Couple charged with child neglect after 4 kids found living in semitruck since 2019: JSO
Read full article: Couple charged with child neglect after 4 kids found living in semitruck since 2019: JSOTwo suspects were arrested in Jacksonville following a multi-jurisdictional investigation into allegations of child neglect involving four children who had been living in the cab of a semitruck since 2019, according to court documents.
Former MMA fighter runs online sting operation targeting alleged child predators; a recent target is now facing charges
Read full article: Former MMA fighter runs online sting operation targeting alleged child predators; a recent target is now facing chargesGarrett Gross, a former MMA fighter, runs what some call a video vigilante group called Operation 17:2 that confronts alleged child sexual predators. Despite his group's intentions, however, JSO warns that they can create real obstacles for investigators.
‘She’s the sweetest’: Outraged mom identifies 22-year-old woman shot and killed by JSO
Read full article: ‘She’s the sweetest’: Outraged mom identifies 22-year-old woman shot and killed by JSOThe mother of a 22-year-old woman who was shot and killed by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office late Tuesday night told News4JAX her daughter was a domestic violence victim and she believes police should have been helping her.
Woman, 22, killed by police after refusing to drop knife in encounter that began as domestic call: JSO
Read full article: Woman, 22, killed by police after refusing to drop knife in encounter that began as domestic call: JSOA 22-year-old woman is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Arlington, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville ‘super speeder’ faces multiple charges after hitting 105 mph on Arlington Expressway, resisting arrest: JSO
Read full article: Jacksonville ‘super speeder’ faces multiple charges after hitting 105 mph on Arlington Expressway, resisting arrest: JSOA 26-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested Thursday afternoon after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says an officer clocked him driving more than double the posted speed limit on Arlington Expressway — and then refusing to cooperate during the traffic stop.
16-year-old hospitalized after standoff in parking lot of movie theater on Philips Highway: JSO
Read full article: 16-year-old hospitalized after standoff in parking lot of movie theater on Philips Highway: JSOA 16-year-old boy was hospitalized on Monday after an hours-long standoff with officers in the parking lot of a movie theater on Philips Highway ended with the teen trying to take his own life, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO searching for missing 15-year-old girl last seen on Merrill Road near Hartsfield Road
Read full article: JSO searching for missing 15-year-old girl last seen on Merrill Road near Hartsfield RoadThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen Friday evening.
JSO searching for missing 15-year-old girl last seen near Dunn Avenue and Lem Turner Road
Read full article: JSO searching for missing 15-year-old girl last seen near Dunn Avenue and Lem Turner RoadThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen Friday afternoon.
Super speeder arrested for driving 120mph while smoking marijuana
Read full article: Super speeder arrested for driving 120mph while smoking marijuanaJSO says the driver was caught going nearly triple the posted speed limit on the Mathews Bridge and continued to smoke even after he was pulled over by police.
Jacksonville man arrested weeks after street takeover near University Blvd Wawa
Read full article: Jacksonville man arrested weeks after street takeover near University Blvd WawaA Jacksonville man was arrested more than two weeks after allegedly participating in a street takeover near a Wawa gas station on University Boulevard, according to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office records.
No charges against man accused of following woman, touching himself inside HomeGoods store, JSO says
Read full article: No charges against man accused of following woman, touching himself inside HomeGoods store, JSO saysThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says it closed a case with no charges filed against a man accused of following a woman through a River City Marketplace HomeGoods who was sexually gratifying himself while watching her.
Orlando man arrested in Jacksonville counterfeit‑check scheme that netted about $26K
Read full article: Orlando man arrested in Jacksonville counterfeit‑check scheme that netted about $26KA man was arrested Friday and accused of taking part in an organized scheme that used counterfeit checks to defraud banks and businesses across Jacksonville, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
Jacksonville ‘super-speeder’ accused of driving 117 mph in 65 mph zone with child in car
Read full article: Jacksonville ‘super-speeder’ accused of driving 117 mph in 65 mph zone with child in carA 24-year-old man was arrested Sunday after deputies said he was driving 117 mph in a 65 mph zone on I‑295 and was also charged with child neglect, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO releases body-cam footage after social justice group alleges excessive force in arrest of 14-year-old
Read full article: JSO releases body-cam footage after social justice group alleges excessive force in arrest of 14-year-oldA Jacksonville social justice group is rallying behind the family of a 14-year-old boy who was arrested and charged with armed burglary and possession of a firearm by a minor.
