ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — A man convicted of orchestrating a burglary that netted approximately $350,000 in jewelry and other valuables from a Ponte Vedra Beach home has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, prosecutors announced. During a hearing Friday, Estevez Wheaton was sentenced as a Habitual Felony OffenderContinue Reading
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Florida – A Taiwanese national has been arrested in connection with an alleged investment scam that cost an elderly St. Johns County resident more than $300,000 in cash and gold. According to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, Property Crimes Unit detectives began investigating the fraud caseContinue Reading
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Florida – The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 61-year-old woman accused of defrauding an elderly victim while working as the victim’s caregiver. Investigators said Raggie Canty was charged with organized fraud, use of personal information without consent, uttering a forged instrument, grand theft, and exploitationContinue Reading
JULINGTON CREEK, Florida – The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office arrested four suspects, including two juveniles, in connection with an armed burglary at a vape store in St. Johns County. Deputies responded April 29 to Golden Innovape on Durbin Pavilion Drive after receiving a report of a burglary. According toContinue Reading
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — A St. Johns County inmate and his girlfriend were arrested after investigators uncovered an alleged plan to smuggle nicotine products onto restricted sheriff’s office property, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said Security Threat Intelligence specialists discovered the scheme while reviewing remoteContinue Reading
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A suspect is in custody following a vehicle pursuit and foot chase that led deputies to a home where multiple drugs were recovered, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies attempted to stop a speeding vehicle May 4 in the area of South HolmesContinue Reading
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — A road rage confrontation between two drivers escalated into a shooting Tuesday evening, leaving one man hospitalized, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded just before 7 p.m. May 5 to the intersection of Palmetto Road and A1A South following reports ofContinue Reading
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — Authorities are investigating a road rage-related shooting that left one person seriously injured, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the intersection of Palmetto Road and A1A South following reports of a disturbance that escalated into gunfire. One individual was detainedContinue Reading
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL / OOLTEWAH, TN — A 61-year-old man is in custody following a multi-state investigation that uncovered what authorities describe as a disturbing collection of illegal material and child-like dolls. Andrew Pelger surrendered to authorities at the Hamilton County Jail & Detention Center on April 30, 2026, afterContinue Reading
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL — A St. Johns County jury has convicted a serial sexual predator on multiple felony counts, including capital offenses that carry a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Following a two-day trial, the jury deliberated for only 12 minutes before returning a guilty verdict against 22-year-old AliContinue Reading