Thieves target Riverside apartment garage, leave car sitting on concrete blocks after stealing tires
A Jacksonville couple returned to their car that was parked in a Brooklyn neighborhood parking garage only to learn thieves had stolen all four tires off the vehicle. According to neighbors who reside in the Vista Brooklyn apartment building, this was not the first time thieves had either stolen tires from or vandalized a car in the same garage.
New information reveals how a stolen Ferrari from Rhode Island ended in a high-speed chase in Flagler County
New information along with newly released bodycam and surveillance video is shedding more light onto the events that led up to a high speed chase involving a stolen Ferrari.
Safety analyst urges drivers to watch for children after crash seriously injures 15-year-old boy biking to school
A 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a crash on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County early Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Allegations of sexual abuse and explicit messages highlight reason for parents to monitor kidsโ online activities
The recent arrest of a 57-year-old man accused of child molestation and sending a child inappropriate text messages is once again placing a spotlight on the need for parents to closely monitor what their kids are doing online, especially as kids head back to school to start a new school year.
โStaggering numbersโ: Fatal hit-and-run crashes becoming too common
Wednesday nightโs fatal hit-and-run crash of Robert Lee Johnson, 60, of Jacksonville, highlights a problem seen by law enforcement statewide.
SJSO warns about โdangerousโ social media trend where teenagers seek out, confront sexual predators
The St. Johns County Sheriffโs Office is sending an urgent warning to parents after deputies confirmed theyโre investigating two separate cases involving a potentially dangerous social media trend.
Local university adds simulator to help students practice critical skills in serious situations
A new simulator at Keiser University aims to give people entering law enforcement practice before entering the force by putting them in critical incidents.
โIt breaks my heartโ: Mother whose son was injured in bike crash reacts to bicyclist killed in crash
A mother whose son was injured last year in a bicycle crash said deaths like the bicyclist from Saturday morning are preventable.
Bodycam video shows when chemical pipe bomb explodes on Putnam County deputy during traffic stop
Bodycam footage shows the moment a chemical pipe bomb exploded on a Putnam County deputy during a traffic stop.
โIt stings every single dayโ: Mother who lost son to gun violence urges people to have a safe 4th of July
The Fourth of July is a time for celebration, fun, and fireworks for most people, but for one mother, itโs one more holiday spent without her baby boy.
New bill protects property owners from squatters, allows police to intervene
A new law going into effect on July 1 will increase protections for property owners from squatters and will allow police to intervene in squatter situations.
Crime analyst shares safety tips when out at large gatherings after weekend of gun violence across the nation
As temperatures start to warm up across the country and a lot more people are out and about, there are some safety tips to keep in mind when out at large gatherings.
Residents at multiple Jacksonville apartment complexes found their cars vandalized overnight
Residents at multiple Jacksonville apartment complexes woke up Wednesday morning to find their cars vandalized.
St. Johns County deputies raid convenience store in drug, gambling investigation
A convenience store in Hastings was raided Friday as investigators searched the business for drugs and gambling-related items.
Clay County residents think sheriffโs office move to implement body-worn cameras is a step in right direction
Community members reacted to a social media post from the Clay County Sheriffโs Office saying their deputies are now testing body-worn cameras in a pilot program.
โYou can have herโ: Mother tries to sell 10-year-old daughter for $5, $20 in downtown Jacksonville
A 32-year-old mother was arrested on third-degree felonies after the Jacksonville Sheirffโs Office received several reports about the mother allegedly trying to sell her 10-year-old daughter in downtown Jacksonville.
Clay County murder case highlights the connection between drugs and gun violence
The recent arrest of two men highlights an ongoing problem between drugs and gun violence that law enforcement said can either lead to injury or death.
After the arrests of 2 DCPS police officers, questions raised about student safety, hiring process
This month, two Duval County School Police officers were arrested and a school security guard is in the process of being terminated for allegedly making inappropriate comments.
