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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.
Man found dead on road on Jacksonville’s Northside; police investigating if foul play was involved
Read full article: Man found dead on road on Jacksonville’s Northside; police investigating if foul play was involvedA man was found dead on a road on Jacksonville’s Northside Friday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
13-year-old boy arrested in Glynn County after leading police on chase, driving the wrong way in stolen car: police
Read full article: 13-year-old boy arrested in Glynn County after leading police on chase, driving the wrong way in stolen car: policeA 13-year-old boy was arrested Monday morning after Glynn County police said he led them on a chase and nearly hit a car twice while driving a stolen car on Georgia Highway 27.
Haitians hold their breath as newly arrived Kenyan police force prepares to face gangs
Read full article: Haitians hold their breath as newly arrived Kenyan police force prepares to face gangsAnticipation is mingling with fear across Haiti as the country welcomes the fourth major foreign intervention in its history to fight gang violence.
Spanish police suspect bullet-riddled body may be Russian who defected with army helicopter
Read full article: Spanish police suspect bullet-riddled body may be Russian who defected with army helicopterSpanish police say they suspect the bullet-riddled body of a man found in a town in eastern Spain is that of Russian defector Maksim Kuzminov, who flew a Russian army helicopter on his escape across the Ukrainian front lines last year.
Police investigating incidents involving Colorado justices after Trump removed from state's ballot
Read full article: Police investigating incidents involving Colorado justices after Trump removed from state's ballotPolice say they are investigating incidents directed at Colorado Supreme Court justices and providing extra patrols around their homes in Denver following the court’s decision to remove President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot.
Paris police open fire on a woman who allegedly made death threats in the latest security incident
Read full article: Paris police open fire on a woman who allegedly made death threats in the latest security incidentFrench police have opened fire on a woman who threatened to blow herself up and allegedly made death threats and spoke in support of terrorism on a train heading into Paris.
21-year-old man arrested, accused of shooting 12-year-old Jacksonville girl who was not intended target
Read full article: 21-year-old man arrested, accused of shooting 12-year-old Jacksonville girl who was not intended targetPolice announced an arrest in the shooting of a 12-year-old girl in Northwest Jacksonville.
VIDEO: JSO body cam shows officer involved shooting, man charges at officer
Read full article: VIDEO: JSO body cam shows officer involved shooting, man charges at officerThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released body cam video of a deadly officer involved shooting in the Lake Forest neighborhood Sunday, August 6.In the video, you can see the officer driving up to the scene, he’s immediately met by a man and woman who tell him their friend and dog were stabbed. The video is blurred where the dead man and dog are laying in the yard.
Bangladesh police clash with opposition activists ahead of elections, leaving hundreds injured
Read full article: Bangladesh police clash with opposition activists ahead of elections, leaving hundreds injuredPolice in northeastern Bangladesh have used batons and tear gas to disperse opposition activists amid a political dispute over who will oversee the next election, which is expected to be held in January.
JSO IDs man they say was fatally shot by police after he stabbed another man, dog to death
Read full article: JSO IDs man they say was fatally shot by police after he stabbed another man, dog to deathPolice have identified a man who was suspected of fatally stabbing another man and a dog in the Lake Forest neighborhood on Sunday before he was shot and killed in an encounter with an officer.
Accused stabber grabs bucket, charges at police before officer fatally shoots him, JSO says
Read full article: Accused stabber grabs bucket, charges at police before officer fatally shoots him, JSO saysA heavy police presence has been reported in the Lake Forest neighborhood in Northwest Jacksonville.
Man accused of murder after girlfriend’s body found in trunk pleads not guilty
Read full article: Man accused of murder after girlfriend’s body found in trunk pleads not guiltyA Jacksonville man who is facing a second-degree murder charge after police said his girlfriend’s body was found in the trunk of his rental car pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Duval County court.
‘She didn’t deserve it’: Missing woman who was murdered found in accused boyfriend’s trunk, JSO says
Read full article: ‘She didn’t deserve it’: Missing woman who was murdered found in accused boyfriend’s trunk, JSO saysA Jacksonville mother who police said was found murdered hours after she was reported missing is being remembered as a woman with a beautiful spirit.
