JSO officer facing life in prison received written reprimands after complaints from agency employees
Read full article: JSO officer facing life in prison received written reprimands after complaints from agency employeesBrian Housend, 42, is accused of harassing and threatening a woman that he was once in a relationship with.
Arrest of 4 women accused of retail theft in Nassau County points to nationwide issue
Read full article: Arrest of 4 women accused of retail theft in Nassau County points to nationwide issueThe arrest of four women accused of pulling off multiple heists at stores in Nassau County highlights a greater issue of organized retail theft.
‘We noticed red flags’: Nassau County couple left with unfinished ‘forever home’ after builder declares bankruptcy
Read full article: ‘We noticed red flags’: Nassau County couple left with unfinished ‘forever home’ after builder declares bankruptcyThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is asking for information from people who did business with a local homebuilder that has declared bankruptcy.
Jacksonville man pulls trigger on what he thought was an unloaded gun. He accidentally killed his friend: NCSO
Read full article: Jacksonville man pulls trigger on what he thought was an unloaded gun. He accidentally killed his friend: NCSOA 26-year-old Jacksonville man is facing manslaughter charges after what deputies call a deadly accidental shooting that happened in Nassau County on Saturday night, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville man, woman accused of stealing vehicles, breaking into cars in Nassau County
Read full article: Jacksonville man, woman accused of stealing vehicles, breaking into cars in Nassau CountyA man and woman were arrested in connection with several car break-ins and car thefts, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Video shows high-speed chase, crash involving theft suspects in Nassau County
Read full article: Video shows high-speed chase, crash involving theft suspects in Nassau CountyThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office on Friday released dramatic videos that showed a high-speed chase that ended in a violent crash on State Road A1A in November.
Theft suspects eluding deputies in Yulee cause major crash on A1A, leaving woman in critical condition
Read full article: Theft suspects eluding deputies in Yulee cause major crash on A1A, leaving woman in critical conditionA police pursuit of theft suspects in Yulee ended in a crash with a woman suffering critical injuries on Wednesday afternoon.
Naval petty officer accused of sending explicit photos to what he thought was 14-year-old
Read full article: Naval petty officer accused of sending explicit photos to what he thought was 14-year-oldA Naval Petty Officer was arrested last week in Nassau County and accused of wanting to have sex with a 14-year-old girl from an online chatroom.
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office announces arrests in domestic shooting, armed carjacking involving kids
Read full article: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office announces arrests in domestic shooting, armed carjacking involving kidsThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is set to hold a Monday afternoon news conference to discuss two incidents that happened in recent days.
Deputy arrested after 6-hour standoff in Wildlight community ‘no longer employed’ by Nassau County Sheriff’s Office
Read full article: Deputy arrested after 6-hour standoff in Wildlight community ‘no longer employed’ by Nassau County Sheriff’s OfficeA Nassau County deputy who was barricaded in a home in the Wildlight community for six hours earlier this month is “no longer employed” by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, a spokesperson told News4JAX.
Woman dead, teen injured in Nassau County double shooting
Read full article: Woman dead, teen injured in Nassau County double shootingA man told News4JAX his 17-year-old son was the one injured. He said his son was at the wrong place at the wrong time. He said his son is in the juvenile ICU with serious injuries.
Nassau County deputy responding to call, woman seriously injured in crash
Read full article: Nassau County deputy responding to call, woman seriously injured in crashA Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy was seriously injured Sunday night during a crash that happened while he was responding to a call.
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office arrests 11-year-old accused of threatening school shooting
Read full article: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office arrests 11-year-old accused of threatening school shootingThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office announced on social media that it arrested a person who threatened to shoot up Callahan Middle School on Monday.
VIDEO: Nassau County deputy and neighbors help save child’s life after near-drowning
Read full article: VIDEO: Nassau County deputy and neighbors help save child’s life after near-drowningThe Nassau County Sheriff's Office posted a warning and video of a three year old who nearly drowned after falling into a swimming pool.
