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Man dies after being struck by off-duty JSO officer’s vehicle in New Town neighborhood
Read full article: Man dies after being struck by off-duty JSO officer’s vehicle in New Town neighborhoodA man in his mid-40s died after being struck by an off-duty Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office police officer’s vehicle on his way to work in the New Town neighborhood on Saturday morning.
22-year-old sanitation worker killed after being run over by garbage truck on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: 22-year-old sanitation worker killed after being run over by garbage truck on Jacksonville’s WestsideA sanitation worker was killed Friday afternoon when a garbage truck struck him while backing up on Jacksonville’s Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
A Northside woman found a man wanted by police hiding in her kitchen. How JSO tracked down the suspect
Read full article: A Northside woman found a man wanted by police hiding in her kitchen. How JSO tracked down the suspectThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said 39-year-old Michael Summers was wanted for stealing a car, and according to an eyewitness, was in search of a place to hide.
‘I know who murdered my son’: Jacksonville mother seeks community’s help in solving son’s 2017 murder
Read full article: ‘I know who murdered my son’: Jacksonville mother seeks community’s help in solving son’s 2017 murderLatasha Hobbs has endured almost 3,000 days without her son, Maurice Hobbs, who was tragically killed in 2017 in the Southside Estates.
Mother wants answers after missing woman’s body found in St. Johns River a week after Mathews Bridge crash
Read full article: Mother wants answers after missing woman’s body found in St. Johns River a week after Mathews Bridge crashThe mother of a woman who was found dead in the St. Johns River a week after she was involved in a crash on the Mathews Bridge wants to know what happened to her daughter.
Missing woman’s body found in St. Johns River after Mathews Bridge crash: JSO
Read full article: Missing woman’s body found in St. Johns River after Mathews Bridge crash: JSOThe body of a 27-year-old woman who was reported missing on Dec. 8 after a crash on the Mathews Bridge was recovered from St. Johns River a week later, leading the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigation into her death.
Civil rights attorney questions if JSO officer had right to seize gun that fired, struck man’s leg during traffic stop
Read full article: Civil rights attorney questions if JSO officer had right to seize gun that fired, struck man’s leg during traffic stopA civil rights attorney is weighing in on an incident involving a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer that left a man with a bullet hole in his leg after the gun he was carrying fired while the officer tried to remove it from his waist.
School crossing guard arrested in hit-and-run crash that left man critically injured
Read full article: School crossing guard arrested in hit-and-run crash that left man critically injuredA school crossing guard was arrested after a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigation into a Sunday morning hit-and-run crash in Northwest Jacksonville.
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.
JSO hopes renewed interest will help find killer in unsolved shooting of Maurice Hobbs
Read full article: JSO hopes renewed interest will help find killer in unsolved shooting of Maurice HobbsThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is putting a seven-year-old cold case back on the community’s radar as the department searches for answers to close the case.
Driver dies after crashing into back of stopped JTA bus
Read full article: Driver dies after crashing into back of stopped JTA busA man in his 50s died on Thursday morning after the car he was driving slammed into the back of a JTA bus that was stopped at a bus stop, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man in critical condition after ambush shooting at Southside apartment
Read full article: Man in critical condition after ambush shooting at Southside apartmentA man in Arlington is in critical condition after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said he was ambushed in a shooting Wednesday afternoon outside an apartment complex.
23-year-old man charged with murder of 22-year-old woman killed in Jacksonville
Read full article: 23-year-old man charged with murder of 22-year-old woman killed in JacksonvilleA 23-year-old man was charged with the murder of a 22-year-old woman in September 2023 in the Jacksonville Heights area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Girvin Road lights bring out holiday spirit but visitors should beware of a Groupon scam
Read full article: Girvin Road lights bring out holiday spirit but visitors should beware of a Groupon scamA Groupon made its way around claiming to provide 30% off for purchasers to drive through and see the lights. The only problem is that the road is free to drive on.
JSO’s Eagle Eye drone helps locate escaped warthog at Jacksonville Zoo
Read full article: JSO’s Eagle Eye drone helps locate escaped warthog at Jacksonville ZooA warthog on the loose at the Jacksonville Zoo and Garden caused the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to answer a call they often do not receive.