Search for missing woman on Jacksonville’s Southside ends in murder investigation, arrest: JSO
Read full article: Search for missing woman on Jacksonville’s Southside ends in murder investigation, arrest: JSOA man was arrested in connection to the death of a woman who was reported missing Saturday on the Southside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Jacksonville infrastructure gets a fresh set of eyes as new committee has first meeting
Read full article: Jacksonville infrastructure gets a fresh set of eyes as new committee has first meetingPreparing for a new mayor and administration in Jacksonville--transition teams are starting to meet to discuss how to better the city. Mayor-elect Donna Deegan takes the oath of office on Saturday, taking over for outgoing Mayor Lenny Curry. Wednesday – we sat in on the first infrastructure committee meeting – it’s a group that covers everything from potholes to police.
Violence at Jerusalem mosque prompts fears of wider fighting
Read full article: Violence at Jerusalem mosque prompts fears of wider fightingIsraeli police have stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City, firing stun grenades and beating Palestinian youths who hurled stones and firecrackers in a burst of violence during a sensitive holiday seasons.
How women are changing the face of law enforcement
Read full article: How women are changing the face of law enforcementU.S. Census numbers show women make up 51% of the country’s population, but they make up only 12-14% of law enforcement, according to the latest data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics.
Woman wanted in Jacksonville Beach for exploitation of the elderly arrested in Montana
Read full article: Woman wanted in Jacksonville Beach for exploitation of the elderly arrested in MontanaA 52-year-old woman wanted in Jacksonville Beach for exploitation of the elderly was found in Missoula Montana.
5 officers engaged suspect accused of pointing air rifle at police, JSO says
Read full article: 5 officers engaged suspect accused of pointing air rifle at police, JSO saysThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday night identified a man who was shot by police and arrested after investigators said he was accused of pointing an air rifle in the Murray Hill neighborhood.
Police search for 5 shooters in high school football ambush
Read full article: Police search for 5 shooters in high school football ambushAuthorities have publicly identified the 14-year-old killed in a shooting that also wounded four other teens as they walked away from a Philadelphia high school athletic field after a football scrimmage, saying they believe he was not the intended target of the shooting.
After record violent crime and gang wars, this police department is finding solutions
Read full article: After record violent crime and gang wars, this police department is finding solutionsIt’s taken years and a lot of work to turn the city around. The solutions they found could work for other cities battling gun violence.
Sources: Young woman whose body was found in San Marco pond was shot
Read full article: Sources: Young woman whose body was found in San Marco pond was shotThe News4JAX I-TEAM on Wednesday obtained the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office incident report — and a call made to 911 after the body of a young woman was found in a San Marco pond.
Evidence of foul play in death of young woman whose body was found in San Marco pond: JSO
Read full article: Evidence of foul play in death of young woman whose body was found in San Marco pond: JSOThere is evidence of foul play in the death of a young woman whose body was found Tuesday morning in a body of water in the upscale San Marco neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Sri Lanka imposes curfew as cops fire tear gas at protesters
Read full article: Sri Lanka imposes curfew as cops fire tear gas at protestersPolice have imposed a curfew in Sri Lanka’s capital a day before a planned protest demanding the resignations of the country's president and prime minister over the economic crisis that has caused severe shortages of essential goods.
Report: Israeli police clear officers at reporter's funeral
Read full article: Report: Israeli police clear officers at reporter's funeralAn Israeli newspaper says that a police investigation has found that officers engaged in misconduct during the funeral of slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh last month.
JSO keeping watch outside clinic following reports of unruly anti-abortion protesters
Read full article: JSO keeping watch outside clinic following reports of unruly anti-abortion protestersHundreds of people are expected to rally Saturday outside the Duval County Courthouse for abortion rights. This comes after a draft opinion was leaked earlier this month, suggesting that the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide. Since then, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has received reports of unruly anti-abortion protesters outside A Woman’s Choice of Jacksonville clinic.
Law enforcement agency in Southeast Georgia has new virtual reality tool to train deputies
Read full article: Law enforcement agency in Southeast Georgia has new virtual reality tool to train deputiesThe APEX Officer Training Simulator is a virtual reality system being used to train police in various scenarios, where they have to decide whether they’re faced with a situation to use deadly force.
Son following in fallen officer’s footsteps honors his memory at ceremony
Read full article: Son following in fallen officer’s footsteps honors his memory at ceremonyThe Jacksonville Beach Police Department is honoring the local law enforcement officers who lost their lives in 2021, including one of their own, during a ceremony on Wednesday.
Police speak to Scottish leader Sturgeon over mask slip-up
Read full article: Police speak to Scottish leader Sturgeon over mask slip-upPolice said Monday that they spoke to Scotland’s leader to reminder her about sticking to coronavirus mask rules after she was filmed without a face covering indoors, Police Scotland said officers reminded First Minister Nicola Sturgeon of the “importance of wearing a face covering when there is a legal requirement to do so.”.
