Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) homicide detectives have arrested the final suspect in connection with a deadly 2024 shooting at a Westside game room. Authorities confirmed that 25-year-old Trai’xon Smith, identified as the gunman, was taken into custody and is now facing multiple felony charges, including murder and attempted murder. TheContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has released preliminary details and body-worn camera video regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in the area of East 25th Street near Buckman Street. The incident involved 30-year-old Brian Gillis, who had a documented history of mental health issues. FamilyContinue Reading
Jacksonville, FL – On August 27, 2025, Dannel Larkins, 21, was arrested in connection with the murder of 31-year-old Kenneth Glover Jr. and two other homicide cases in Jacksonville. On December 1, 2023, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Patrol officers discovered Glover lying in a parking lot near A. Philip RandolphContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—In recognition of Overdose Awareness Month, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Overdose Death Investigations Unit (OIU) announced that it has made more arrests for overdose deaths this year while the number of overall overdose deaths has decreased. The OIU highlighted a recent case in which detectives arrested Jacob Johnson,Continue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—A 37-year-old man is dead following an officer-involved shooting that took place on Monday, August 25, after a series of events that began at a local boat ramp. According to a briefing from Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and Chief Alan Parker, the incident began around 6 p.m. when aContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—A Jacksonville man has been arrested and charged with the murder of his mother, who was found with multiple stab wounds in her home on Saturday. On August 23, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) officers from District 2 responded to a home on Peach Drive, where they found Lilian Ochoa-Menjivar,Continue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—A narcotics investigation has led to the seizure of drugs and firearms from a Southside car wash and a nearby home, resulting in the arrest of two convicted felons. According to a police statement, the investigation began when detectives observed illegal drug activity at a home off Southside Boulevard.Continue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a man found inside a Hogan’s Creek residence on Friday, August 22. District 1 patrol officers responded to reports of a fight at a home on West 18th Street near North DavisContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has arrested 32-year-old Brandon Engeloff, a convicted felon, in connection with the April 15, 2025, shooting death of 33-year-old Christopher Cam. On the morning of April 15, JSO patrol officers responded to a shooting on Ernest Street near McDuff Avenue. They foundContinue Reading
Jacksonville, FL – Three men have been arrested in connection with the theft of over $13,000 worth of appliances from an apartment complex under construction on Merrill Road. Melvin Jackson, 39, along with nephew-and-uncle duo Donald Bartley, 36, and Bruce Bartley, 61, were taken into custody after investigators tracked theContinue Reading