19-year-old James Toney of Jacksonville, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute over 100 kilograms of marijuana, committing a drive-by shooting, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. Toney faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years and up to life in federal prison. Drug Trafficking Operation Between OctoberContinue Reading
On Wednesday morning, November 20th, 2024, Jacksonville officers arrested 27-year-old Garry Charles Bartlett, Jr. in connection with the deadly shooting of his father, 69-year-old Garry Bartlett, Sr. Officers responded to a call on Fawn Lake Drive, located in the Deercreek area, where they discovered the victim deceased from gunshot wounds.Continue Reading
Late Tuesday night, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office sergeants were involved in an officer-involved shooting after responding to a stabbing near Main Street and I-295. The incident began when an off-duty JSO sergeant, working security at a nearby construction site, witnessed a man suddenly attack a construction worker with a knife. TheContinue Reading
Jacksonville deputies arrested 47-year-old William Baker on Sunday morning for arson after a house fire in the Brooklyn neighborhood near Riverside Avenue. Witnesses provided matching descriptions of a man seen near the vacant home as it burned. Officers spotted Baker walking away from the scene, covered in soot and ash.Continue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has started enforcing a new law prohibiting unauthorized public camping and sleeping. Following a month-long warning period that began October 1, enforcement officially commenced on November 1. Enforcement Statistics: Each individual was warned before enforcement actions were taken. JSO emphasized its commitment to enforcing theContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a murder that occurred in the 4600 block of Putnam Avenue on May 26, 2024. The victim was sitting in his vehicle when he was shot and later died from his injuries at a local hospital. Surveillance footage captured images of the suspectsContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Friday at College Street and Willowbranch Avenue. Chief of Investigations Alan Parker provided details of the incident, which began as a dispute and escalated to an armed disturbance. An individual, accompanied by herContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department announced with deep sorrow the passing of active-duty Engineer Jason Woodruff, 53, who served the community for 11 years. Woodruff, assigned to Fire Station 19 in Arlington, was known for his unwavering dedication and passion for his work as a Jacksonville firefighter. Woodruff’s colleagues rememberContinue Reading
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging 36-year-old Jeremy Wayne Leggett of Jacksonville with using the internet to attempt to entice a child to engage in sexual activity. If convicted, Leggett faces a minimum penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison,Continue Reading
An 18-month undercover investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO), dubbed “Operation Knight Fall,” resulted in 13 arrests, the seizure of significant quantities of illegal drugs, and the recovery of 16 firearms in the Ken Knight area. The investigation was launched following an anonymous tip from a community member, withContinue Reading