‘My heart is overwhelmed’: Mother grateful after boaters save sons caught in storm off Fernandina Beach
Read full article: ‘My heart is overwhelmed’: Mother grateful after boaters save sons caught in storm off Fernandina BeachA local mom says two of her sons and their friend were returning from fishing when they got caught in a violent storm.
Suspected mobile meth lab forces Florida Welcome Center on I-95 to shut down, evacuate
Read full article: Suspected mobile meth lab forces Florida Welcome Center on I-95 to shut down, evacuateThe Florida Welcome Center on Interstate 95 was shut down and evacuated on Thursday afternoon after the Florida Highway Patrol discovered what is believed to be a mobile meth lab.
Here are some of the dos and don’ts of boating safety ahead of Fourth of July
Read full article: Here are some of the dos and don’ts of boating safety ahead of Fourth of JulyFor the past 15 years, Ken Clements with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office has been with the marine unit. On the Fourth of July holiday, he went out on the St. Marys River with News4JAX photographer Ciara Earrey.
Fernandina Beach man dies after being hit by Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy responding to call
Read full article: Fernandina Beach man dies after being hit by Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy responding to callA 31-year-old Fernandina Beach man was killed Sunday afternoon in a crash involving a Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy responding to a call in Yulee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Nassau County adds 2 names to memorial wall during annual service
Read full article: Nassau County adds 2 names to memorial wall during annual serviceNassau County will add two names from the Department of Agriculture Law Enforcement to the memorial wall during its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service on Wednesday.
Nassau County wildfire slows, holds at 1,600 acres, 50% containment; All roads reopen in area
Read full article: Nassau County wildfire slows, holds at 1,600 acres, 50% containment; All roads reopen in areaNassau County fire crews and law enforcement continued working to put out a massive wildfire in a rural area west of Bryceville on Friday.
Federal grand jury indicts ex-Nassau County sergeant on drug trafficking charge
Read full article: Federal grand jury indicts ex-Nassau County sergeant on drug trafficking chargeFormer Nassau County Sheriff’s Office sergeant who is facing a federal charge of possessing drugs with the intent to distribute is to be indicted by a grand jury Thursday afternoon.
Ex-Nassau County deputy facing charges following FBI drug trafficking investigation
Read full article: Ex-Nassau County deputy facing charges following FBI drug trafficking investigationA former Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing federal drug charges following an FBI investigation into drug trafficking.
How law enforcement agencies are recruiting future officers in a difficult climate
Read full article: How law enforcement agencies are recruiting future officers in a difficult climateSmall towns and big cities alike are struggling to recruit and retain law enforcement officers amid national controversy over the police profession. Many veteran officers are retiring, leaving agencies in a bidding war for qualified candidates — as they try to hire the next generation to protect and serve.
Mental health experts say it was too dangerous for co-responder to go with NCSO to scene where deputy shot, killed woman holding ‘BB-style rifle’
Read full article: Mental health experts say it was too dangerous for co-responder to go with NCSO to scene where deputy shot, killed woman holding ‘BB-style rifle’Some agencies in Northeast Florida have mental health experts who go out with law enforcement to help de-escalate situations.
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office releases bodycam footage from deadly shooting of woman holding ‘BB-style rifle’
Read full article: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office releases bodycam footage from deadly shooting of woman holding ‘BB-style rifle’The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday released body camera footage from early Jan. 11 when, according to the sheriff, a deputy shot and killed a woman who was “holding a BB-style rifle.”
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office launches new Autism Awareness Program
Read full article: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office launches new Autism Awareness ProgramThe Nassau County Sheriff's Office has just launched a new Autism Awareness Program that includes decals. Sheriff Bill Leeper said the decals are a way to let first responders better assist those with autism.
Nassau County detectives release video in 22-year cold case investigation of missing woman
Read full article: Nassau County detectives release video in 22-year cold case investigation of missing womanIt’s been nearly 22 years since Jacquelyn Markham, of Callahan, reportedly disappeared after picking up a prescription from a drug store near her home in Callahan.
