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‘She’s incredibly strong': Woman who ended up in ICU after fending off intruder was saved by willpower, niece says
Read full article: ‘She’s incredibly strong': Woman who ended up in ICU after fending off intruder was saved by willpower, niece saysKaren Brown's niece Cheryl Preusler shared how her aunt is doing days after she was attacked in her home.
Gun unexpectedly fires while JSO officer tries to remove it from man’s waist during traffic stop, police say
Read full article: Gun unexpectedly fires while JSO officer tries to remove it from man’s waist during traffic stop, police sayA man was shot in the leg during a traffic stop Friday night after his gun unexpectedly fired while a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer was trying to remove it.
Jacksonville youth crime organization partners with JSO to give out at least 350 turkeys on the Eastside
Read full article: Jacksonville youth crime organization partners with JSO to give out at least 350 turkeys on the EastsideThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office partnered with a youth crime prevention organization to give out at least 350 turkeys on Saturday.
‘Talk to your child’: Psychologist urges parents to get involved following recent JSO arrests over school threats
Read full article: ‘Talk to your child’: Psychologist urges parents to get involved following recent JSO arrests over school threatsOn the heels of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announcing dozens of arrests over the last three months News4JAX spoke with a psychologist about what is being done to curb the behavior.
Jacksonville’s murder rate down about 50% from same time last year, data shows
Read full article: Jacksonville’s murder rate down about 50% from same time last year, data showsA man died and another had non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting at a park on Jacksonville‘s Westside on Saturday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
37-year-old arrested following Westside Jacksonville ‘crime spree,’ police say
Read full article: 37-year-old arrested following Westside Jacksonville ‘crime spree,’ police sayA man responsible for breaking into multiple residences in Jacksonville‘s Westside and “intentionally engaging female victims” has been arrested, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
1 man dead, another taken to hospital after shooting on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: 1 man dead, another taken to hospital after shooting on Jacksonville’s WestsideA man died and another had non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting at a park on Jacksonville‘s Westside on Saturday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO searching for suspect involved in Downtown Jacksonville fatal hit-and-run
Read full article: JSO searching for suspect involved in Downtown Jacksonville fatal hit-and-runThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for a fatal hit-and-run suspect for a crash that happened earlier in the year in Downtown Jacksonville.
Accused killer of JSO officer assaulted McDonald’s workers over being charged extra for BBQ sauce, report says
Read full article: Accused killer of JSO officer assaulted McDonald’s workers over being charged extra for BBQ sauce, report saysThe News4JAX I-TEAM looked into the criminal past of the man accused of fatally shooting Jacksonville Correctional Officer Brad McNew early Saturday.
JSO corrections officer fatally shot at truck stop honored with procession
Read full article: JSO corrections officer fatally shot at truck stop honored with processionThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office held a procession Monday morning to honor the life and legacy of a JSO corrections officer who was shot and killed over the weekend.
JSO, JFRD to honor JSO corrections officer with procession through city streets
Read full article: JSO, JFRD to honor JSO corrections officer with procession through city streetsThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department, and other partners will pay their respects to the JSO corrections officer who was killed at a truck stop with a procession on Monday morning.
Juvenile fatally shot in Hogan’s Creek neighborhood, 1 person detained
Read full article: Juvenile fatally shot in Hogan’s Creek neighborhood, 1 person detainedOne person was detained after a juvenile was fatally shot in Springfield on Saturday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Body found on St. Johns County beach is 15-year-old swimmer missing since Saturday, deputies say
Read full article: Body found on St. Johns County beach is 15-year-old swimmer missing since Saturday, deputies sayOfficials have moved to search and recovery for a missing 15-year-old male at Jacksonville Beach last seen in the ocean on Saturday.
Search turns to recovery effort for 15-year-old swimmer missing since Saturday in Jacksonville Beach
Read full article: Search turns to recovery effort for 15-year-old swimmer missing since Saturday in Jacksonville BeachOfficials have moved to search and recovery for a missing 15-year-old male at Jacksonville Beach last seen in the ocean on Saturday.
‘A good road ahead’: 25 officers join JSO as pay increases help recruiting efforts
Read full article: ‘A good road ahead’: 25 officers join JSO as pay increases help recruiting effortsTwenty-five new officers officially joined the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Thursday night, which is helping to fill a much-needed gap.
