A former Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested and accused of battery and using “unnecessary and unjustified” force on an intoxicated person, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department (NCSD).

Brian Housend, 42, is accused of harassing and threatening a woman that he was once in a relationship with.

Five people were arrested in connection to a vehicle burglary spree in Nassau County.

The arrest of four women accused of pulling off multiple heists at stores in Nassau County highlights a greater issue of organized retail theft.

A 26-year-old daycare worker at the Step-by-Step Learning Center in Yulee is accused of child abuse.

His family reached out to News4JAX and said he suffers from mental illness and is without his medication.

The Nassau County Sheriff's Office is holding its annual Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony at 10 a.m.

A Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy was involved in a crash in Yulee on Wednesday night.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is asking for information from people who did business with a local homebuilder that has declared bankruptcy.

A 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.

A man and woman were arrested in connection with several car break-ins and car thefts, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

The 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.

A police pursuit of theft suspects in Yulee ended in a crash with a woman suffering critical injuries on Wednesday afternoon.

A 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.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is set to hold a Monday afternoon news conference to discuss two incidents that happened in recent days.

A 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.

A 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.

A Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy was seriously injured Sunday night during a crash that happened while he was responding to a call.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office announced on social media that it arrested a person who threatened to shoot up Callahan Middle School on Monday.

The Nassau County Sheriff's Office posted a warning and video of a three year old who nearly drowned after falling into a swimming pool.

A local mom says two of her sons and their friend were returning from fishing when they got caught in a violent storm.

The 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.

For 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.

Sheriff's Office hires mental health and substance abuse coordinator.

A 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 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 fire crews and law enforcement continued working to put out a massive wildfire in a rural area west of Bryceville on Friday.

Former 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.

A former Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing federal drug charges following an FBI investigation into drug trafficking.

Small 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.

Some agencies in Northeast Florida have mental health experts who go out with law enforcement to help de-escalate situations.

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.”

The 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.

Two people were found dead Friday inside a car that crashed into a Nassau County retention pond.

It’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.

The 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.

It was a night for kids in costume to fill their trick-or-treat bags — before Halloween.

A Nassau County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy is accused of battering an inmate, authorities said.

The 8th grader was arrested after the school received a tip that the student had a gun in his backpack.

Newly-obtained videos show the moments after authorities said two children were shot during a road rage incident over the weekend in Nassau County.

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.

A 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.

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.

Law 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.

A 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.

Two 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.

A 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.

A 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.

A 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.

Authorities suspect foul play as a result of her death. The investigation is now classified as a homicide.

An 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.

The Nassau County Sheriff's Office is giving teenagers a glimpse at what it's like to be a deputy.

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.

Wednesday’s event highlighted the completion of the public safety training gun range.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office was out on the water patrolling for the holiday weekend as a part of Operation Dry Water.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is giving local teens the chance to learn all about working in law enforcement.

Nassau County Sheriff's Office announced they arrested Benjamin Lyons for fraud.

The 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.

A 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.

Law enforcement officers from over 300 Florida agencies came together during this state-wide torch run to benefit athletes of Special Olympics Florida.

Clay 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.

A 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.

Deputy-worn body camera footage shows what the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office says was a traffic stop that ended in a meth bust.

Investigators 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.

The 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.

Investigators 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.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday night asked for help locating a missing man.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office has a new puppy and chose to name it in honor of a deputy who was killed last year.

A 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.

A missing father of five was found dead Thursday in a wooded area, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

A man arrested in connection with the death of a beloved pet sitter will make his first court appearance today.

A man was arrested in connection with the death of a beloved pet sitter, the Fernandina Beach Police Department said Thursday.

Following 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.

A 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. 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.

More 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.

As 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.

Road 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.

Law 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.

Six 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.

Newly retired K9 Diesel, recently diagnosed with cancer, passed away.

The Nassau County Sheriff's Office has a new member joining the team -- its first comfort dog.

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.

Investigators with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office say they’ve made an arrest after shots were fired early Friday morning at a gas station on US-17.

While 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.

Six people were arrested and one man is wanted in connection to a drug trafficking organization in Nassau County, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

A man is accused of approaching a 10-year-old girl and chasing her in the Yulee area, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

What 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

One person suffered minor burns in a sailboat fire Sunday in Nassau County, authorities said.

The Nassau County Sheriff's Office is offering two sessions of its three-hour Safe Kids Academy in June.

A 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.

A Nassau County K9 team helped track down a Fernandina Beach resident who had been missing for over 50 hours.

NASSAU 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.

JACKSONVILLE, 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.

The 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.

Deputy 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.

Two 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.

YULEE, 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.

FERNANDINA 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.

FERNANDINA 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.