other JSO members walk through District 5 to meet with community members about crime in area
Read full article: Sheriff Waters, other JSO members walk through District 5 to meet with community members about crime in areaSheriff T. K. Waters and other Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office members walked through District 5 to meet with community members about crime in their area on Saturday.
JSO continues search for missing 2-year-old girl last seen near intersection of Blanding and Wilson
Read full article: JSO continues search for missing 2-year-old girl last seen near intersection of Blanding and WilsonThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for 2-year-old Rieva Scarlett, who was last seen on July 17 near the intersection of Blanding Boulevard and Wilson Boulevard.
‘Not going to break me’: Owner of Mandarin trading card shop says $5K in Pokémon cards swiped in smash-and-grab burglary
Read full article: ‘Not going to break me’: Owner of Mandarin trading card shop says $5K in Pokémon cards swiped in smash-and-grab burglaryA Mandarin business owner is speaking out after a smash-and-grab burglary at his trading card store left him reeling and rebuilding.
Mother says child witnessed ‘inappropriate conduct’ in classroom with former music teacher accused of sex crimes
Read full article: Mother says child witnessed ‘inappropriate conduct’ in classroom with former music teacher accused of sex crimesA mom of a student who was in the same classroom as the music teacher charged with two counts of child molestation says her child witnessed some of his alleged misconduct.
10th and final suspect arrested in 2024 New Year’s Day murder of 14-year-old boy
Read full article: 10th and final suspect arrested in 2024 New Year’s Day murder of 14-year-old boyThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has made the 10th and final arrest in connection with the murder of a 14-year-old boy on New Year’s Day in 2024.
Former music teacher who taught at multiple Duval County schools accused of committing sex crimes against 2 students
Read full article: Former music teacher who taught at multiple Duval County schools accused of committing sex crimes against 2 studentsThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it recently arrested a music teacher who taught at multiple Duval County schools after he was accused of committing several sex crimes against students.
JSO hosts town hall in District 5: Baldwin, New Town, Northwest Jacksonville, Riverside
Read full article: JSO hosts town hall in District 5: Baldwin, New Town, Northwest Jacksonville, RiversideThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is hosting a town hall in District Five on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church.
Jacksonville mother looking for answers after her daughter’s leg had to be amputated in hit-and-run incident
Read full article: Jacksonville mother looking for answers after her daughter’s leg had to be amputated in hit-and-run incidentA Jacksonville mother is looking for answers after her daughter was found on the Northside with her bone detached from her foot in a hit-and-run incident.
Inmate, 30, dies in JSO custody after suffering medical emergency ahead of court appearance
Read full article: Inmate, 30, dies in JSO custody after suffering medical emergency ahead of court appearanceA man who was in the custody of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office died in a hospital on Wednesday after experiencing a medical emergency, according to JSO.
Robbery suspect killed by officer marks 10th JSO officer-involved shooting this year, surpassing last year’s total
Read full article: Robbery suspect killed by officer marks 10th JSO officer-involved shooting this year, surpassing last year’s totalWednesday morning’s officer-involved incident, in which an armed robbery suspect died in Northwest Jacksonville, marked the 10th shooting involving an officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville man pleads guilty after selling fentanyl, crack to undercover JSO officer for months
Read full article: Jacksonville man pleads guilty after selling fentanyl, crack to undercover JSO officer for monthsA Jacksonville man pleaded guilty to selling fentanyl and crack cocaine while armed to an undercover Jacksonville sheriff’s officer six times, according to the Department of Justice.
Jacksonville sheriff lays out plans for future of jail, JSO headquarters at first town hall meeting
Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff lays out plans for future of jail, JSO headquarters at first town hall meetingJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters hit the ground running at his first town hall meeting to address the community.
How a DNA match linked a 52-year-old man to the rapes of 4 Jacksonville women in the early 2000s
Read full article: How a DNA match linked a 52-year-old man to the rapes of 4 Jacksonville women in the early 2000sOn Monday, police announced the arrest of 52-year-old Jason Leonard Blunt, who they think was responsible for several rapes in Jacksonville in the early 2000s.
Man charged with murder of 18-year-old woman found shot to death after party on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: Man charged with murder of 18-year-old woman found shot to death after party on Jacksonville’s WestsideA man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a woman Saturday morning on Jacksonville’s Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Northside resident urges JSO to focus on youth during summer months so they can ‘use their energy in positive ways’
Read full article: Northside resident urges JSO to focus on youth during summer months so they can ‘use their energy in positive ways’As the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office kicks off its summer town hall series, one Northside resident is urging the department to focus more on young people, especially during the summer months.
LIVE: Sheriff Waters hosts first of 6 town hall meetings where community can share concerns, ask questions
Read full article: LIVE: Sheriff Waters hosts first of 6 town hall meetings where community can share concerns, ask questionsJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters is set to hold the first of six town halls where people in the community are invited to share their concerns directly with JSO.