Judge presses JSO for answers in public records lawsuit over in-custody death of Charles Faggart
Read full article: Judge presses JSO for answers in public records lawsuit over in-custody death of Charles FaggartA Duval County judge is set to hear testimony next month in a public records lawsuit filed by the family of Charles Faggart, a man who died after an incident inside the Duval County Jail.
Jacksonville couple faces felony charges in cocaine trafficking bust: JSO
Read full article: Jacksonville couple faces felony charges in cocaine trafficking bust: JSOA Jacksonville couple is facing felony charges after authorities say they traveled from central Florida to sell a kilogram of cocaine in Jacksonville.
Woman who beat to death a man she says molested her for years as a child will be sentenced in August
Read full article: Woman who beat to death a man she says molested her for years as a child will be sentenced in AugustA Jacksonville woman who pleaded guilty in the gruesome murder of a 41-year-old man she claimed groomed her from childhood is expected to learn her fate on Friday.
‘She should be here’: Fiancé of Jacksonville woman killed in quadruple shooting describes painful loss, seeks answers
Read full article: ‘She should be here’: Fiancé of Jacksonville woman killed in quadruple shooting describes painful loss, seeks answersThe woman killed in a quadruple shooting on Jacksonville’s Westside has been identified as Christine Dixon, 57. Dixon was shot outside a home on Susie Street on Monday afternoon. Three other people were also hurt. Friends and family say she was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Jetta, 2 JSO patrol vehicles involved in overnight crash
Read full article: Jetta, 2 JSO patrol vehicles involved in overnight crashA multi-vehicle crash involving two Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles left one person hospitalized early Thursday morning, according to a Florida Traffic Crash Report filed by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
‘Boogy,’ ‘Chico Black’ accused in $68K check fraud scheme targeting VyStar, Community First Credit Union
Read full article: ‘Boogy,’ ‘Chico Black’ accused in $68K check fraud scheme targeting VyStar, Community First Credit UnionA 41-year-old Orlando man is facing more than a dozen felony charges connected to an alleged counterfeit check fraud scheme that investigators say spanned multiple counties, targeted seven businesses, and defrauded approximately seven financial institutions across Northeast Florida.
JSO searching for person who dumped malnourished dog outside local church
Read full article: JSO searching for person who dumped malnourished dog outside local churchThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying the person responsible for abandoning a dog in a crate outside a local church — leaving it without food or water for three days.
Fewer crashes, but more deaths: JSO explains troubling trend on Jacksonville roads
Read full article: Fewer crashes, but more deaths: JSO explains troubling trend on Jacksonville roadsJacksonville is seeing fewer crashes on the road this year, but more people are dying in those crashes. The trend is raising questions about what factors are making some crashes more severe and what drivers can do to help prevent deadly outcomes.
JSO makes manslaughter arrests in 2 separate deadly overdose cases
Read full article: JSO makes manslaughter arrests in 2 separate deadly overdose casesA Jacksonville man and Orange Park woman are each facing a manslaughter charge — among other charges — stemming from separate overdose investigations in Duval County, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Neighbor calls for greater vigilance in gun safety instruction after JSO says 2-year-old accidentally shot himself
Read full article: Neighbor calls for greater vigilance in gun safety instruction after JSO says 2-year-old accidentally shot himselfA neighbor urged greater vigilance in teaching gun safety around children after a 2-year-old boy died in what the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said was an accidental shooting inside a Northside home.
Driver cited after striking e-bike rider in crosswalk on Beach Boulevard
Read full article: Driver cited after striking e-bike rider in crosswalk on Beach BoulevardA Jacksonville man riding an electric bicycle was struck by a pickup truck while crossing in a designated crosswalk Thursday afternoon, sending him to the hospital.
Woman killed, 3 injured in quadruple shooting in Westside neighborhood: JSO
Read full article: Woman killed, 3 injured in quadruple shooting in Westside neighborhood: JSOA woman is dead and three other people were injured in a shooting on Jacksonville’s Westside Monday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO searching for 18-year-old last seen in Arlington area
Read full article: JSO searching for 18-year-old last seen in Arlington areaThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it is searching for an 18-year-old man who was last seen leaving his home on Whispering Oaks Drive North near Fort Caroline Road in the Arlington area.
