Jacksonville Police have arrested 15-year-old LeBron Jacobs in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Ken’yade Jones. On October 5, 2024, officers responded to a call at an apartment complex in the Hogan’s Creek neighborhood, where they found Jones suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospitalContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced today a major drug bust after an investigation. In a coordinated effort, JSO officers from the Narcotics, Intelligence, SWAT, and Gang Investigations Units have seized a significant amount of illegal drugs and firearms during a major bust in Arlington, the Eastside, and the Southside. TheContinue Reading
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Bryan Jermaine Davis, 37, of Jacksonville, has pleaded guilty to possessing ammunition as a convicted felon. Davis now faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in federal prison, with sentencing yet to be scheduled. According to court documents, the charges stem fromContinue Reading
On Wednesday, December 4th, at 2:07 PM, Lake City Police officers responded to a structure fire at 261 NE Bradley Terrace. Upon arrival, witnesses reported that 76-year-old Connie Deloris Clark had intentionally set her house on fire and had refused law enforcement’s assistance. Clark was found in possession of aContinue Reading
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that 27-year-old Taylor Ryan Hill of Jacksonville has pleaded guilty to mailing threatening communications. Hill, currently an inmate at Hardee Correctional Institution in Bowling Green, faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.Continue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has released details and video footage of an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Duval Station Road on November 19, 2024. According to preliminary information, Sergeant R. Hoover, who was off-duty at the time, was informed by a construction site supervisor that the suspect had stabbed aContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Beach Police Department invites the community to participate in the Citizen Police Academy, which takes place on Thursday nights. The program will offer an in-depth look at Mobile Field Force (MFF) operations and TASER training. MFF plays a vital role in providing a rapid, organized response to eventsContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has announced a high-visibility traffic enforcement effort aimed at improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety throughout Duval County. The initiative is funded by a $111,415.68 contract from the Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM) in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Enforcement TimelineContinue Reading
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Kevin John Merritt, 63, of Jacksonville, has pleaded guilty to producing videos and photos of himself sexually abusing a child. Merritt, a registered sex offender, faces a minimum of 25 years and up to 50 years in federal prison, as well asContinue Reading
On Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 10:40 PM, Lake City Police officers responded to a fatal single-motorcycle crash at West US Highway 90 and SW Baya Drive. Investigators determined that the motorcycle was traveling east on West US Highway 90 when the operator lost control, veered onto the grass median,Continue Reading