2 injured after dispute leads to 4 people in ski masks shooting at them on Westside: JSO
Read full article: 2 injured after dispute leads to 4 people in ski masks shooting at them on Westside: JSOTwo people were injured Tuesday in a shooting at Duclay Forest Park, according to The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
How JSO’s Overdose Squad hunts down, arrests those accused of dealing deadly drugs
Read full article: How JSO’s Overdose Squad hunts down, arrests those accused of dealing deadly drugsTo get an inside look, the News4JAX I-TEAM embedded with JSO’s Overdose Squad, made up of detectives from both homicide and narcotics, responding to some of the calls with them.
JSO officer’s quick actions save the life of a 2-year-old shot while watching TV
Read full article: JSO officer’s quick actions save the life of a 2-year-old shot while watching TVThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released a dramatic bodycam video of a patrol officer springing into action to help a toddler who was shot in December.
Man fatally shoots woman before killing himself on Jacksonville’s Southside: JSO
Read full article: Man fatally shoots woman before killing himself on Jacksonville’s Southside: JSOAuthorities said around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, officers responded to a death investigation in the 4800 block of Windrush Lane.
JSO to host series of town halls to detail new patrol boundaries, introduce enhanced public safety initiative
Read full article: JSO to host series of town halls to detail new patrol boundaries, introduce enhanced public safety initiativeThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is hosting several town hall meetings to provide community members in their districts with the latest updates and safety protocols.
JSO offers free steering wheel locks for Hyundai, Kia owners to curb vehicle thefts
Read full article: JSO offers free steering wheel locks for Hyundai, Kia owners to curb vehicle theftsThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is taking a stab at protecting Hyundai and Kia owners riddled with theft issues as Vehicle Theft Prevention Month is around the corner.
Jacksonville police union, city reach preliminary agreement to raise police pay 13%
Read full article: Jacksonville police union, city reach preliminary agreement to raise police pay 13%The City of Jacksonville and Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) have reached a three-year tentative collective bargaining agreement, the city announced on Tuesday. The agreement covers both Police and Corrections Units and includes a 13% raise for police and a 15% increase this year.
7-month-old rescued after suspected fentanyl overdose at Spring Park apartment complex
Read full article: 7-month-old rescued after suspected fentanyl overdose at Spring Park apartment complexA 7-month-old boy was rescued at a Spring Park apartment complex after he was found unresponsive because of a suspected drug overdose.
JSO looking for suspect accused of credit card fraud to buy over $24,000 worth of jewelry in St. Johns Town Center
Read full article: JSO looking for suspect accused of credit card fraud to buy over $24,000 worth of jewelry in St. Johns Town CenterThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect accused of using another person’s credit card to buy over $24,000 worth of jewelry in the St. Johns Town Center.
‘Not proud of it’: JSO officer watched ex-girlfriend turn off lights as he sat outside her apartment, report says
Read full article: ‘Not proud of it’: JSO officer watched ex-girlfriend turn off lights as he sat outside her apartment, report saysThe sixth arrest of a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office police officer comes after the former officer was accused of accessing the law enforcement agency’s database to run tags at his ex-girlfriend’s apartment complex.
Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Brentwood area, stray bullet hits house
Read full article: Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Brentwood area, stray bullet hits houseTwo people have been taken to the hospital following an incident in the Brentwood area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Officer accused of using JSO database to run 15 tags at ex-girlfriend’s apartment complex
Read full article: Officer accused of using JSO database to run 15 tags at ex-girlfriend’s apartment complexThe sixth arrest of a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office police officer comes after the former officer was accused of accessing the law enforcement agency’s database to run tags at his ex-girlfriend’s apartment complex.
Officer shoots driver who pulled gun in road rage incident, led police on 30-mile chase across city: JSO
Read full article: Officer shoots driver who pulled gun in road rage incident, led police on 30-mile chase across city: JSOA road rage incident early Tuesday morning led to a police chase across Jacksonville that ended with an officer shooting the driver, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
2 men sentenced to six years in federal prison for smuggling firearms from Jacksonville to Venezuela
Read full article: 2 men sentenced to six years in federal prison for smuggling firearms from Jacksonville to VenezuelaThe Department of Justice sentenced two men to six years each in federal prison for smuggling firearms out of the United States.
DCPS maintenance worker charged with 5 felonies related to the solicitation of a minor
Read full article: DCPS maintenance worker charged with 5 felonies related to the solicitation of a minorThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a Duval County Public Schools district maintenance employee on five charges related to the solicitation of a minor.
