Amit Patel, a 31-year-old resident of Jacksonville, has been sentenced to six years and six months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Henry L. Adams for wire fraud and engaging in an illegal monetary transaction. Patel was also ordered to forfeit $22,221,454.40, the proceeds of the wire fraud, andContinue Reading
On March 14, 2024, Mistree Ricardo, a 15-year-old white (Latina) female, was reported missing to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office. Mistree is described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 100 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a red T-shirt, gray pants, andContinue Reading
On the morning of March 14, 2024, shortly after 4:00 am, an inmate at Clay County Jail suffered a medical emergency. Deputies, medical staff, and Clay County Fire Rescue responded promptly, attempting life-saving measures. Unfortunately, these efforts were unsuccessful. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is reviewing the case, andContinue Reading
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office District 3 carried out proactive patrols in Duval, resulting in a traffic stop due to a violation. Upon contact with the vehicle’s occupants and a probable cause search, officers discovered and confiscated two firearms, one of which was reported stolen, along with 13.45 grams of MDMA, marijuana,Continue Reading
The City of Jacksonville, in collaboration with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) and Groundwork Jacksonville, has been awarded a groundbreaking federal grant of $147 million. This substantial funding will facilitate the design and construction of five crucial segments of the Emerald Trail, marking the largest single federal grant ever receivedContinue Reading
On March 12, 2024, around 11:48 am, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Real Time Crime Center received a notification through the LPR system regarding a vehicle linked to an armed robbery/carjacking in Duval County. The vehicle was reportedly spotted near Blanding Blvd and Constitution Drive. Deputies initiated pursuit when theContinue Reading
A shooting incident on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at around 4:00 p.m. prompted a response from Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol officers to the 5600 block of Barnhill Drive in Englewood. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male victim, Carlos Maldonado-Perez, suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was promptlyContinue Reading
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has identified two individuals as this week’s fugitives: Terrell Tyson Neita and Chaila Raeann Daley. Both Neita and Daley are co-defendants wanted for burglary to an unoccupied structure and grand theft. Neita, aged 36, is described as having tattoos on the left side of hisContinue Reading
On Saturday night, March 9th, around 9:30 pm, Clay County Sheriff Deputies, working off-duty at the Orange Park Mall, intervened to disperse and trespass a group of juveniles causing a disturbance. Additional on-duty Task Force deputies were called in to assist with the situation. As the crowd was being movedContinue Reading
On March 7, 2024, the City of Jacksonville unveiled a $2 million initiative aimed at facilitating the transition from renting to homeownership for qualified residents. Dubbed the Down Payment Assistance Program, it offers financial support to eligible individuals and families residing in Duval County. Under this program, qualified applicants canContinue Reading