State declines formal charges against former Fernandina Beach detective who was accused of sexual battery
Read full article: State declines formal charges against former Fernandina Beach detective who was accused of sexual batteryThe State Attorney’s Office has declined to file formal charges against a former Fernandina Beach Police Department (FBPD) detective, who in June was accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman, according to court documents obtained Thursday by News4JAX.
Nassau County corrections deputy arrested, fired after inmate injured, Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: Nassau County corrections deputy arrested, fired after inmate injured, Sheriff’s Office saysA Nassau County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy is accused of battering an inmate, authorities said.
Footage shows moments after road rage shooting that wounded 2 girls
Read full article: Footage shows moments after road rage shooting that wounded 2 girlsNewly-obtained videos show the moments after authorities said two children were shot during a road rage incident over the weekend in Nassau County.
Bodycam footage released of arrests made in Nassau County ‘Operation Keystroke’
Read full article: Bodycam footage released of arrests made in Nassau County ‘Operation Keystroke’The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office on Friday released deputy-worn body camera footage that was taken as authorities made arrests in a four-day operation referred to as “Operation Keystroke,” which targeted people suspected of using the internet to solicit sex from minors.
Man who is convicted sex offender & serving time now faces child porn possession charges
Read full article: Man who is convicted sex offender & serving time now faces child porn possession chargesA man who is a convicted sex offender and serving five years in prison is now facing new charges, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Nassau County sheriff: 54 arrests made, hundreds of pounds of drugs seized in ‘Operation: Heavyweights’
Read full article: Nassau County sheriff: 54 arrests made, hundreds of pounds of drugs seized in ‘Operation: Heavyweights’A monthslong, multi-agency investigation named “Operation: Heavyweights” has resulted in 54 arrests and the seizure of hundreds of pounds of illegal narcotics, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper announced Tuesday.
Help is on the way: Northeast Florida officials role out Monday to extend a helping hand down south
Read full article: Help is on the way: Northeast Florida officials role out Monday to extend a helping hand down southLaw enforcement officials from all across Northeast Florida have packed up their things, gathered their crews and headed down south early Monday morning to help out fellow sheriff’s offices impacted by Hurricane Ian’s devastating aftermath.
Hilliard man accused of shooting man in head, injuring several others following argument at party
Read full article: Hilliard man accused of shooting man in head, injuring several others following argument at partyA Hilliard man was arrested and accused of shooting a man in the head and fleeing the scene in Callahan early Saturday morning, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
300+ gallons for $30? Men accused of using device to steal gas face felony charges
Read full article: 300+ gallons for $30? Men accused of using device to steal gas face felony chargesTwo men accused of stealing hundreds of gallons of fuel from a 7-Eleven gas station each face a felony charge of grand theft, as well as other charges, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Yulee Middle School student who threatened to ‘shoot up the school’ charged with stalking, cyberstalking: deputies
Read full article: Yulee Middle School student who threatened to ‘shoot up the school’ charged with stalking, cyberstalking: deputiesA 12-year-old boy was arrested on charges of cyberstalking Friday after he made repeated comments threatening violence at his school, according to a report from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman faces charges after police say she brought child to Callahan park for physical confrontation
Read full article: Woman faces charges after police say she brought child to Callahan park for physical confrontationA 49-year-old woman is accused of bringing a child to a Nassau County park with the intent to fight after videos surfaced showing the events, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Pilot hurt after small plane crashes in backyard of Nassau County home, authorities say
Read full article: Pilot hurt after small plane crashes in backyard of Nassau County home, authorities sayA pilot was hurt when a small plane crashed Wednesday morning in the yard of a home in Hilliard, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said.
Complaints lead to arrests of suspected cocaine dealers in Fernandina Beach neighborhood
Read full article: Complaints lead to arrests of suspected cocaine dealers in Fernandina Beach neighborhoodAn undercover drug investigation sparked by complaints in a Fernandina Beach neighborhood has led to the arrest of three suspected cocaine dealers, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Nassau County deputy, animal control officer remove owl trapped in grille of car 🦉
Read full article: Nassau County deputy, animal control officer remove owl trapped in grille of car 🦉A deputy and an animal control officer rescued an owl stuck in the grille of a car, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday.