JSO officer recovering from spinal injury says he ‘didn’t think I’d get this far’ after he walks out of rehab
Read full article: JSO officer recovering from spinal injury says he ‘didn’t think I’d get this far’ after he walks out of rehab“I didn’t think I’d get this far.” Those were the sentiments of Officer Malik Daricaud after he stood up and took his first steps out of rehab.
JSO releases body cam perspective of officer-involved shooting with man wielding knife in San Marco
Read full article: JSO releases body cam perspective of officer-involved shooting with man wielding knife in San MarcoThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released two video clips from the perspective of body cam footage taken during an officer-involved shooting incident in San Marco nearly three weeks ago.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office could soon be on the move
Read full article: The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office could soon be on the moveThe move of Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to the Florida Blue building could begin in a few months. It still needs approval but some JSO detectives have been seen moving to the building on Riverside Avenue.
Man wielding knife, seen stabbing himself shot by officer in San Marco: JSO
Read full article: Man wielding knife, seen stabbing himself shot by officer in San Marco: JSOA 49-year-old man who was seen stabbing himself in the San Marco area was shot by an officer Saturday afternoon when he approached two officers with a large knife raised above his head, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO officer resigns after being accused in Clay County sex crime investigation involving 17-year-old
Read full article: JSO officer resigns after being accused in Clay County sex crime investigation involving 17-year-oldA former 34-year-old Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer was arrested in connection to a sex crime investigation involving a minor.
JSO looking for registered sexual predator after he removed his monitoring device
Read full article: JSO looking for registered sexual predator after he removed his monitoring deviceThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of registered sexual predator, Nicolis Desean Hagans.
Man arrested, charged with attempted murder in road rage incident in Jacksonville
Read full article: Man arrested, charged with attempted murder in road rage incident in JacksonvilleA 61-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted murder after shooting at a man at the intersection of Yellow Bluff and New Berlin on Sunday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
‘I think God put me there at the right time’: Jacksonville sergeant honored one year after saving fellow officer’s life
Read full article: ‘I think God put me there at the right time’: Jacksonville sergeant honored one year after saving fellow officer’s lifeThey were strangers until fate brought them together exactly one year ago. Now a friendship between a Jacksonville police sergeant and a patrol officer is forever made – topped off with a prestigious honor presented by the sheriff.
Jacksonville teens among victims of ‘swatting’ after being harassed in online chat room
Read full article: Jacksonville teens among victims of ‘swatting’ after being harassed in online chat roomSwatting or calling 911 and faking an emergency at a home, school, or business to get a response from law enforcement is something that’s been happening for years. Seven swatting incidents happened in Jacksonville dating back to last year with the most recent one happening in January.
Woman boards Jacksonville cruise ship, gets arrested, charged with attempted murder in 2022 hit-and-run: JSO
Read full article: Woman boards Jacksonville cruise ship, gets arrested, charged with attempted murder in 2022 hit-and-run: JSOKatrice Broomer, 34, was removed from a Jacksonville cruise ship Monday after her background check was flagged for outstanding warrants, including attempted murder and leaving the scene of an incident in 2022, according to an arrest report from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
36-year-old man charged with murder in shooting outside riverfront San Marco home
Read full article: 36-year-old man charged with murder in shooting outside riverfront San Marco homeLuis Eduardo Roces, 36 was arrested and accused of murder after a shooting on River Road near a San Marco park on Sunday morning after an investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
‘Still haven’t gotten over the hurt’: Release of Dollar General shooter’s manifesto intensifies unhealed community wound
Read full article: ‘Still haven’t gotten over the hurt’: Release of Dollar General shooter’s manifesto intensifies unhealed community woundThe hate-filled manifesto from the Dollar General shooter has ignited mixed emotions from the community that has not healed from the tragedy.
Jacksonville psychologist believes Dollar General shooter feared those who were different from him
Read full article: Jacksonville psychologist believes Dollar General shooter feared those who were different from himAfter the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released the hate-filled manifesto left behind by the gunman of the Dollar General shooting, a local psychologist is sharing some insight on how a person could become radicalized.
‘Disgusting ideology’: Sheriff releases hate-filled manifesto from Dollar General shooter
Read full article: ‘Disgusting ideology’: Sheriff releases hate-filled manifesto from Dollar General shooterInvestigators have released the bigoted, hate-filled, ranting manifesto left by a 21-year-old gunman who killed three Black people in a racially motivated attack at a Northwest Jacksonville Dollar General last year.
Man in ‘white supremacist gang’ sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for drug conspiracy, illegal firearm possession
Read full article: Man in ‘white supremacist gang’ sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for drug conspiracy, illegal firearm possessionA 44-year-old Jacksonville man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possession and intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.
