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Teen Arrested for Shooting Five People at Weekend Party
On Saturday, December 20, 2025, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) patrol officers responded to a rental home on Arlingwood Avenue in Arlington after five young people were shot during a party.
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Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Facilities Closed for Christmas and New Year's Day
In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, all Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office publicly accessible buildings will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 – Friday, December 26, 2025, and then again on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Man Arrested After Making Threats, Prompts Lockouts at Four Schools
Matthew Piner, 39, is behind bars in Texas after he made threats which prompted four Duval County Public Schools to go under a lockout.
Substitute Teacher Arrested for Encouraging Fight on Campus
Ladejah Shaw, 29, is facing multiple charges, including felony child neglect, after she encouraged two students to fight on campus.
Plug Pulled on Pill Press: Father and Son Arrested in Biltmore Bust
A father and son are facing a list of felony charges, including child neglect, after Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) Narcotics Unit detectives shut down their pill press last week.
Traffic Information for Blackhawk Bluff Christmas Light Display
It’s a winter wonderland in District 2 with the annual Blackhawk Bluff Christmas Light Display. Lots of people will visit Girvin Road to enjoy the spectacle, and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) want everyone to enjoy it safely.
JSO Employees Spread Goodwill This Holiday Season
This holiday season the men and women of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) participated in various events where they had the opportunity to help spread holiday cheer. Here is a glimpse of just some of the events JSO members have been involved in this December:
Convicted Rapist Behind Bars
Hugh Perry, 55, is serving a 30-year prison sentence after he sexually assaulted a woman nearly four years ago. Now, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) Special Assault Unit detectives want to know if he assaulted other women.
Officer-Involved Shooting in the Dinsmore Area
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff Shawn Coarsey and Chief Alan Parker shared details about an officer-involved shooting. This happened on Bradd Avenue off Dunn Avenue around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Officer-Involved Shooting in the Dinsmore Area
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff Shawn Coarsey and Chief Alan Parker shared details about an officer-involved shooting. This happened on Bradd Avenue off Dunn Avenue around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.