A local man who worked for Norwegian Cruise Line was booked into the Nassau County Jail last night on felony charges of possession of child sexual abuse material. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced the extradition of Theodore Burbank Pappas, 47, of Fernandina Beach, from Los Angeles backContinue Reading
A Nassau County jury has found Tavarris Andrews guilty of multiple charges, including Traveling to Meet a Minor to do Unlawful Acts and Soliciting a Child via a Computer. Andrews, who was a captain in the United States Army at the time of his arrest, faces up to 21 yearsContinue Reading
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) has arrested 44-year-old Melissa Ganey English (formerly Melissa Ganey Rhoden) on a charge of grand theft over $100,000, a first-degree felony, for allegedly embezzling more than $570,000 from Amelia Baptist Church. According to the NCSO investigation, English served as the church’s financial secretary forContinue Reading
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Julie Murphy, 58, on charges of attempted murder following a shooting incident in Callahan on Monday morning, April 7, 2025. At approximately 6:45 a.m., deputies responded to an emergency call reporting a shooting on Pickett Street. Upon arrival, they discovered a victim lyingContinue Reading
Motorists in Nassau County should be aware of potential traffic delays between 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, due to the Leeperz Jeeperz event. The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office will be escorting a 50-mile Jeep ride that will travel the following route: Residents are welcome toContinue Reading
A 45-year-old man, Ryan Daniel Nave, has been arrested by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office and faces second-degree attempted murder charges following a violent incident Wednesday night. Deputies responded to a 911 call on Robinhood Drive around 3:00 p.m. after a witness discovered a 53-year-old victim unconscious and bleeding insideContinue Reading
Nathaniel James, also known as “Bo Dilley” and “Bo Didley,” was arrested on March 30, 2025, by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office on an out-of-county warrant from Duval County. James, a long-time figure in drug trafficking circles, is allegedly tied to “The Miami Boys,” a notorious drug trafficking organization thatContinue Reading
Two men have been arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty after allegedly shooting and killing two hunting dogs on Rollo Drive in Bryceville on Thursday. The suspects, Bobby Pike and James Wilson, face criminal charges following a reported series of aggressive actions that led to the deaths of theContinue Reading
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) is seeking the public’s help in locating Mark Wade Tyson, Sr., also known as “Big Mark,” who is wanted for First-Degree Felony Arson. Authorities have released a flyer featuring Tyson’s image, including a second photo highlighting a distinctive neck tattoo. Anyone with information onContinue Reading
An 11-year-old boy, Carnell Henry, has been arrested by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) on felony charges of written threats to kill and disturbing a lawful assembly with a credible threat. The arrest stems from a threatening voicemail left on the Hilliard Elementary School’s business phone on February 25,Continue Reading