Clay County Detention Deputy Arrested for Domestic Battery

On August 1, 2025, deputies with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Green Cove Springs. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the victim who reported that a verbal argument with her husband, Detention Deputy Lionel Stewart, had escalated into a physical altercation. AccordingContinue Reading

20-year-old Clay County Inmate Dead After Being  Found Unresponsive

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — On the morning of July 30, 2025, detention deputies with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a medical emergency after inmates alerted them that 20-year-old Jarel Walker-Webb appeared ill and unresponsive. Deputies immediately began lifesaving measures until relieved by Clay County Fire and Rescue personnel.Continue 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

Body Found in Wooded Area Behind Winn-Dixie in Middleburg Identified

On the morning of Saturday, June 28, 2025, at approximately 7:15 a.m., deputies from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and personnel from Clay County Fire Rescue responded to a wooded area behind the Winn-Dixie located at 2720 Blanding Boulevard after a witness reported seeing what appeared to be a deceasedContinue Reading