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office holds ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark completion of new training facility’s gun range
Read full article: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office holds ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark completion of new training facility’s gun rangeWednesday’s event highlighted the completion of the public safety training gun range.
Nassau County deputies crack down on boater safety for Independence Day Weekend
Read full article: Nassau County deputies crack down on boater safety for Independence Day WeekendThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office was out on the water patrolling for the holiday weekend as a part of Operation Dry Water.
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office offers summer program to recruit next generation of police
Read full article: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office offers summer program to recruit next generation of policeThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is giving local teens the chance to learn all about working in law enforcement.
Pickpocket trio appears to be targeting women in grocery stores, Nassau County authorities say
Read full article: Pickpocket trio appears to be targeting women in grocery stores, Nassau County authorities sayThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating at least five cases of pickpocketing in its jurisdiction that are believed to be part of a theft ring — and other cases have been reported in Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville.
Mayport sailor pleads not guilty in murder of child in Nassau County
Read full article: Mayport sailor pleads not guilty in murder of child in Nassau CountyA 27-year-old Mayport sailor pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of second-degree murder and aggravated child abuse in the death of a child in Nassau County.
Clay County Sheriff’s Office holds law enforcement memorial to honor the fallen
Read full article: Clay County Sheriff’s Office holds law enforcement memorial to honor the fallenClay County Sheriff's deputies and other law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty were remembered in a special memorial Thursday morning.
Mayport sailor facing murder, child abuse charges in death of boy in Nassau County
Read full article: Mayport sailor facing murder, child abuse charges in death of boy in Nassau CountyA man is facing charges of second-degree murder and aggravated child abuse following the death of a child, according to an arrest affidavit from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Marijuana edibles resembling popular snacks found during raid in Nassau County
Read full article: Marijuana edibles resembling popular snacks found during raid in Nassau CountyInvestigators with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said deputies on Wednesday executed a search warrant at a home on Belvedere Avenue, finding more than 26 pounds of marijuana and edibles.
Skeletal remains unearthed in Fernandina Beach, deputies say
Read full article: Skeletal remains unearthed in Fernandina Beach, deputies sayThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday said construction workers dug up what investigators believe are human bones at a construction site along Bonnieview Road in Fernandina Beach.
Body of missing Nassau County man located; foul play not suspected, investigators say
Read full article: Body of missing Nassau County man located; foul play not suspected, investigators sayInvestigators with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that the body of a missing man was located just after 10 a.m. along Bells River.
Ribs, diapers, cologne, electronics on checklist for 3 thieves in Nassau County, deputies say
Read full article: Ribs, diapers, cologne, electronics on checklist for 3 thieves in Nassau County, deputies sayA woman and two men from Jacksonville capped a Christmas Eve theft spree in Nassau County with a deputy chase that ended with their arrest, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Man arrested in death of Nassau County pet sitter to make first court appearance
Read full article: Man arrested in death of Nassau County pet sitter to make first court appearanceA man was arrested in connection with the death of a beloved pet sitter, the Fernandina Beach Police Department said Thursday.
12 arrested in Nassau County drug busts; $100,000 in assets seized
Read full article: 12 arrested in Nassau County drug busts; $100,000 in assets seizedFollowing an investigation that lasted several months, 12 people have been arrested in Nassau County and now face drug-related charges, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Man shoots woman in Nassau County subdivision before taking his own life, Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: Man shoots woman in Nassau County subdivision before taking his own life, Sheriff’s Office saysA man accused of shooting a woman twice in a home in Nassau County on Tuesday is dead after he took his own life, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said.
Gov. DeSantis proposes $5K signing bonus to attract cops to Florida, including unvaccinated ones
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis proposes $5K signing bonus to attract cops to Florida, including unvaccinated onesGov. Ron DeSantis told Fox News on Sunday he is hoping the Florida Legislature will pass legislation granting a $5,000 bonus to police officers who may be unvaccinated and want to relocate to the Sunshine State.