15-year-old charged with murder of 17-year-old in Hogan’s Creek neighborhood
Read full article: 15-year-old charged with murder of 17-year-old in Hogan’s Creek neighborhoodA 15-year-old boy was arrested Thursday and charged with the murder of a 17-year-old in October in the Hogan’s Creek neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Beauty Max employee fatally run over while confronting shoplifters trying to get away
Read full article: Beauty Max employee fatally run over while confronting shoplifters trying to get awayAn employee at a Southside beauty supply store died Friday night after confronting apparent shoplifters who were trying to get away, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
1 motorcyclist dead, another in critical condition following crash on Old St. Augustine Road near Baptist South
Read full article: 1 motorcyclist dead, another in critical condition following crash on Old St. Augustine Road near Baptist SouthOne motorcyclist died and another was critically injured in a crash on Old St. Augustine Road near Friday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO releases body-cam footage of knife attack at construction zone that led to police chase, officer-involved shooting
Read full article: JSO releases body-cam footage of knife attack at construction zone that led to police chase, officer-involved shootingA late-night incident at a construction site on Interstate 295 and North Main Street escalated into a police chase and shooting. Around 10:42 p.m. on Tuesday, a driver, Kubi, reportedly stopped his car and stabbed a construction worker who was directing traffic through the construction zone.
JSO dispatcher resigns after being charged with battery incident in Jacksonville Beach
Read full article: JSO dispatcher resigns after being charged with battery incident in Jacksonville BeachA Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office dispatcher has resigned from her position with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office after she was charged with battery.
Jacksonville police believe 2 arson cases involving ‘Molotov cocktails’ are linked
Read full article: Jacksonville police believe 2 arson cases involving ‘Molotov cocktails’ are linkedA home and a shed on Jacksonville’s Eastside were targeted by arsonists over the last several days in “Molotov cocktail” attacks that Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigators believe are connected.
JSO correctional officer charged with domestic battery, accused of grabbing family member’s throat
Read full article: JSO correctional officer charged with domestic battery, accused of grabbing family member’s throatThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will hold a news conference Monday afternoon to share details on the arrest of a correctional officer.
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.
JSO bodycam video reveals chase that led to shooting of armed man accused of inappropriately texting teen
Read full article: JSO bodycam video reveals chase that led to shooting of armed man accused of inappropriately texting teenNewly released Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office bodycam footage shows an officer shooting an 18-year-old man who was accused of threatening a mother who confronted him over inappropriate texts with her 13-year-old daughter.
Logging truck crashes: What went wrong on I-295 northbound at Normandy Blvd
Read full article: Logging truck crashes: What went wrong on I-295 northbound at Normandy BlvdIf you’ve driven around Northeast Florida, you’ve likely seen logging trucks loaded high with tree logs. Yesterday, one of those trucks caused a traffic nightmare on I-295 near Normandy Boulevard. Attorney Curry Pajcic, who recently secured a $141 million settlement for victims of a similar crash, shared insights with News4JAX about this troubling incident.
Man accused of murder in shooting death of his 69-year-old father in Deercreek area held without bond
Read full article: Man accused of murder in shooting death of his 69-year-old father in Deercreek area held without bondThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was investigating a reported shooting on Fawn Lake Drive South in the Deercreek area Wednesday morning.
69-year-old man shot to death inside his home in Deercreek area by his son, JSO says
Read full article: 69-year-old man shot to death inside his home in Deercreek area by his son, JSO saysThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was investigating a reported shooting on Fawn Lake Drive South in the Deercreek area Wednesday morning.
JSO reviewing video that appears to show moments after random stabbing
Read full article: JSO reviewing video that appears to show moments after random stabbingThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is reviewing cellphone video that appears part of an incident that led up to officers firing their weapons at a suspect who stabbed someone Tuesday night.
