U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced 35-year-old Josue Garriga of St. Augustine, a/k/a “Sway,” to 24 years and 4 months in federal prison for enticing a child to engage in sexual activity. Following his release from prison, Garriga is also required to register as a sex offender and serve a term ofContinue Reading
Daniel Diaz Garcia, 35, of Jacksonville, has pleaded guilty to charges of credit card fraud and theft of mail, announced United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg on November 21, 2024. Garcia faces up to 10 years in federal prison for the credit card fraud charge, up to 5 years forContinue Reading
Mauricio Chahine, 52, of Jacksonville, was indicted on five counts of money laundering and attempted money laundering, announced United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg on November 21, 2024. If convicted, Chahine faces up to 20 years in federal prison for each count. According to the indictment and court documents, ChahineContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has released preliminary details and video of an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Rayford Street in the Murray Hill neighborhood on Monday, November 11, 2024. Officer G. Robinson responded to an aggravated assault with a firearm call at a parking lot on South McDuff Avenue.Continue Reading
19-year-old James Toney of Jacksonville, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute over 100 kilograms of marijuana, committing a drive-by shooting, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. Toney faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years and up to life in federal prison. Drug Trafficking Operation Between OctoberContinue Reading
On Wednesday morning, November 20th, 2024, Jacksonville officers arrested 27-year-old Garry Charles Bartlett, Jr. in connection with the deadly shooting of his father, 69-year-old Garry Bartlett, Sr. Officers responded to a call on Fawn Lake Drive, located in the Deercreek area, where they discovered the victim deceased from gunshot wounds.Continue Reading
Late Tuesday night, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office sergeants were involved in an officer-involved shooting after responding to a stabbing near Main Street and I-295. The incident began when an off-duty JSO sergeant, working security at a nearby construction site, witnessed a man suddenly attack a construction worker with a knife. TheContinue Reading
Jacksonville deputies arrested 47-year-old William Baker on Sunday morning for arson after a house fire in the Brooklyn neighborhood near Riverside Avenue. Witnesses provided matching descriptions of a man seen near the vacant home as it burned. Officers spotted Baker walking away from the scene, covered in soot and ash.Continue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has started enforcing a new law prohibiting unauthorized public camping and sleeping. Following a month-long warning period that began October 1, enforcement officially commenced on November 1. Enforcement Statistics: Each individual was warned before enforcement actions were taken. JSO emphasized its commitment to enforcing theContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a murder that occurred in the 4600 block of Putnam Avenue on May 26, 2024. The victim was sitting in his vehicle when he was shot and later died from his injuries at a local hospital. Surveillance footage captured images of the suspectsContinue Reading