2 arrested in Jacksonville bar shooting that started over pool table fight: JSO
Read full article: 2 arrested in Jacksonville bar shooting that started over pool table fight: JSOA fight over a pool game at a Jacksonville bar ended with a man being shot twice — and now two people are behind bars, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
‘A slap on the wrist’: Woman speaks out after man charged in viral racist harassment video bonds out of jail
Read full article: ‘A slap on the wrist’: Woman speaks out after man charged in viral racist harassment video bonds out of jailThe man seen in a viral video using racial slurs and making threats toward a Black woman in Jacksonville has been identified as 68-year-old Terry Akers.
‘Extremely thin’ children, unexplained injuries prompt felony charges for Jacksonville couple: JSO
Read full article: ‘Extremely thin’ children, unexplained injuries prompt felony charges for Jacksonville couple: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a Jacksonville couple early Sunday morning on multiple child neglect charges after investigators say five children in their care were found severely underweight and showing signs of malnourishment.
JSO now reviewing HomeGoods incident involving a man accused of touching himself inside store after News4JAX report
Read full article: JSO now reviewing HomeGoods incident involving a man accused of touching himself inside store after News4JAX reportThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says detectives are now actively investigating a case involving a woman who says she was followed through a River City Marketplace HomeGoods by a man who was sexually gratifying himself while watching her.
Jacksonville man taken into custody after viral video shows him threatening woman, using racial slurs
Read full article: Jacksonville man taken into custody after viral video shows him threatening woman, using racial slursThe video, recorded Monday in the San Jose neighborhood, has been viewed more than one million times across social media platforms. It shows a woman — identified as Tynika Munn, who is Black — being verbally and physically harassed while sitting in her car after pulling into a driveway to pick up a friend.
Jacksonville woman charged with attempted murder after live-stream dispute turns violent: JSO
Read full article: Jacksonville woman charged with attempted murder after live-stream dispute turns violent: JSOA Jacksonville woman is behind bars after investigators say she traveled to a victim’s home and stabbed her following a live-stream confrontation on Bigo Live, an incident that left the victim requiring emergency surgery, according to police.
Ex-Jacksonville senior living facility employee charged after allegedly stealing over $10K in residents’ rent, OIG says
Read full article: Ex-Jacksonville senior living facility employee charged after allegedly stealing over $10K in residents’ rent, OIG saysThe State Attorney’s Office of the Fourth Judicial Circuit has charged a senior living facility employee with exploitation of an aged adult after a criminal referral from the Office of Inspector General, officials said Thursday.
Jacksonville woman charged in violent encounter with police pleads guilty to battery on officer, sentenced to 120 days
Read full article: Jacksonville woman charged in violent encounter with police pleads guilty to battery on officer, sentenced to 120 daysA Jacksonville case that sparked national attention and tough conversations on social media about policing in Jacksonville will be back in the spotlight Thursday.
Jacksonville woman arrested on organized fraud charges after alleged $25K workplace scheme
Read full article: Jacksonville woman arrested on organized fraud charges after alleged $25K workplace schemeA Jacksonville woman is facing a second-degree felony charge after authorities say she used her position at a local company to steal more than $25,000 through a series of fraudulent purchase orders.
Before officers arrive, these new JSO first responder drones are already on the scene
Read full article: Before officers arrive, these new JSO first responder drones are already on the sceneIt might look like something from a sci-fi movie, but drones are helping police the city, showing up at scenes before patrol officers to help track down suspects, find missing people and pinpoint evidence.
Jacksonville father pleads not guilty in road-rage shooting on I‑10 that killed man, wounded 3 others
Read full article: Jacksonville father pleads not guilty in road-rage shooting on I‑10 that killed man, wounded 3 othersA father charged after a road rage shooting on Interstate 10 last September killed one person and wounded three others pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Duval County court.
Jacksonville nuisance home plagued by criminal activity torn down after News4JAX highlights neighbor concerns
Read full article: Jacksonville nuisance home plagued by criminal activity torn down after News4JAX highlights neighbor concernsA nuisance home in Jacksonville’s Sandalwood area — long plagued by reports of drugs and criminal activity — is set to be torn down after the city condemned the property.
JSO arrests 4 at massage businesses in prostitution sting
Read full article: JSO arrests 4 at massage businesses in prostitution stingThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit arrested four women at local massage businesses over two days in mid-July as part of an undercover prostitution operation targeting multiple locations across the city.