All lanes reopen on I-295 northbound at Normandy Blvd after logging truck driver loses control, overturns
Read full article: All lanes reopen on I-295 northbound at Normandy Blvd after logging truck driver loses control, overturnsAll lanes have reopened on Interstate 295 northbound at Normandy Boulevard after an overturned logging truck shut down the road for hours Wednesday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Random knife attack at construction zone leads to police chase, officer-involved shooting: JSO
Read full article: Random knife attack at construction zone leads to police chase, officer-involved shooting: JSOA late-night incident at a construction site on Interstate 295 and North Main Street escalated into a police chase and shooting. Around 10:42 p.m. on Tuesday, a driver, Kubi, reportedly stopped his car and stabbed a construction worker who was directing traffic through the construction zone.
JSO asks for help to identify suspects in murder of man found shot in Englewood
Read full article: JSO asks for help to identify suspects in murder of man found shot in EnglewoodThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help to identify the suspects in the murder of a man who was found fatally shot inside a car in May in the Englewood area.
Many without homes bused to Jacksonville area from other states. Is Florida’s new law offering them handcuffs over help?
Read full article: Many without homes bused to Jacksonville area from other states. Is Florida’s new law offering them handcuffs over help?Florida's law preventing camping in public spaces without a permit is in effect, and some of those experiencing homelessness are considering leaving the state. However, they say it's easier to come into the River City than it is to leave.
Real-Time Crime Center: A look inside JSO’s network of 7,700+ cameras and how they are used
Read full article: Real-Time Crime Center: A look inside JSO’s network of 7,700+ cameras and how they are usedThousands of security cameras all around Jacksonville create a highly effective crime-fighting network.
Undercover investigation in Ken Knight Drive area leads to 13 arrests, 16 guns recovered and drugs seized
Read full article: Undercover investigation in Ken Knight Drive area leads to 13 arrests, 16 guns recovered and drugs seizedThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday the arrest of 13 men accused of drug and gun-related charges as part of its months-long undercover investigation called “Operation Knight Fall.”
City Council approves $500,000 grant for JSO’s Drone Replacement Program
Read full article: City Council approves $500,000 grant for JSO’s Drone Replacement ProgramThe Jacksonville City Council approved a $500,000 grant from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Drone Replacement Program.
Signal 34 Foundation raises money for family of Jacksonville corrections officer killed at truck stop
Read full article: Signal 34 Foundation raises money for family of Jacksonville corrections officer killed at truck stopOfficer Brad McNew’s memorial mass took place at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Old St. Augustine Road in Jacksonville. The mass was followed by a procession to Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Cemetery where there was a a 21-gun salute, a flyover, and other tributes.
Man found dead, woman detained after police called to reports of fight in home: JSO
Read full article: Man found dead, woman detained after police called to reports of fight in home: JSOA man was found dead early Thursday morning in a home on West 12th Street in the city’s Durkeeville neighborhood, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Man found shot at New Kings Road & Edgewood Avenue dies at hospital: JSO
Read full article: Man found shot at New Kings Road & Edgewood Avenue dies at hospital: JSOA man died overnight after police found him shot just before midnight at the intersection of New Kings Road and Edgewood Avenue, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Daughter of man killed while wielding butter knife criticizes police response in Durkeeville shooting
Read full article: Daughter of man killed while wielding butter knife criticizes police response in Durkeeville shootingThe daughter of a man shot and killed in a police-involved shooting that happened in the Durkeeville neighborhood shared concerns about her father‘s death after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released bodycam footage from that night.
‘Suspicious package’ found near Jacksonville polling site, JSO says
Read full article: ‘Suspicious package’ found near Jacksonville polling site, JSO saysThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad is being sent to the Beaver Street Enterprise Center in Northwest Jacksonville after receiving reports of a “suspicious package” at the polling site, according to officials.
JSO: Drunken man hits police horse in face after Georgia-Florida game
Read full article: JSO: Drunken man hits police horse in face after Georgia-Florida gameA 26-year-old man is facing charges after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said he hit a police horse in the face after the Georgia-Florida game on Saturday.