JSO corrections officer arrested following domestic dispute
Read full article: JSO corrections officer arrested following domestic disputeA Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office corrections officer was arrested and is being accused of domestic battery, Sheriff T.K. Waters announced Friday during a press conference.
Could JSO headquarters move to Florida Blue building as part of possible Duval County jail relocation?
Read full article: Could JSO headquarters move to Florida Blue building as part of possible Duval County jail relocation?A push to move the Duval County jail is gaining steam and now a conversation is brewing about also moving the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office administrative headquarters.
Man found shot to death inside car at apartment complex in Northwest Jacksonville
Read full article: Man found shot to death inside car at apartment complex in Northwest JacksonvilleA man was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex in Northwest Jacksonville Saturday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
‘I’m staying in the fight’: Jacksonville officer shot in March motivated to walk again, return to duty
Read full article: ‘I’m staying in the fight’: Jacksonville officer shot in March motivated to walk again, return to dutyJacksonville police officer nearly killed by gunfire shares his love for his family, his service, and his motivation to walk again.
JSO transparency page sees changes after Florida Supreme Court decision on Marsy’s Law
Read full article: JSO transparency page sees changes after Florida Supreme Court decision on Marsy’s LawA new decision to release names of crime victims to the public in Florida has already impacted our local community and how law enforcement agencies share data.
After string of shootings, local organization attempts to prevent future shootings
Read full article: After string of shootings, local organization attempts to prevent future shootingsKeith Oglesby, the co-president of Interfaith Coalition for Action, Reconciliation & Empowerment or ICARE, says that the violence in the city is something they’re working to combat because it’s sad that the residents must deal with this.
Indicted Nassau detective’s involvement in drug raid spurs state to drop charges against woman who shot JSO officer
Read full article: Indicted Nassau detective’s involvement in drug raid spurs state to drop charges against woman who shot JSO officerThe charges against a Jacksonville woman who was accused of shooting a police officer during a high-risk search warrant in 2020 have been dropped because the case involved a Nassau County detective who has since been indicted on drug charges.
DOJ concludes viral arrest of Le’Keian Woods did not violate civil rights laws: JSO
Read full article: DOJ concludes viral arrest of Le’Keian Woods did not violate civil rights laws: JSOAccording to a letter sent to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the DOJ said Woods’ arrest is not a “prosecutable federal criminal civil rights offense.”
Justice Department ‘monitoring’ Le’Keian Woods’ incident after receiving allegations of ‘excessive use of force’
Read full article: Justice Department ‘monitoring’ Le’Keian Woods’ incident after receiving allegations of ‘excessive use of force’The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is monitoring the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office after Le’Keian Woods’ attorneys sent a request to investigate the incident and other similar incidents involving “excessive force.”
Justice Department ‘monitoring’ Le’Keian Woods’ incident after receiving allegations of ‘excessive use of force’
Read full article: Justice Department ‘monitoring’ Le’Keian Woods’ incident after receiving allegations of ‘excessive use of force’The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is monitoring the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office after Le’Keian Woods’ attorneys sent a request to investigate the incident and other similar incidents involving “excessive force.”
Expect to see armored vehicles, guns drawn, divers in water as manhunt for Maine mass shooting suspect continues
Read full article: Expect to see armored vehicles, guns drawn, divers in water as manhunt for Maine mass shooting suspect continuesAuthorities in Maine say the river search is at a location where Robert Card's vehicle was found -- along with the ground search which spans miles of heavily wooded area. Former JSO Director Tom Hackney says this search is unique, and complex.
100 people have been murdered in Jacksonville so far this year. No arrests have been made in 62 cases
Read full article: 100 people have been murdered in Jacksonville so far this year. No arrests have been made in 62 casesSo far, there have been 101 murder cases, and of those, 62 cases are still open and have not been cleared by arrest.
Woman arrested in connection with shooting that left a man dead, another critically injured in Northwest Jacksonville
Read full article: Woman arrested in connection with shooting that left a man dead, another critically injured in Northwest JacksonvilleA 44-year-old woman was arrested Thursday after police said she shot two men in Northwest Jacksonville, leaving one man dead and another one critically injured.
Le’Keian Woods’ mother pressing for justice as son questions how officers seen in viral arrest video are still working
Read full article: Le’Keian Woods’ mother pressing for justice as son questions how officers seen in viral arrest video are still workingThe family of Le’Keian Woods held another protest Sunday to demand justice be served for Le’Keian Woods, who was seen in a viral video of a forceful arrest by Jacksonville sheriff officers.
