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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) announced the arrest of 27-year-old Davion Murphy in connection with the June 23, 2024, shooting death of Jacksonville rapper Charles Jones, known as Julio Foolio, in Tampa. Murphy was taken into custody by JSO’s SWAT team, Gang Unit, and the U.S. Marshals Service on SundayContinue Reading

Creekside High School students and staff were safely evacuated to a nearby location on January 6, 2025, under a law enforcement escort following a reported threat. Deputies from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office quickly responded to the scene. Explosive Detection K9 Tonic, along with his handler, Deputy Stephanie Stuart,Continue Reading

On Monday, December 30, 2024, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) District 2 patrol officers responded to a burglary in progress and uncovered a large stash of firearms, drugs, and cash at a residence. With assistance from the Narcotics and Vice Section, officers executed a search warrant, leading to the arrest ofContinue Reading

Jacksonville recorded 59 murders in 2024, the lowest number since at least 1995 and a 52% decrease from 2023. Sheriff T.K. Waters attributed this achievement to strategic efforts by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO), community collaboration, and advanced technology investments. “One of my primary points I wanted was for everyoneContinue Reading

Early on December 26, 2024, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Patrol Officer H. Melvin stopped on the Mathews Bridge to assist two men with changing a tire on a disabled vehicle. Parking his patrol car behind the two vehicles and activating his emergency lights, Officer Melvin provided a safety buffer as theContinue Reading

On Thursday, December 26, 2024, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Corrections Sergeant Donald Boston was arrested on a charge of domestic battery, a first-degree misdemeanor. Boston, who has been employed with JSO for over 17 years, was placed on administrative status following his arrest. Boston, who became a Sergeant in OctoberContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has confirmed an active internal affairs investigation into an officer-involved incident that occurred on Main Street on December 13. Details of the investigation, including the officer’s identity and findings, remain confidential under Florida statutes FSS 112.533(2)(a) and 112.533(4) until the investigation concludes. The officer involved hasContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Beach Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a shoplifting incident on December 10, 2024, at approximately 7:09 PM. The suspect entered Nordstrom Rack, located at 3818 3rd Street South in Jacksonville Beach, FL, and concealed merchandise valued at $823.58 in a large dark-coloredContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Beach Police Department is seeking information on suspects involved in credit card fraud incidents spanning November 16-18, 2024. The suspects, captured in surveillance photos, allegedly used credit cards stolen from a vehicle in Jacksonville Beach. The cards were used at multiple stores in Jacksonville, as well as inContinue Reading