Hundreds of officers comb Nassau County woods in search suspect in deputy’s murder
Read full article: Hundreds of officers comb Nassau County woods in search suspect in deputy’s murderMore than 200 local, state and federal law enforcement officers are scouring a 5-square-mile area southwest of Callahan while a statewide Blue Alert is out for Patrick McDowell.
Suspect’s military background playing into Nassau County manhunt
Read full article: Suspect’s military background playing into Nassau County manhuntAs it continues to search through 5 square miles of rural Nassau County for a 35-year-old man accused of shooting a deputy, the Sheriff’s Office said it’s considering shooting suspect Patrick McDowell’s military background.
Schools, trains, traffic: Community impacts of manhunt for suspect accused of shooting deputy
Read full article: Schools, trains, traffic: Community impacts of manhunt for suspect accused of shooting deputyRoad closures affected school bus pickups and drop-offs and trains were shut down, blocking some people in their homes Friday morning, as investigators searched for a suspect accused of shooting a Nassau County deputy.
Crews search into night for man accused of shooting Nassau County deputy
Read full article: Crews search into night for man accused of shooting Nassau County deputyLaw enforcement officers from around Northeast Florida are searching for a former Marine suspected of shooting a Nassau County deputy twice early Friday morning during a traffic stop in Callahan.
Operation Behind the Tracks: 6 arrested in Nassau County drug sting
Read full article: Operation Behind the Tracks: 6 arrested in Nassau County drug stingSix men ranging in age from 18 to 70 were arrested in a drug sting called Operation Behind the Tracks, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.
Convicted or not, mugshots can live online forever. But should they?
Read full article: Convicted or not, mugshots can live online forever. But should they?Despite the fact that some charges against the accused are sometimes dropped or downgraded, these photos of people who may be innocent or guilty, can live online forever and haunt the person in the picture.
New program in Nassau County invites teens to learn about law enforcement
Read full article: New program in Nassau County invites teens to learn about law enforcementWhile participating in the academy; teens will be able to learn about patrol operations, special operations including marine, agriculture, and motorcycle units, defensive tactics, forensics, and much more.
Woman nicknamed ‘Shiny Girl’ accused of leading Nassau County meth ring
Read full article: Woman nicknamed ‘Shiny Girl’ accused of leading Nassau County meth ringSix people were arrested and one man is wanted in connection to a drug trafficking organization in Nassau County, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Narcotics sting leads to destructive high-speed chase in Nassau County, deputies say
Read full article: Narcotics sting leads to destructive high-speed chase in Nassau County, deputies sayWhat began as an undercover narcotics sting escalated into a high-speed chase that left vehicles and property damaged, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office
Patient at Nassau County senior living facility accused of sexually assaulting employee
Read full article: Patient at Nassau County senior living facility accused of sexually assaulting employeeA patient at the DaySpring Senior Living facility near Hilliard is accused of sexually assaulting an employee inside his room, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Family rescued after boat strikes object near St. Marys jetties
Read full article: Family rescued after boat strikes object near St. Marys jettiesNASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – Six people, including four children, had to be rescued after their boat struck an object Friday near the St. Marys jetties, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. According to a spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office, one of the children on board called 911. That child was able to inform a dispatch operator that their boat was taking on water before the call dropped. AdThe 17-foot vessel was dewatered and brought to the nearest boat ramp. The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office transferred the family from the Coast Guard cutter onto its boat and escorted them to a boat ramp in St. Marys.
2 stopped in Jacksonville murder victim’s stolen car charged with theft, burglary
Read full article: 2 stopped in Jacksonville murder victim’s stolen car charged with theft, burglaryJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two suspects taken into custody in Nassau County on Tuesday night were in a stolen car belonging to one of two people found dead Monday in a home on Jacks Road in Northwest Jacksonville, according to News4Jax sources. According to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, deputies assisted Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigators with a stop at the Circle K on U.S. 1 near Ratliff Road at about 10:30 p.m.Nassau deputies said there were three young people -- two males and one female -- inside the vehicle when it was stopped. JSO jail records show only two of the trio were charged with vehicle theft and burglary. Sources told News4Jax that the two -- whose names and ages have not been released -- are not suspected of the killings. AdNeighbors in that Biltmore neighborhood said Purvis’ car was taken from their house the morning after they were killed and that one of the people later detained in the stolen car was one of Dean’s grandchildren.