A Jacksonville woman says a man followed her in HomeGoods and touched himself, but he wasn’t charged. Here’s why
Read full article: A Jacksonville woman says a man followed her in HomeGoods and touched himself, but he wasn’t charged. Here’s whyA Jacksonville woman says a frightening encounter inside a River City Marketplace store on the Northside has exposed what she believes is a gap in Florida law after police told her they could not file criminal charges against a man she says followed her through the store while touching himself.
Problem home condemned, set to be torn down following News4JAX investigation into resident safety concerns
Read full article: Problem home condemned, set to be torn down following News4JAX investigation into resident safety concernsA nuisance home in Jacksonville’s Sandalwood area — long plagued by reports of drugs and criminal activity — is set to be torn down after the city condemned the property.
Woman accused of receiving more than $1K in living expenses with no intent to complete adoption, JSO says
Read full article: Woman accused of receiving more than $1K in living expenses with no intent to complete adoption, JSO saysA woman was arrested on July 16 on local warrants alleging adoption-related fraud, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Driver arrested after off‑duty officer says gun was pointed, blue laser shone into car: JSO
Read full article: Driver arrested after off‑duty officer says gun was pointed, blue laser shone into car: JSOA Jacksonville man was arrested July 19 after an off‑duty officer told investigators a driver pointed a firearm and shone a blue laser into his vehicle during a road‑rage incident, according to an arrest report from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville man charged with 6 counts of aggravated child abuse after infant treated for multiple fractures: JSO
Read full article: Jacksonville man charged with 6 counts of aggravated child abuse after infant treated for multiple fractures: JSOA Jacksonville man was arrested July 15 and charged with six counts of aggravated child abuse after an infant was treated at Wolfson Children’s Hospital for multiple fractures, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
‘Government is growing in the right areas’: Council finance chair backs public safety spending as budget talks begin
Read full article: ‘Government is growing in the right areas’: Council finance chair backs public safety spending as budget talks beginMayor Donna Deegan unveiled Jacksonville’s budget proposal, keeping public safety the top priority. Sheriff T.K. Waters says JSO will spend carefully, while City Council begins weeks of review amid property tax uncertainty.
Traffic Alert: All lanes closed on US-17 North at Collins Road, traffic light out
Read full article: Traffic Alert: All lanes closed on US-17 North at Collins Road, traffic light outAll lanes are closed on US-17 North at Collins Road due to a traffic light that’s out, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Jacksonville sheriff announces 8 arrests, dozens of citations in another street racing crackdown
Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff announces 8 arrests, dozens of citations in another street racing crackdownJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters on Monday announced eight arrests and dozens of traffic citations over the weekend in another crackdown on street racing, dubbed “Operation Friday Night Lights.”
68-Year-Old Duval County inmate dies after hospitalization for health concerns
Read full article: 68-Year-Old Duval County inmate dies after hospitalization for health concernsThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit is investigating the in-custody death of an inmate who died at a hospital Friday afternoon.
Family questions Jacksonville assisted living facility after man with dementia found dead in woods
Read full article: Family questions Jacksonville assisted living facility after man with dementia found dead in woodsA Jacksonville man with dementia wandered from an assisted living facility and was found dead in nearby woods. His family is now questioning whether staff acted quickly enough to save him.
Jacksonville man arrested in child predator investigation ‘Operation Checkmate’
Read full article: Jacksonville man arrested in child predator investigation ‘Operation Checkmate’A 41-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection with “Operation Checkmate,” a multi-day Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigation targeting people who use the internet to solicit children for sex, the sheriff’s office said.
Man found fatally shot at Broward Road apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Northside: JSO
Read full article: Man found fatally shot at Broward Road apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Northside: JSOA man who was found shot late Thursday night near an apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Northside later died at the hospital, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville neighbors say drug activity, unsafe conditions plague home near elementary school
Read full article: Jacksonville neighbors say drug activity, unsafe conditions plague home near elementary schoolResidents of a Jacksonville neighborhood say they have reached a breaking point over what they describe as a nuisance home that has drawn repeated visits from law enforcement.
Florida AG, JSO collaborate to return $710K to cryptocurrency fraud scheme victim
Read full article: Florida AG, JSO collaborate to return $710K to cryptocurrency fraud scheme victimAttorney General James Uthmeier announced Thursday that his office collaborated with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to return $710,000 to a victim of a cryptocurrency fraud scheme.
