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.
4-year-old child killed, 2-year-old and mother critically injured after domestic-related Northside shooting
Read full article: 4-year-old child killed, 2-year-old and mother critically injured after domestic-related Northside shootingA 4-year-old girl was killed, and two others were injured in a domestic-related triple shooting on Jacksonville’s northside.
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.
Tinseltown car gathering draws heavy law enforcement presence; weekend jail log shows a dozen racing-related arrests
Read full article: Tinseltown car gathering draws heavy law enforcement presence; weekend jail log shows a dozen racing-related arrestsAbout a dozen people were booked on street racing-related charges after a viral video showed a car gathering at Jacksonville’s Tinseltown. JSO hasn’t confirmed connections or released details.
Jacksonville man riding motorized skateboard fatally struck on Roosevelt Blvd. at San Juan Ave.
Read full article: Jacksonville man riding motorized skateboard fatally struck on Roosevelt Blvd. at San Juan Ave.All northbound lanes of Roosevelt Boulevard at San Juan Avenue are closed after a man riding a motorized skateboard was fatally struck, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
JSO says residents unwilling to share tips in 2 separate fatal Westside shootings
Read full article: JSO says residents unwilling to share tips in 2 separate fatal Westside shootingsTwo separate shootings on the city’s west side left two men dead and another in critical condition after incidents early and late Sunday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
1 dead, 1 critical after double shooting during large gathering: JSO
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 critical after double shooting during large gathering: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly overnight shooting that left one man dead and another in critical condition.
35-year-old illegal immigrant the latest arrest in JSO operation targeting child predators
Read full article: 35-year-old illegal immigrant the latest arrest in JSO operation targeting child predatorsA 35-year-old illegal immigrant was the latest person to be arrested as part of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s “Operation Checkmate,” an investigation targeting people using the internet to solicit sex from children.
‘You let a predator around our children’: Clay County parents press school board after wrestling coach’s arrest
Read full article: ‘You let a predator around our children’: Clay County parents press school board after wrestling coach’s arrestClay County parents took their concerns to the school board after a volunteer wrestling coach at Wilkinson Junior High School was arrested as part of an undercover sting targeting men accused of trying to solicit minors online.
JSO says it’s aware of large ‘car meetup afterparty’ in Downtown Jacksonville promoted on social media
Read full article: JSO says it’s aware of large ‘car meetup afterparty’ in Downtown Jacksonville promoted on social mediaThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it is aware of a large “car meetup afterparty” planned to be held on Friday evening in Downtown Jacksonville.
Jacksonville homicide total nearly cut in half at midyear, sheriff says strategies are working
Read full article: Jacksonville homicide total nearly cut in half at midyear, sheriff says strategies are workingAfter years of concerning homicide totals, Jacksonville is seeing a markedly different trend in 2026, with the city on pace to record its fewest homicides in years at the halfway point of the year, according to News4JAX data.
Bodycam shows police confrontation with armed suspect during domestic violence call at Southside home
Read full article: Bodycam shows police confrontation with armed suspect during domestic violence call at Southside homeThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released video footage of an officer-involved shooting on Jacksonville’s southside that left a suspect in critical condition.
Parents outraged, ask why Clay County man accused in sting able to be volunteer wrestling coach after past convictions
Read full article: Parents outraged, ask why Clay County man accused in sting able to be volunteer wrestling coach after past convictionsClay County parents are questioning the school district’s vetting process after a volunteer wrestling coach who worked with students and had a past record of convictions was arrested as part of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s undercover sting “Operation Checkmate.”
‘Pops got dumb wit da drac’: Son’s messages point finger at father in deadly road-rage shooting, arrest report shows
Read full article: ‘Pops got dumb wit da drac’: Son’s messages point finger at father in deadly road-rage shooting, arrest report showsNews4JAX is digging deeper into the arrest of a father and son charged in a road rage shooting on Interstate 10 last September that killed one person and wounded three others.
School district responds after arrest of Clay County volunteer wrestling coach in ‘Operation Checkmate’
Read full article: School district responds after arrest of Clay County volunteer wrestling coach in ‘Operation Checkmate’A Clay County school volunteer is permanently banned from all district campuses after his arrest in a massive, multi-agency child predator sting — one that netted nearly 30 men accused of soliciting minors online for sex.