JSO officer comes to rescue after Jacksonville woman’s car breaks down en route to job interview
Read full article: JSO officer comes to rescue after Jacksonville woman’s car breaks down en route to job interviewA Jacksonville woman landed in a nightmare scenario when her car broke down as she was only minutes away from a scheduled job interview at Noble Granite Inc.
Lutheran Services Florida Health Sytems receives part of $12 million funds to help local first responders
Read full article: Lutheran Services Florida Health Sytems receives part of $12 million funds to help local first respondersLocal first responders and their families will receive greater access to behavioral health services.
Police ID'd Saints' Kamara as felony suspect before Pro Bowl
Read full article: Police ID'd Saints' Kamara as felony suspect before Pro BowlPolice learned Saturday that New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was a suspect in a felony beating of a man at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub, but did not arrest Kamara until after he played in Sunday’s NFL Pro Bowl.
San Francisco mayor pledges more police, safety measures
Read full article: San Francisco mayor pledges more police, safety measuresSan Francisco's mayor has announced even more initiatives aimed at curbing open drug use and brazen home break-ins that she says have made a mockery of the city's famed tolerance and compassion.
Report links Colombia police to deaths of 11 in protests
Read full article: Report links Colombia police to deaths of 11 in protestsColombian police killed at least 11 people during protests that broke out in September of last year, following the death of a taxi driver who was beaten to death while in police custody, a report backed by the United Nations found.
3 young people charged with murder in drive-by shooting of Jacksonville man
Read full article: 3 young people charged with murder in drive-by shooting of Jacksonville manPolice announced Monday that two young men and a woman are charged with murder and attempted armed robbery in connection with the deadly shooting of a man Aug. 8 on Jacksonville’s Eastside.
DCPS Police hires 13 since July 1, but also had 8 resignations in that time
Read full article: DCPS Police hires 13 since July 1, but also had 8 resignations in that timeIn a presentation to the Duval County School Board Tuesday, representatives of the district’s police department detailed the need for increased recruitment and retention efforts to fill more than 20 vacancies.
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.
Police ask for help to find missing Atlantic Beach woman
Read full article: Police ask for help to find missing Atlantic Beach womanAtlantic Beach police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a 45-year-old woman who has been missing since Saturday. Police said Kinsey Smith McCullough has known mental health needs. Police said she left her home on 2nd Street in Atlantic Beach on foot Jan. 16 around 11 p.m. and her destination was not known. McCullough is described as a white woman, about 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing about 100 pounds. Police said if you make contact with anyone fitting her description, please contact Detective M. J. Fissel at 904-247-5859 or email jfissel@coab.us.
New bill broadens drone limitations for police, firefighters, and state agencies
Read full article: New bill broadens drone limitations for police, firefighters, and state agenciesBig changes could be coming to the way police, firefighters, and other agencies use them at work. “They have proven to be very, very helpful to law enforcement,” Jefferson said. If the proposal clears through Tallahassee, police could use them to manage traffic and collect evidence at crime scenes and traffic crashes. The bill, however, specifies traffic tickets could not be issued based upon footage or images captured by a drone. If the law enforcement agency first obtains a search warrant signed by a judge authorizing the use of a drone.
Teenager checks herself into hospital with gunshot wounds
Read full article: Teenager checks herself into hospital with gunshot woundsJACKSONVILLE, Fla – Police were called to Memorial Hospital around 3:30 a.m. Saturday after a young woman walked in with gunshot wounds. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said the victim told investigators that she was walking near Philips Highway and Emerson Street with another boy when a car with multiple passengers drove past them. The car turned around, drove toward them and someone inside started shooting. The young woman was shot, but police said her injuries were not life-threatening. They are both cooperating with policeAnyone with information is encouraged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).
Police announce 2 arrests in deadly shooting at Mega Supermarket
Read full article: Police announce 2 arrests in deadly shooting at Mega SupermarketJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville police have arrested two men in their 30s in connection with the shooting death of a man late last month at a Mega Supermarket on Moncrief Road West. Police said the shooting was reported before 10:20 p.m. Nov. 23 and when they found the victim, he had life-threatening injuries. Jacksonville Fire Rescue took him to the hospital, where he died the next day. Police said investigators identified two suspects in the shootings: Victor Williams, 31, and Cornell Williams, 36. No other details, including a motive for the shooting, were immediately released.