Wife of man charged in $240K FedEx gold-coin theft arrested, accused of selling coins to pawn shops
Read full article: Wife of man charged in $240K FedEx gold-coin theft arrested, accused of selling coins to pawn shopsA woman was arrested on July 8 after investigators linked her to the sale of 34 gold coins worth $240,000 stolen from a FedEx distribution center in March, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
St. Augustine man accused of stealing gold necklace during Facebook Marketplace exchange, extortion
Read full article: St. Augustine man accused of stealing gold necklace during Facebook Marketplace exchange, extortionA St. Augustine man wanted in Flagler County for allegedly stealing a gold necklace during a Facebook Marketplace sale was arrested after Jacksonville authorities took him into custody, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.
‘He just wanted to live for something’: Family remembers Georgia man who went missing near Heguenot Park
Read full article: ‘He just wanted to live for something’: Family remembers Georgia man who went missing near Heguenot ParkA family is remembering a 29-year-old Georgia man who went missing while swimming near Huguenot Memorial Park on July 11. They set up a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs and to transport his body back to Georgia once he is found, his sister said.
Man fatally stabbed in possible domestic dispute at condo complex in Empire Point: JSO
Read full article: Man fatally stabbed in possible domestic dispute at condo complex in Empire Point: JSOA man was fatally stabbed early Wednesday morning at a condominium complex on Atlantic Boulevard in the Empire Point neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
32-year-old man arrested after child injured in Jacksonville apartment shooting
Read full article: 32-year-old man arrested after child injured in Jacksonville apartment shootingA 32-year-old man was arrested after a child was injured in a shooting inside an apartment at the Village of San Jose Apartments on July 11, according to an arrest report released by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Ambulance joy ride? That’s what one Florida man is accused of doing
Read full article: Ambulance joy ride? That’s what one Florida man is accused of doingA man faces theft and burglary charges after he was accused of stealing an ambulance from the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department Fire Station 9 on Main Street Friday.
JSO seeks termination of officer after bodycam shows him punching handcuffed suspect during arrest
Read full article: JSO seeks termination of officer after bodycam shows him punching handcuffed suspect during arrestA Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol officer has been arrested and faces termination after bodycam footage captured him punching a handcuffed, intoxicated suspect during an arrest, Sheriff T.K. Waters announced Tuesday.
Grieving family needs help bringing body back to Georgia when man who went missing near Huguenot Memorial Park is found
Read full article: Grieving family needs help bringing body back to Georgia when man who went missing near Huguenot Memorial Park is foundThe U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search Sunday morning for a swimmer who went missing Saturday near Huguenot Memorial Park, officials said.
4 kilograms of fentanyl seized in Jacksonville apartment; Chicago man among 2 arrested
Read full article: 4 kilograms of fentanyl seized in Jacksonville apartment; Chicago man among 2 arrestedTwo men were arrested after police found about 4 kilograms of fentanyl at an apartment and a large sum of cash packaged for drug distribution in a vehicle, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
2 more shootings Monday bring total to 10 injured in 7 separate incidents across Jacksonville over last 4 days
Read full article: 2 more shootings Monday bring total to 10 injured in 7 separate incidents across Jacksonville over last 4 daysAfter two more incidents of gun violence on Monday left two men and a teen hurt, Jacksonville police have now reported a total of 10 people injured in seven separate shootings across the city from Friday through Monday.
‘Crime is down. You don’t relax’: Sheriff Waters responds to budget question, violence concerns at District 5 meeting
Read full article: ‘Crime is down. You don’t relax’: Sheriff Waters responds to budget question, violence concerns at District 5 meetingJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters is kicking off a series of town hall meetings to hear directly from the community and provide updates on the sheriff’s office initiatives to enhance public safety.
JSO to kick off town hall series with first meeting for District 5 residents at Trinity Baptist Church
Read full article: JSO to kick off town hall series with first meeting for District 5 residents at Trinity Baptist ChurchJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters is kicking off a series of town hall meetings to hear directly from the community and provide updates on the sheriff’s office initiatives to enhance public safety.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Investigating Possible Shooting at an Apartment Complex in Lakewood Area
Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Investigating Possible Shooting at an Apartment Complex in Lakewood AreaJacksonville Sheriff’s Office deputies spent hours Saturday afternoon investigating a possible shooting at the Village at San Jose apartment complex after witnesses reported hearing gunshots, but officials have yet to confirm what happened or whether anyone was injured.