32-year-old woman identified as victim in deadly Fairfax gas station shooting
A 32-year-old woman was shot and killed in the parking lot of a gas station on Roosevelt Boulevard in the Lakeshore area, next to Fairfax, early Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
4 arrested in spree of Dollar General robberies that led to shooting incident with police
Four people were arrested in connection to a string of Dollar General robberies that led to a shooting incident in the Brentwood neighborhood on Wednesday night.
Possible terror threat could prompt heightened security at River Jams concert
If you plan to attend Thursdayโs River Jams concert in downtown Jacksonville, you will likely see an increase in Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office officers in every direction.
Man held without bond after chemical pipe bomb explodes on Putnam County deputy during traffic stop
A man in Putnam County is being held without bond due to not cooperating with investigators after he was charged with possessing an explosive, aggravated battery, and illegal possession of a gun silencer.
Armed carjacking in UF Health parking lot sparks safety concerns for employees, students
A recent carjacking in a UF Health parking lot is sparking concerns about the safety of hospital employees and students.
Multiple guns used in shootings at Jacksonville Beach Sunday
Flyers for โDrunk Day at the Beachโ drew hundreds of young people to Jacksonville Beach on Sunday before the three separate shootings that left three people injured and one person dead.
โCertified gang memberโ identified as 1 of the shooters in Jacksonville Beach likely to be critical witness
One of the people involved in one of three shootings at Jacksonville Beach on Sunday has been identified by police as a โcertified gang member.โ
Human remains found in backyard of Jacksonville home after owner discovers โtoes sticking out of groundโ
Police were investigating Thursday morning after human remains were found buried in the backyard of a Jacksonville home, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
Registered child predator arrested, charged with rape after release from prison in Putnam County
A 31-year-old registered child predator from Pomona Park who was recently released from prison was arrested and charged with sexual assault on a person 18 years or older, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office.
Deadly suspected street racing crash in Clay County was livestreamed on Instagram, new details show
Newly released details into a June 2023 fatal crash are shedding a spotlight on the dangers of illegal street racing.
String of thefts across 3 states, 8 Florida counties adds to growing concerns over shoplifting
A group of people are named in a theft ring that authorities said involved stores in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia and South Carolina.
Thermal imaging cameras helps locate missing 5-year-old girl in Hillsborough County swamp
A 5-year-old girl with autism from Hillsborough County was found safe after she wandered into a wooded area near her home after deputies used thermal imaging technology.
Jacksonville running group provides safe space for women in wake of Georgia nursing studentโs death
A Jacksonville group is providing a safe space for women who like to take a stroll outdoors in the wake of the death of a Georgia nursing student.
โThis was an elaborate planโ: JSO investigating โhoaxโ call that prompted lockdown at First Coast High School
Police are investigating who made the โhoaxโ call that prompted a lockdown at First Coast High School Monday afternoon, according to Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office and Duval County School Police.
A man was shot trying to buy cellphones from someone he met online. The one safety tip police want you to know
A man is recovering after police said he was ambushed and shot while trying to buy cellphones.
โI didnโt know what to thinkโ: Family voices concerns over handling of man who video shows JSO officer slap
The family of a man whose arrest video made its rounds online is saying that the police officer in the video used excessive force.
49 mass shootings in 46 days: Concerns over public safety increase amid latest incident in Kansas City
There have been more mass shootings than days so far in 2024, with 49 mass shootings reported over the past 46 days.
6 Twin Lakes students get sick after eating unknown gummy substance
Law enforcement stepped in to investigate a Monday incident that caused several students at Twin Lakes Middle School to become sick from eating a gummy stance.
Crime analyst says investigation of hit-and-run that killed a 6-year-old will be an โuphill climbโ
News4JAX crime and safety analyst Tom Hackney said the limited details of the accused hit-and-run driver that claimed the life of a four-year-old child Saturday night will make the investigation an uphill climb.
Father arrested on child abuse charge after son jumps out of 3-story apartment to escape, find help, deputies say
A 15-year-old was severely injured in Gainsville Wednesday after deputies said a 41-year-old man ordered the teen to strip naked and started beating him with a belt, according to a report from WCJB.
