Three Arrested, Multiple Firearms Seized at Duval Day Festivities

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Gang Unit officers intercepted a vehicle near the annual Duval Day celebration in Northwest Jacksonville this past weekend, leading to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of multiple firearms and marijuana. Thousands gathered for the Duval Day festivities, enjoying music, food, and entertainment. However,Continue Reading

Former IT Employee Arrested for Cyberattack on St. Augustine Tea Company

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested 41-year-old Richard Clayton Wozniak of Palm Coast on multiple felony charges in connection to a cyberattack against The Spice and Tea Exchange Company in St. Augustine. Wozniak faces four counts of offenses against computer users and one count of unlawful use ofContinue Reading

Two Arrested for Human Trafficking of Missing 15-Year-Old Girl

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has arrested two individuals, Terrance Whitfield Jr., 22, and Brittany Armstrong, 36, for allegedly trafficking and financially exploiting a 15-year-old girl who had been missing for several months. The investigation began when the HCSO Human Trafficking Section, proactively monitoring suspicious adult escort advertisements, identifiedContinue Reading

Man Convicted After Pointing Firearm at Victim in Clay County Hotel

A Clay County jury has found William Pickens guilty of Aggravated Assault, announced State Attorney Melissa Nelson. With the verdict, Pickens faces a maximum sentence of five years in Florida State Prison. The Honorable Steven Whittington will sentence Pickens at a later date. The incident occurred on July 22, 2024,Continue Reading

FDLE Arrests Two Bail Bondsmen in South Florida Extortion Scheme

MIAMI, FL – On July 10, 2025, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced the arrest of two bail bondsmen, Juan Carlos Soto-Arraga and Alexander Michael Rispa, in connection with an organized scheme to defraud and extort multiple victims. Rispa is a Venezuelan national. According to investigators, the twoContinue Reading

FDLE Officers Certified to Enforce Federal Immigration Laws

On July 10, 2025, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced that all of its sworn law enforcement members across the state are now federally certified to enforce immigration laws through the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) program. This marks a major expansion of immigration enforcement authorityContinue Reading