Jacksonville father, son charged in road-rage shooting on I‑10 that killed man, wounded 3 others in September
Read full article: Jacksonville father, son charged in road-rage shooting on I‑10 that killed man, wounded 3 others in SeptemberA father and son have been charged after a road rage shooting on Interstate 10 last September killed one person and wounded three others, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
‘Heartbreaking for any parent’: Father of 13-year-old girl shot in chest gives update on recovery
Read full article: ‘Heartbreaking for any parent’: Father of 13-year-old girl shot in chest gives update on recoveryAn arrest has been made on a charge of aggravated battery after a teenage girl was shot in the chest late Friday night in Northwest Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Door-kicking TikTok trend resurfaces in Northeast Florida, prompting warnings from law enforcement
Read full article: Door-kicking TikTok trend resurfaces in Northeast Florida, prompting warnings from law enforcementA viral TikTok trend known as the “Door Kick Challenge” is resurfacing in parts of Northeast Florida, prompting warnings from local law enforcement agencies who say what some teens consider a prank can quickly turn into serious criminal charges or a dangerous confrontation with a homeowner.
Girl shot in chest in Northwest Jacksonville, juvenile suspect taken into custody, JSO says
Read full article: Girl shot in chest in Northwest Jacksonville, juvenile suspect taken into custody, JSO saysA juvenile girl is in stable condition after being shot in the chest late Friday night in Northwest Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville woman sentenced to 20 years in prison for aggravated manslaughter of baby
Read full article: Jacksonville woman sentenced to 20 years in prison for aggravated manslaughter of babyA Jacksonville woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison after an infant who had been treated for multiple injuries in 2023 later died, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrest and booking report.
JSO announces 29 arrests in child predator investigation dubbed ‘Operation Checkmate’
Read full article: JSO announces 29 arrests in child predator investigation dubbed ‘Operation Checkmate’Sheriff T.K. Waters announced Thursday that the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 people in a multi‑agency child predator investigation called ‘Operation Checkmate.’
Woman pleads guilty to punching trooper, kicking ICE officer during Jacksonville traffic stop
Read full article: Woman pleads guilty to punching trooper, kicking ICE officer during Jacksonville traffic stopA 41-year-old mother of four pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to punching a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and kicking an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer and will have three years of supervised release.
Duval County 2026 traffic fatalities reach 90 total; 24 pedestrians, 7 hit-and-runs: JSO
Read full article: Duval County 2026 traffic fatalities reach 90 total; 24 pedestrians, 7 hit-and-runs: JSOA woman who was found fatally struck by a car in the Hogan’s Creek neighborhood on Monday marks Duval County’s 90th traffic fatality, with 24 being pedestrians and seven being hit-and-runs, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Woman killed in hit-and-run in Hogan’s Creek found by passing patrol officer: JSO
Read full article: Woman killed in hit-and-run in Hogan’s Creek found by passing patrol officer: JSOA woman who died after police believe she was struck by a vehicle on West 8th Street in the Hogan’s Creek neighborhood was found lying in the road by a passing patrol officer, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Fort Myers man sues Jax Beach police, JSO after AI facial recognition leads to wrongful arrest, lawsuit says
Read full article: Fort Myers man sues Jax Beach police, JSO after AI facial recognition leads to wrongful arrest, lawsuit saysAs artificial intelligence becomes a bigger part of police investigations nationwide, critics warn that the technology can still make serious mistakes.
‘They had rifles pointed at my babies’: Jacksonville mom recounts terrifying swatting prank
Read full article: ‘They had rifles pointed at my babies’: Jacksonville mom recounts terrifying swatting prankA Jacksonville family says a false emergency call led to a frightening encounter with law enforcement when dozens of officers surrounded their home and ordered them outside at gunpoint Saturday evening.
Justice 4 All: Accidental Jacksonville teen shootings raise questions about parents’ liability
Read full article: Justice 4 All: Accidental Jacksonville teen shootings raise questions about parents’ liabilityTwo teenagers were shot in Jacksonville in incidents police are calling accidental, and legal experts say that label does not necessarily shield adults from criminal or civil liability.