Murray Hill residents fear someone could be hurt as porch thefts escalate; JSO asks victims to file reports
Read full article: Murray Hill residents fear someone could be hurt as porch thefts escalate; JSO asks victims to file reportsNeighbors in Jacksonville’s Murray Hill neighborhood say a man has been targeting front porches for more than a month, stealing bikes, lawn equipment and other items and some residents believe the behavior is escalating into attempted home break-ins.
JSO says woman used Facebook Marketplace to pocket thousands on rental scams. How fake landlords trick renters
Read full article: JSO says woman used Facebook Marketplace to pocket thousands on rental scams. How fake landlords trick rentersA Jacksonville woman is facing multiple criminal charges after investigators say she spent years posing as a landlord and collecting money from unsuspecting renters for homes she had no authority to lease.
Teen arrested in fiery crash that killed father, two sons on Atlantic Boulevard
Read full article: Teen arrested in fiery crash that killed father, two sons on Atlantic BoulevardA 17-year-old is facing multiple serious charges after a fiery crash on Jacksonville’s Atlantic Boulevard killed a father and his two sons earlier this year.
Jacksonville man arrested on child abuse charge after infant found with 25 fractures: JSO
Read full article: Jacksonville man arrested on child abuse charge after infant found with 25 fractures: JSOA 31-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested after a medical examination revealed an infant in his care had suffered 25 bone fractures, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
Hearing set in public records lawsuit over death of Charles Faggart in JSO custody
Read full article: Hearing set in public records lawsuit over death of Charles Faggart in JSO custodyA Duval County judge is set to hear testimony next month in a public records lawsuit filed by the family of Charles Faggart, a man who died after an incident inside the Duval County Jail.
A man called deputies and said he had information about a cold-case murder from 1987. A few hours later, he was arrested
Read full article: A man called deputies and said he had information about a cold-case murder from 1987. A few hours later, he was arrestedNearly four decades after a young Jacksonville mother was beaten to death, police say her now 70-year-old killer picked up the phone and called police. By the end of that day, he was in handcuffs.
‘Super speeder’ arrested for driving 130 mph on I-295 on Fourth of July
Read full article: ‘Super speeder’ arrested for driving 130 mph on I-295 on Fourth of JulyA Jacksonville woman was arrested in the early morning hours of the Fourth of July after a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office deputy clocked her traveling at speeds up to 130 mph on I-295 North.
‘You’ve been shot in your back 3 times’: Neighbor says early morning Springfield shooting woke her up
Read full article: ‘You’ve been shot in your back 3 times’: Neighbor says early morning Springfield shooting woke her upTwo women suffered critical injuries Wednesday morning when they were fired at by an unknown shooter while driving through Springfield, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
2 women driving through Springfield critically injured when shots were fired at car: JSO
Read full article: 2 women driving through Springfield critically injured when shots were fired at car: JSOTwo women suffered critical injuries Wednesday morning when they were fired at by an unknown shooter while driving through Springfield, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man dead after being stabbed in chest during argument in Atlantic Beach: JSO
Read full article: Man dead after being stabbed in chest during argument in Atlantic Beach: JSOA man found stabbed died from their injuries after an argument in a home in Atlantic Beach according to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO patrol car involved in accident with injuries on Lem Turner and Edgewood
Read full article: JSO patrol car involved in accident with injuries on Lem Turner and EdgewoodA Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol car was involved in a traffic accident with injuries on Lem Turner Road and Edgewood Avenue on Tuesday, the agency confirmed.
Family says teen shot to death near Dunn Avenue was a former Ed White student who was planning to join the Navy
Read full article: Family says teen shot to death near Dunn Avenue was a former Ed White student who was planning to join the NavyThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit is investigating after an adult man was found shot to death early Tuesday on Bridges Road near Dunn Avenue.
Man found shot to death on Bridges Road; JSO says incident appears isolated
Read full article: Man found shot to death on Bridges Road; JSO says incident appears isolatedThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit is investigating after an adult man was found shot to death early Tuesday on Bridges Road near Dunn Avenue.
Jacksonville man arrested after street takeover, racing on Beach Blvd., arrest report reveals
Read full article: Jacksonville man arrested after street takeover, racing on Beach Blvd., arrest report revealsA newly obtained arrest report is shedding light on a recent street takeover and street racing arrest on Beach Boulevard.