Woman tells police teens accused of stealing guns broke into fingerprint-locked safe
A woman told the police that the three teens accused of stealing guns from her Mandarin home broke into her closet thatโs equipped with a fingerprint-locking system.
JSO officer arrested, accused of accessing database, giving info to โcriminalsโ
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said Wednesday a JSO officer has resigned after he was arrested and accused of two counts of against computer users, which is a third-degree felony.
Enhanced security at Mandarin Middle, Atlantic Coast High after 3 teens accused of stealing guns from home
Duval County Public Schools sent a message to families of students at Mandarin Middle School and Atlantic Coast High School, announcing additional security on Wednesday.
Swatting is a trend threatening the lives of people locally and nationally
Recently, a lot of high-profile people including politicians have been victims of swatting calls. The FBI describes swatting as someone calling 911 and faking an emergency that draws a response from law enforcement, usually a SWAT team.
โHave a heart to come forwardโ: Grandfather of 10-month-old killed in 2017 triple murder continues to seek justice
Itโs been six years since a young couple and their 10-month-old baby were killed in Arlington.
Case of security guard accused of murder raises concerns over illegal gambling sites in Jacksonville
For more than 10 years, the city has been fighting illegal gambling game rooms. Now, at one illegal facility, there has been a murder by a man police say was a security guard at the site.
Unsolved Baker County murder sheds light on importance of keeping cold cases front and center
Suwannee Valley Unsolved (SVU) is shedding light on an over 30-year-old unsolved murder case in hopes of helping the Baker County Sheriffโs Office finally get answers in the 1991 death of a Jacksonville woman last seen alive at a truck stop in Columbia County.
Arrest warrant for missing jury duty? Thatโs what one SJSO impersonator said in a scam phone call.
Youโve probably seen the warnings. Just over the past few weeks, News4JAX has reported on several law enforcement agencies warning the community about different scams taking over during the holiday season.
Theft suspects eluding deputies in Yulee cause major crash on A1A, leaving woman in critical condition
A police pursuit of theft suspects in Yulee ended in a crash with a woman suffering critical injuries on Wednesday afternoon.
Man pleads not guilty in what police call a $20K gang bounty shooting that left 2 men dead on Northside
A man accused of murder pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Thursday morning in connection to what detectives believe was part of a $20,000 gang bounty shooting that killed two men in Jacksonvilleโs Northside in October.
A tip made a difference in Ware Countyโs โBaby Jane Doeโ case. Why tips are important in โbreaking the case.โ
It was the tip that made a difference, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigators.
Law enforcement expert talks driver safety after 3 police pursuits in 1 week
Itโs not every day that a car chase happens in Jacksonville, but in the last week, there have been three different car chases in the area.
Recent shootings in Northeast Florida show alarming pattern: bullets flying on highways and byways in broad daylight
Detectives are currently investigating several shootings in Northeast Florida that show an alarming pattern on local roads: bullets flying on highways and byways in broad daylight.
VIDEO: 4 masked men pull up to car, start shooting on I-95 in St. Johns County, deputies say
A group of masked men driving in a red car is believed to be responsible for a shooting that injured two and caused a miles-long traffic backup on Interstate 95 in St. Johns County, according to what witnesses told the St. Johns County Sheriffโs Office.
What do deputies see when they pull you over? Former police supervisor answers big questions
As the Monday morning traffic stop death of Leonard Cure, 53, in Camden County remains under investigation, News4JAX is looking at what happens during a traffic stop, what officers and deputies know when they pull behind someone, and what can be done to minimize danger on both sides.
Deputies search for red car after brazen shooting on I-95 in St. Johns County leaves 2 injured
The St. Johns County Sheriffโs Office is searching for a red car following a brazen late-morning shooting on Interstate 95 near the World Golf Village.