‘Every hour is a waiting game’: Mom of Mandarin football player injured in accidental shooting shares emotional message
Read full article: ‘Every hour is a waiting game’: Mom of Mandarin football player injured in accidental shooting shares emotional messageThe mother of a Mandarin High School student who was seriously injured in an apparent accidental shooting this weekend said her family is devastated and she is praying for a miracle as he remains in the ICU fighting for his life.
Man killed after being trapped between semi-cab truck, power lift system in Mixon Town: JSO
Read full article: Man killed after being trapped between semi-cab truck, power lift system in Mixon Town: JSOThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a person was killed after being trapped between a semi-cab truck and a power lift system in Mixon Town on Tuesday.
‘Heartbreaking’: Woman who helped search for missing 2-year-old on Northside says boy found in neighbor’s pool
Read full article: ‘Heartbreaking’: Woman who helped search for missing 2-year-old on Northside says boy found in neighbor’s poolA 2-year-old boy who drowned Monday on Jacksonville’s Northside was found in a neighbor’s backyard pool, according to one woman who told News4JAX she helped with the search for the missing child.
Man accused of assaulting 4 women in 3 days at apartment complex committed 1st attack on his birthday: arrest reports
Read full article: Man accused of assaulting 4 women in 3 days at apartment complex committed 1st attack on his birthday: arrest reportsA man accused of raping or attempting to rape four women in three days at an apartment complex in Deerwood pleaded not guilty Tuesday to 10 felony counts
2-year-old boy dies after being found in pool on Jacksonville’s Northside, neighbor says
Read full article: 2-year-old boy dies after being found in pool on Jacksonville’s Northside, neighbor saysJacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 2-year-old child was reported missing and later found in a body of water on Monday, according to officials.
Jacksonville mother demands answers, mental health reform after son dies following mental health call
Read full article: Jacksonville mother demands answers, mental health reform after son dies following mental health callA vigil was held at Riverview Park on Saturday evening as friends, family, and community members gathered to honor 32-year-old Rashaud Martin, a Jacksonville man who died after his mother called 911 for help during a mental health crisis.
Jacksonville teen in critical condition after gunshot wound to head in ‘accidental incident’: JSO
Read full article: Jacksonville teen in critical condition after gunshot wound to head in ‘accidental incident’: JSOA Jacksonville teen is in critical condition after suffering a gunshot wound to her head in an “accidental incident” early Monday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
JSO shares warning for Facebook Marketplace users after string of dirt bike thefts
Read full article: JSO shares warning for Facebook Marketplace users after string of dirt bike theftsThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is urging buyers and sellers on Facebook Marketplace to take extra precautions before meeting up after a spike in deals that have gone wrong.
Chaotic, scary scene with children nearby during officer-involved shooting on Jacksonville's Southside, neighbors say
Read full article: Chaotic, scary scene with children nearby during officer-involved shooting on Jacksonville's Southside, neighbors sayResidents in a Jacksonville neighborhood are voicing concern after a police shooting happened right behind a home near Beach and Southside boulevards Sunday evening.
Charles Faggart’s family fights to receive unredacted reports, videos from JSO in continued search for answers
Read full article: Charles Faggart’s family fights to receive unredacted reports, videos from JSO in continued search for answersMore than a year after Charles Faggart died following an incident inside the Duval County Jail, his family is still fighting in court to get answers.
Woman says she found human bone in street on Jacksonville’s Northside while playing catch with daughter
Read full article: Woman says she found human bone in street on Jacksonville’s Northside while playing catch with daughterA day after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office uncovered human remains found in the backyard of a home on Jacksonville’s Northside, investigators told News4JAX that identifying those remains could take months, if not years.
JSO says identifying human remains in backyard of Northside home could take months if not years
Read full article: JSO says identifying human remains in backyard of Northside home could take months if not yearsA day after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office uncovered human remains found in the backyard of a home on Jacksonville’s Northside, investigators told News4JAX that identifying those remains could take months, if not years.