JSO hosting town hall meeting next week for District 5 residents at Trinity Baptist Church
Read full article: JSO hosting town hall meeting next week for District 5 residents at Trinity Baptist ChurchDistrict 5 residents are invited to a town hall hosted by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Monday, July 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church on Hammond.
Man shot in leg after dispute over pillow in vacant Murray Hill apartment
Read full article: Man shot in leg after dispute over pillow in vacant Murray Hill apartmentA man in his late 30s was shot in the leg Monday morning at a Murray Hill apartment complex, and police are searching for two suspects, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Violent Fourth of July weekend leaves 2 dead, 2 injured in 4 separate Jacksonville shootings
Read full article: Violent Fourth of July weekend leaves 2 dead, 2 injured in 4 separate Jacksonville shootingsA violent Fourth of July weekend left two people dead and two others wounded in four separate shootings across Jacksonville, police said.
Jacksonville man in custody after sexual battery, killing of woman on Sunbeam Road in January
Read full article: Jacksonville man in custody after sexual battery, killing of woman on Sunbeam Road in JanuaryThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced a 47-year-old man is behind bars after he allegedly sexually battered and killed a woman earlier this year.
Man shot in face on Jacksonville’s Mid-Westside neighborhood, condition critical: JSO
Read full article: Man shot in face on Jacksonville’s Mid-Westside neighborhood, condition critical: JSOPolice say a man is in critical condition after being found with a gunshot wound to his face early Saturday morning in Jacksonville’s Westside.
KIPP school guardian among 29 people arrested in JSO internet prostitution sting
Read full article: KIPP school guardian among 29 people arrested in JSO internet prostitution stingJacksonville Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested 29 people during a three-day operation targeting individuals who used the internet to solicit sex.
Jacksonville pastor arrested on sexual battery, lewd molestation charges involving 2 teenagers
Read full article: Jacksonville pastor arrested on sexual battery, lewd molestation charges involving 2 teenagersA 65-year-old Jacksonville pastor was arrested June 22 on charges of sexual battery and lewd molestation involving two juvenile victims, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
‘It’s like time stopped’: Neighbor rushed in to help family after triple shooting that killed 4-year-old girl
Read full article: ‘It’s like time stopped’: Neighbor rushed in to help family after triple shooting that killed 4-year-old girlA 4-year-old girl was killed, and her mother and 2-year-old sister were critically injured on Tuesday when they were shot by the girls’ father at a home on Jacksonville’s Northside, according to police.
Apparent standoff on University Blvd. at Arlington Road ends after man emerges from SUV surrounded by police
Read full article: Apparent standoff on University Blvd. at Arlington Road ends after man emerges from SUV surrounded by policeA large police presence was reported in Arlington as the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a Tuesday night incident.
Man kills 4-year-old daughter, critically injures 2-year-old daughter & the girls’ mother in Northside shooting: JSO
Read full article: Man kills 4-year-old daughter, critically injures 2-year-old daughter & the girls’ mother in Northside shooting: JSOA 4-year-old girl was killed, and her mother and 2-year-old sister were critically injured on Tuesday when they were shot by the girls’ father at a home on Jacksonville’s Northside, according to police.
JSO responds to reported robbery at San Marco apartment complex, discovers prank
Read full article: JSO responds to reported robbery at San Marco apartment complex, discovers prankA reported armed robbery at a Jacksonville apartment complex Monday night turned out to be a prank between two relatives, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office incident report.
City responds to safety concerns after 3 pedestrians killed in 1 week
Read full article: City responds to safety concerns after 3 pedestrians killed in 1 weekThree people walking along Jacksonville roads were struck and killed in just one week, according to Jacksonville police and Florida Highway Patrol reports, raising renewed concerns about pedestrian safety on some of the city’s busiest corridors.
‘Not the fun police’: JSO says investigators raided bar after watching 3 workers sell alcohol past 2 a.m. cutoff
Read full article: ‘Not the fun police’: JSO says investigators raided bar after watching 3 workers sell alcohol past 2 a.m. cutoffJacksonville Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit officers cleared Tipsy Bar and Grill early Sunday morning, citing several employees for allegedly serving alcohol after hours — and when News4JAX arrived at the bar Monday, a second problem was already posted on the front door.
