CRIME & SAFETY
Miami shooting suspect hunted by deputies in Indian River County before takedown caught on camera
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office shared intense video of a manhunt and takedown involving a man suspected in a Miami shooting. The Sheriff's Office took to social media, sharing the video and breaking down what led to the arrest of Leequan Stephon Jackson. Last week, deputies learned that Jackson,...
Double murder retrial of famed Gifford rapper Jamell Demons, known as YNW Melly, on hold
A lot has happened since July to delay the death penalty retrial of famed Gifford rapper Jamell Demons, known as YNW Melly, who is accused of killing two childhood friends after a 2018 recording session in Broward County. Demons’ first trial ended when a deadlocked jury on July 22 prompted Broward County Circuit Judge John Murphy III to declare a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a verdict following three days of deliberations. ...
Emphatic vote of confidence for Vero police chief
By the time Vero Beach Police Chief David Currey ended an emotion-filled closing argument during which he twice needed to regain his composure, the courtroom of public opinion had already rendered its verdict. The lengthy standing ovation that followed – the highlight of Monday’s special call meeting in a jam-packed...
Police seek talks with tipster in 2020 shooting death of 18-year-old
PORT ST. LUCIE – Almost four years after the shooting death of a Fort Pierce teen outside a Port St. Lucie gas station, police said more information about a “person of interest” could lead to an arrest and solving the case. Just ahead of what would have...
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