3 arrests made, 30 guns and drugs seized from Eastside homes after JSO investigation
Read full article: 3 arrests made, 30 guns and drugs seized from Eastside homes after JSO investigationThirty firearms and illegal drugs are off Jacksonville’s Eastside streets following the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s recent search warrant operation.
JSO finds human remains in backyard of Northside home after bone discovered on road
Read full article: JSO finds human remains in backyard of Northside home after bone discovered on roadThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was on the scene of a Thursday afternoon investigation happening on Jacksonville’s northside.
Jacksonville first responders, DCPS police train for active shooter response at Stanton High
Read full article: Jacksonville first responders, DCPS police train for active shooter response at Stanton HighJacksonville law enforcement, fire rescue personnel and Duval County school district officials came together at Stanton High School for a large-scale active shooter training exercise, practicing tactical response, first aid and student reunification procedures.
Jacksonville adult day care owner charged with Medicaid fraud topping $10,000
Read full article: Jacksonville adult day care owner charged with Medicaid fraud topping $10,000A Jacksonville woman who owns a personal care services company was arrested Tuesday, on charges of Medicaid provider fraud, according to an arrest report from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Confessed Jacksonville serial rapist now charged with package theft, police say
Read full article: Confessed Jacksonville serial rapist now charged with package theft, police sayThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man who confessed to sexually assaulting women at a Southside apartment complex is facing an additional theft charge after investigators linked him to a stolen package captured on a resident’s Ring camera.
Woman accused of ‘intentionally’ running over 11 ducklings pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges
Read full article: Woman accused of ‘intentionally’ running over 11 ducklings pleads not guilty to animal cruelty chargesA 64-year-old Jacksonville woman accused of using her vehicle to intentionally run over a group of baby ducklings pleaded not guilty Thursday to 11 counts of aggravated animal cruelty.
Woman charged after 2 men hit by single bullet during fight at Regency Inn: JSO
Read full article: Woman charged after 2 men hit by single bullet during fight at Regency Inn: JSOA 36-year-old Jacksonville woman is facing an attempted murder charge after a shooting on Tuesday morning at the Regency Inn on Arlington Expressway, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
JSO launches Wanted and Missing Persons web pages after success of Unsolved Crimes webpage
Read full article: JSO launches Wanted and Missing Persons web pages after success of Unsolved Crimes webpageThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office launched its Wanted and Missing Persons web pages after the success of the Unsolved Crimes webpage.
‘Tallahassee has crept in’: Property tax plan heads to voters as local leaders warn of impact on police and fire funding
Read full article: ‘Tallahassee has crept in’: Property tax plan heads to voters as local leaders warn of impact on police and fire fundingA sweeping Florida property tax overhaul now headed to the November ballot is drawing growing concern from local leaders who warn it could reshape how cities and counties fund essential services like police, fire rescue and emergency response.
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School security guard gave student free snacks, exchanged inappropriate messages: JSO
Read full article: Twin Lakes Academy Middle School security guard gave student free snacks, exchanged inappropriate messages: JSONew details were released after a 27-year-old Twin Lakes Academy Middle School guard was arrested Friday and charged with lewd or lascivious conduct by an authority figure involving a student, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville man charged with motel murder after telling witness he was tired of people ‘trying’ him, JSO report reveals
Read full article: Jacksonville man charged with motel murder after telling witness he was tired of people ‘trying’ him, JSO report revealsA newly released arrest report is shedding light on a deadly shooting at a Jacksonville motel that left a 40-year-old man dead.
2 men hit by single bullet during fight at Regency Inn: JSO
Read full article: 2 men hit by single bullet during fight at Regency Inn: JSOOne man was hit in the arm, and another was hit in the back when a gun was fired Tuesday morning during a fight at the Regency Inn on Arlington Expressway, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO releases bodycam, 911 calls from officer-involved shooting of man charged with kidnapping woman and baby, assault
Read full article: JSO releases bodycam, 911 calls from officer-involved shooting of man charged with kidnapping woman and baby, assaultThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Monday released body camera footage and 911 calls from the night officers shot a man charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault and battery.