Police make quick arrest in murder at Sherwood Forest home
Read full article: Police make quick arrest in murder at Sherwood Forest homeJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Within hours of a man in his 30s being shot to death in Northwest Jacksonville, police announced an arrest in the case. Officers responded to Norfolk Road, in a neighborhood just south of the Trout River, around 9:15 p.m. Sunday. Police said the man had been shot several times. The Sheriff’s Office believes the victim was engaged in some form of an altercation with a man before the shooting and had taken that person into custody. On Monday morning, police announced Malik Simmons, 23, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder.
Berlin police forcefully disperse protest over virus rules
Read full article: Berlin police forcefully disperse protest over virus rulesPolice in Berlin have requested thousands of reinforcements from other parts of Germany to cope with planned protests by people opposed to coronavirus restrictions. Officers avoided shooting the cannons directly at protesters because there were children in the crowd, and they worked slowly and methodically to disperse the crowd, Berlin police spokesman Thilo Cabiltz said. The protest crowd thinned significantly by late afternoon as many demonstrators marched back to the city's main train station, chanting and blowing whistles. German authorities took the rare step Tuesday of banning a series of protests directly outside the parliament building due to security concerns. “If that does not help, the only course that remains is to disperse the gathering,” the department said on Twitter.
1 killed in crash on San Jose Boulevard, police say
Read full article: 1 killed in crash on San Jose Boulevard, police sayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One person was killed in a crash Saturday evening on San Jose Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Around 11:45 p.m., police, along with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, responded to a single-vehicle crash on San Jose Boulevard near Julington Creek Road. When they arrived at the crash site, according to police, they determined the victim was dead. The road conditions were wet, and the vehicle left the roadway striking a concrete pole and a tree, according to JSO. Speed factors will be determined in the investigation, police said.
Man dies after shooting on Claudia Spencer Street, police say
Read full article: Man dies after shooting on Claudia Spencer Street, police sayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man in his mid-30s was killed Wednesday night in a shooting on Claudia Spencer Street, Jacksonville police said. Police said they were called to reports of a person shot on the street, which is in the Longbranch area south of Tallyrand. Police and paramedics found the man with at least one gunshot wound. They are trying to find witnesses or surveillance video. If you have any information, contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500, or you can provide tips anonymously via Crimestoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
Jacksonville family speaks out after 19-year-old killed by police outside Chicago
Read full article: Jacksonville family speaks out after 19-year-old killed by police outside ChicagoJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A devastated Jacksonville family is demanding answers after a 19-year-old was shot and killed by police during a traffic stop outside of Chicago. Stinnette attended Terry Parker High School in Jacksonville and had moved to Chicago recently, his family said. Stinnette’s family said they have since heard conflicting stories, including one from a possible witness. This can’t happen to another family,” Banks said. He had no weapon.”Adding to their heartache, Stinnette’s family members said he was still recovering after being severely injured in an August crash.
Grand jury audio details raid that killed Breonna Taylor
Read full article: Grand jury audio details raid that killed Breonna TaylorHours of material in the grand jury proceedings for Taylors fatal shooting by police have been made public on Friday, Oct. 2. When police came through the door using a battering ram, Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, fired once. On the March night in question, police arrived after midnight at Taylor's apartment with a narcotics warrant to search the home. Another man gave three differing accounts — in two of them saying he heard officers identify themselves. No one else entered Taylor's apartment until a SWAT team arrived — even as she lay bleeding.
Woman walks out of jail after posing as cellmate, police say
Read full article: Woman walks out of jail after posing as cellmate, police sayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 36-year-old woman was mistakenly released from the Duval County jail over the weekend after impersonating another inmate, authorities said. Jessica Hanson was taken into custody Tuesday evening within a half-hour of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office asking for the public’s help in tracking her down. Hanson, who was arrested Sept. 15 in a motor vehicle theft case, somehow duped authorities into believing she was her cellmate and was set free on Sunday. The Sheriff’s Office said Hanson is now charged with escape. Additional details about the incident were not immediately released.
Police: Man killed in hit-and-run crash on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: Police: Man killed in hit-and-run crash on Jacksonville’s WestsidePolice: Man killed in hit-and-run crash on Jacksonville’s WestsidePublished: September 16, 2020, 6:54 pmA man was fatally injured morning when he was struck by a vehicle on Jacksonville’s Westside, police said.
