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Officer-Involved Shooting in the Longbranch Area
Around 7 a.m., on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, officers responded to a call involving a man with mental health concerns. Officers learned the suspect, a 30-year-old Black male, had tried to light a home on East 16th Street on fire. Officers also learned he was armed with a knife.
Sheriff Waters to Walk in Clifton Area of Jacksonville on Saturday
This Saturday, August 16, 2025, Sheriff T.K. Waters, District Commander Jimmy Ricks, and members of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office are scheduled to walk in the Clifton area of Jacksonville.
Third Suspect Arrested in 2024 Arcade Murder
In October of last year, officers responded to a deadly shooting at a game room on the Westside. Ronald Matthews, 28, died in the shooting; two others were injured. Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) Homicide detectives immediately began the investigation into who was
Back-to-School Safety Tips from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
The 2025 – 2026 school year is officially here, which means school traffic is back, too. Recently, Traffic Enforcement Officer Kristy Monroe shared some important safety tips to help keep students and drivers safe.
Teen Arrested After 7-Year-Old Shot
Officers have arrested a 16-year-old male for an accidental shooting that injured his 7-year-old brother. The teen is charged with culpable negligence and tampering with evidence related to the incident.
Atlantic Boulevard Road Rage Shooter Arrested
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) has arrested the man responsible for a road rage incident that escalated into a shootout between two drivers in the middle of the day on a busy roadway.
Information Sought in July 2025 Hit-and-Run
Early in the morning on Friday, July 11, 2025, Joe Townsend was crossing East 21st Street at the intersection of Talleyrand Avenue. A Jeep Grand Cherokee hit Townsend; he passed away from his injuries.
Accidental Shooting: Child Hurt with Self-Inflicted Gun Shot Wound
In the afternoon hours of Thursday, August 7, 2025, patrol officers in District 6 responded to an accidental shooting on Lem Turner Road near Capper Road. When they arrived, they found a child with a gunshot wound. The child was taken to a local hospital and is recovering.
High Speed Chase Ends in Jacksonville, Expect Delays on I-95
Officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office have stopped a woman after a high-speed chase that began in St. Johns County and continued up I-95 through much of Jacksonville.
Critical Incident Briefing Released for Officer-Involved Shooting on July 19th
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is releasing details and video from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Beach Boulevard on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The incident details below are preliminary and may evolve as the investigation continues.