1 shooter found, another still on the run after man found dead in motel room on Friday: JSO
Read full article: 1 shooter found, another still on the run after man found dead in motel room on Friday: JSOOne of the suspected gunmen accused of killing a man who was found dead in a motel room on Friday has been captured, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Elderly man accidentally killed after wife backs over him in Jacksonville driveway
Read full article: Elderly man accidentally killed after wife backs over him in Jacksonville drivewayAn elderly man is dead after being struck by a pickup truck in a residential driveway Saturday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
15-year-old boy faces felonies after two attempted sexual assaults in Jacksonville
Read full article: 15-year-old boy faces felonies after two attempted sexual assaults in JacksonvilleA 15-year-old was arrested on multiple felony charges following two separate attempted sexual battery incidents in Jacksonville, one at a local park and another at a nearby apartment complex.
Friends said a Jacksonville woman bought a gun to protect herself against her boyfriend. He is now accused in her death
Read full article: Friends said a Jacksonville woman bought a gun to protect herself against her boyfriend. He is now accused in her deathA St. Johns County man turned himself in to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, more than 17 months after his girlfriend was shot and killed on Christmas morning in 2024.
Flyers warning neighbors about ‘rapist’ posted in Jacksonville apartment complex before arrest of man accused in 5 cases
Read full article: Flyers warning neighbors about ‘rapist’ posted in Jacksonville apartment complex before arrest of man accused in 5 casesDisturbing new details are emerging in the case of a Jacksonville man accused of sexually assaulting multiple women at his apartment, including a warning distributed to residents before his arrest.
Shooting death of repo truck driver in Jacksonville has others in business voicing safety concerns
Read full article: Shooting death of repo truck driver in Jacksonville has others in business voicing safety concernsThe man who fatally shot a tow truck driver late Tuesday night at an apartment complex in Brentwood is still on the run, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man, 46, dies in JSO custody at hospital after being found in medical distress
Read full article: Man, 46, dies in JSO custody at hospital after being found in medical distressThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said that it is investigating the in-custody death of an inmate at a hospital on Wednesday.
Shooter who killed tow truck driver during vehicle repossession at Jacksonville apartment complex still on the run: JSO
Read full article: Shooter who killed tow truck driver during vehicle repossession at Jacksonville apartment complex still on the run: JSOThe man who fatally shot a tow truck driver late Tuesday night at an apartment complex in Brentwood is still on the run, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Family identifies tow truck driver killed while repossessing vehicle at Jacksonville apartment complex
Read full article: Family identifies tow truck driver killed while repossessing vehicle at Jacksonville apartment complexA tow truck driver fatally shot late Tuesday night while attempting to repossess a vehicle at an apartment complex has been identified by family members as Oliver Lopez.
JSO searching for shooter after tow truck driver killed while repossessing vehicle
Read full article: JSO searching for shooter after tow truck driver killed while repossessing vehicleA tow truck driver was shot and killed late Tuesday night in Brentwood while attempting to repossess a vehicle, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Residents say Argyle Forest Blvd. has turned into a racetrack. What crash data shows
Read full article: Residents say Argyle Forest Blvd. has turned into a racetrack. What crash data showsDrivers on Argyle Forest Boulevard are frustrated — and the numbers back them up. Residents near the Duval-Clay County line say the road has become a daily speedway, and crash data obtained by News4JAX shows collisions are piling up at some of the road’s busiest intersections.
Jacksonville man arrested for string of armed robberies at food trucks and restaurant: JSO
Read full article: Jacksonville man arrested for string of armed robberies at food trucks and restaurant: JSOA Jacksonville man is facing a string of felony charges, after authorities say he and another man carried out a series of armed robberies targeting food trucks and a restaurant over three days in May.
‘I have found my purpose’: Officer who survived brutal on-duty assault talks healing, family toll, new role at JSO
Read full article: ‘I have found my purpose’: Officer who survived brutal on-duty assault talks healing, family toll, new role at JSOOfficer Jennifer Scott and her husband sat down with News4JAX anchor Joy Purdy for an in-depth interview about forgiveness, physical healing and the new role at the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office that Scott says has helped her find her purpose after a near-fatal attack in 2023.