38-year-old man shot, killed in Palatka, police say
Read full article: 38-year-old man shot, killed in Palatka, police sayPALATKA, Fla. – Palatka police said a 38-year-old man was shot and killed Monday night near 9th and Main streets. Police said they were called to the area about 9:21 p.m. Monday after reports that a person had been shot. They found the man dead of a single gunshot wound. Police said they have no information on a suspect and the investigation is ongoing. The death is being considered a homicide.
Man killed in shooting on Lambert Street
Read full article: Man killed in shooting on Lambert StreetJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville police said a man was killed Friday in a shooting on Lambert Street. According to Sgt. Steve Rudlaff, police were sent to the scene at about 4 p.m. They found the body of a man in his 20s. The man was not identified and there was no description of the shooter.
Anti-immigrant protesters scuffle with police in UK's Dover
Read full article: Anti-immigrant protesters scuffle with police in UK's DoverAnti-migrant protesters react with police, in Dover, England, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. (Stefan Rousseau/PAvia AP)LONDON Far-right protesters clashed with police Saturday in the English port of Dover, where thousands of migrants have arrived in recent months after crossing the Channel in small boats. Anti-racism protesters held a rival demonstration in the town to say asylum-seekers were welcome. Refugees welcome onto the White Cliffs of Dover overlooking the English Channel. More than 5,000 migrants have crossed the Channel, one of the worlds busiest waterways, this year, most during the warm summer months.
Pedestrian shot on Old Middleburg Road; JSO searching for evidence
Read full article: Pedestrian shot on Old Middleburg Road; JSO searching for evidenceJACKSONVILLE, Fla. A man told police he was shot while walking northbound on Old Middleburg Road North late Friday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. The victim also claims not to have seen the shooter. Officers searched the area where the victim said the shooting took place but were unable to find evidence of a crime scene. Police are asking anyone who may have information that could help investigators to contact JSO either by phone at (904) 630-0500 or by email at JSOcrimetips@Jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous, call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).
Kenosha delayed body cameras for years before Blake shooting
Read full article: Kenosha delayed body cameras for years before Blake shootingPolice in riot gear stand outside the Kenosha County Court House Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Kenosha, Wis. Protests broke out late Sunday night after a police shooting. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Police: Man dead after possible domestic shooting in Mandarin
Read full article: Police: Man dead after possible domestic shooting in MandarinPolice: Man dead after possible domestic shooting in MandarinPublished: July 28, 2020, 6:20 pmA man was killed early Tuesday morning in Mandarin in what police described as a possible domestic shooting.
Man and woman injured in early morning shooting in Moncrief
Read full article: Man and woman injured in early morning shooting in MoncriefJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Jacksonville Sheriffs Office investigators are trying to find out what led up to a man and woman being shot early Monday morning. It happened on North Myrtle Avenue before 2:30 a.m. Investigators said a man and woman, both in their 20s, were shot. According to police, one of them was taken to the hospital in critical condition and the other had non-life threatening injuries. JSO said there was no suspect information available. Anyone with information is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office at 904-630-055 or CrimeStoppers at 866-845-TIPS.
Glynn County Police Department hosting virtual town hall
Read full article: Glynn County Police Department hosting virtual town hallGLYNN COUNTY, Ga. Wednesday night, the Glynn County interim police chief is inviting residents to log on and participate in a virtual town hall meeting. Join us for a virtual town hall meeting where Chief Wiggins will answer questions pertaining to the Glynn County Police... Posted by Glynn County Police Department on Friday, 26 June 2020Earlier this year, a grand jury indicted Chief John Powell along with three others. The department has been through a lot and we want to show the community we serve that we are open and transparent.In the last few years, the Glynn County police department has come under scrutiny. Arberys case reignited lawmakers push for a bill to allow voters to have a say this November whether to abolish Glynn County Police Department. With the perpetrators ties to local investigators, some saw Arberys case as an example of Glynn County law enforcement protecting its own.
Beaches businesses, police prepare for Republican National Convention
Read full article: Beaches businesses, police prepare for Republican National ConventionBeaches businesses, police prepare for Republican National ConventionPublished: July 7, 2020, 6:51 pmAs the start of the Republican National Convention grows closer, just 47 days away as of Tuesday, Jacksonville is gearing up for a large number of visitors.
