Dajshon Travis Asbell, 21, died on June 23, 2025, from injuries sustained after being shot by Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputies during a standoff on June 20, 2025. Deputies responded to 5744 Indian Trail in Keystone Heights to serve multiple arrest warrants on Asbell, including a violation of probation fromContinue Reading
Human remains were located in a wooded area near a residence on Carter Braxton Road on June 13, 2025, as part of a follow-up investigation into the missing person case of Alfred Waymon Munson. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Investigation Division responded to 2165 Carter Braxton Road, where aContinue Reading
A Green Cove Springs man is facing multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault on law enforcement officers, after allegedly firing a weapon at deputies during a domestic dispute on Monday, June 9, 2025. At approximately 10:00 PM, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a domestic disputeContinue Reading
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is continuing its investigation into the discovery of human remains found in the St. Johns River off Highway 17 in Fleming Island. Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the deceased individual. On May 7, 2025, at approximately 5:07 p.m., aContinue Reading
State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced that a Clay County jury has found Timothy Finley guilty of two counts of Sale, Manufacture, or Delivery of Methamphetamine and one count of Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device. Finley, of Middleburg, now faces up to 35 years in Florida State Prison. SentencingContinue Reading
A 10-year-old 3rd-grade student at Argyle Elementary School in Orange Park was arrested on Friday, May 23rd, after school staff discovered he was in possession of an operational electric stun gun on school grounds. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded after another student reported that the male student mightContinue Reading
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is investigating the discovery of human remains found in the St. Johns River off Highway 17 in Fleming Island. On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 5:07 P.M., CCSO received a 911 call from a local homeowner reporting skeletal remains at the bulkhead ofContinue Reading
Clay County Fire Rescue responded to a home explosion on Sycamore Way Monday evening, resulting in the hospitalization of two adults and two children. While the exact cause remains under investigation, preliminary indications suggest an apparent gas explosion. The State Fire Marshal is currently on scene and will be conductingContinue Reading
A now former bailiff with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of forged military leave documents and fraudulent compensation. Johnathon Jones, who had been employed as a bailiff, was arrested Monday, April 21, 2025, and charged with grand theft and schemes to defraud.Continue Reading
Clay County Sheriff’s Deputies shot a woman on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, after she allegedly approached them with a handgun and pointed it at them. The incident occurred at a condominium complex located at 1717 County Road 220. Deputies Tyler Elias and Justin Mosley were dispatched to the location followingContinue Reading