Parkwood Heights Elementary surprises longtime school resource officer with retirement celebration
Read full article: Parkwood Heights Elementary surprises longtime school resource officer with retirement celebrationAfter 15 years of greeting students with a friendly smile, Jacksonville Police Officer Willie Perry got a surprise he didn’t see coming. Staff and students at Parkwood Heights Elementary in Arlington surprised Perry Friday with a retirement celebration in his honor. News4Jax photojournalist Ben Schubert was there to capture the memorable moments.
Deadly crash at 103rd Street and I-295 ramp: FHP says driver ran red light
Read full article: Deadly crash at 103rd Street and I-295 ramp: FHP says driver ran red lightA 50-year-old Jacksonville man was killed in a crash at 103rd Street and the Interstate 295 northbound entrance ramp, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Video shows JSO using ‘rook’ to force armed barricaded man from truck after hours-long standoff near Walmart
Read full article: Video shows JSO using ‘rook’ to force armed barricaded man from truck after hours-long standoff near WalmartThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released video detailing the events that happened during a hours-long standoff that ended with police shooting an armed man barricaded in a truck behind a Walmart on San Pablo Road.
40 cats removed from Southside home, 9 others found dead
Read full article: 40 cats removed from Southside home, 9 others found deadJacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a Southside home Friday after receiving a tip about a large number of cats on the property.
JSO’s 3-day prostitution operation leads to 25 arrests in Jacksonville Beach
Read full article: JSO’s 3-day prostitution operation leads to 25 arrests in Jacksonville BeachJacksonville Sheriff’s Office detectives, working alongside Jacksonville Beach Police, arrested 25 people in three days as part of a targeted operation aimed at reducing the demand for prostitution and combating human trafficking.
3 men arrested in connection with December double shooting on Edgewood Ave.
Read full article: 3 men arrested in connection with December double shooting on Edgewood Ave.A 26-year-old Jacksonville man is facing a murder charge after a shooting in a parking lot on Edgewood Avenue North left one man dead and another injured.
Witness describes moments after alleged attack in elevator involving man suspected in string of sexual assaults
Read full article: Witness describes moments after alleged attack in elevator involving man suspected in string of sexual assaultsA man suspected of sexually assaulting multiple women — several of them on consecutive days — is now in custody after an alleged attack inside an elevator at his apartment complex.
Video shows man accused of kicking in doors to multiple homes point gun at JSO officers before being shot
Read full article: Video shows man accused of kicking in doors to multiple homes point gun at JSO officers before being shotThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released the footage of the moments that led to the fatal shooting of a man armed with a gun, who police said kicked in the doors of four homes in the Holiday Hill neighborhood.
Reports detail multiple traffic incidents during IRONMAN event, including JSO officer whose foot was run over
Read full article: Reports detail multiple traffic incidents during IRONMAN event, including JSO officer whose foot was run overMultiple traffic incidents are tied to the IRONMAN Jacksonville Triathlon on May 16, prompting responses by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, including one in which an officer was injured, according to crash reports.
JSO: Man charged in elevator attempted rape says he’s committed 5 similar attacks
Read full article: JSO: Man charged in elevator attempted rape says he’s committed 5 similar attacksA Jacksonville man is facing a felony charge after police say he followed a woman into an elevator at a Southside apartment complex, pulled a knife and attempted to sexually batter her, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
Jacksonville man accused of manslaughter for role in fatal dog attack on the Westside
Read full article: Jacksonville man accused of manslaughter for role in fatal dog attack on the WestsideA 62-year-old man is accused of manslaughter for his role in a deadly dog attack in 2024 on the Westside, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday.
‘I choose to forgive’: JSO officer who survived brutal assault while on duty describes painful journey since 2023 attack
Read full article: ‘I choose to forgive’: JSO officer who survived brutal assault while on duty describes painful journey since 2023 attackAfter surviving a brutal attack while on duty outside a Walmart on Philips Highway in 2023, Officer Jennifer Scott has endured physical, emotional, mental, professional and financial struggles.