NASCAR driver raced in Back the Blue car in support of police
Read full article: NASCAR driver raced in Back the Blue car in support of policeDays after NASCAR's only full-time black driver raced in a Black Lives Matter-themed car, a competitor drove with a symbol of Blue Lives Matter on its hood. The Thin Blue Line flag resembles an American flag but in black and white, with one blue stripe in the middle. The space above the blue line represents societal order, and the space below the line is meant to be crime and chaos. The "thin blue line" of law enforcement separates the two, according to Thin Blue Line USA, which makes pro-police clothing and gifts that support police nonprofits. NASCAR bans the Confederate flag and a driver supports Black Lives MatterJune is turning out to be quite eventful for NASCAR.
Florida police K9 bitten by snake while searching for missing baby
Read full article: Florida police K9 bitten by snake while searching for missing babyPASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A K9 assisting the Federal Bureau of Investigation in a search for a missing baby was bitten by a water moccasin in the Everglades on Thursday. As investigators and officers were searching the area, Heidi Sievers, Forensic Investigator (FI) and K9 Phi’s handler noticed that K9 Phi was limping. “The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is thankful for the quick actions of BluePearl in K9 Phi’s care," the Pasco Sheriff’s Office said. “Their professionalism and communication with FI Sievers and Cpl. While K9 Phi is a working dog, he is also a part of not only the Pasco Sheriff’s Office family, but also FI Sievers’ family, as our K9s live at home in off duty hours.
A police dog killed in the line of duty will be buried in a special casket bearing his portrait
Read full article: A police dog killed in the line of duty will be buried in a special casket bearing his portrait(CNN) – A Utah paint shop that specializes in motorcycles and classic cars has designed a customized casket for a fallen police dog. The police department contacted Rawtin Garage with an urgent request to honor Hondo’s life: a customized casket. Hondo’s casket 💔 🐕 What an honor it was to paint a hero’s casket. "What an honor it was to paint a hero's casket," the garage posted on Facebook. The crew at Rawtin Garage normally custom paints motorcycles and classic cars this was their first casket design.
Proceeds from this year’s ‘Guns and Hoses’ game to help support family of firefighter lost at sea
Read full article: Proceeds from this year’s ‘Guns and Hoses’ game to help support family of firefighter lost at seaThe Gonzalez family came out to support the Hoses, but there was also a lot of support for the Guns. “We've been waiting to play this game for a year,” said Daniel Perrotti, the captain of the “Guns” team. Many of the proceeds will go to help support the family of Brian McCluney, one of two firefighters lost at sea over the summer. "We love doing events like this,” said Stephen Myers, the captain of the “Hoses” team. And it's a lot of fun.”He added, "Most people, once they see a live hockey game, get hooked on this game.
Police: Intruder dead after home invasion robbery on Westside
Read full article: Police: Intruder dead after home invasion robbery on WestsidePolice: Intruder dead after home invasion robbery on WestsidePublished: December 1, 2019, 11:16 pmJacksonville police say 2 men ran off after there was an altercation inside an apartment and a 3rd man was killed.
Police: Toddler found unresponsive at Happy Acres Ranch day care dies at hospital
Read full article: Police: Toddler found unresponsive at Happy Acres Ranch day care dies at hospitalPolice: Toddler found unresponsive at Happy Acres Ranch day care dies at hospitalPublished: November 26, 2019, 6:53 pmA 13-month-old boy who was found unresponsive Tuesday at Happy Acres Ranch day care was rushed to a hospital and later died, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Lake City Police arrest man wanted for shooting during an argument
Read full article: Lake City Police arrest man wanted for shooting during an argumentLAKE CITY, Fla. – Lake City police said they arrested a man Sunday who was wanted in connection with a shooting that happened during an argument on Wednesday. Charles Ponds was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He is being held without bond in the Columbia County Jail. Lake City police said Ponds shot at Mario Denson and Kimberly Anderson Wednesday around 10:40 a.m. but neither was wounded because they ran when Ponds pulled a gun. No word on what prompted the argument.
Police: Doctor killed woman, self in St. Simons Island
Read full article: Police: Doctor killed woman, self in St. Simons IslandST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – After a St. Simons Island doctor and a woman were found dead at a medical clinic, police said investigation revealed the doctor killed the woman then himself. Glynn County police received a 911 call just before 6 p.m. March 6 of a person being found dead at Redfern Village on Redfern Drive. When officers arrived at the medical office of Dr. William Nelson, 63, they found his body and the body of Catherine Tortorete, 51. Glynn County police said the deaths appeared to be a murder-suicide, and further investigation showed Nelson murdered Tortorete and then killed himself.