2 men shot after argument, possibly over a ‘dice game’ at Northside apartment homes: JSO
Read full article: 2 men shot after argument, possibly over a ‘dice game’ at Northside apartment homes: JSOTwo men are injured after a shooting that happened in the parking lot of the Park at River City apartment homes early Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
20-year-old woman accused of manslaughter in Regency-area shooting death of 19-year-old in May
Read full article: 20-year-old woman accused of manslaughter in Regency-area shooting death of 19-year-old in MayA 20-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of a woman in the Regency area in May, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday.
JSO announces reward increase for murder investigations involving children
Read full article: JSO announces reward increase for murder investigations involving childrenThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced that a charitable donation by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Foundation has increased the rewards for two recent murder investigations involving children.
Additional body cam footage from different perspective gives further insight on what happened during viral arrest
Read full article: Additional body cam footage from different perspective gives further insight on what happened during viral arrestOne day after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released partial body cam footage of the forceful arrest that was caught on video and went viral online, the agency released another video that offers a different perspective to the arrest video that has prompted accusations of police brutality.
Retired JSO director says use of force displayed in viral arrest video seems ‘consistent’ with FDLE training
Read full article: Retired JSO director says use of force displayed in viral arrest video seems ‘consistent’ with FDLE trainingDespite Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters saying the officers’ use of force in a viral arrest video was in the sheriff’s office protocol, the family of Le’Keian Woods is standing by their claims that JSO officers’ actions were unnecessarily violent.
Jacksonville sheriff says viral video of arrest that sparked outrage was altered before it was posted to Instagram
Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff says viral video of arrest that sparked outrage was altered before it was posted to InstagramOn Monday, Jacksonville’s Sheriff T.K. Waters claimed that a video shared on social media misrepresented the facts surrounding the arrest of a suspect that went viral over the weekend and was altered.
JSO says a man was killed during a shootout on MLK Parkway. His family says he was murdered
Read full article: JSO says a man was killed during a shootout on MLK Parkway. His family says he was murderedThe family of a man killed in a shooting last week on MLK Parkway is asking the community to come forward with information about what happened.
Jacksonville sheriff releases body cam video of viral arrest to shed light, combat accusations against JSO
Read full article: Jacksonville sheriff releases body cam video of viral arrest to shed light, combat accusations against JSOJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters held a news conference Monday to address the claims that have been circulating against the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office after a forceful arrest video went viral, sparking protests and a lot of commentary online.
JSO says man seen being punched in viral arrest video was involved in possible drug deal, ‘violently’ resisted officers
Read full article: JSO says man seen being punched in viral arrest video was involved in possible drug deal, ‘violently’ resisted officersThe truck Le’Keian Woods was riding in was pulled over by police because it was believed to be involved in a drug deal, and Woods tried to run from officers before he was arrested, JSO said.
Powerful political player was under investigation in ‘bizarre’ scheme involving Taylor Swift tickets before suicide: SAO
Read full article: Powerful political player was under investigation in ‘bizarre’ scheme involving Taylor Swift tickets before suicide: SAOA powerful political player in Jacksonville who took his own life in an Atlantic Beach parking lot last year was under investigation for a “bizarre and fraudulent scheme” involving the promise of Taylor Swift tickets at the time of his death, according to the State Attorney’s Office.
JSO looking for man who attempted to rob bank, fled empty-handed after being told ‘business was cashless’
Read full article: JSO looking for man who attempted to rob bank, fled empty-handed after being told ‘business was cashless’The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who attempted to rob a financial institution on University Boulevard North Wednesday morning but walked away unsuccessful after an employee turned him away.
Woman might have drowned in pool at apartment complex in Mandarin
Read full article: Woman might have drowned in pool at apartment complex in MandarinA woman died Thursday after she was found unresponsive in a pool at her apartment complex on San Jose Boulevard, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Man sentenced to life for murder of woman found strangled to death in Southside apartment
Read full article: Man sentenced to life for murder of woman found strangled to death in Southside apartmentA 35-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a woman found strangled to death in a Southside apartment in November, according to the court records.
Woman found dead after citizen reports parked car with bullet holes
Read full article: Woman found dead after citizen reports parked car with bullet holesA woman was found dead in a vehicle Thursday after a citizen reported that the vehicle was parked with what appeared to be bullet holes on Old Middleburg Rd. South, police said.