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
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives have arrested 51-year-old Reginald Graves in connection with the death of Todd Taylor, also 51. On December 18, 2024, patrol officers discovered Taylor unresponsive on the sidewalk along Kings Road near Myrtle Avenue. Taylor was transported to a hospital, where he remained for three weeksContinue Reading
Detectives with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Economic Crimes Unit are searching for more victims of Johan Portilla-Guzman, who was arrested over the weekend on charges of Organized Fraud. Portilla-Guzman, the owner of Pro-Remodeling, allegedly posed as a licensed contractor to deceive homeowners. Instead of completing the promised work, he isContinue Reading
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide detectives have arrested 20-year-old Justin Golden following the tragic death of an 8-month-old baby on Saturday morning, January 25th. According to the JSO, Golden was driving with a female passenger and the baby in the vehicle when he and the passenger became involved in anContinue Reading
Around 5 p.m. on Friday, January 24, a 7-year-old boy and a 21-year-old man were leaving a home on the Westside when multiple people in a dark-colored vehicle, believed to be a Kia Soul, approached and opened fire. Both victims were rushed to the hospital, where the 7-year-old succumbed toContinue Reading
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Homicide Unit detectives have solved a 2023 murder with the arrest of 25-year-old Lawrence Bell. On July 27, 2023, officers responded to a residence on Winthrop Street, where they found 23-year-old Christopher Griffin with multiple gunshot wounds. After a thorough investigation and collaboration with the StateContinue Reading
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Homicide Unit detectives arrested 16-year-old Alex Reddice in connection with the murder of 31-year-old Carlos Alberto Nieves-Rivera. The incident occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. at the 122 West Apartment Complex, located in the 5500 block of Firestone Road, across from WestsideContinue Reading
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) District 3 patrol officers made arrests early this morning after spotting a suspicious vehicle in the St. Johns Town Center area during the winter storm. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers discovered several teens inside. One attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended. Three additionalContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has released details regarding an officer-involved incident that occurred on December 13, 2024, during a traffic stop. Police Officer S. Lowry stopped a vehicle driven by Jason Arrington for running a red light. Officers A. Weippert and M. Cardwell arrived to assist. Arrington, cooperative throughoutContinue Reading
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit detectives have arrested 43-year-old Melissa Rae Harper in connection with the death of her 2-year-old son. The case dates back to March 2024, when officers responded to a local emergency room where Harper had brought her unresponsive child. Medical staff attempted to save him, butContinue Reading