JSO arrests suspected drunk driver who sped through IRONMAN Jacksonville near Five Points area
Read full article: JSO arrests suspected drunk driver who sped through IRONMAN Jacksonville near Five Points areaThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a suspected drunk driver who sped through the IRONMAN Jacksonville race near Five Points on Saturday, narrowly missing runners and bicyclists before officers stopped the vehicle. No one was injured.
Man shot by JSO charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, domestic battery
Read full article: Man shot by JSO charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, domestic batteryA Jacksonville man who was shot by police and arrested on Thursday was charged with first-degree kidnapping with intent to inflict bodily harm, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor domestic battery, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Jacksonville man shot in leg at late-night party, police searching for suspects
Read full article: Jacksonville man shot in leg at late-night party, police searching for suspectsA Jacksonville man was hospitalized Saturday morning after he was shot in the leg during a confrontation at a party, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man shot by JSO in alleged hostage standoff had prior alcohol-related arrests, court records show
Read full article: Man shot by JSO in alleged hostage standoff had prior alcohol-related arrests, court records showThe man shot by Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers after holding a woman and her infant hostage inside a Southside home had been arrested twice earlier this year on alcohol-related charges.
Man shot by officers after alleged hostage situation involving woman, infant in East Arlington: JSO
Read full article: Man shot by officers after alleged hostage situation involving woman, infant in East Arlington: JSOA man was shot by Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers and taken into custody Thursday night after police said he held a woman and her 9-month-old baby against their will for several hours, then pointed a handgun at officers in a wooded area.
Attorney for off-duty JSO officer accused in skate park takedown pleased after client cleared
Read full article: Attorney for off-duty JSO officer accused in skate park takedown pleased after client clearedThe attorney for an off-duty Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer who tackled a teenager at a local skate park said his client has been cleared after the State Attorney’s Office dropped a misdemeanor battery charge.
Man found fatally shot near Normandy Boulevard on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: Man found fatally shot near Normandy Boulevard on Jacksonville’s WestsideThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a person was fatally shot near Parrish Cemetery Road and Normandy Boulevard on the Westside on Thursday morning.
News4JAX ride-along with JSO DUI Patrol on Cinco de Mayo ends with arrest
Read full article: News4JAX ride-along with JSO DUI Patrol on Cinco de Mayo ends with arrestAs revelers marked Cinco de Mayo with drinks and parties, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office stepped up patrols that Tuesday night, looking for impaired drivers.
Off-duty JSO officer cleared of battery charge after being caught on video slamming teen on ground at skate park
Read full article: Off-duty JSO officer cleared of battery charge after being caught on video slamming teen on ground at skate parkCharges have been dropped against an off-duty Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer who was captured on surveillance video slamming a teenager to the ground at a Jacksonville Beach skate park earlier this year.
Orange Park woman’s family alleges excessive force during Jacksonville traffic stop; JSO says arrest was within policy
Read full article: Orange Park woman’s family alleges excessive force during Jacksonville traffic stop; JSO says arrest was within policyThe family of an Orange Park woman said a traffic stop in Jacksonville while she was delivering food for DoorDash escalated into a violent confrontation with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, alleging deputies used excessive force. The sheriff’s office said its Internal Affairs Unit reviewed the incident and found the arrest and circumstances surrounding it were within policy.
‘Mental health is not a death sentence’: Jacksonville community group demands new crisis response plan for JSO
Read full article: ‘Mental health is not a death sentence’: Jacksonville community group demands new crisis response plan for JSOJacksonville Community Action Committee rallied at City Hall, urging a mental-health-led crisis response team. JSO says it’s aware and investigations continue. Recent bridge rescue and Walmart standoff highlight stakes.
4 arrested in Lake City internet child exploitation sting operation, including Jacksonville man
Read full article: 4 arrested in Lake City internet child exploitation sting operation, including Jacksonville manFour men were arrested after an Internet Crimes Against Children operation by Lake City Police Department detectives that targeted people who tried to exploit children online, the department said Tuesday.
JSO searching for woman after man shot twice during fight at bar in Woodland Acres
Read full article: JSO searching for woman after man shot twice during fight at bar in Woodland AcresA man was shot early Tuesday morning after a fight broke out inside a business near the intersection of Century Street and Atlantic Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