Woman accused of leaving scene of crash that killed 17-year-old Ed White senior has been arrested
Read full article: Woman accused of leaving scene of crash that killed 17-year-old Ed White senior has been arrestedA teen was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash early Monday on Blanding Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man tased at Georgia-Florida game shouted death threat, racial slurs at arresting officer, body-camera footage shows
Read full article: Man tased at Georgia-Florida game shouted death threat, racial slurs at arresting officer, body-camera footage showsJSO is holding a news conference at 5 p.m. and said it plans to release body-worn camera footage, relevant context and facts for each situation, and give an update on the status of the administrative reviews.
Man tased at Georgia-Florida game shouted death threat, racial slurs at arresting officer, body-camera footage shows
Read full article: Man tased at Georgia-Florida game shouted death threat, racial slurs at arresting officer, body-camera footage showsJSO is holding a news conference at 5 p.m. and said it plans to release body-worn camera footage, relevant context and facts for each situation, and give an update on the status of the administrative reviews.
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office reviews officer altercations with fans at Georgia-Florida game
Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office reviews officer altercations with fans at Georgia-Florida gameThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is reviewing online videos that show police officers punching fans during Saturday's Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium.
Mayor Deegan, JCAC address viral videos of JSO punching fans at Georgia-Florida game
Read full article: Mayor Deegan, JCAC address viral videos of JSO punching fans at Georgia-Florida gameA video posted by Barstool Sports on X went viral after it showed JSO officers punching spectators at the Georgia-Florida football game.
Man found dead near Woodstock neighborhood, police say.
Read full article: Man found dead near Woodstock neighborhood, police say.The Jacksonville’s Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit and Crime Scene is investigating the death of a man discovered with a head injury Sunday morning in Jacksonville’s Woodstock neighborhood.
Jacksonville man whose viral arrest video sparked outrage announces federal lawsuit against officers
Read full article: Jacksonville man whose viral arrest video sparked outrage announces federal lawsuit against officersLe’Keian Woods, a man whose arrest sparked outrage online and raised questions about the use of force at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, is planning to file a federal lawsuit.
Jacksonville man whose viral arrest video sparked outrage set to announce federal lawsuit against JSO
Read full article: Jacksonville man whose viral arrest video sparked outrage set to announce federal lawsuit against JSOLe’Keian Woods, a man whose arrest sparked outrage online and raised questions about the use of force at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, is planning to file a federal lawsuit.
JSO announces expansion of gang unit, says it will help better ‘identify, monitor and arrest violent offenders’
Read full article: JSO announces expansion of gang unit, says it will help better ‘identify, monitor and arrest violent offenders’The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday the expansion of its Gang Investigations Unit which is in charge of investigating, tracking and coordinating the response to gang-related incidents.
Person injured in drive-by shooting in Northwest Jacksonville, police say
Read full article: Person injured in drive-by shooting in Northwest Jacksonville, police sayA person was shot multiple times late Monday night on New Kings Road just north of Moncrief Road West in Northwest Jacksonville, police said.
JSO: 2 officers shoot, kill man attacking carjacking victim’s family member with butter knife
Read full article: JSO: 2 officers shoot, kill man attacking carjacking victim’s family member with butter knifeA man was shot and killed Monday night during an encounter with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, police said.
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.
Traffic Alert: Only 1 lane open on I-95 southbound at Kings Road after crash with injuries
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Only 1 lane open on I-95 southbound at Kings Road after crash with injuriesAll lanes of I-95 southbound at Kings Road are closed because of a crash with injuries, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Jacksonville among top 15 most dangerous areas in US for pedestrians, report finds
Read full article: Jacksonville among top 15 most dangerous areas in US for pedestrians, report findsA report from Smart Growth America found Jacksonville to be the 15th most dangerous metro area in the United States for pedestrians.
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.
Man found shot to death in pavilion at Bruce Park in Arlington, JSO says
Read full article: Man found shot to death in pavilion at Bruce Park in Arlington, JSO saysA man believed to be in his 20s or 30s was found fatally shot early Wednesday morning in Bruce Park off Arlington and Rogero roads, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Fed-up Riverside residents start petition to mayor voicing complaints about loud noise from motorcyclists
Read full article: Fed-up Riverside residents start petition to mayor voicing complaints about loud noise from motorcyclistsRiverside homeowners who live next to Interstate 10 are fed up with hearing loud sounds of motorcycles on the road at night.
