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Collection of Drugs, Guns Seized from Southside Car Wash and House
This investigation began when detectives from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) Narcotics Unit noticed illegal drug activity at a home off Southside Boulevard. Using the investigative tools and techniques available to them, detectives were able to connect the house to a car
Quick Arrest Made in Hogan's Creek Murder
On Friday, August 22, 2025, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) District 1 patrol officers responded to reports of a fight at a home on West 18th Street near North Davis Street in the Hogan’s Creek area.
Fatal Hit-and-Run One Year Later - Help JSO Find Answers
On Friday, July 26, 2024, around 5:30 a.m., 27-year-old Morgan Drew Kohn was on his early morning walk when a pickup truck hit him at the intersection of Collins Road and Schindler Drive. The driver of that truck did not stop; Kohn passed away from his injuries.
32-Year-Old Arrested for April Murder
On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, patrol officers in District 5 responded to a shooting on Ernest Street near McDuff Avenue and found the victim, Christopher Cam, 33, with multiple gunshot wounds.
Nephew and Uncle Duo Among Three Busted For Swiping Appliances From Construction Site
In December, more than $13,000 worth of appliances were stolen from an apartment complex under construction on Merrill Road.
Kayla Bailey Located Alive on Wednesday Morning
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Kayla Bailey was located in a wooded area in the vicinity in which she went missing by search crews consisting of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD).
Father and Son Arrested in Longbranch Drug Bust
In June 2025, members of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) Narcotics Unit received a tip that a home on East 25th Street near Buckman Street was being used to sell illegal drugs.
Second Arrest Made in Deadly Restaurant Parking Lot Shooting
In June 2025, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) Homicide Unit detectives investigated a deadly shooting in a restaurant parking lot at the intersection of Southside Boulevard and Touchton Road. The victim, 38-year-old Kenneth Mobley was days away from celebrating his 39th
Deadly Hit-and-Run Suspect Arrested, Help Needed Identifying Victim
On Monday, July 21, 2025, around 3:30 p.m., Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) District 6 patrol officers responded to a hit-and-run at the intersection of Wainwright Circle near Edgewood Avenue.
17K Possibly Fatal Doses of Fentanyl, Two Guns Recovered in Biltmore Bust
This summer, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) detectives noticed illegal activity surrounding a Biltmore warehouse off Old Kings Road. Criminals used the warehouse, which was attached to other businesses, to sell drugs.