Inmate Leroy Beckett dies in JSO custody
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A man who was an inmate at Duval County Jail died in custody Wednesday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said in a release. Leroy Beckett, 66, was taken…
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Duval County inmate dies after days being hospitalized, JSO says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 66-year-old Duval County inmate died at a local hospital Wednesday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Police said Leroy Beckett, 66, was transported to a hospital…
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JSO members attend city council meeting to support bill that some say would give them ‘veto power’ over settlements
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Several members of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office attended a Tuesday city council meeting to support a bill that the law enforcement agency said would give officers a…
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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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Video showing Jacksonville officer slapping man during traffic stop under review, JSO said
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A video that appears to show a Jacksonville Sheriff’s officer slapping a 29-year-old man during a traffic stop is under review, according to a statement from JSO….
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JSO: Woman struck by bullet from outside home while inside home
The woman in her early 20s was taken to a local hospital where she is listed in non-life-threatening condition, police say. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A woman is recovering at a…
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JSO: Search underway for man who stole from Oakleaf Town Center
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man accused of stealing money and items from an Oakleaf Town Center store, according to a news release. JSO…
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Four-year-old killed in hit-and-run on Merrill Road, JSO looking for driver
A child was killed in a hit-and-run on Jacksonville’s Southside. JSO says A silver SUV was heading westbound on Merrill Road when witnesses say a light-colored sedan changed lanes into…
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Faith in Sheriff and JSO remains after officer arrested.
Christopher Barr resigned as an officer with JSO after being arrested for sending confidential information to suspects being investigated by other agencies. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — How much has community confidence…
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JSO looking for missing elderly woman with dementia
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 79-year-old woman with dementia last seen walking on Golfbrook Drive. Doris Coleman’s family reported her missing after she left…
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