UPDATE: On January 31, 2025, defendant Shamika Mitchell was sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by 15 years of probation. Original Post: A Volusia County jury found Shamika Mitchell guilty of Aggravated Child Abuse and Unlawful Desertion of a Child after a three-day trial. The charges stemmed from anContinue Reading
On January 23, 2025, detectives with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) High Tech Crimes Unit (HTCU) and agents from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) executed a search warrant at a residence in Homosassa. The investigation stemmed from a Cybertip received from the National Center for Missing andContinue Reading
On the night of Wednesday, January 29, Alachua County K9 Deputy M. Griffeth conducted a traffic stop on a black Jeep utility vehicle driven by Earl James Okine for failing to stop at a stop sign. During the stop, probable cause was established to search the vehicle, leading to theContinue Reading
On December 31, St. Johns County Deputies responded to a shoplifting incident at Walmart on US 1 South. Suspects Eric Badore, 41, and Jamie Blake, 36, were seen on surveillance footage attempting to open locked electronics cases and attempting to steal thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. They communicated withContinue Reading
The Tallahassee Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call on the 1100 block of Pichard Drive on January 29, 2025. The victim reported that 32-year-old Laddaris Small had battered them and made threats to shoot them. During the investigation, officers discovered that Small had active arrest warrants from BainbridgeContinue Reading
The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) has made several significant arrests following investigations into drug trafficking and associated criminal activities. A series of search warrants executed over the past two months resulted in the seizure of large quantities of narcotics, firearms, and cash, with a focus on reducing the flow ofContinue Reading
Two men were arrested following a shooting incident and police pursuit on Wednesday, January 29. St. Petersburg Police officers responded to reports of gunfire at 2200 block of 14th Avenue North at 4:42 p.m. Investigators determined that Keon Dawson, 30, and Raymond Adams, 36, approached a man as he wasContinue Reading
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) is seeking the public’s help in locating Frank Gleason Ward, who is wanted for multiple probation violations. Ward is wanted for violations related to contraband and controlled substances, including: Anyone with information on Ward’s whereabouts is urged to contact NCSO by email at ncsocrimetips@nassauso.comContinue Reading
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) arrested 11 men in an undercover prostitution sting along the northern stretch of Philips Highway earlier this month. The suspects were attempting to solicit prostitutes but were unknowingly speaking to undercover detectives. Among those arrested was Gregory Hodge, who was already on federal probation for traffickingContinue Reading
A Baker County couple was arrested Monday evening following an investigation into fentanyl distribution at their South Macclenny home. With the assistance of the Baker County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) SWAT Team, Sheriff Rhoden and BCSO narcotics detectives executed a search warrant at the residence after receiving numerous community complaints aboutContinue Reading