Get a call from a Nassau County deputy? Make sure it’s legitimate
Read full article: Get a call from a Nassau County deputy? Make sure it’s legitimateThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a recent police impersonation scam. In a Facebook post Thursday, the Sheriff’s Office said a resident recently got a phone call from someone who identified themselves as Deputy Charles Lee. The victim fell for the scam and lost thousands of dollars they loaded onto prepaid gift cards, according to the Sheriff’s Office. They also will not ask that people send prepaid gift cards, money orders or credit card payments over the phone. If you believe you’ve received a scam call, contact the Sheriff’s Office’s non-emergency line by calling 904-225-5174.
Nassau County loses deputy to COVID-19
Read full article: Nassau County loses deputy to COVID-19Deputy Jack Gwynes, who co-workers lovingly called “Grumpy,” has died of complications of COVID-19, according to a spokeswoman for the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. “Please keep the family and friends of Deputy Jack Gwynes in your thoughts,” the Sheriff’s Office posted on its Facebook page. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Gwynes was hired by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and served in one capacity or other in law enforcement before becoming a Nassau County deputy in April 2019. “Rest in peace, Deputy Gwynes,” the Florida Sheriff’s Association wrote on Facebook. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gwynes family and Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.”In lieu of flowers, Gwynes’ family encourages donations to liveforbrie.com or nationalpolicewives.org.
Head-on crash snarls US 17 on Tuesday morning
Read full article: Head-on crash snarls US 17 on Tuesday morningTwo drivers were injured -- one serionsly -- in this crash on U.S. 17. YULEE, Fla. – The drivers of a pickup truck and a car injured in a head-on crash on U.S. 17 just north of Duval-Nassau county about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. According to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, the driver of the pickup truck lost control and struck a car coming the other direction. The elderly driver of the pickup had only minor injuries. Northbound traffic on U.S. 17 was backed up to Pecan Park Road in Duval County.
Nassau County woman arrested after attempting to steal school bus
Read full article: Nassau County woman arrested after attempting to steal school busYULEE, Fla. – A woman in Nassau County was arrested Friday night, accused of attempting to steal a school bus from the Nassau County School Board. Melissa Gail Lacey, 48, was found lying down on the floor of the bus which was parked in front of a house around 2:30 a.m., according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. Homeowners found Lacey’s car in their driveway and, after discovering she was in the bus, told authorities she did not have permission to be in there. NCSO said the key was in the bus ignition and the airlock doors were pulled open. She was transported to the Nassau County Detention Facility.
15-year-old driver crashes SUV into pool, Nassau County deputies say
Read full article: 15-year-old driver crashes SUV into pool, Nassau County deputies sayFERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – A 15-year-old was taken into custody Sunday after crashing an SUV into a swimming pool at a home on Eastwind Drive, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday. The 15-year-old driver, who does not have a license, tried to get away on foot, but a deputy and K-9 caught up with him and arrested him, the Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies said the SUV had two teenage passengers inside. No one was injured in the crash, deputies said, but two homeowners had damage from the crash.
No injuries reported after jet slides off runway in Fernandina Beach
Read full article: No injuries reported after jet slides off runway in Fernandina BeachFERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – A small jet slid off a runway in Fernandina Beach on Sunday, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. It happened around 2:30 p.m.Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Man with knife shot, killed by deputy, Nassau County says
Read full article: Man with knife shot, killed by deputy, Nassau County saysCALLAHAN, Fla. – The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy responding to a domestic call in Callahan on Friday shot and killed a man who had threatened his brother with a knife. Family identified the man who was killed as Justin Dawley. Deputies said they had negotiated with the man for about 15 minutes when he lunged at them with the knife. The man shot wasn’t identified by authorities, but Undersheriff Roy Henderson said he was in his 30s or 40s and the Sheriff’s Office had responded to domestic violence calls at that home before and the man who was killed had made suicidal statements in the past. That’s different from what the sheriff’s office said on Friday.