No injuries in morning shootout on Beach Blvd that caused several crashes, hours-long traffic jam
Read full article: No injuries in morning shootout on Beach Blvd that caused several crashes, hours-long traffic jamA shootout that erupted during the morning rush on Monday left numerous vehicles, a business and a home along Beach Boulevard with bullet holes and caused several car crashes on Jacksonville’s southside.
JSO, local organizations raise awareness about infant safety for Safe Sleep Awareness Month
Read full article: JSO, local organizations raise awareness about infant safety for Safe Sleep Awareness MonthThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, alongside Wolfson Children’s Hospital and the Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition, is hosting a Safe Sleep Awareness news conference on Monday at 11 a.m.
‘Step up to the horse’: Bodycam video shows JSO officer with his mounted partner arresting man in Riverside
Read full article: ‘Step up to the horse’: Bodycam video shows JSO officer with his mounted partner arresting man in RiversideIt’s not a rare sight to spot a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer riding along the street on top of a trusty steed. Usually, they patrol events like concerts or fairs, but on occasion, you can catch them randomly trotting around the city.
Lawyer for family of man killed in Arlington says ‘he posed no threat’ to JSO officer who shot him
Read full article: Lawyer for family of man killed in Arlington says ‘he posed no threat’ to JSO officer who shot himAn attorney for the family of the man who was shot and killed by a Jacksonville police officer during a pursuit announced they are considering all legal options and called for the sheriff’s office to be held accountable for his death.
Bodycam footage shows pursuit, different perspectives of fatal JSO officer-involved shooting in Arlington
Read full article: Bodycam footage shows pursuit, different perspectives of fatal JSO officer-involved shooting in ArlingtonThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released bodycam footage on Thursday that depicts alternative views of the fatal officer-involved shooting in Arlington that sparked community outrage.
JCAC calls for ‘full transparency’ from JSO in deadly police-involved shooting in Arlington
Read full article: JCAC calls for ‘full transparency’ from JSO in deadly police-involved shooting in ArlingtonThe Jacksonville Community Action Committee and the family of a man killed by a police officer held a vigil on Tuesday.
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.
JSO supervisor dies unexpectedly after complications with long-term medical condition
Read full article: JSO supervisor dies unexpectedly after complications with long-term medical conditionThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced one of its members died unexpectedly Thursday evening after complications with a long-term medical condition.
Nationwide manhunt underway after off-duty JSO corrections officer killed at Northside truck stop
Read full article: Nationwide manhunt underway after off-duty JSO corrections officer killed at Northside truck stopA Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office corrections officer was shot and killed by a man early Saturday morning at a truck stop on Jacksonville’s Northside.
Crime analyst discusses video’s impact on investigation after heightened community concerns in Arlington police shooting
Read full article: Crime analyst discusses video’s impact on investigation after heightened community concerns in Arlington police shootingAfter a video circulating on social media appeared to show a glimpse of what turned out to be a police-involved shooting in Arlington, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it does not show the full picture.
Visitor fleeing Hurricane Milton finds dead woman inside family member’s home: JSO
Read full article: Visitor fleeing Hurricane Milton finds dead woman inside family member’s home: JSOA woman was found dead inside a Northside home Thursday evening by a visitor who was coming to stay with a family member during Hurricane Milton, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Social media video doesn’t show shooting where officer killed man who drew a gun in Arlington, JSO says
Read full article: Social media video doesn’t show shooting where officer killed man who drew a gun in Arlington, JSO saysJSO said it is aware of the video circulating on Facebook and is investigating.
JSO says an officer killed a man who drew a gun in Arlington; sheriff says social media video doesn’t show shooting
Read full article: JSO says an officer killed a man who drew a gun in Arlington; sheriff says social media video doesn’t show shootingJSO said it is aware of the video circulating on Facebook and is investigating.
Man dies after being hit by two vehicles, off-duty JSO officer on Arlington Expressway
Read full article: Man dies after being hit by two vehicles, off-duty JSO officer on Arlington ExpresswayA man died on Tuesday morning after he was hit by an SUV and an off-duty police officer while attempting to walk across the Arlington Expressway, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.