CRIME & SAFETY
Jacksonville officer rear-ends car in his cruiser, leaves scene of crash, is arrested, sheriff says
A now-former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer was arrested Saturday after the officer was involved in a crash while on duty and did not stop, Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said.
Jacksonville man beaten by JSO officers avoids jail time with plea deal
A 24-year-old who Jacksonville Sheriff’s officers beat after he fled during a traffic stop avoided jail time by pleading guilty to a non-violent misdemeanor Monday morning. This is a significant change from the original claims made by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, which had arrested Le’keian Woods on six felony charges after officers pummeled him so badly that Woods suffered a head injury and a ruptured kidney. Woods’ face was so puffy and bloody in his mugshot that it required a content warning when displayed by local TV news stations.
Jacksonville Beach shootings: Police chief report details ‘safety recommendations and path forward’
Jacksonville Beach Police Chief Gene Paul Smith has issued a report on the three shootings that happened within the span of an hour in the city’s downtown area on St. Patrick’s Day.
Popular Georgia beach town overrun by ‘Orange Crush’ fighting, chaos, video shows
You have reached your maximum number of articles. Log in or create an account FREE of charge to continue reading. Please enter a valid email address. Georgia’s Tybee Island was packed with co-ed party seekers during the annual Orange Crush Festival, where videos of wild brawls went viral on social media.
Mom of Jacksonville college student killed in 2023 asks community to stop turning a blind eye to violent crime
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The City of Jacksonville held a special event commemorating Victims’ Rights Week Monday morning at City Hall. Sunday marked the start of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness and supporting victims and survivors of violent crime. This year’s theme is “How can you help?”
Shooting Defendant Rejects Multi-State Global Plea Offer
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A defendant, alleged to be part of the Jacksonville Jewelers, a criminal gang in Florida, rejected a plea offer that would resolve multi-state charges before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo. Jaylaun Brown, 21, is charged with...
Former Douglas Anderson teacher applauds Florida senator pressuring DCPS for accountability after teacher arrest
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Duval County School District is coming under fire by a Florida senator over the district's handling of teachers arrested for sexual misconduct crimes. Some parents of former Douglas Anderson School of the Arts students are applauding Florida Senator Clay Yarborough for sending a letter to...
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