JSO officers disciplined for strip-searching man during arrest in 2022
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Three Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers have been disciplined for an incident where a 45-year-old man was strip-searched during an arrest on Phillips Highway in 2022. According to…
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Jacksonville police make arrest in 1996 murder of Valerie Ames
Valerie Ames was found stabbed to death inside a Riverside apartment, leaving behind two young daughters. Now, an arrest has been made in her murder. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — After nearly…
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Le’Keian Woods’ mother hopes recent arrest of ex-JSO officer can result in his charges dismissed
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The mother of Le’Keian Woods is reacting to the recent arrest of a former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer facing several charges after he was accused in a…
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Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters sits down with First Coast News after prolific officer arrest
Following the arrest of Josue Garigga, Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters spoke with First Coast News about transparency and integrity at JSO. Author: firstcoastnews.com Published: 5:54 PM…
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Polk County deputies arrest 228 in human trafficking sting
Investigators were able to identify 13 possible human trafficking victims. POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County deputies arrested 228 people during the span of about a week for “Operation March…
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Family of 16-year-old killed in shooting gets some answers from suspect arrest
16-year-old Derek Pitts’ sister says they’ll never fully heal after the teen was found shot and killed at a party in Mandarin. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced…
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Mother of son shot and killed in Arlington puts up billboard in hopes of an arrest
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Overlooking the intersection of Merrill Road and Cesery Boulevard in Arlington, stands a billboard, with a mother’s plea for justice. Justice for Gabriel Devoe, who was shot…
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Arrest of 82-year-old accused of sexual assault on child in Putnam County leads deputies to press for other victims
PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. – The recent arrest of an 82-year-old man facing a capital sexual assault on children charge in Putnam County has led to the search for more potential…
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Grand Park neighbors meet with JSO after traffic arrest video
A woman who lives in Grand Park said she planned to bring up the video at a community watch meeting on Tuesday. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A slap during a routine…
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Jacksonville police officer slaps man on video during arrest
Dwon Ellis, 29, faces charges of running stop signs, driving with a suspended license and resisting an officer without violence, according to his arrest report. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville…
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