Man accused of attempted murder after shooting 14-year-old who was of breaking into his car in Springfield: JSO
Anthonio Cobb, 49, is facing one count of attempted murder after police said he shot a 14-year-old who he caught breaking into his car in Springfield last week.
Retired JSO director says use of force displayed in viral arrest video seems โconsistentโ with FDLE training
Despite Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters saying the officersโ use of force in a viral arrest video was in the sheriffโs office protocol, the family of LeโKeian Woods is standing by their claims that JSO officersโ actions were unnecessarily violent.
JSO investigating accusations of police brutality after arrest video of man with bloody face goes viral
The Jacksonville Sheriff Office is now investigating the officers involved in viral incident that shows a handcuffed man with swollen eyes and a bloody face sitting on the ground after what appears to be a violent encounter with police.
Jacksonville on track to hit over 100 murders this year coming off a deadly shooting-filled weekend
Gun violence continues to claim lives in the River City. With nearly three months remaining in the year, Jacksonville is on pace to see the murder count climb above 100 people.
Former JSO director says recent mass shooting triggered โpainfulโ memories from Jacksonville Landing shooting
Former Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office Director Tom Hackney, who was working during the mass shooting at The Jacksonville Landing, said the racially motivated mass shooting sparked painful memories.
Safety concerns arise for sites like Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist following shooting of man on Westside
A warning to anyone who purchases items through sites like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist; be careful and be safe when meeting up with a stranger you are buying or selling an item.
โEveryoneโs shockedโ: Sheriff says JSO searching for answers after 2 women gunned down near San Marco train tracks
According to police, investigators still donโt have any information on who fired the fatal shots.
Public face of Lonzie Barton investigation retires from Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office
A well-known and highly-respected Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office supervisor is retiring after 29 years of service.
Corrections officer accused of domestic violence on pregnant woman
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Jacksonville corrections officer waived his first appearance Sunday after he was arrested Saturday and charged with domestic violence on a pregnant woman. Domestic violence is something that tends to increase with pregnancy and studies show pregnant women are more likely to be murdered than to die from any other cause. In fact, the risk of dying from homicide is twice as great in pregnant women as it is nonpregnant women. Deputies said the last time an officer was arrested for domestic battery was in 2017, when a 20-year veteran officer bit his wifes hand. Unlike that officer, Brannon is not close to retirement.
Corrections officer accused of domestic violence on pregnant woman
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Jacksonville corrections officer waived his first appearance Sunday after he was arrested Saturday and charged with domestic violence on a pregnant woman. Domestic violence is something that tends to increase with pregnancy, studies show pregnant women are more likely to be murdered than to die from any other cause. In fact, the risk of dying from homicide is twice as great in pregnant women as it is non-pregnant women. Deputies said the last time an officer was arrested for domestic battery was in 2017, when a 20-year veteran officer bit his wifes hand. Unlike that officer, Brannon is not close to retirement.
Corrections officer charged with domestic violence on pregnant woman
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Jacksonville corrections officer was arrested Saturday and charged with domestic violence on a pregnant woman. Officers said the argument became violent and Brannon pushed the woman, who is four months pregnant with his child. Deputies said the last time an officer was arrested for domestic battery was in 2017, when a 20-year veteran officer bit his wifes hand. Unlike that officer, Brannon is not close to retirement. This is the third arrest of a JSO employee this year.
Ebron to serve 20 years for Lonzie's death
In court Friday, the public defender read a letter from Ebron in which Ebron apologized to his family, Lonzie and Lonna Barton, who was Ebron's girlfriend when the boy disappeared. "I donโt think 20 years is enough," said Shirley Barton, Lonzie's great aunt. Lonna Barton and her ex-husband, Chris Barton, who is Lonzie's father, were caught doing drugs the evening after a custody hearing for Lonzie's older sister, while their son was still missing. Ebron led a convoy of investigators to the property in Bayard, where he said he disposed of the Lonzie's remains. Lonna Barton currently faces up to six years in prison on the charges she pleaded guilty to after Lonzie's disappearance.